Works for
CleansingPalmitic acid, Triethanolamine + 5 moreCleanses gently
“Foaming Shave Gel”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, palmitic acid, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, sorbitan stearate, stearic acid, sunflower seed oil glycerides, triethanolamine) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Palmitic acid~5.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidTriethanolamine~3.8–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineAloe barbadensis leaf juice~3.3–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceSorbitan stearate~2.6–3.2%
Methyl gluceth-20~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20Stearic acid~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidSorbitol~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolSodium hyaluronate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTocopheryl acetate~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePanthenol~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractSilybum marianum extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Might be able to help neutralize free radical, calm down inflammation in skin, and even skin tone
More about Silybum marianum extractPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilSunflower seed oil glycerides~0.6–0.9%
Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseDimethicone peg/ppg-20/23 benzoate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethicone peg-8 benzoate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseGlycerin~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinDiethanolamine~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium nitrate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium chloride~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideButylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolParfum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin~0.1–0.2%
Benzoic acid~0.1–0.15%
Sorbic acid~0.1–0.2%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Palmitic acid, Triethanolamine, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sorbitan stearate, Methyl gluceth-20, Stearic acid, Sorbitol, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopheryl acetate, Panthenol, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Silybum marianum extract, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Sunflower seed oil glycerides, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Dimethicone peg/ppg-20/23 benzoate, Dimethicone peg-8 benzoate, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Glycerin, Diethanolamine, Sodium nitrate, Sodium chloride, Butylene glycol, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Benzoic acid, Sorbic acid, Ci 42090
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| HarrysFoaming Shave GelYOUR PRODUCT | BulldogFoaming Sensitive Shave Gel | FlamingoFoaming Shave Gel | Gillette FusionUltra Sensitive Hydra Gel Men's Shave Gel Twin Pack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 36% | 35% |
| Price | $17.21 | $6.71−$10.50 | $15.42−$1.79 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 11 | 4 of 11 | 4 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Avena Sativa Kernel Oil | Bisabolol | Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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