This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.

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).

glycerin 1.7% - 2.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 6% - 9.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

Exfoliation

What does the product description say?

Cleanse face first with King of Shaves Face Wash or Scrub.

Source: Supderdrug

This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.

salix nigra bark extract 0.3% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid

Honesty check

Buy now

Can it cause trouble?

Ingredients & concentrations

All ingredients

Key Actives

glycerin 1.7% - 2.6%

Irritation risk:

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

benzophenone-4 0.9% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating

Search top rated products by actives

Potential irritants

sodium laureth sulfate 4.7% - 7.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil 1.9% - 2.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

Comodogenic ingredients

sodium laureth sulfate 4.7% - 7.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

All ingredients

water 40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 6% - 9.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging

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

sodium laureth sulfate 4.7% - 7.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

Ingredient list view

Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sodium laureth sulfate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Glycerin, Triethanolamine, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium chloride, Triclosan, Benzophenone-4, Citric acid, Salix nigra bark extract, Magnesium nitrate, Sodium benzoate, Benzyl alcohol, Cinnamomum camphora bark oil, Potassium sorbate, Magnesium chloride, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Limonene, Ci 42090, Ci 19140

	King of Shaves - AlphaGel Shave Gel Anti Bacterial	Primera - Mild Facial Peeling Gel	Zirh - Soothe Gel Post Shave Solution	Kiehl's - Post Shave Repair Gel	Garnier - Pure Active Anti-Blackhead Charcoal Exfoliating Gel	No7 - Men Sensitive Care Shave Gel	Bikini Zone - Anti-Bump Shave Gel For Sensitive Areas	Bulldog - Original Shave Gel	Hempz - Fresh Fusions Sandalwood & Apple Herbal Shave Gel	Image skincare - Ormedic Balancing Gel Polisher	ELEMIS - Skin Soothe Shave Gel
Price
WIMJ similarity score		36%	36%	36%	36%	36%	34%	33%	33%	32%	32%
Key ingredients	benzophenone-4 glycerin	Common: glycerin Other: helianthus annuus extract	Common: glycerin Other: allantoin lycium barbarum fruit extract +2 more	Common: glycerin Other: hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine capryloyl salicylic acid +13 more	Common: glycerin Other: salicylic acid hydrogenated jojoba oil	Common: glycerin Other: panthenol	Common: benzophenone-4 glycerin Other: retinyl palmitate allantoin +2 more	Common: glycerin Other: camelina sativa seed oil camellia sinensis leaf extract	Common: glycerin Other: cannabis sativa seed oil cyanocobalamin +3 more	Common: glycerin Other: biosaccharide gum-1 camellia sinensis leaf extract +6 more	Common: glycerin Other: hydrolyzed jojoba esters
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +15 more	rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? +5 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? +4 more	hexyl nicotinate Has skin benefit? epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +11 more	cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? +2 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? methylisothiazolinone Has skin benefit? +16 more	limonene Has skin benefit? menthol Has skin benefit? +9 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +24 more	trifolium pratense flower extract Has skin benefit? nelumbo nucifera flower extract Has skin benefit? +35 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower/leaf/stem extract Has skin benefit? +15 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +44 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +13 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +66 more	water Has skin benefit? polysorbate 20 Has skin benefit? +20 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

King of Shaves AlphaGel Shave Gel Anti Bacterial

Works for:

Doesn't work for:

Can it cause trouble?

Key actives

Cheaper alternatives

What can the product work for?

Works for

Does not work for

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Exfoliation

What does the product description say?

Honesty check

How honest is this product?

Buy now

UK Retailers

Can it cause trouble?

Potential irritants

Comodogenic ingredients

Similar products & dupes

Ingredients & concentrations

All ingredients

Key Actives

Potential irritants

Comodogenic ingredients

All ingredients

Ingredient list view

Sources