PRODUCT REVIEW

Gillette Series Protection Shaving Gel

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Moisturizing

Can it cause trouble?

Irritation risk: high
Comodogenic risk ingredients: 2

Key actives

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Product summary

Price

The product retails for 2.99£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Does not work for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

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Source: Supderdrug

Does not contain the most effective ingredients for moisturization. The emollients (prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, palmitic acid) can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Keep in mind though that this product lacks humectants that attract water. You might want to use a separate product with ingredients like hyaluronic acid or glycerin in addition (use before this product for the best results).

prunus amygdalus dulcis oil 0.5% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An emollient that softens the skin

palmitic acid 5.1% - 6.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

sorbitol 1.6% - 2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Promise	Can it deliver?
Moisturizing

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.

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Size: 0.71 Pounds

Gillette Series Shaving Gel, Protection 7 Ounce Pack of 6

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UK Retailers

£2.99

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Size: 200 ml

Series Protection Shaving Gel

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Size: 0.440924524 Pounds

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Can it cause trouble?

Overall product irritation risk
Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2

Potential irritants

glyceryl oleate 2.7% - 3.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

isobutane 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Comodogenic ingredients

myristic acid 0.95% - 1.15%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

lauric acid 0.9% - 1.15%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing, Anti-blemish, Antibacterial

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

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Ingredients & concentrations

All ingredients

Key actives: 0
Potential irritants 14
Comedo- & acengenic risk: 2
All Ingredients with percentages: 24
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Key Actives

We couldn't find any key actives in this product

Potential irritants

glyceryl oleate 2.7% - 3.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

isobutane 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Comodogenic ingredients

myristic acid 0.95% - 1.15%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

lauric acid 0.9% - 1.15%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing, Anti-blemish, Antibacterial

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

All ingredients

water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

palmitic acid 5.1% - 6.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

triethanolamine 4.2% - 5.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

Ingredient list view

Water, Palmitic acid, Triethanolamine, Isopentane, Glyceryl oleate, Stearic acid, Isobutane, Sorbitol, Parfum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Myristic acid, Lauric acid, Ptfe, Peg-90m, Peg-23m, Propylene glycol, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Silica, Bht, Benzyl salicylate, Limonene, Linalool, Hexyl cinnamal, Ci 42090

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