What are the key ingredients in Skin Soothe Shave Gel?

Skin Soothe Shave Gel contains 23 ingredients. Key actives include: Water, Polysorbate 20, Triethanolamine, Alcohol Denat., Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, and more.

Does Skin Soothe Shave Gel contain comedogenic or pore-clogging ingredients?

Skin Soothe Shave Gel contains potentially comedogenic or irritating ingredients: Alcohol Denat., Parfum, Menthol. Always patch test before full use.

How is the safety of Skin Soothe Shave Gel rated?

Safety ratings for Skin Soothe Shave Gel are calculated based on individual ingredient analysis, covering comedogenicity, irritancy, and overall safety scores. See the full breakdown at https://www.skinwis.com/product/elemis-skin-soothe-shave-gel.

Where can I find the full ingredient list for Skin Soothe Shave Gel?

The complete ingredient list, safety analysis, and community reviews for Skin Soothe Shave Gel are available on SkinWis at https://www.skinwis.com/product/elemis-skin-soothe-shave-gel.

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Skin Soothe Shave Gel

Updated on: 26/05/2025

Total Ingredients

analysed

15 of 23

Skin-Safe

low risk

6 of 23

Potential Irritants

may irritate sensitive skin

0 of 23

Potential Pore-Clogging

comedogenic risk

About this product

23 ingredients

6 potential irritant

none pore-clogging

ELEMIS product. Contains fragrance — patch test if sensitive. Formula aimed at oily and acne-prone skin. Patch-test if you have very reactive skin.

Formulation Analysis

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C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

Water

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer Ingredient Dissolver

Polysorbate 20

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Cleansing Surfactant Emulsifying Surfactant

Triethanolamine

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Cleansing Surfactant pH Stabilizer Scent Provider +1

Alcohol Denat.

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Thickness Regulator Germ Fighter Ingredient Dissolver +3

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Thickness Regulator Protective Coating Agent Emulsion Stabilizer

Phenoxyethanol

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Product Protector Germ Fighter

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Cleansing Surfactant Skin Enhancer Lather Creator +5

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer

Hamamelis Virginiana Water

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Skin Enhancer Calming Agent Hair Softener +1

Disodium EDTA

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Thickness Regulator Metal Ion Binder

Parfum

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Scent Provider

Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Hair Softener Protective Coating Agent

Glycerin

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Fragrance Provider Moisture Magnet Thickness Regulator +7

Chlorphenesin

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Product Protector Germ Fighter

Menthol

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Cooling Energizer Alcohol Treatment Agent Calming Agent +1

Alcohol

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Thickness Regulator Germ Fighter Ingredient Dissolver +3

Arnica Montana Flower Extract

Safety: High risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer Scent Provider

Benzyl Benzoate

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Germ Fighter Ingredient Dissolver

Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer

Potassium Sorbate

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Product Protector Scent Provider

Ci 42090

Safety: Low risk

Hair Color Changer Color Provider

Ci 19140

Safety: Moderate risk

Hair Color Changer Color Provider

Aloe Vera leaf juice

Ingredient Name	Safety Profile	Functionality
01 Water	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer +1
02 Polysorbate 20	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Cleansing Surfactant Emulsifying Surfactant
03 Triethanolamine	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Cleansing Surfactant pH Stabilizer +2
04 Alcohol Denat.	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Thickness Regulator Germ Fighter +4
05 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Thickness Regulator Protective Coating Agent +1
06 Phenoxyethanol	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Product Protector Germ Fighter
07 Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Cleansing Surfactant Skin Enhancer +6
08 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer
09 Hamamelis Virginiana Water	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Skin Enhancer Calming Agent +2
10 Disodium EDTA	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Thickness Regulator Metal Ion Binder
11 Parfum	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Scent Provider
12 Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters	S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Hair Softener +1
13 Glycerin	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Fragrance Provider Moisture Magnet +8
14 Chlorphenesin	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Product Protector Germ Fighter
15 Menthol	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Cooling Energizer Alcohol Treatment Agent +2
16 Alcohol	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Thickness Regulator Germ Fighter +4
17 Arnica Montana Flower Extract	S 4 Safety: High risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer +1
18 Benzyl Benzoate	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Germ Fighter +1
19 Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer
20 Potassium Sorbate	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Product Protector Scent Provider
21 Ci 42090	S 2 Safety: Low risk	Hair Color Changer Color Provider
22 Ci 19140	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk	Hair Color Changer Color Provider
23 Aloe Vera leaf juice		N/A

Potential Irritants

3 flagged

Alcohol Denat. Parfum Menthol

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Common Questions

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Is ELEMIS Skin Soothe Shave Gel comedogenic?

Appears Non-Comedogenic Skin Soothe Shave Gel appears to be non-comedogenic based on our ingredient analysis. None of its 23 ingredients carry a high comedogenic rating, making it generally suitable for acne-prone and oily skin types.

Is ELEMIS a good skincare brand?

Elemis is a British professional skincare brand founded in 1989, known for combining marine and botanical ingredients in premium anti‑aging and hydration formulas. ELEMIS makes products such as Skin Soothe Shave Gel that include some ingredients which may be problematic for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Check individual product ingredient lists and community reviews before deciding. Read more about ELEMIS.

Is ELEMIS Skin Soothe Shave Gel safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution Skin Soothe Shave Gel may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 6 potential irritant s including <a href="/ingredient/alcohol-denat-" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Alcohol Denat.</a>, <a href="/ingredient/parfum" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Parfum</a> and <a href="/ingredient/menthol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Menthol</a> . Common triggers like Fragrance, Limonene, and Linalool can cause redness or reactions in sensitive or barrier-compromised skin. We recommend patch testing before full use.

Does ELEMIS Skin Soothe Shave Gel clog pores?

Unlikely to Clog Pores Based on our analysis, Skin Soothe Shave Gel is unlikely to clog pores. None of its 23 ingredients have a comedogenic rating above 2.

Who makes ELEMIS Skin Soothe Shave Gel?

This product is from ELEMIS. See more products from ELEMIS.

What are the ingredients in ELEMIS Skin Soothe Shave Gel?

Skin Soothe Shave Gel contains 23 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>, <a href="/ingredient/polysorbate-20" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Polysorbate 20</a>, <a href="/ingredient/triethanolamine" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Triethanolamine</a>, <a href="/ingredient/alcohol-denat-" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Alcohol Denat.</a> and <a href="/ingredient/acrylates-c10-30-alkyl-acrylate-crosspolymer" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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