Comparison between Clinique For Men Post-Shave Soother vs. Clinique Dramatically Different Oil-Free Gel

Clinique

For Men Post-Shave Soother

Clinique

Dramatically Different Oil-Free Gel

Find out which product is better for your skin.

28 Ingredients 33

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Water

Alcohol Denatured

Dimethicone

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice

Isododecane

Linum Usitatissimum (Flax) Seed Extract

Butylene Glycol

Dioctyl Malate

Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Glycerin

PPG-26 Oleate

Laminaria Saccharina Extract

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Extract

Polygonum Cuspidatum (Japanese Knotweed) Root Extract

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Uniqueness21 out of 28

75.0%

Uniqueness26 out of 33

78.8%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

9 out of 28

32%

chemical

16 out of 28

57%

natural

7 out of 33

21%

chemical

17 out of 33

52%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 3Negative: 1

Phospholipids^#11Panthenol^#13Butylene Glycol^#21Alcohol Denatured^#2

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract^#22Myreth-3 Myristate^#19

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract^#15

Dry skin

Positive: 5Negative: 0

Butylene Glycol^#4Glycerin^#6Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract^#10Caffeine^#13Sodium Hyaluronate^#15

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 2

Laureth-23^#22Laureth-4^#23

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Clinique For Men Post-Shave Soother vs. Clinique Dramatically Different Oil-Free Gel

Position 1

Both products have the same component on this position.

#1Water

Origin: natural

Role: Solvent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2

#2Alcohol Denatured

Origin: chemical

Role: Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Antiseptic

Alcohols

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Bad for dry skin

Alcohol Denatured is a great bacteria killer. Manufacturers often put it inside products to increase their shelf life.

It’s one of the most harmful alcohols used in skincare. You should use it carefully, especially if you have dry skin. It removes oily barrier from the surface of your skin making it less protected and causing dryness. We advise you to pay attention to the position of this component in a formulation. If it stays below the 6th position it will hardly harm your skin. We also recommend testing the product first before application. If you feel a “cooling effect” it means the product contains a lot of alcohol and it's better to be careful with it.

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#2Dimethicone

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient

Silicones

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Dimethicone is the most popular silicone. It makes the skin softer and forms a film adding smooth and silky feeling. This film not only improves how the skin feels but also works as a protective barrier. It also improves the visual appearance of your skin by filling small wrinkles. What you should really know is that this component is difficult to wash off! So make sure you did proper cleansing after using it.

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Position 3

#3Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent

UV Protection

Moisturizing

Soothing

Healing

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice is a natural juice received from Aloe leaves. It has been used in cosmetics for hundreds of ages. Scientists have discovered that it contains more than 200 nutrients: minerals, amino acids, vitamins, and so on. It’s a good component for calming irritated skin. It also helps to heal wounds, helps the skin regenerate faster, improves collagen syncretization, tones up, and moisturizes the skin. It also provides a slight UV-filtering effect.

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#3Isododecane

Origin: chemical

Role: Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Solvent

Softening

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Isododecane is an emollient and a good base for colorants. Very often used in powders and shades because it spreads on the skin nicely. It also helps to soften the skin and helps to lower water loss making all the moisturizing components work better.

Position 4

#4Linum Usitatissimum (Flax) Seed Extract

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent

Moisturizing

Softening

Soothing

Healing

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

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#4Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Softening

Hair protection

Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

Position 5

#5Dioctyl Malate

Origin: No information

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

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#5Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Foam booster, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Surfactant

Softening

Hair conditioning

PEG

EWG Rating [ 3 ]