Positively Smooth Shave Gel

Positively Smooth Shave Gel

25ingredients
GroomingAveeno

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Sulfate-freeVeganOil-freeReef-safeAlcohol-freeCruelty-freeParaben-freeSilicone-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

5 flagged

This grooming from Aveeno lists 25 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 5 known contact allergens in the INCI list. That includes 2 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, benzyl alcohol). No MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

5 known allergens in this formula
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • Benzyl alcohol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Methylparaben · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Methylparaben
  • Propylparaben · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Propylparaben
  • Ethylparaben · preservative · lowKnown allergen (preservative): Ethylparaben

Not detected: MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance, parabens.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

  • People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
  • People sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

HydratingReduces irritationBarrier repairRedness reducingScar healingBrighteningDark spots

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
  • 2
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.

Full Ingredient List

25

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, palmitic acid, triethanolamine, isopentane, sorbitol, stearic acid, glycerin, sorbitan stearate, isobutane, glycine soja seed extract, parfum, benzyl alcohol, sunflower seed oil glyceride, hydroxyethylcellulose, peg-12 dimethicone, phenoxyethanol, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, methylparaben, propylparaben, lactobacillus/soybean seed ferment extract, ethylparaben, panthenol, tocopheryl acetate, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, allantoin

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11parfum18methylparaben19propylparaben21ethylparaben

Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
  • May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
  • May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
  • May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.

Frequently asked questions

Does Positively Smooth Shave Gel contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 2 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, benzyl alcohol. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Positively Smooth Shave Gel with caution and patch test before full use.

Does Positively Smooth Shave Gel contain parabens?

Yes, Positively Smooth Shave Gel's INCI list includes one or more parabens. For most people that's low-risk — parabens have a notably low contact-allergy rate — but if you've patch-tested positive to parabens specifically, choose a paraben-free alternative.

Is Positively Smooth Shave Gel suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Positively Smooth Shave Gel contains 5 flagged allergens and 0 irritants (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Positively Smooth Shave Gel against your own profile.