St. James of London Lavender + Geranium Post-shave Gel
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Caprylyl glycol + 1 moreWorks
“This post shave gel soothes and hydrates amazingly well and only a little is needed.”
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzophenone-4 + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.1–6.1%
- 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 GlycerinPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~3.4–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilTrideceth-9~2.5–3.7%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPropylene glycol~1.1–1.7%
- 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 glycolCaprylyl glycol~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTriethanolamine~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineCarbomer~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerBenzophenone-4~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating
More about Benzophenone-4Disodium edta~0.15–0.55%
Mentha piperita leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha piperita leaf extractCitronellol~0.05–0.2%
Coumarin~0.01–0.05%
Limonene~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Trideceth-9, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Propylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Benzophenone-4, Disodium edta, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Citronellol, Coumarin, Limonene
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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.
| St. James of LondonLavender + Geranium Post-shave GelYOUR PRODUCT | RITUALSThe Ritual of Samurai After Shave Refresh Gel | AesopMoroccan Neroli Shaving Serum | Acqua di ParmaColonia Futura After Shave Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 25% | 21% | 20% |
| Price | $36.00 | $30.36−$5.64 | $41.00+$5.00 | $87.00+$51.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Panthenol | Hyaluronic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: LEA Sensitive After Shave BalmM. Skin Care Protect Pre-Shave Oil
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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- 3Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6Benzophenone 4: An emerging allergen in cosmetics and toiletries?pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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