PRODUCT REVIEW
Proraso Sensitive Aftershave Balm
Can it cause trouble?
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
This innovative Alcohol-free formula is rich with witch-hazel and vitamin E, combining the benefits of a balm with the benefits of an after shave cream. Moisturizes and soothes reddening.
caprylic/capric triglyceride
3.2% -
4.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
cyclomethicone
5.7% -
8.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
glycerin
2.5% -
3.7%
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
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
hamamelis virginiana extract
1.9% -
2.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
glycine soja oil
1.5% -
2.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
allantoin
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
bisabolol
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-oxidation
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
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Potential irritants
hamamelis virginiana extract
1.9% -
2.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
glycine soja oil
1.5% -
2.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
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cyclomethicone
5.7% -
8.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
trilaureth-4 phosphate
3.7% -
5.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
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Ingredient list view
Water, Cyclomethicone, Trilaureth-4 phosphate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Glycine soja oil, Polyglyceryl-3 caprate, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Menthyl lactate, Carbomer, Tocopheryl acetate, Bisabolol, Allantoin, Parfum, Linalool, Sodium hydroxide, Bht, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben