Close Shavers Squadron Ultimate Razor Burn & Bump Relief vs Men's Energy Shaving Gel: which is safer?
Kiehl's Close Shavers Squadron Ultimate Razor Burn & Bump Relief is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Our pick
Kiehl's
Close Shavers Squadron Ultimate Razor Burn & Bump Relief
PFAS grade
B 85/100
Overall grade
B 81/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 1
Material
Stainless steel blade; gel/cream formula (water, glycerin, botanical extracts)
Confidence
72%
PossibleFragrance allergens (undisclosed botanical extracts)
Nivea
Men's Energy Shaving Gel
PFAS grade
C 75/100
Overall grade
F 63/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 3
Material
Water-based gel (glycerin, surfactants, humectants)
Confidence
72%
PossibleFragrance allergens and sensitizers
PossiblePreservative contact sensitization
PossibleSkin irritation from surfactants
Both products run through the same public rubric: materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls, plus a beyond-PFAS hazard analysis. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests. How grades work →
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