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MoisturizingCyclopentasiloxane, Imperata cylindrica root extract + 9 moreWorks
“Hermès Terre d'Hermès After-Shave Balm provides hydration and comfort to the skin.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
allantoin, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: beeswax, cyclopentasiloxane.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Imperata cylindrica root extract, BisabololMay help
This product contains antioxidants (imperata cylindrica root extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Methylpropanediol~6.5–8%
Cyclopentasiloxane~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneParfum~2.9–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCetearyl ethylhexanoate~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Cetearyl ethylhexanoateSodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerSilica~1.9–2.3%
Imperata cylindrica root extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Imperata cylindrica root extractGlycerin~1.3–1.5%
- 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolOctyldodecanol~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolDiphenyl dimethicone~0.65–0.95%
Isohexadecane~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneC14-22 alcohols~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
More about C14-22 alcoholsBeeswax~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxBisabolol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Glyceryl undecylenate~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation
More about Glyceryl undecylenatePolysorbate 80~0.45–0.65%
C12-20 alkyl glucoside~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about C12-20 alkyl glucosideAllantoin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinDisodium edta~0.3–0.55%
Limonene~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitronellol~0.25–0.5%
Menthoxypropanediol~0.3–0.5%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalLauroyl lysine~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Lauroyl lysineHexyl cinnamal~0.25–0.45%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalCaprylyl glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCarbomer~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerSodium citrate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateLinalool~0.15–0.25%
Geraniol~0.1–0.25%
Evernia prunastri extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerCitric acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hydroxide~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Methylpropanediol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Parfum, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Silica, Imperata cylindrica root extract, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Octyldodecanol, Diphenyl dimethicone, Isohexadecane, C14-22 alcohols, Beeswax, Bisabolol, Chlorphenesin, Glyceryl undecylenate, Polysorbate 80, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Allantoin, Disodium edta, Limonene, Citronellol, Menthoxypropanediol, Hydroxycitronellal, Lauroyl lysine, Hexyl cinnamal, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Sodium citrate, Linalool, Geraniol, Evernia prunastri extract, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide
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| HERMSTerre d'Hermes After-Shave BalmYOUR PRODUCT | Jack BlackPost Shave Cooling Gel | TIGIBed Head For Men Smooth Mover Rich Shave Cream | Black LeopardAfter Shave Balm | |
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| Match | — | 28% | 27% | 27% |
| Price | — | $22.04 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 6 | 2 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Panthenol | Caffeine |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Allergic contact dermatitis from grassespubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Safety Assessment of Decyl Glucoside and Other Alkyl Glucosides as Used in Cosmeticsciteseerx.ist.psu.edu
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