
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Shaving cream with lavender blend
FEATURES
Classic unisex formula, soothes skin, preps and protects, allows closer shave
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
Free of paraben, sulfate, synthetic fragrance
Who Is It For?
All Ages UnisexWhat Does It Help With?
Skin Protection During Shaving Moisturization Closer ShaveBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Mario Badescu Says
Product Description:
Classic, unisex formula infused with a Lavender blend to help soothe skin. Helps prep, protect, and moisturize to allow for a closer shave with every pass
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
AQUA, STEARIC ACID, MINERAL OIL (PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM), TRIETHANOLAMINE, CARBOMER, PEG-15, COCAMIDE, QUATERNIUM-60, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, LAVANDULA AUGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) FLOWER EXTRACT
Key Ingredients
lavender
Ingredients Details
Lavender
Common Name(s): Lavender
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers targeted skin-conditioning or bioactive benefits through a specific mechanism of action suited to the formulation's intended purpose.
Why It's Used: Specialty actives address specific skin concerns through targeted molecular mechanisms, providing efficacy beyond what base formulation ingredients alone can achieve.
How It Works: The bioactive compound interacts with specific molecular targets in skin cells or the extracellular matrix โ enzymes, receptors, structural proteins, or signaling molecules โ triggering beneficial biological responses.
Typically Found In: Serums,treatments,moisturizers,specialty products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Specialty actives
Secondary Functions: Skin-conditioning,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.01โ5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Specialty active ingredient; check individual sourcing for vegan status.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1899-12-31 00:00:00 -0800
Sensitivity Concerns: Low sensitization potential at recommended use concentrations.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Well-characterized cosmetic ingredient with established safety profile. generally non-irritating at typical use concentrations. suitable for leave-on and rinse-off cosmetics.
Works Well With: Niacinamide,hyaluronic acid,vitamin c,peptides
Avoid Combining With: Incompatible with oxidizing agents; check ph stability
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Specialty actives typically work through enzyme inhibition (e.g., tyrosinase inhibition for brightening, mmp inhibition for anti-aging), receptor activation (e.g., retinoid receptors, ppar-ฮณ for barrier genes), or transcription factor modulation (e.g., nrf2 for antioxidant gene upregulation). structure-activity relationships determine potency and selectivity.
Last Verified: Cosing eu database; pcpc cosmetic ingredient safety reviews; ingredient-specific safety and efficacy literature
Primary Sources: 2025-01-15