Coochy Shave Cream Versus REDKEN Brews Shave Cream
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetrimonium Bromide
Antimicrobial
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
PEG-60 Lanolin
Emulsifying
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Polyisobutene
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Triethanolamine
BufferingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTetrasodium EDTA
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingLimonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
Coumarin
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Squalane, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 60, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Myristyl Alcohol, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Triethanolamine, Propylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, CI 77891, Parfum, Sodium PCA, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Tetrasodium EDTA, Myristic Acid, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Stearyl Alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Allantoin, Sodium Hydroxide, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Coumarin, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation.
It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh.
Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated.
This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%.
Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating.
Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism.
Learn more about AllantoinCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholGlyceryl Stearate is made by reacting glycerin with stearic acid (typically sourced from plant oils like palm or coconut). It's an emulsifier, emollient, and mild occlusive.
Emulsifiers help ingredients like oil and water stay mixed so your formula stays nicely blended and uniform in texture.
This ingredient is typically used in concentrations between 1-10%. Studies have found it to be non-sensitizing, non-phototoxic, and non-photoallergenic.
A close cousin of this ingredient is Glyceryl Stearate SE ("self-emulsifying"). This just has a small amount of sodium or potassium stearate added so it can emulsify without a co-emulsifier.
Since this ingredient is an ester of a C18 fatty acid, it may not be fungal acne safe. The Malassezia yeast can potentially metabolize within the C11-C24 range.
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateHydroxyethylcellulose 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.
This ingredient 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.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcelluloseParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPeg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. On the other hand, emulsifiers help prevent oil and water from separating in a product.
PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Stearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Fatty alcohols are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent (ethanol) alcohols.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Stearyl AlcoholWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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