King of Shaves Refillable Sensitive Shave Gel with Aloe & Tea Tree
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MoisturizingGlycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceWorks
“For superior closeness and comfort, It creates a microfine, protective lubricating layer between blade and skin delivering enhanced razor glide and excellent blade performance leaving your skin incredibly smooth, supple and hydrated, not dry and 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: Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil + 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~5.1–7.6%
- 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~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateGlycerin~2–3%
- 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 GlycerinAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.5–2.3%
- 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 crosspolymerPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCocamidopropyl betaine~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilSodium hydroxide~0.5–1.15%
Sodium chloride~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideBenzophenone-4~0.45–1.1%
- 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-4Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.65%
Mentha viridis leaf oil~0.15–0.5%
Limonene~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCinnamomum camphora bark oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.2%
Citric acid~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCi 60730~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 42090~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sodium laureth sulfate, Glycerin, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium chloride, Benzophenone-4, Ethylhexylglycerin, Mentha viridis leaf oil, Limonene, Cinnamomum camphora bark oil, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Ci 60730, Ci 42090
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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 ShavesRefillable Sensitive Shave Gel with Aloe & Tea TreeYOUR PRODUCT | BulldogSensitive Shave Gel | ZirhSoothe Gel Post Shave Solution | Soho SkinShave Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 40% | 39% |
| Price | — | $5.03 | $43.08 | $30.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Avena Sativa Kernel Oil | Allantoin | Inulin |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2
- 3Benzophenone 4: An emerging allergen in cosmetics and toiletries?pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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