Liz Earle for Men Sensitive Shave Cream
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing2 ingredients credited for this claimGood evidence
“for Men Sensitive Shave Cream”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.
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?
Irritancy13 strong irritants: Equisetum arvense extract, Citrus limon peel oil + 11 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~45–55%
Stearic acid~8.3–10.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidMyristic acid~4.3–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidPotassium hydroxide~3.1–3.8%
Coconut acid~2.5–3.1%
Glycerin~2.1–2.6%
- 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 GlycerinTriethanolamine~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineEquisetum arvense extract~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Equisetum arvense extractCitrus limon peel oil~1.2–1.5%
Coriandrum sativum seed oil~1.1–1.3%
Cymbopogon martini oil~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilJuniperus virginiana wood oil~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilLavandula hybrida oil~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
More about Lavandula hybrida oilMentha piperita oil~0.45–0.7%
Myrocarpus fastigiatus oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.3–0.6%
Salvia sclarea oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sodium hydroxide~0.25–0.5%
Linalool~0.2–0.4%
Citronellol~0.15–0.3%
Limonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.1–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBenzoic acid~0.1–0.2%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Stearic acid, Myristic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Coconut acid, Glycerin, Triethanolamine, Equisetum arvense extract, Citrus limon peel oil, Coriandrum sativum seed oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Juniperus virginiana wood oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Mentha piperita oil, Myrocarpus fastigiatus oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Salvia sclarea oil, Sodium hydroxide, Linalool, Citronellol, Limonene, Geraniol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic acid, Dehydroacetic acid
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