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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Pacific Shaving Company Caffeinated Aftershave Balm versus King of Shaves Soothing Aftershave Balm .

Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on February 13, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and reef safe grooming. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Grooming American Brand United States
Grooming British Brand United Kingdom

Grooming

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

Grooming

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

Price

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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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Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation
Brightening (2)
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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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Pacific Shaving Company Caffeinated Aftershave Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.

King of Shaves Soothing Aftershave Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Pacific Shaving Company Caffeinated Aftershave Balm contains this as ingredient number 5.

King of Shaves Soothing Aftershave Balm contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Pacific Shaving Company Caffeinated Aftershave Balm contains this as ingredient number 19.

King of Shaves Soothing Aftershave Balm contains this as ingredient number 6.

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

20% are loved or liked
25% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
5% have no rating yet
27% are loved or liked
27% have mixed ratings
20% are disliked or very disliked
27% have no rating yet

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