Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Stearic acid + 3 moreWorks
“Enriched with moisturising ingredients, the cream can be used with or without a shaving brush and allows a closer shave with less resistance, less irritation, fewer nicks and a longer lasting blade.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, peg-8.
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?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Parfum, Mentha piperita leaf extract + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Stearic acid~8.2–10.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidMyristic acid~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidPeg-8~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Glycerin~2.5–3.1%
- 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 GlycerinCoconut acid~2.1–2.6%
Potassium hydroxide~1.7–2.1%
Triethanolamine~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineSodium lauryl sulfate~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
More about Sodium lauryl sulfateParfum~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPropylene glycol~0.75–1.1%
- 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 glycolMentha piperita leaf extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha piperita leaf extractPeg-14m~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcellulosePhenoxyethanol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDimethicone copolyol~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lauric acid~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidLimonene~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneMelaleuca alternifolia extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalool~0.4–0.6%
Menthol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Palmitic acid~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidButylphenyl methylpropional~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalHexyl cinnamal~0.25–0.5%
Butylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Ethylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Isobutylparaben~0.25–0.45%
Propylparaben~0.15–0.25%
Methylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Phosphoric acid~0.15–0.3%
Citric acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidMethylchloroisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics
More about MethylchloroisothiazolinoneBenzyl alcohol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholIngredient list view
Water, Stearic acid, Myristic acid, Peg-8, Glycerin, Coconut acid, Potassium hydroxide, Triethanolamine, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Parfum, Propylene glycol, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Peg-14m, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone copolyol, Lauric acid, Limonene, Melaleuca alternifolia extract, Linalool, Menthol, Methylparaben, Palmitic acid, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Hexyl cinnamal, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Propylparaben, Methylisothiazolinone, Phosphoric acid, Citric acid, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Benzyl alcohol
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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.
| men-uBuddy Shave Crème TubeYOUR PRODUCT | Men RockBlack Pomegranate Shave Cream | NiveaNIVEA MEN Sensitive Pro Ultra-Calming Shaving Cream | Taylor of Old Bond StreetOrganic Fragrance Free Shaving Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 43% | 43% |
| Price | — | $12.04 | — | $26.76 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | — | Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil | Beta-Glucan |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Baume.Be Shaving CreamDerby Moisturizing Shaving Cream Menthol
Product summary
"men-u - Buddy Shave Crème Tube" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 2.50% - 3.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 4.46A$ in Australia, for 4.90CA$ in Canada and from 1.75£ up to 3.50£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6
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