Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Cocos nucifera oil + 5 moreWorks
“Smooth Shave Cream”
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:
glycerin, butylene glycol.
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: cocos nucifera oil, prunus amygdalus dulcis oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 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 acidGlycerin~4.2–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinMyristic acid~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidSodium cocoyl isethionate~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateSodium lauroamphoacetate~2.3–2.8%
Butylene glycol~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolPotassium hydroxide~1.5–1.8%
Cocos nucifera oil~1.3–1.6%
- 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 oilDecyl glucoside~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosidePrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilAgar~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Polysaccharide derived from seaweed. Used to create a thicker product consistency and might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AgarTocopheryl 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 acetateCoconut acid~0.7–1%
Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseCellulose gum~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumEthylhexylglycerin~0.5–0.75%
Hexylene glycol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolCaprylyl glycol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium isethionate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.25–0.5%
Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLimonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.2%
Citral~0.1–0.15%
Ci 77007~0.05–0.15%
Ultramarines~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Stearic acid, Glycerin, Myristic acid, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Sodium lauroamphoacetate, Butylene glycol, Potassium hydroxide, Cocos nucifera oil, Decyl glucoside, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Agar, Tocopheryl acetate, Coconut acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Cellulose gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium isethionate, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Ci 77007, Ultramarines
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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.
| V76 by VaughnSmooth Shave CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Blind BarberWatermint Gin Shave Cream | Baume.BeShaving Cream | Le LaboShaving Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 44% | 43% |
| Price | — | — | — | $53.60 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Sunflower Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | High |
| 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 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
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