M. Skin Care Protect Pre-Shave Oil Review

M. Skin Care Protect Pre-Shave Oil
Review

Does M. Skin Care Protect Pre-Shave Oil Work?

 
M. Skin Care Protect Pre-Shave Oil is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.
 
However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.
 
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Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
80
6
4
3
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
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0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
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Propanediol
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Glycerin
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Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Water
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Butylene Glycol
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Niacinamide
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
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Sodium Hyaluronate
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Hydroxyethylcellulose
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Taurine
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Chlorella Vulgaris/Lupinus Albus Protein Ferment
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Acanthopanax Senticosus (Eleuthero) Root Extract
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Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Oil
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Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Caprylhydroxamic Acid
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Tropolone
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %80
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Propanediol
Est. %6
Function
Origin
PropanediolAn excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.
Glycerin
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Water
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Water
Butylene Glycol
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Butylene Glycol

A clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.

Niacinamide
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Niacinamide

Also known as vitamin B3, this ingredient is a true superstar with confirmed moisturizing, anti-acne, hyperpigmentation, and antioxidant benefits. Two studies confirm its significant anti-wrinkle efficacy.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

An antioxidant green tea extract. In the deeper layers, it slows down the destruction of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid – thus delaying the signs of aging. It also acts as an anti-acne, soothing, moisturizing, and emollient ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Sodium Hyaluronate

A sodium salt of famous hyaluronic acid. A potent humectant that hydrates the skin, supports collagen function, and fills out small wrinkles. Sodium hyaluronate also offers soothing and antioxidant properties.

Hydroxyethylcellulose
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
HydroxyethylcelluloseA naturally-derived thickener that can form clear gel textures without the slimy feeling, unlike some other natural gel-formers.
Taurine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Taurine
Chlorella Vulgaris/Lupinus Albus Protein Ferment
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Chlorella Vulgaris/Lupinus Albus Protein Ferment
Acanthopanax Senticosus (Eleuthero) Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Acanthopanax Senticosus (Eleuthero) Root Extract
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Oil
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateA licorice root derivative with powerful anti-inflammatory and soothing activities. It is often used as a flavoring agent in lip products.
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
EthylhexylglycerinA preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylhydroxamic AcidA chelating agent used alongside preservatives in order to boost their antimicrobial activity.
Tropolone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
TropoloneA naturally occurring ingredient with unusual molecular structure that fights free radicals.