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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Aveeno Therapeutic Moisturizing Shave Gel versus Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Shave Gel .

Published on October 25, 2023

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils

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Gel, Pomade & Wax American Brand United States
Grooming American Brand United States

Gel, Pomade & Wax

Gel, pomade, and wax products that help style hair.

Grooming

Grooming products are used to remove hair from the face or body. These include shaving razors, creams, or after-shave products.

Price

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Reduces Irritation
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Aveeno Therapeutic Moisturizing Shave Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.

Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Shave Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Palmitic Acid is a fatty acid found in our skin. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It is a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.

As an emollient, it helps hydrate the skin. The emulsifying properties keep ingredients together in a product.

Palmitic Acid may not be fungal-acne safe. It can worsen oily skin and cause breakouts due to its emollient nature.

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Aveeno Therapeutic Moisturizing Shave Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.

Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Shave Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Buffering, Emulsifying, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Triethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.

As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.

PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.

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Aveeno Therapeutic Moisturizing Shave Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.

Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Shave Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
What it does: Solvent

We don't have a description for Isopentane.

Aveeno Therapeutic Moisturizing Shave Gel contains this as ingredient number 4.

Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Shave Gel contains this as ingredient number 4.

5
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a hydrating and moisturizing agent created from the reduction process of glucose.

Most sorbitol is usually made from potato starch. It is also found in fruits such as apples and pears.

As a humectant, Sorbitol helps draw water to the skin. This helps keep the skin hydrated. Sorbitol also helps create a thicker texture in products. You might find sorbitol in your toothpaste and other gels.

It is a non-irritating ingredient that is great for those with dry skin.

Sorbitol is a prebiotic. It helps promote the growth of healthy bacteria on your skin. The bacteria on your skin form a microbiome. This microbiome helps protect your skin from infection and harmful bacteria.

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Aveeno Therapeutic Moisturizing Shave Gel contains this as ingredient number 5.

Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Shave Gel contains this as ingredient number 10.

6
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.

As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.

Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.

Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

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Aveeno Therapeutic Moisturizing Shave Gel contains this as ingredient number 6.

Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Shave Gel contains this as ingredient number 6.

7
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sorbitan Stearate comes from sorbitol and stearic acid. Sorbitol is a type of sugar and stearic acid is a fatty acid.

It is used as an emulsifier and helps ingredients stay together by creating water-in-oil emulsions.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

Aveeno Therapeutic Moisturizing Shave Gel contains this as ingredient number 8.

Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Shave Gel contains this as ingredient number 5.

8
What it does:

We don't have a description for Isobutane.

Aveeno Therapeutic Moisturizing Shave Gel contains this as ingredient number 9.

Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Shave Gel contains this as ingredient number 11.

9
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Sunflower Seed Oil Glyceride is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.

Aveeno Therapeutic Moisturizing Shave Gel contains this as ingredient number 10.

Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Shave Gel contains this as ingredient number 9.

10
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Stabilising
Community Rating: Mixed

Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.

Hydroxyethylcellulose helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.

This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.

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Aveeno Therapeutic Moisturizing Shave Gel contains this as ingredient number 11.

Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Shave Gel contains this as ingredient number 12.

11
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising

This ingredient is a semi-synthetic polymer created from cellulose. In case you need a refresher, cellulose is the main component of plant cell walls.

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose has many uses:

  • emulsifier
  • create a gel-like texture
  • boost foam

Aveeno Therapeutic Moisturizing Shave Gel contains this as ingredient number 15.

Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Shave Gel contains this as ingredient number 14.

12
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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Aveeno Therapeutic Moisturizing Shave Gel contains this as ingredient number 21.

Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Shave Gel contains this as ingredient number 15.

13
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.

Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.

It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.

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Aveeno Therapeutic Moisturizing Shave Gel contains this as ingredient number 22.

Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Shave Gel contains this as ingredient number 8.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

35% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet
19% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
48% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Aveeno Therapeutic Moisturizing Shave Gel 23 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
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Butter

3 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Does exactly what it says, prevents razor burn. I was pretty prone to razor burn prior to purchasing this shaving gel but now I don't experience it...

Does exactly what it says, prevents razor burn. I was pretty prone to razor burn prior to purchasing this shaving gel but now I don't experience it at all. Shaving before would constantly flare my eczema (particularly on my knees) but that doesn't happen anymore! Best thing I've purchased in a long time only downside is the price in the UK is a quite expensive.

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