Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice + 1 moreWorks
“It helps to reduce razor burn by delivering enhanced razor glide and excellent blade performance leaving your skin incredibly smooth, supple and hydrated, not dry or tight.”
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Benzophenone-4 + 4 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%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~6.1–9.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceSodium laureth sulfate~4.7–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~2.9–4.3%
- 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 crosspolymerGlycerin~2.1–3.1%
- 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 GlycerinMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilCocamidopropyl betaine~1.8–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSodium chloride~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideBenzophenone-4~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Benzophenone-4Sodium hydroxide~0.55–1.25%
Limonene~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneSalix nigra bark extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
More about Salix nigra bark extractTriethylene glycol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzyl alcohol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCinnamomum camphora bark oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Propylene glycol~0.1–0.5%
- 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 glycolPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.4%
Magnesium chloride~0.1–0.35%
Magnesium nitrate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methylchloroisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics
More about MethylchloroisothiazolinoneCitric acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidMethylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.15%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sodium laureth sulfate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Glycerin, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium chloride, Benzophenone-4, Sodium hydroxide, Limonene, Salix nigra bark extract, Triethylene glycol, Benzyl alcohol, Cinnamomum camphora bark oil, Propylene glycol, Potassium sorbate, Magnesium chloride, Magnesium nitrate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Citric acid, Methylisothiazolinone, Ci 42090, Ci 19140
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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.
| King of ShavesAntibacterial Shave GelYOUR PRODUCT | Soho SkinShave Gel | ZirhSoothe Gel Post Shave Solution | BulldogSensitive Shave Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 39% | 39% |
| Price | — | $30.00 | $43.60 | $5.03 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Inulin | Allantoin | Avena Sativa Kernel Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"King of Shaves - Antibacterial Shave Gel" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 2.10% - 3.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 3Benzophenone 4: An emerging allergen in cosmetics and toiletries?pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6Methylisothiazolinone contact allergy: a reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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