PRODUCT REVIEW
M. Skin Care Protect Pre-Shave Oil
Buy from Amazon CA CA$0.00
More options from:
Price as of 2/11/2023 7:22 GMT.
More info
Add to Compare
Cheaper alternatives
This product is the best value for money among similar
alternatives
Buy from Amazon CA CA$0.00
Price as of 2/11/2023 7:22 GMT.
More info
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
sodium hyaluronate
1% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
niacinamide
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
glycerin
3.4% -
5.1%
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
Show more
Anti-blemish
niacinamide
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
taurine
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Could be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness
camellia sinensis leaf extract
1.3% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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
Anti-aging
niacinamide
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
camellia sinensis leaf extract
1.3% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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
Evens skin tone
niacinamide
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
camellia sinensis leaf extract
1.3% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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
taurine
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Could be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness
Show more
Anti-oxidation
camellia sinensis leaf extract
1.3% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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
taurine
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Could be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness
acanthopanax senticosus root extract
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might have antioxidant properties
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
Promise | Can it deliver? |
---|---|
Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
Buy now
We receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost for you. Thank you for your support! Learn more
US Retailers
Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
acanthopanax senticosus root extract
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have antioxidant properties
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
chlorella vulgaris/lupinus albus protein ferment
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Similar products & dupes
M. Skin Care - Protect Pre-Shave Oil | |
Price | |
WIMJ similarity score | |
Key ingredients | |
Irritancy | IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
|
Potential Irritants |
|
All ingredients |
|
Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Antibacterial,
Anti-inflammatory
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
camellia sinensis leaf extract
1.3% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing
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
Show more
Potential irritants
acanthopanax senticosus root extract
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have antioxidant properties
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
chlorella vulgaris/lupinus albus protein ferment
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
All ingredients
propanediol
4.8% -
7.2%
Irritation risk:
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
glycerin
3.4% -
5.1%
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
Show more
Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Mentha piperita leaf water, Butylene glycol, Niacinamide, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Taurine, Chlorella vulgaris/lupinus albus protein ferment, Acanthopanax senticosus root extract, Citrus limon fruit oil, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Tropolone
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology
- Gehring, W. (2004). Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3(2), 88–93. doi:10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00115.x
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging