Works for
MoisturizingOlea europaea oil unsaponifiables, Cocos nucifera oil + 5 moreWorks
“With a special formula based on natural ingredients, it helps keep the skin perfectly hydrated and prevents irritation caused by shaving.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: cocos nucifera oil, theobroma cacao seed butter.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl benzoate + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Stearic acid~7.9–9.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidTriethanolamine~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineSorbitol~3.4–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolIsobutane~2.8–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Polysorbate 20~2.3–2.9%
Polysorbate 60~2–2.4%
Myristic acid~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidPetrolatum~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumPropylene glycol~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPolyquaternium-7~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Olea europaea oil unsaponifiables~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Olea europaea oil unsaponifiablesSodium metasilicate~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cocos nucifera oil~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Propylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.6–0.9%
- 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 acetateTheobroma cacao seed butter~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterButane~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propane~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl benzoate~0.25–0.5%
- 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 benzoateLimonene~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.15–0.3%
Geraniol~0.15–0.25%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.2%
Ci 47005~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 14700~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Stearic acid, Triethanolamine, Sorbitol, Isobutane, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 60, Myristic acid, Petrolatum, Propylene glycol, Polyquaternium-7, Olea europaea oil unsaponifiables, Sodium metasilicate, Cocos nucifera oil, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Tocopheryl acetate, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Butane, Propane, Parfum, Benzyl benzoate, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Hexyl cinnamal, Ci 47005, Ci 14700
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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.
| Santa Maria NovellaShaving FoamYOUR PRODUCT | Lab Series For MenCooling Shave Cream | MALIN + GOETZVitamin E Shaving Cream | American CrewProtective Shave Foam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% | 41% | 38% |
| Price | $45.79 | — | $40.00−$5.79 | $27.95−$17.84 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 1 of 3 | 1 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter | Salicylic Acid | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Santa Maria Novella - Shaving Foam" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Price
The product retails for 28.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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