Saponificio Varesino Aromatic Fern After Shave
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice + 2 moreWorks
“Formulated with high quality ingredients, like glycerin, aloe vera, and calendula, this aftershave hydrates, soothes, and heals the skin post-shave.”
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?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alcohol denat.~7.4–11.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Glycerin~3.6–5.4%
- 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 GlycerinAloe barbadensis leaf juice~2.7–4%
- 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 juiceParfum~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTocopheryl acetate~1.6–2.4%
- 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 acetatePotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Xanthan gum~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCaprylyl glycol~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTrideceth-3~0.45–1%
Calendula officinalis flower~0.35–0.8%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideChamomilla recutita flower~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Malva sylvestris extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Menthol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilLavandula hybrida abrial herb oil~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalool~0.05–0.2%
Citronellol~0.05–0.15%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCoumarin~0.01–0.05%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeGeraniol~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Glycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Parfum, Tocopheryl acetate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Xanthan gum, Caprylyl glycol, Trideceth-3, Calendula officinalis flower, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Chamomilla recutita flower, Malva sylvestris extract, Menthol, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Lavandula hybrida abrial herb oil, Linalool, Citronellol, Limonene, Coumarin, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Geraniol
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Saponificio VaresinoAromatic Fern After ShaveYOUR PRODUCT | SpeickAftershave Balm - Sensitive | 18.21 Man MadeShaving Glide | PolaarVery Different Shaving Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | — | $16.99 | $23.16 | $30.82 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Kukui Nut Oil | — |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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