Prep Aftershave Balm for Sensitive Skin

Prep Aftershave Balm for Sensitive Skin

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Allantoin + 1 more
Works
What the product description says
“With its dermatologically tested formula, it's a gentle formula that regenerates and hydrates your skin after shaving by delivering softness, long-lasting protection, and a mild refreshing effect.”
Source: SmallFlower

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. 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. The following ingredients in this product do the job: allantoin.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, diisopropyl adipate.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~23–34%
AllantoinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~4.2–6.3%
Diisopropyl adipateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.8–2.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
9 strong irritants: Imidazolidinyl urea, Parfum + 7 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Imidazolidinyl ureaA preservative. Is more irritating than many other preservatives availableHigh~0.3–0.6%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.3–0.7%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.2–0.7%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
CoumarinA fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~23–34%est.
Steareth-20Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~2.9–4.3%est.
Steareth-10Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~2–3%est.
TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~0.5–1.2%est.
BhaHelps preserve the product formulationMedium~0.4–1%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Steareth-10Helps oil and water mix together3/5~2–3%est.

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Ingredients

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~23–34%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Cephalins~5.1–7.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Allantoin~4.2–6.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Stearyl alcohol~3.3–5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Steareth-20~2.9–4.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Steareth-10~2–3%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Diisopropyl adipate~1.8–2.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Imidazolidinyl urea~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Is more irritating than many other preservatives available

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Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Propylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Carbomer~0.6–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Triethanolamine~0.5–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

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Bha~0.4–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps preserve the product formulation

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Parfum~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Benzyl salicylate~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Linalool~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Coumarin~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating

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Citral~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Eugenol~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

More about Eugenol
Ingredient list view

Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cephalins, Allantoin, Stearyl alcohol, Steareth-20, Steareth-10, Diisopropyl adipate, Imidazolidinyl urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Bha, Parfum, Benzyl salicylate, Linalool, Limonene, Hexyl cinnamal, Coumarin, Citral, Eugenol

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