Saponificio Varesino Shave Soap- Opuntia
Works for
MoisturizingErythritol, Ricinus communis seed oil + 10 moreWorks
“Made to be used with a shaving brush, this soap creates a protective film on the skin and provides deep moisturization.NOTESTop Notes Bergamot, Blackcurrant, Pineapple Middle Notes Birch, Rose, Jasmine Base Notes White Moss, Oak Moss, Patchouli, Vetiver Not tested on animals”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
erythritol, galactoarabinan.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: ricinus communis seed oil, shorea stenoptera seed butter.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy17 flagged ingredients — 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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Sodium cocoate~25–37%
Potassium stearate~5–7.5%
Sodium cocoyl isethionate~4.4–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateSodium rapeseedate~3.4–5.1%
Helianthus annuus seed~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~1.8–2.7%
Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Maltodextrin~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinFraxinus ornus sap extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Erythritol~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about ErythritolCoco-glucoside~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideGlyceryl oleate~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateRicinus communis seed oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilCopernicia cerifera cera~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brazilian palm wax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Copernicia cerifera ceraGalactoarabinan~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about GalactoarabinanSucrose cocoate~0.35–0.85%
Shorea stenoptera seed butter~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about Shorea stenoptera seed butterParfum~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilButyrospermum parkii butter~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterPrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedOryza sativa starch~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumGlycerin~0.2–0.8%
- 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 GlycerinStearic acid~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidSodium chloride~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.65%
- 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 acetateTocopherol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolVitis vinifera seed oil~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilSodium gluconate~0.15–0.55%
Citric acid~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidEvernia prunastri extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeCitral~0.05–0.25%
Coumarin~0.05–0.25%
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehydeLimonene~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 LimoneneLinalool~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Sodium cocoate, Potassium stearate, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Sodium rapeseedate, Unknown, Helianthus annuus seed, Water, Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, Maltodextrin, Fraxinus ornus sap extract, Erythritol, Coco-glucoside, Glyceryl oleate, Ricinus communis seed oil, Copernicia cerifera cera, Unknown, Galactoarabinan, Sucrose cocoate, Shorea stenoptera seed butter, Parfum, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Oryza sativa starch, Xanthan gum, Glycerin, Stearic acid, Sodium chloride, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Sodium gluconate, Citric acid, Evernia prunastri extract, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Citral, Coumarin, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
| Saponificio VaresinoShave Soap- OpuntiaYOUR PRODUCT | WilliamsMug Shaving Soap | EarthScienceBeautySmooth Start Shave Cream | First Aid BeautySmooth Shave Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 28% | 27% | 26% |
| Price | $51.00 | — | — | $36.00−$15.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 8 | 2 of 8 | 1 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Titanium Dioxide | Kukui Nut Oil | Allantoin |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Saponificio Varesino - Shave Soap- Opuntia" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 0.20% - 0.80%, galactoarabinan 0.35% - 0.85% and erythritol 0.80% - 1.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 51.00$ 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 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 3Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
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