Shaving Soap in Bowl

shaving cream · 150 ml · Men's grooming

Proraso Shaving Soap in Bowl is free of drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 21-ingredient list, with glycerin, lactic acid and shea butter. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance, essential oils (Santalum album (Sandalwood) Oil), labelled fragrance allergens (Citronellol, Geraniol) and formaldehyde releasers (Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate).

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

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Key ingredients in Shaving Soap in Bowl

Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.
Lactic acid (AHA)
A gentler, hydrating exfoliant.
Shea butter
A rich emollient for dry skin and hair.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

1Aqua (Water/Eau)
2Stearic AcidStearic acid is a solid, waxy fatty acid that comes from animal and plant fats. It…
3Cocos nucifera (Coconut) OilCoconut oil is a plant oil pressed from coconut meat that mainly softens skin and hair…
4Potassium HydroxidePotassium Hydroxide is a strong alkali used to raise pH and help make soap from fatty…
5GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
6Sodium Hydraxide
7Lactic AcidLactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid, a mild acid that loosens dead skin cells and…
8Parfum (Fragrance)Aroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
9Butyrospermum parki (Shea) Butter
10Theobroma cacao (Cocoa) Seed ButterA pale, solid fat pressed from roasted cacao beans. It mainly adds richness and helps…
11Sodium Lauroyl SarcosinateSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is a gentle cleansing agent, called a surfactant, that lifts…
12Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateA synthetic antioxidant that keeps the oils and fats in a formula from going stale,…
13Tetrasodium EDTATetrasodium EDTA is the salt form of EDTA, a chelating agent that binds metal ions in…
14HydroxyethylcelluloseHydroxyethylcellulose is a plant-derived thickener made by modifying cellulose, the…
15CitronellolCitronellol is a fragrance ingredient found naturally in plants like rose and…Labelled fragrance allergens
16GeraniolGeraniol is a fragrance molecule found naturally in plants like roses and geraniums. It…Labelled fragrance allergens
17LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
18LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
19CoumarinCoumarin is a naturally occurring aromatic compound with a sweet, hay-like scent, used…Labelled fragrance allergens
20Sodium HydroxymethylglycinateFormaldehyde releasers
21Santalum album (Sandalwood) OilEssential oils

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/8004395001163, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	Contains	Parfum (Fragrance) (#8)
Essential oils	Contains	Santalum album (Sandalwood) Oil (#21)
Labelled fragrance allergens	Contains	Citronellol (#15), Geraniol (#16), Limonene (#17), Linalool (#18), Coumarin (#19)
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	None listed	—
Silicones	None listed	—
Parabens	None listed	—
MI / MCI	None listed	—
Formaldehyde releasers	Contains	Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate (#20)
Mineral oil & petrolatum	None listed	—
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—

Frequently asked questions

Is Proraso Shaving Soap in Bowl fragrance-free?

No. Proraso Shaving Soap in Bowl contains Parfum (Fragrance) (ingredient 8 of 21).

Does Proraso Shaving Soap in Bowl contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

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

Which ingredient rules does Proraso Shaving Soap in Bowl pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, pregnancy, dry skin and dehydrated skin. Key ingredients: Glycerin, Lactic acid (AHA) and Shea butter.