flamingo Foaming Shave Gel
flamingo Flamingo Foaming Shave Gel lists 22 ingredients on its label, 21 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.
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Palmitic Acid
- Triethanolamine
- Isopentane
- Stearic Acid
- Laureth-23
- Sorbitol
- Isobutane
- Glyceryl Oleate
- Fragrance/Parfum
- Phenoxyethanol
- Glycerin
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Bisabolol
- Allantoin
- Titanium Dioxide
- Hydroxypropylcellulose
- Sodium Nitrate
- Silica
- Sodium Acetate
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view Aerosol shave gel using isobutane and isopentane as propellants. Matrix includes aloe juice and glycerin for hydration, emulsified with triethanolamine. Bisabolol and allantoin soothe skin during shaving. Ideal for quick-foam men's routine. Factory note: Volatile solvents demand strict sealing and pressure stability; preservatives must balance low stickiness with long-term storage integrity.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Palmitic Acid
- BUFFERING
- Triethanolamine
- PROPELLANT
- IsopentaneIsobutane
- CLEANSING
- Stearic Acid
- HUMECTANT
- Sorbitol
Other ingredients
Laureth-23Glyceryl OleateFragrance/ParfumPhenoxyethanolGlycerinHydroxyethylcelluloseBisabololAllantoinTitanium DioxideHydroxypropylcelluloseSodium NitrateSilicaSodium AcetateButylphenyl Methylpropional
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water/Aqua/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Palmitic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Triethanolamine | BUFFERING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FRAGRANCE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING · 限制 III/62 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Isopentane | PROPELLANT, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 2 · – | Green |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Laureth-23 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sorbitol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isobutane | PROPELLANT | 0 · 0 | Red |
| Glyceryl Oleate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, PERFUMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Fragrance/Parfum | 香精 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxyethylcellulose | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Bisabolol | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Allantoin | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Titanium Dioxide | UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit given in column g (Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation) · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Hydroxypropylcellulose | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Nitrate | ORAL CARE, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Acetate | BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · – | Green |
| Butylphenyl Methylpropional | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 II/1666 | 0 · – | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Palmitic Acid
- Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.
- Triethanolamine
- Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation
- Isopentane
- Volatile solvent/propellant for aerosols; flammable, respiratory irritant, not for face/eye products
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- Laureth-23
- Not decoded yet
- Sorbitol
- Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.
- Isobutane
- Propellant for aerosol products, flammable; store and transport away from fire sources
- Glyceryl Oleate
- Glyceride-based emulsifier and emolient with mild perfuming properties.
- Fragrance/Parfum
- Fragrance mixture for odor; complex composition with potential allergens, use with caution in sensitive or children's products.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.
- Bisabolol
- Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.
- Allantoin
- Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration
- Titanium Dioxide
- Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention
- Hydroxypropylcellulose
- Hydroxypropylcellulose, water-soluble polymer for gels and powder dispersion; low irritancy, good biocompatibility; may feel tacky at high levels.
- Sodium Nitrate
- Milding agent mainly in oral care (mouthwash/toothpaste); rare in cosmetics.
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- Sodium Acetate
- Sodium acetate buffer for pH adjustment; sometimes acts as mild fragrance, common in lotions and washes
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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