HERMS Terre dHerms After-Shave Balm

HERMS Terre dHerms After-Shave Balm

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Cyclopentasiloxane, Imperata cylindrica root extract + 9 more
Works
What the product description says
“This balm offers another way to wear the Terre d‘Hermès fragrance while providing hydration and comfort to the skin.”
Source: Sephora CA

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: glycerin, imperata cylindrica root extract.

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: cera alba, cyclopentasiloxane.

CyclopentasiloxaneKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin~4.2–5.1%
Imperata cylindrica root extractKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer~1.4–1.7%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~1.3–1.5%
Cera albaKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms 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~0.6–0.9%
Lauroyl lysineKey activeEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture~0.25–0.5%
Cetearyl ethylhexanoate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin~2.4–2.9%
Octyldodecanol· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation~0.75–1.1%
Isohexadecane· EmollientEffect: LowImproves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent~0.65–1%
Glyceryl undecylenate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation~0.5–0.7%
Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.25–0.45%
AllantoinUnder-dosedHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.3–0.55%
Anti-oxidation
Side benefit · Imperata cylindrica root extract, Bisabolol
May 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.

Imperata cylindrica root extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer~1.4–1.7%
BisabololEffect: Low, below effective doseAn 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~0.45–0.65%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
9 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 7 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 20 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~2.9–3.5%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
MenthoxypropanediolUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.5%est.
HydroxycitronellalA fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Butylphenyl methylpropionalA fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.25%est.
MethylpropanediolHelps dissolve other ingredients in a formulationMedium~6.5–8%est.
Imperata cylindrica root extractA plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layerMedium~1.4–1.7%est.
Cera albaForms 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 allergenMedium~0.6–0.9%est.
ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.16–0.32%est.
Glyceryl undecylenateHelps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulationMedium~0.5–0.7%est.
C12-20 alkyl glucosideHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.4–0.6%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.1%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Methylpropanediol~6.5–8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

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Cyclopentasiloxane~4.2–5.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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Parfum~2.9–3.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Cetearyl ethylhexanoate~2.4–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.8–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Silica~1.9–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Imperata cylindrica root extract~1.4–1.7%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer

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Glycerin~1.3–1.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Octyldodecanol~0.75–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

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Diphenyl dimethicone~0.65–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Isohexadecane~0.65–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

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

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C14-22 alcohols~0.5–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations

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Cera alba~0.6–0.9%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

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

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Bisabolol~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

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

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Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Glyceryl undecylenate~0.5–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation

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Polysorbate 80~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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C12-20 alkyl glucoside~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Allantoin~0.3–0.55%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessAnti-blemishReduces irritationExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Disodium edta~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Limonene~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Citronellol~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Menthoxypropanediol~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Hydroxycitronellal~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating

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Lauroyl lysine~0.25–0.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Caprylyl glycol~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Carbomer~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Sodium citrate~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
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

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Linalool~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.1–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Evernia prunastri extract~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Citric acid~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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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, Cera alba, 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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