What are the key ingredients in Mens Shaving Cream?

Mens Shaving Cream contains 14 ingredients. Key actives include: Water, Stearic Acid, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, and more.

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

Mens Shaving Cream contains potentially comedogenic or irritating ingredients: Parfum, Linalool, Limonene, Coumarin. Always patch test before full use.

How is the safety of Mens Shaving Cream rated?

Safety ratings for Mens 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/hawkins-brimble-mens-shaving-cream.

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

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

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Mens Shaving Cream

Updated on: 24/10/2025

Total Ingredients

analysed

7 of 14

Skin-Safe

low risk

6 of 14

Potential Irritants

may irritate sensitive skin

1 of 14

Potential Pore-Clogging

comedogenic risk

About this product

14 ingredients

6 potential irritant

1 pore-clogging

Hawkins & Brimble 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

Stearic Acid

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Lipid Restorer Cleansing Surfactant Dirt & Oil Remover +3

Myristic Acid

Comedogenic: High risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Cloudiness Creator Cleansing Surfactant Fragrance Provider +1

Glycerin

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Fragrance Provider Moisture Magnet Thickness Regulator +7

Potassium Hydroxide

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

pH Stabilizer

Coconut Acid

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Cleansing Surfactant Dirt & Oil Remover Skin Softener +1

Parfum

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Scent Provider

Glycol Distearate

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Cloudiness Creator Skin Enhancer Thickness Regulator +2

Decyl Glucoside

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Cleansing Surfactant Dirt & Oil Remover Emulsion Stabilizer

Linalool

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Odor Neutralizer

Limonene

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Ingredient Dissolver Odor Neutralizer

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Safety: Very high risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Scent Provider

Benzyl Salicylate

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

UV Protector for Products Fragrance Provider

Coumarin

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Fragrance Provider

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 Stearic Acid	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Lipid Restorer Cleansing Surfactant +4
03 Myristic Acid	C 4 Comedogenic: High risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Cloudiness Creator Cleansing Surfactant +2
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 Potassium Hydroxide	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	pH Stabilizer
06 Coconut Acid	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Cleansing Surfactant Dirt & Oil Remover +2
07 Parfum	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Scent Provider
08 Glycol Distearate	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Cloudiness Creator Skin Enhancer +3
09 Decyl Glucoside	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Cleansing Surfactant Dirt & Oil Remover +1
10 Linalool	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Odor Neutralizer
11 Limonene	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Ingredient Dissolver +1
12 Butylphenyl Methylpropional	S 5 Safety: Very high risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Scent Provider
13 Benzyl Salicylate	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	UV Protector for Products Fragrance Provider
14 Coumarin	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Fragrance Provider

Potential Irritants

4 flagged

Parfum Linalool Limonene Coumarin

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Is Hawkins & Brimble Mens Shaving Cream comedogenic?

Appears To Be Comedogenic Mens 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/myristic-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Myristic Acid</a> . It may not be suitable for acne-prone skin.

Is Hawkins & Brimble a good skincare brand?

Hawkins & Brimble makes products such as Mens 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 Hawkins & Brimble.

Is Hawkins & Brimble Mens Shaving Cream safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution Mens Shaving Cream may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 7 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/linalool" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Linalool</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 Hawkins & Brimble Mens Shaving Cream clog pores?

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

Who makes Hawkins & Brimble Mens Shaving Cream?

This product is from Hawkins & Brimble. See more products from Hawkins & Brimble.

What are the ingredients in Hawkins & Brimble Mens Shaving Cream?

Mens Shaving Cream contains 14 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>, <a href="/ingredient/stearic-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Stearic Acid</a>, <a href="/ingredient/myristic-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Myristic Acid</a>, <a href="/ingredient/glycerin" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glycerin</a> and <a href="/ingredient/potassium-hydroxide" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Potassium Hydroxide</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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