What are the key ingredients in Pure Shaving Cream?

Pure Shaving Cream contains 15 ingredients. Key actives include: Water, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Coconut Acid, and more.

Does Pure Shaving Cream contain comedogenic or pore-clogging ingredients?

Pure Shaving Cream contains potentially comedogenic or irritating ingredients: Parfum, Menthol. Always patch test before full use.

How is the safety of Pure Shaving Cream rated?

Safety ratings for Pure Shaving Cream are calculated based on individual ingredient analysis, covering comedogenicity, irritancy, and overall safety scores. See the full breakdown at https://www.skinwis.com/product/gillette-pure-shaving-cream.

Where can I find the full ingredient list for Pure Shaving Cream?

The complete ingredient list, safety analysis, and community reviews for Pure Shaving Cream are available on SkinWis at https://www.skinwis.com/product/gillette-pure-shaving-cream.

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Pure Shaving Cream

Updated on: 21/06/2025

Total Ingredients

analysed

10 of 15

Skin-Safe

low risk

5 of 15

Potential Irritants

may irritate sensitive skin

1 of 15

Potential Pore-Clogging

comedogenic risk

About this product

15 ingredients

5 potential irritant

1 pore-clogging

Gillette product. Contains fragrance — patch test if sensitive. Formula aimed at skin types that tolerate moderate comedogenic ingredients. 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

Palmitic Acid

Comedogenic: High risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Softener Emulsifying Surfactant

Stearic Acid

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Lipid Restorer Cleansing Surfactant Dirt & Oil Remover +3

Glycerin

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Fragrance Provider Moisture Magnet Thickness Regulator +7

Coconut Acid

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Cleansing Surfactant Dirt & Oil Remover Skin Softener +1

Potassium Hydroxide

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

pH Stabilizer

Triethanolamine

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Cleansing Surfactant pH Stabilizer Scent Provider +1

Parfum

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Scent Provider

Phenoxyethanol

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Product Protector Germ Fighter

Sodium Hydroxide

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: High risk

pH Stabilizer Alcohol Treatment Agent

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Cleansing Surfactant Static Eliminator Thickness Regulator +3

Menthol

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Cooling Energizer Alcohol Treatment Agent Calming Agent +1

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer

Mentha Piperita Oil

Safety: High risk

Irritancy: High risk

Cooling Energizer Fragrance Provider Revitalizer +1

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 Palmitic Acid	C 4 Comedogenic: High risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Softener Emulsifying Surfactant
03 Stearic Acid	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Lipid Restorer Cleansing Surfactant +4
04 Glycerin	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Fragrance Provider Moisture Magnet +8
05 Coconut Acid	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Cleansing Surfactant Dirt & Oil Remover +2
06 Potassium Hydroxide	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	pH Stabilizer
07 Triethanolamine	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Cleansing Surfactant pH Stabilizer +2
08 Parfum	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Scent Provider
09 Phenoxyethanol	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Product Protector Germ Fighter
10 Sodium Hydroxide	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	pH Stabilizer Alcohol Treatment Agent
11 Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Cleansing Surfactant Static Eliminator +4
12 Menthol	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Cooling Energizer Alcohol Treatment Agent +2
13 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer
14 Mentha Piperita Oil	S 4 Safety: High risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Cooling Energizer Fragrance Provider +2
15 Aloe Vera leaf juice		N/A

Potential Irritants

2 flagged

Parfum Menthol

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Is Gillette Pure Shaving Cream comedogenic?

Appears To Be Comedogenic Pure Shaving Cream appears to be comedogenic. It contains 1 ingredient with a high comedogenic rating (4–5) that are likely to clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/palmitic-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Palmitic Acid</a> . It may not be suitable for acne-prone skin.

Is Gillette a good skincare brand?

US personal care brand known for razors and grooming products. Gillette makes products such as Pure Shaving Cream 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 Gillette.

Is Gillette Pure Shaving Cream safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution Pure Shaving Cream may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 5 potential irritant s including <a href="/ingredient/potassium-hydroxide" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Potassium Hydroxide</a>, <a href="/ingredient/parfum" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Parfum</a> and <a href="/ingredient/sodium-hydroxide" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sodium Hydroxide</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 Gillette Pure Shaving Cream clog pores?

Potential Pore-Cloggers Present Pure Shaving Cream contains 1 ingredient with a comedogenic rating of 3 or higher that may clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/palmitic-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Palmitic Acid</a> . Every ingredient's comedogenic rating is listed above.

Who makes Gillette Pure Shaving Cream?

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

What are the ingredients in Gillette Pure Shaving Cream?

Pure Shaving Cream contains 15 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>, <a href="/ingredient/palmitic-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Palmitic Acid</a>, <a href="/ingredient/stearic-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Stearic Acid</a>, <a href="/ingredient/glycerin" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glycerin</a> and <a href="/ingredient/coconut-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Coconut Acid</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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