Lab Series Skincare for Men Maximum Comfort Shave Gel
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MoisturizingSucrose, Sodium hyaluronate + 7 moreWorks
“Moisturises the skin and lifts the beard for closer shave.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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).
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Caffeine + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Citrus aurantium dulcis oilMedium 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~45–55%
Palmitic acid~5.6–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidTriethanolamine~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineMyristic acid~3.4–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidSucrose~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseIsopentane~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stearic acid~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCamellia sinensis leaf extract~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractAloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.4–1.8%
- 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 juiceHydrogenated lecithin~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinCaffeine~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineTocopheryl acetate~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateSodium hyaluronate~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePropylene glycol isostearate~0.75–1.1%
Sorbitol~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolCitrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis oilIsobutane~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseGlycerin~0.55–0.85%
- 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 Glycerin2,6-dimethyl-7-octen-2-ol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolPolyquaternium-10~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-10Methyldihydrojasmonate~0.3–0.5%
Hydroxypropylcellulose~0.25–0.5%
Methyl phenylbutanol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trisodium edta~0.2–0.35%
Bht~0.15–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium dehydroacetate~0.1–0.25%
Ci 42090~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Palmitic acid, Triethanolamine, Myristic acid, Sucrose, Isopentane, Stearic acid, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Hydrogenated lecithin, Caffeine, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium hyaluronate, Propylene glycol isostearate, Sorbitol, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Isobutane, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glycerin, 2,6-dimethyl-7-octen-2-ol, Butylene glycol, Polyquaternium-10, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Methyl phenylbutanol, Trisodium edta, Bht, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium dehydroacetate, Ci 42090
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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.
| Lab Series Skincare for MenMaximum Comfort Shave GelYOUR PRODUCT | M. Skin CareProtect Pre-Shave Oil | SheaMoistureShea Butter & Maracuja Oil Smoothing Shave Butter | SundialTea Tree Oil & Azelaic Acid Post-Shave Restoring Cream | |
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| Match | — | 28% | 27% | 27% |
| Price | — | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Salicylic Acid | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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