b-men B. Men Post Shave Balm

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.

1. Aqua
2. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
3. Glycerin
4. Cetyl Alcohol
5. Cyclopentasiloxane
6. Tapioca Starch
7. Betaine
8. Glyceryl Stearate
9. Phenoxyethanol
10. Cyclohexasiloxane
11. Peg-100 Stearate
12. Carbomer
13. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
14. Polysorbate 60
15. Nylon-12
16. Allantoin
17. Butylene Glycol
18. Sodium Hydroxide
19. Bisabolol
20. Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
21. Ethylhexylglycerin
22. Pentylene Glycol
23. Disodium Edta
24. Tocopheryl Acetate
25. Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
26. Sapindus Mukurossi Fruit Extract
27. Alcohol
28. Lactic Acid
29. Serine
30. Sodium Lactate
31. Urea
32. Peg-35 Castor Oil
33. Salix Nigra Bark Extract
34. Sorbitol
35. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
36. Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates
37. Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
38. Alcohol Denat.
39. Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract
40. Potassium Sorbate
41. Sodium Benzoate
42. Sodium Chloride
43. Polysorbate 20
44. Tocopherol
45. Calcium Pantothenate
46. Inositol
47. Linoleic Acid
48. Retinyl Palmitate
49. Trisodium Edta
50. Biotin
51. Benzoic Acid
52. Dehydroacetic Acid
53. Tetrapeptide-21

Highlights

Free of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains essential oilsContains alcoholContains fragranceContains parabens

Formulation view Water-ester base with cyclosilicones for instant slip, tapioca starch for texture. Niacinamide, urea, and panthenol offer hydration and repair. Ideal for post-shave care. Factory note: Volatile silicones and starch require moisture activity control to prevent hydrolysis-induced viscosity loss and microbial growth.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetyl AlcoholCyclopentasiloxaneGlyceryl Stearate

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Tapioca Starch

HAIR CONDITIONING

Betaine

Other ingredients

PhenoxyethanolCyclohexasiloxanePeg-100 StearateCarbomerButyrospermum Parkii ButterPolysorbate 60Nylon-12AllantoinButylene GlycolSodium HydroxideBisabololTheobroma Cacao Seed ButterEthylhexylglycerinPentylene GlycolDisodium EdtaTocopheryl AcetateCaesalpinia Spinosa GumSapindus Mukurossi Fruit ExtractAlcoholLactic AcidSerineSodium LactateUreaPeg-35 Castor OilSalix Nigra Bark ExtractSorbitolCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractDisodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl PhosphatesAesculus Hippocastanum Seed ExtractAlcohol Denat.Cimicifuga Racemosa Root ExtractPotassium SorbateSodium BenzoateSodium ChloridePolysorbate 20TocopherolCalcium PantothenateInositolLinoleic AcidRetinyl PalmitateTrisodium EdtaBiotinBenzoic AcidDehydroacetic AcidTetrapeptide-21

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Tapioca Starch

Tapioca starch; powder thickener/oil absorbent; inert, mild comed risk at high conc

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Cyclohexasiloxane

Volatile cyclic silicone evaporating without residue; ensure compliance with EU limits on cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, use octamer

Peg-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

Nylon-12

Not decoded yet

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter

Heavy, occlusive plant butter; medium comedogenic rating, avoid on oily skin.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Disodium Edta

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum

Caesalpinia spinosa gum; film former and moisturizer; plant-based thickener, gentle; for gels and emulsions.

Sapindus Mukurossi Fruit Extract

Sapindus fruit extract; natural surfactant, foaming, gentle cleansing

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Serine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

Urea

Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution

Peg-35 Castor Oil

Not decoded yet

Salix Nigra Bark Extract

Black willow bark extract with natural salicylic acid precursors; for soothing and exfoliation, test on sensitive skin at low levels.

Sorbitol

Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates

Gentle two-phase/ionic cleanser & conditioner, vitamin E phosphate; mild but needs compatibility testing

Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract

Horse chestnut seed extract for skin care; soothing, used in circulation products

Alcohol Denat.

Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.

Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract

Black cohosh extract, antioxidant/conditioning, phytoestrogen-like; avoid in pregnancy

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Calcium Pantothenate

Pro-vitamin B5 for hair/skin conditioning; water-soluble, used in conditioners

Inositol

Humectant at 0.5–2%; gentle moisturizing, suitable for sensitive skin

Linoleic Acid

Essential fatty acid for barrier repair and hydration; oxidizes easily, high levels may be comedogenic

Retinyl Palmitate

Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.

Trisodium Edta

Metal chelator improving formula stability and synergizing preservatives; used at very low levels (<0.1%), control heavy metals.

Biotin

Vitamin B7 nutrient claimant; topical effect limited, use at 1-20 ppm.

Benzoic Acid

Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.

Dehydroacetic Acid

Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.

Tetrapeptide-21

Tetrapeptide-21 often used for regeneration; requires temperature/light control and careful acid compatibility.

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