Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Allantoin + 4 moreWorks well
“Plus, Kapo's refreshing and soothing shaving cream will leave your skin feeling refreshed and hydrated.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": allantoin, peg-8.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Tilia cordata extract, Menthol + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Stearic acid~7.9–11.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidMyristic acid~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidSorbitol~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolPotassium hydroxide~2.1–3.1%
Peg-8~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Boric acid~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tilia cordata extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sodium borate~0.9–1.3%
Allantoin~0.5–1.15%
- 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 AllantoinPanthenol~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPropylene glycol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolMenthol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Parfum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumMethylparaben~0.05–0.2%
Propylparaben~0.05–0.15%
2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Stearic acid, Myristic acid, Sorbitol, Potassium hydroxide, Peg-8, Boric acid, Tilia cordata extract, Sodium borate, Allantoin, Panthenol, Propylene glycol, Menthol, Parfum, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol
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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.
| KapoClassic Shaving CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Paul MitchellMVRCK Shave Cream | AveenoTherapeutic Shave Gel | TIGIBed Head For Men Smooth Mover Rich Shave Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 54% | 53% | 52% |
| Price | — | — | $4.47 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Arginine | Avena Sativa Kernel Flour | Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | High | High | Low | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Omorovicza Soothing ShaveBed Head Smooth Mover Rich Shave Cream
Product summary
Price
The product retails for 13.99£ in the United Kingdom and for 7.95$ in the United States.
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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.
- 1
- 2
- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 4
- 5Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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