gillette Sensitive Shave Foam
gillette Gillette Sensitive Shave Foam lists 9 ingredients on its label, 8 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains alcohol
Formulation view Aerosol-based formula using fatty acids and triethanolamine for pH control. SLS provides strong cleansing power but high irritation potential. Suitable for pre-shave cleansing. Formulation note: The SLS-fatty acid combination may cause dryness; post-shave moisturizing is recommended.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- BUFFERING
- Triethanolamine
- CLEANSING
- Stearic AcidSodium Lauryl Sulfate
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Palmitic Acid
- PROPELLANT
- IsobutanePropane
- 矫味剂
- Fragrance
Other ingredients
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Triethanolamine | BUFFERING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FRAGRANCE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING · 限制 III/62 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Palmitic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isobutane | PROPELLANT | 0 · 0 | Red |
| Laureth-23 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Lauryl Sulfate | CLEANSING, DENATURANT, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 4 · 0 | Yellow |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Propane | PROPELLANT | — | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Triethanolamine
- Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- Palmitic Acid
- Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.
- Isobutane
- Propellant for aerosol products, flammable; store and transport away from fire sources
- Laureth-23
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
- Strong anionic surfactant, high foam; high irritation risk, avoid in sensitive formulas.
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Propane
- Propellant for aerosol delivery; requires sealed packaging, keep away from flames and high heat.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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