Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Key actives
Product Summary
"RITUALS - The Ritual of Samurai Shave Foam" is effective for: Moisturizing
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "RITUALS" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 2.34£ up to 8.90£ in the United Kingdom.
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Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Transforming from a gel into a rich shaving foam, the formula is infused with energising Ginseng, known as the ‘root of life.’ Basil provides anti-oxidant protection for the skin, along with astringent and moisturising properties to help speed up the skins recovery time after shaving.
Source: Lookfantastic CA
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: paraffinum liquidum, glyceryl stearate.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
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Key Actives
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
Potential irritants
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Used as a fragrance. Canbe irritating
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
A preservative. Is a formaldehyde-releaser and can be irritating
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Comedogenic ingredients
All ingredients
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Used as a fragrance. Canbe irritating
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
Used to increase stability of product formulations
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
A preservative. Is a formaldehyde-releaser and can be irritating
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Ingredient list view
Water, Palmitic acid, Triethanolamine, Laureth-23, Isopentane, Laureth-4, Parfum, Isobutane, Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Paraffinum liquidum, Poloxamer 407, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Peg-14m, P-anisic acid, Propylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate, Mica, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Glyoxal, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol