Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Cetearyl alcohol + 2 moreWorks
“Protect And Moisturize”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
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?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Menthol + 5 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~40–60%
Stearic acid~7.9–11.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidGlycerin~3.8–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinParfum~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTocopheryl acetate~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateAloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceMenthol~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cetearyl alcohol~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholTetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetatePotassium hydroxide~0.8–1.2%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Phenoxyethanol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholHexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.45%
Linalool~0.05–0.3%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalCoumarin~0.05–0.2%
Isoeugenol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Water, Stearic acid, Glycerin, Parfum, Tocopheryl acetate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Menthol, Cetearyl alcohol, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Potassium hydroxide, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl alcohol, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Coumarin, Isoeugenol
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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.
| ProrasoProtect- Pre Shave CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Molton BrownAmerican Barley Skin-Calm Shaving Cream | MALIN + GOETZVitamin E Shaving Cream | Executive Shaving CompanyExecutive Shaving Fragrance Free Natural Shaving Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 32% | 32% |
| Price | $13.00 | — | $40.00+$27.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Salicylic Acid | Beta-Glucan |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Taylor of Old Bond Street Organic Fragrance Free Shaving CreamClinique For Men Cream Shave
Product summary
"Proraso - Protect- Pre Shave Cream" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 3.80% - 5.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 13.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
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