Brazilian Bare Extra Gentle Shave Syrup - Watermelon Versus Flamingo Pubic Exfoliating Shave Gel
Updated on April 24, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe grooming. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils or parabens
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Ingredient Info
Brazilian Bare Extra Gentle Shave Syrup 25 ingredients
Flamingo Pubic Exfoliating Shave Gel 18 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Brazilian Bare Extra Gentle Shave Syrup 25 ingredients
Flamingo Pubic Exfoliating Shave Gel 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Acrylates Copolymer
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientCocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Capryloyl Glycine
CleansingSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-7
CI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingAroma
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Acrylates Copolymer, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Panthenol, Glycerin, Allantoin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Beta-Glucan, Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Capryloyl Glycine, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Propylene Glycol, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Polyquaternium-7, CI 14700, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Aroma
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Acer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-39
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Water, Propanediol, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polysorbate 20, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Polyquaternium-39, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, T-Butyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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