Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Stearic acid + 2 moreWorks
“Lavender + Vetivert Shaving Cream”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, caprylyl glycol.
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).
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extractMay help
This product contains antioxidants (epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract + 3 more — 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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Water~45–55%
Stearic acid~8.3–10.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidMyristic acid~4.3–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidPotassium hydroxide~3.1–3.8%
Coconut acid~2.5–3.1%
Glycerin~2.1–2.6%
- 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 GlycerinParfum~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTriethanolamine~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineEpilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
More about Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extractBoswellia serrata gum~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.75–1.1%
- 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 juice powderLavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Essential oil that can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractPhenethyl alcohol~0.55–0.85%
Caprylyl glycol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolDipropylene glycol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolPropylene glycol~0.4–0.6%
- 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 glycolTetrasodium edta~0.3–0.55%
Sodium hydroxide~0.3–0.5%
Phenoxyethanol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Citronellol~0.1–0.2%
Coumarin~0.1–0.15%
Linalool~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Stearic acid, Myristic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Coconut acid, Glycerin, Parfum, Triethanolamine, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Boswellia serrata gum, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Phenethyl alcohol, Caprylyl glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Propylene glycol, Tetrasodium edta, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium metabisulfite, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Citronellol, Coumarin, 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.
| SimpsonsLavender + Vetivert Shaving CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Fine AccoutrementsAmerican Blend Shaving Cream | Taylor of Old Bond StreetOrganic Shave Cream Bowl | The Art of ShavingShaving Cream - Unscented | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 43% | 43% |
| Price | — | — | $22.99 | $35.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | — | Allantoin | — |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Phenethyl Alcoholsemanticscholar.org
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