King C Gillette

King C Gillette Face & Stubble Moisturiser

Name: King C Gillette - Face & Stubble Moisturiser
Brand: King C Gillette

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

Niacinamide, Panthenol + 5 more

Strong evidence

What the product description says

“Face & Stubble Moisturiser”

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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.

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: dimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, panthenol

NiacinamideHeroEffect: HighIs proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production~4–5.9%

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~2.8–4.2%

DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish~6.5–9.8%

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~1.4–2.1%

Dimethicone crosspolymerKey activeEffect: MediumUsed to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface~2.1–3.2%

C13-14 alkaneEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.2–1.8%

Argania spinosa kernel oilUnder-dosedEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties~0.1–0.35%

Anti-aging

Not advertised by the brand · Niacinamide

Strong evidence

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

NiacinamideKey activeEffect: HighIs proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production~4–5.9%

Anti-blemish

Not advertised by the brand · Niacinamide

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This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

Evens skin tone

Not advertised by the brand · Niacinamide

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This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

5 strong irritants: Parfum, Mentha piperita oil + 3 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.35–0.85%est.

Mentha piperita oilUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.5%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.

CoumarinA fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.2%est.

PolyacrylamideUsed to improve product texture and help oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.7–2.6%est.

HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.85–1.3%est.

Laureth-4Helps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.45–1.05%est.

Laureth-7Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.3–0.75%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.2–0.75%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~0.1–0.35%est.

Argania spinosa kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.1–0.35%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Laureth-4Helps water and oil mix together2/5~0.45–1.05%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Dimethicone~6.5–9.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Niacinamide~4–5.9%

Hero · Moisturizing, Anti-blemish

Irritation risk: Low

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MoisturizingAnti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-blemishReduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessAntibacterial

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

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Glycerin~2.8–4.2%

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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Dimethicone crosspolymer~2.1–3.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface

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Polyacrylamide~1.7–2.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together

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Panthenol~1.4–2.1%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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C13-14 alkane~1.2–1.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Benzyl alcohol~0.5–1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.85–1.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Polysorbate 20~0.55–1.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Laureth-4~0.45–1.05%

Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 2/5

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Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Parfum~0.35–0.85%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Laureth-7~0.3–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Disodium edta~0.2–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Mentha piperita oil~0.15–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Linalool~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Coumarin~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Anti-oxidation

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.

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Argania spinosa kernel oil~0.1–0.35%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties

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Limonene~0.05–0.2%

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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Ingredient list view

Water, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Polyacrylamide, Panthenol, C13-14 alkane, Benzyl alcohol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polysorbate 20, Laureth-4, Parfum, Laureth-7, Disodium edta, Mentha piperita oil, Linalool, Coumarin, Tocopheryl acetate, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Limonene

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	King C GilletteFace & Stubble MoisturiserYOUR PRODUCT	OlayMoisturizing Face Lotion for Sensitive Skin	HeimishBlack Rose Hydra Plumping Sorbet Cream 50ml	IsdinceuticsHyaluronic Moisture Oily and Combination Skin
Match	—	98%	97%	97%
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Shared key ingredients	—	4 of 4	4 of 4	4 of 4
Key difference	—	Dimethiconol	Copper Tripeptide-1	Urea
Irritancy	High	Low	Medium	Medium
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Product summary

"King C Gillette - Face & Stubble Moisturiser" has a good moisturizing formula. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (panthenol and glycerin) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (dimethicone) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Ingredient callouts

We particularly like that there is a good concentration of Niacinamide (4.00% - 5.90%) in this moisturizer. Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is a great ingredient to have in a moisturizer. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and help improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 1.40% - 2.10%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: agran oil

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.