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Palmolive

for Men Classic Shaving Cream

shaving cream · 100 ml · Men's grooming

Palmolive for Men Classic Shaving Cream is free of essential oils, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 15-ingredient list, with glycerin. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance and labelled fragrance allergens (Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Limonene).

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Where to buy

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What's inside: free-from facts

  • Contains fragrance
  • No essential oils
  • Contains labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

Fits, by its list

Key ingredients in for Men Classic Shaving Cream

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

Full ingredient list, decoded

15 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1AquaDissolves salts, sugars and other water-soluble ingredientsForms the watery base of creams and gelsAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2Stearic AcidThickens and firms creams and lotionsSupports blends of oil and waterStearic acid is a solid, waxy fatty acid that comes from animal and plant fats. It…
  3. 3GlycerinDraws water into the outer skin layerHelps skin feel soft and smoothGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  4. 4Potassium HydroxideAdjusts the pH of a formulaHelps make potassium soap from fatty oilsPotassium Hydroxide is a strong alkali used to raise pH and help make soap from fatty…
  5. 5Coconut AcidForms a soap base when neutralizedHelps create a rich latherCoconut Acid is a mix of fatty acids, mostly lauric acid, made from coconut oil. It is…
  6. 6Cocos Nucifera OilSoftens and smooths skin and hairHelps hair hold onto moistureCoconut oil is a plant oil pressed from coconut meat that mainly softens skin and hair…
  7. 7Sodium HydroxideRaises pH in cleansers and creamsNeutralizes acidic ingredients in formulasSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
  8. 8ParfumAdds a pleasant scentMasks the smell of base ingredientsAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell. Fragrance
  9. 9Sodium SilicateRaises pH, making formulas more alkalineHelps soap-based products stay stableA water-soluble mineral salt made from silica and sodium that mainly acts as a pH…
  10. 10Potassium ChlorideAdjusts how thick a formula feelsHelps set the texture of shaving creamsPotassium Chloride is a mineral salt made of potassium and chlorine, mainly used to…
  11. 11Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
  12. 12Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene CarboxaldehydeAdds a fresh, floral scentGives a clean, lily-of-the-valley noteA synthetic fragrance ingredient whose main job is to give products a fresh, floral,… Labelled fragrance allergens
  13. 13LimoneneAdds a fresh citrus scentHelps dissolve oils and fragrance blendsLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a… Labelled fragrance allergens
  14. 14Cl 19140
  15. 15CI 42090Gives the product a clear blue colorKeeps the shade consistent between batchesBlue 1 is a synthetic blue dye, also called FD&C Blue No. 1, that gives a product its…

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/3015810608817, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum (#8)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsHydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde (#12), Limonene (#13)
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Palmolive for Men Classic Shaving Cream fragrance-free?

No. Palmolive for Men Classic Shaving Cream contains Parfum (ingredient 8 of 15).

Does Palmolive for Men Classic Shaving Cream contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does Palmolive for Men Classic Shaving Cream pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, pregnancy, dry skin and dehydrated skin. Key ingredients: Glycerin.

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