Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Copper pcaWorks
“The high-quality gel softens the skin for a comfortable and smooth shave every day, while leaving your skin feeling hydrated and soft.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": copper pca, 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).
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Salicylic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Salicylic acidWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzophenone-4 + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.7–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylyl/capryl glucoside~4.9–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosidePolysorbate 20~2.4–3.6%
Polyglyceryl-4 caprate~2–3%
Decyl glucoside~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.4–2.2%
- 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 crosspolymerBenzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholParfum~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCopper pca~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Copper pcaSalicylic acid~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidBenzophenone-4~0.55–1.3%
- 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-4Sodium phytate~0.35–0.8%
Amyris balsamifera bark oil~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cinnamomum zeylanicum leaf oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCopaifera officinalis resin oil~0.15–0.6%
Dipterocarpus turbinatus balsam oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilJuniperus mexicana oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pogostemon cablin leaf oil~0.1–0.35%
Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.3%
Sorbic acid~0.05–0.2%
Benzyl benzoate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateLinalool~0.01–0.1%
Eugenol~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Polysorbate 20, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Decyl glucoside, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Benzyl alcohol, Parfum, Copper pca, Salicylic acid, Benzophenone-4, Sodium phytate, Amyris balsamifera bark oil, Cinnamomum zeylanicum leaf oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Copaifera officinalis resin oil, Dipterocarpus turbinatus balsam oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Juniperus mexicana oil, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Sodium hydroxide, Sorbic acid, Benzyl benzoate, Linalool, Eugenol
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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.
| Murdock LondonDaily Shave GelYOUR PRODUCT | Molton BrownAmerican Barley Skin-Calm Shaving Cream | VichyHomme Anti-Irritation Shaving Foam | BIOSENSITIVE FORCE SHAVING FOAM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 74% | 73% | 73% |
| Price | $27.00 | — | $8.66−$18.34 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Murdock London - Daily Shave Gel" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Salicylic acid (0.45% - 1.00%). This is an oil-soluble exfoliating acid. Because of this property, it can work inside pores and help reduce the congestion. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat acne. Because it is a quite strong exfoliator, be careful with using this product too often: it could result in over-exfoliation.
- Humectants (glycerin 3.70% - 5.60% and copper pca 0.60% - 1.35%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 24.90$ in the United States and for 22.00£ 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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- 3Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 5A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 6
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