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MoisturizingGlycerin, Stearic acidWorks
“A Closer Look: Williams Mug Shaving Soap contains glycerin that can gently moisturize skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.
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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Sodium tallowate~26–39%
Potassium stearate~8–12%
Sodium cocoate~3.8–5.6%
Glycerin~3–4.5%
- 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 GlycerinWater~2.2–3.3%
Parfum~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium chloride~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideTitanium dioxide~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideStearic acid~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidTetrasodium etidronate~0.35–0.85%
Pentasodium pentetate~0.15–0.65%
Sodium palm kernelate~0.35–0.85%
Ingredient list view
Sodium tallowate, Potassium stearate, Sodium cocoate, Glycerin, Water, Parfum, Sodium chloride, Titanium dioxide, Stearic acid, Tetrasodium etidronate, Pentasodium pentetate, Sodium palm kernelate
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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.
| WilliamsMug Shaving SoapYOUR PRODUCT | LEAShaving Soap Stick | HaslingerSensitive Shave Soap | House 99 by David BeckhamNeat Cut Shaving Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 34% | 32% |
| Price | — | $5.25 | $9.50 | $20.25 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Lanolin | Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Hawkins & Brimble Shaving CreamVanicream Shave Cream, for Sensitive Skin
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