Venus SatinCare with Olay Shaving Gel Vanilla Cashmere
Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 8 moreWorks well
“This formula helps protect skin against moisture loss while shaving.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Hexyl cinnamalMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.2–6.3%
- 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 GlycerinPalmitic acid~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidTriethanolamine~2.6–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineIsopentane~2.2–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl oleate~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateStearic acid~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidParfum~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIsobutane~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sorbitol~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolPanthenol~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolHydroxyethylcellulose~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcellulosePeg-90m~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-23m~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hexyl cinnamal~0.3–0.7%
Myristic acid~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidBht~0.3–0.7%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.75%
- 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 acetateLauric acid~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidGlyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerPropylene glycol~0.15–0.55%
- 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 glycolButyrospermum parkii butter extract~0.15–0.7%
- 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 butter extractSilica~0.3–0.7%
Pvm/ma copolymer~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Lecithin~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinTocopherol~0.1–0.35%
- 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 TocopherolAscorbyl palmitate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitatePropylparaben~0.05–0.2%
Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrateIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Palmitic acid, Triethanolamine, Isopentane, Glyceryl oleate, Stearic acid, Parfum, Isobutane, Sorbitol, Panthenol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Peg-90m, Peg-23m, Hexyl cinnamal, Myristic acid, Bht, Tocopheryl acetate, Lauric acid, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Propylene glycol, Butyrospermum parkii butter extract, Silica, Pvm/ma copolymer, Methylparaben, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Propylparaben, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate
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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.
| VenusSatinCare with Olay Shaving Gel Vanilla CashmereYOUR PRODUCT | GilletteSatin Care with Olay Shaving Gel Vanilla | Gillette VenusUltraMoisture Shave Gel Violet Swirl | Every Man JackShave Gel, Sensitive Skin Fragrance Free | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 53% | 53% |
| Price | — | $3.57 | — | $11.40 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | — | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Aveeno Therapeutic Shave Gel with Oat for Sensitive SkinSkintimate Coconut Delight Women's Shave Gel
Product summary
"Venus - SatinCare with Olay Shaving Gel Vanilla Cashmere" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.50% - 1.20% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
- Humectants (glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer 0.15% - 0.65%, panthenol 0.50% - 1.20% and glycerin 4.20% - 6.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
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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- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 6Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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