Shaving Cream, ranked by PFAS safety
102 products graded A to F, safest first. 102 earn a C or better and are worth buying.
Buyer’s guide
What to look for in shaving cream, and which brands grade best and worst
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The quickest read: what to skip and the top-graded picks worth buying instead.
Burt's Bees
Burt's Bees Men's Natural Skin Care Shave Cream
Lower concern, no PFAS-typical triggers, but brand offers no transparency.
Kiehl's
Kiehl's Close-Shavers Squadron Ultimate Brushless Shave Cream
Lower PFAS concern for a standard brushless shave cream; no inherent triggers, but brand transparency is absent.
Worth buying graded C or better, safest first
Baxter of California
Barbe Set
Stainless steel, brushes, standard cosmetic packaging
Lower concern, standard grooming tools with no known PFAS indicators, though brand discloses nothing.
✓Bare metal or glass, no coating at all
Kiehl's
Close Shavers Squadron Ultimate Razor Burn & Bump Relief
Stainless steel blade; gel/cream formula (water, glycerin, botanical extracts)
Lower PFAS concern, standard razor and aftercare gel with no known PFAS triggers, but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
Aesop
Moroccan Neroli Shaving Duet with 60ml Serum and Lotion
water-based serum and lotion emulsions in glass/plastic bottles
Lower PFAS concern for this leave-on cosmetic; no special coatings flagged.
⚠Risky category by default
Gillette Foamy
Regular Shaving Cream
Water-based aerosol foam; soap, water, propellant
Lower PFAS concern; simple foam formula with no known triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Gillette Foamy
Gillette Foam Regular Shave Foam 2 oz.
Hydrocarbon propellants, water, soap, humectants
Lower concern, typical foam shave formulation with no known PFAS drivers.
⚠Risky category by default
Gillette Foamy
Gillette Foam Classic Shave Foam for Men
Hydrocarbon propellant foam, water-based surfactants
Lower PFAS concern; standard foam formulation without known water-repellent or coating triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
The Art of Shaving
Shaving Cream
Water-based cream emulsion (soap, glycerin, water)
Lower PFAS concern; traditional shaving cream formula carries minimal forever-chemical risk.
⚠Risky category by default
The Art of Shaving
Shaving Cream
soap base, water, glycerin, essential oils
Lower PFAS concern; typical shaving cream with no known water-repellent coating or grease-resistant additives.
⚠Risky category by default
The Art of Shaving
Lavender Shaving Cream
soap/glycerin emulsion, cream base
Lower concern; traditional shaving cream formulation unlikely to require PFAS, but brand makes no statement.
⚠Risky category by default
EOS Shaving Cream
Eos Shave Cream
Water-based cream emulsion
Lower concern, shave cream is an unlikely PFAS vector, but EOS makes no public PFAS commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
EOS Shaving Cream
Eos Shea Better Dry Skin Shaving Cream
water-based shaving cream with shea butter
Lower concern; typical leave-on cosmetic with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
EOS Shaving Cream
EOS Sensitive Skin Shave Cream
Water-based cream emulsion (glycerin, stearic acid, cetyl alcohol)
Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS drivers in formulation.
⚠Risky category by default
Barbasol
Thick Rich Shaving Cream
soap base, water, propellant (isobutane/propane)
Lower PFAS concern; standard aerosol shaving cream with no known fluorinated additives.
⚠Risky category by default
Barbasol
Sensitive Skin Thick Rich Shaving Cream
water-based aerosol shaving cream, soap/emulsifier base
Lower-concern choice; traditional shaving cream formulation with no known PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Barbasol
Soothing Aloe Thick Rich Shaving Cream
Water-based shaving cream with aloe and emollients
Lower concern; typical aerosol shaving cream with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no explicit statement.
⚠Risky category by default
Barbasol
Classic Shaving Cream
soap base, water, propellant (hydrocarbon or isobutane)
Lower-concern product; standard shaving cream formula unlikely to contain intentional PFAS, but brand makes no disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Barbasol
Shaving Cream, Thick & Rich, Original
water-based aerosol shaving cream with stearic acid, potassium hydroxide, glycerin, and fragrance
Lower PFAS concern, standard shaving cream formulation with no obvious PFAS drivers.
⚠Risky category by default
Barbasol
Sensitive Skin Thick & Rich Shaving Cream for Men, 2 OZ (Travel Size - TSA Approved), Size: Pack of 6
Water-based shaving cream; aerosol propellant unknown
Lower PFAS concern for typical shaving cream; aerosol propellant unknown, skip if worried about minor risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Barbasol
Dollar Tree Barbasol Shaving Cream with Soothing Aloe
Aerosol shaving cream base (soap, water, propellant)
Lower PFAS concern; standard aerosol shaving cream with no known water-repellent or nonstick treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Barbasol
Pacific Rush Thick & Rich Shaving Cream
soap, water, stearic acid, propane/butane propellant
Lower PFAS concern for a simple aerosol shaving cream; no known fluorochemistry in typical formulation.
⚠Risky category by default
Cremo
Sensitive Shave Cream
Water-based shaving cream (glycerin, stearic acid base)
Lower PFAS concern, standard shave cream with no known Teflon-family coating or water-resistant coating triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Cremo
Shave Cream
water-based shaving cream (proprietary formula)
Lower concern for PFAS risk; no known water-resistance treatment or nonstick coatings typical of high-risk categories.
⚠Risky category by default
Cremo
Moisturizing Shave Cream
Water-based cream (glycerin, stearic acid, potassium hydroxide emulsion)
Lower concern shave cream, no PFAS-prone formulation triggers, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Cremo
Women's Shave Cream
Water-based cream emulsion, no specialty coatings
Lower concern; shave cream has no technical need for PFAS, but verify full ingredient list if uncertain.
⚠Risky category by default
Cremo
Cooling Shave Cream
Water-based emulsion cream (typical glycerin, stearic acid, potassium hydroxide base)
Lower PFAS concern for a simple water-based shaving cream; no known PFAS triggers in formulation type.
⚠Risky category by default
Cremo
Moisturizing Shave Cream, Coconut Mango - 6 oz | CVS
water-based cream emulsion in cardboard tube
Lower-concern category; no PFAS-prone chemistry apparent, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Cremo
Barber Grade Cooling Shave Cream
Aqueous emulsion (water, glycerin, stearic acid, potassium hydroxide base)
Lower concern, a standard water-based shave cream with no known PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Cremo
Sensitive Shaving Cream for Men
Water-based cream emulsion, primary ingredients glycerin, stearic acid, potassium hydroxide
Lower concern, traditional shaving cream formula with no known PFAS drivers, but brand does not disclose PFAS status.
⚠Risky category by default
Jack Black
Supreme Cream Triple Cushion Shave Lather 2.6 oz.
Shaving cream/lather (soap, water, glycerin, oils)
Lower PFAS concern; standard rinse-off cosmetic with no reported fluorinated additives.
⚠Risky category by default
Jack Black
Supreme Road Warriors 3-Pack
Lip balm, sunscreen, moisturizer (cosmetic formulations)
Lower PFAS concern for a cosmetic lip/sun care pack; no known high-risk triggers identified.
⚠Risky category by default
Jack Black
Three You Need Shave Essentials Set
Shave gel, cream, and cleanser (aqueous cosmetics)
Lower PFAS concern; typical shave essentials lack traditional Teflon-family coating/water-repellent coating triggers, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Jack Black
Beard Lube Conditioning Shave
water-based conditioning shave gel/cream
Lower concern, shave conditioning cream has no known PFAS vectors, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Jack Black
Supreme Cream Triple Cushion Shave Lather, 2.6 oz Tube
Water-based shaving cream lather in aluminum tube
Lower-concern product; shaving creams rarely require PFAS, but brand silence on ingredients limits certainty.
⚠Risky category by default
Jack Black
Supreme Cream Shave Lather - 2.6oz
Soap-based shaving cream, primary ingredients water, stearic acid, potassium hydroxide, glycerin
Lower concern, traditional shave cream formulation with no known PFAS drivers.
⚠Risky category by default
Jack Black
The Perfect Shave Gift
water-based cosmetics (shaving cream, balm, lotion)
Lower PFAS concern; typical skincare formulations rarely contain PFAS, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Proraso
Refreshing Shaving Cream
Water, stearic acid, potassium hydroxide, glycerin, menthol (cosmetic cream base)
Lower concern, traditional shaving cream formulation with no typical PFAS triggers, but no explicit brand disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Proraso
Shaving Cream for Sensitive Skin
water-based cream with glycerin, soap, and botanical extracts
Lower-concern choice; traditional shaving cream formulation with no known PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Proraso
Sandalwood Shaving Cream
soap/emollient cream base, mineral/plant oils, glycerin
Lower-concern choice; traditional cream formula with no known PFAS triggers, though brand does not disclose.
⚠Risky category by default
Proraso
Eucalyptus Shaving Cream
Soap base, water, glycerin, botanical oils (eucalyptus)
Lower-concern personal care product; no PFAS-prone features identified, but brand makes no explicit claim.
⚠Risky category by default
Proraso
Shaving Cream Tube
Water-based soap and glycerin cream in aluminum tube
Lower-concern shaving cream; aluminum tube and simple formulation present minimal PFAS risk, but brand offers no explicit assurance.
⚠Risky category by default
Proraso
Professional Refreshing Shaving Cream
Soap emulsion, water, glycerin, stearic acid, potassium hydroxide
Lower concern, traditional shaving cream with no known PFAS applications; no data suggests otherwise.
⚠Risky category by default
Proraso
Classic Shaving Duo
Soap (glycerin, surfactants), talc or mineral-based powder
Lower concern, traditional shaving soap with no known PFAS triggers, but brand makes no disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Proraso
Nourishing Sandalwood Shaving Cream
Aqueous soap/cream base with sandalwood oil
Lower concern; traditional shaving cream without water-repellent or anti-stain coatings that typically require PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Baxter of California
Beard Line-Up Shave Gel
Water-based gel with glycerin, emulsifiers, fragrance
Lower concern; typical gel formula with no known PFAS triggers, but brand is silent on PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Baxter of California
Super Close Shave Formula — Byron & Barclay
Soap/surfactant base (likely glycerin, stearic acid, water)
Lower PFAS concern, traditional shaving soap formula with no known triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Baxter of California
Shave Tonic
alcohol, fragrance, water base
Lower concern for PFAS risk; typical alcohol-based tonic with no known waterproofing or grease-resist treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Baxter of California
Super Close Shave Formula 240ml
Cream/emulsion base (soap, water, glycerin, stearic acid typical for shave formulas)
Lower PFAS concern for a rinse-off shave cream; no known industry trigger for fluorochemicals in this category.
⚠Risky category by default
Baxter of California
Super Close Shave Formula by Baxter Of California for Men - 8 oz Shave Cream
cream emulsion (water, oils, emulsifiers)
Lower concern, shave cream has no known PFAS application, but brand makes no disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Baxter of California
Baxter Beard Line-Up Shave Gel
water-based gel cosmetic formula
Lower PFAS concern for a rinse-off gel cosmetic; no red flags detected.
⚠Risky category by default
Kiehl's
Blue Eagle Ultimate Brushless Shave Cream
water-based cream emulsion (typical soap/glycerin base)
Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS risk, but brand makes no explicit safety commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
Kiehl's
Get Up & Groom Shaving Gift Set
soap, aftershave balm, brush (likely boar or synthetic bristle), packaging
Lower PFAS concern; typical grooming set with no known high-risk components, but Kiehl's offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Kiehl's
Close-Shavers Squadron Ultimate Brushless Shave Cream
brushless shave cream (aqueous base, typical emulsifiers and glycerin)
Lower PFAS concern for a standard brushless shave cream; no inherent triggers, but brand transparency is absent.
⚠Risky category by default
Kiehl's
Close Shavers Squadron White Shave Cream
Shave cream (emulsion base; no coating or nonstick treatment)
Lower PFAS concern; traditional shave cream with no known PFAS application, but Kiehl's offers no public PFAS transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Kiehl's
KIEHLS 4.5oz Lite Flite Shave Cream OS
cream base (glycerin, stearic acid, water)
Lower PFAS concern for this cream formulation, but Kiehl's provides no public transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Kiehl's
Ultimate Brushless Shave Cream 5oz/150ml,
Shaving cream base (water, soap, glycerin, emollients)
Lower PFAS concern, typical emulsion formula with no documented risk factors.
⚠Risky category by default
Taylor of Old Bond Street
Sandalwood Shaving Cream
soap base, glycerin, essential oils, water
Lower concern. Classic shaving cream with no known PFAS-prone formulation.
⚠Risky category by default
Taylor of Old Bond Street
Shaving Cream Bowl
Ceramic bowl
Lower concern, traditional ceramic shaving cream bowl with no known PFAS risk factors.
⚠Risky category by default
Taylor of Old Bond Street
Rose Shaving Cream Jar
Tin-plated steel jar with cream formulation
Lower concern; classic shaving cream jar with no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Taylor of Old Bond Street
Sandalwood Shaving Cream Tube
Soap base, natural oils, tube packaging (metal/plastic)
Lower PFAS concern; traditional shaving cream with no known water-repellent or non-stick treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Taylor of Old Bond Street
Mr. Taylor's Shaving Cream
soap base, glycerin, water, fragrance
Lower PFAS concern for a traditional soap-based shaving cream with no water-resistant or non-stick treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Taylor of Old Bond Street
Jermyn Street Shaving Cream
soap, glycerin, water, fragrance
Lower concern, traditional shaving cream with no known PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Taylor of Old Bond Street
Natural Shaving Cream Bowl 150g
Ceramic bowl, shaving cream (soap/potassium stearate base)
Lower concern, ceramic bowl and traditional soap formula carry minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Taylor of Old Bond Street
Shaving Shop Organic Shaving Cream
soap base, glycerin, water, no intentional coatings
Lower PFAS concern; traditional cream formulation unlikely to require fluorinated ingredients.
⚠Risky category by default
Nivea
Men's Sensitive Shaving Gel
Water-based gel formulation with emollients and glycerin
Lower PFAS concern, standard shaving gel without water-resistant or anti-stain requirements.
⚠Risky category by default
Nivea
Men's Sensitive Shaving Foam
Aqueous foam formulation (water, propellants, surfactants, conditioners)
Lower concern, no PFAS-prone claims, but Nivea discloses nothing about PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Nivea
Men's Sensitive Cooling Shaving Gel
Water-based gel formula (typical: water, glycerin, carbomers, botanical extracts)
Lower PFAS concern, a simple cosmetic gel with no water-repellent or non-stick function.
⚠Risky category by default
Nivea
Men's Sensitive Shave Gel
water-based gel with glycerin, emulsifiers, fragrance
Lower PFAS concern; typical gel formulation with no known risk triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Nivea
Men's Moisturizing Shaving Gel
water-based gel with glycerin, cetyl alcohol, stearic acid
Lower PFAS concern; typical rinse-off cosmetic with no known Teflon-family coating or water-repellent coating chemistry.
⚠Risky category by default
Nivea
Men's Mild Shaving Cream
Water-based cream emulsion with glycerin and mineral oils
Lower concern, cosmetic cream with no known PFAS exposure routes.
⚠Risky category by default
Nivea
Men's Energy Shaving Gel
Water-based gel (glycerin, surfactants, humectants)
Lower PFAS concern, rinse-off cosmetic with no water-repellent or non-stick function.
⚠Risky category by default
Nivea
Men's Sensitive Shave Cream
water-based cream emulsion
Lower concern; a conventional shave cream with no known PFAS triggers, but Nivea has not publicly committed to PFAS-free formulation.
⚠Risky category by default
Muhle
MÜHLE Shaving Cream
soap base, water, glycerin, botanical extracts
Lower PFAS concern for a traditional shaving cream; no special coatings or water-repellent treatments typical of PFAS use.
⚠Risky category by default
Muhle
Organic Shaving Cream
Organic cream base (soap, water, glycerin)
Lower PFAS concern for a basic organic shaving cream; no known formulation drivers for PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Muhle
Shaving Soap
Soap (tallow/plant oils, glycerin, water)
Lower PFAS concern, traditional soap formulation with no known exposure routes.
⚠Risky category by default
Muhle
Shave Care Porcelain Dish with Sea Buckthorn
Porcelain (ceramic)
Lower concern, porcelain is inherently PFAS-free; no coating or treatment issues typical of this material.
⚠Risky category by default
Muhle
Sea Buckthorn Shaving Cream & Aftershave Set
water-based cream and liquid cosmetics
Lower-concern personal care; no known PFAS triggers, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Muhle
Aloe Vera Shaving Soap
Soap (tallow/plant-based saponified oils, aloe vera)
Lower PFAS concern, traditional soap formulation with no known risk triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Muhle
Sea Buckthorn Shaving Soap
soap base (tallow/plant oils), sea buckthorn extract
Lower concern, traditional soap with no known PFAS-prone ingredients.
⚠Risky category by default
Muhle
Shave Care Aloe Vera Shaving Soap and Porcelain Bowl Set
Natural soap (vegetable-based), porcelain bowl
Lower concern, traditional soap and ceramic materials pose minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Geo. F. Trumper's
Geo F. Trumper Limes Shaving Cream
soap cream (tallow, stearic acid, potassium hydroxide)
Lower PFAS concern, traditional shaving cream with no known PFAS drivers or public disclosures.
⚠Risky category by default
Geo. F. Trumper's
Geo F Trumper Sandalwood Shaving Cream
soap, water, glycerin, stearic acid, potassium hydroxide
Lower PFAS concern, traditional shaving cream with no identified fluorochemical triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Geo. F. Trumper's
Geo F Trumper Rose Shaving Cream
soap cream base, essential oils, glycerin
Lower PFAS concern for a traditional soap cream with no water-resistance or coating technology.
⚠Risky category by default
Geo. F. Trumper's
Geo F Trumper Shaving Cream
soap base (saponified oils/tallow), water, glycerin
Lower-concern choice; traditional shaving cream formulation unlikely to contain PFAS, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Geo. F. Trumper's
Geo F. Trumper Almond Shaving Cream
Soap base, almond oil, glycerin, water
Lower PFAS concern, traditional shaving cream formula with no inherent PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Geo. F. Trumper's
Geo F. Trumper Eucris Shaving Cream
soap and glycerin cream
Lower PFAS concern, traditional shaving cream with no known fluorochemistry or water-resistant treatment needs.
⚠Risky category by default
Geo. F. Trumper's
Geo F. Trumper GFT Shaving Cream
soap cream base, mineral/glycerin emulsion
Lower concern, traditional soap cream with no known PFAS-prone ingredients or applications.
⚠Risky category by default
Geo. F. Trumper's
Geo F. Trumper Coconut Oil Shaving Cream
Coconut oil, based shaving cream
Lower concern, oil-based cosmetic with no known PFAS triggers, but no third-party verification.
⚠Risky category by default
Aesop
Moroccan Neroli Post-Shave Lotion
water-based lotion with plant extracts (typical cosmetic formula)
Lower-concern buy, liquid post-shave lotion presents minimal PFAS risk, but Aesop has not publicly disclosed PFAS practices.
⚠Risky category by default
Aesop
Moroccan Neroli Shaving Serum
Water, plant extracts, emollients, fragrance
Lower-concern product; no known PFAS triggers in formulation, but brand transparency absent.
⚠Risky category by default
Aesop
Moroccan Neroli Shaving Duet
Shaving cream and pre-shave oil; cosmetic formulations typical of prestige grooming lines
Lower-concern cosmetic product; no known PFAS triggers, but brand transparency on ingredients is limited.
⚠Risky category by default
Aesop
Moroccan Neroli Shaving Kit
Stainless steel, boar bristle brush, ceramic/glass containers
Lower-concern category; shaving kit components pose minimal typical PFAS pathways.
⚠Risky category by default
Aesop
Moroccan Neroli Shaving Serum Razor Bump Treatment Calms Softens Skin Maximum Slip Razor-Close Shave 60 ML 2 Oz Deodorant Antiperspira
Water-based liquid serum; typical cosmetic emulsifiers and botanical extracts
Lower concern for PFAS, typical liquid cosmetic with no known high-risk processes, but no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Aesop
Soothing Shave Cream, 4 oz
water-based cream emulsion (typical glycerin, cetyl alcohol, plant oils)
Lower PFAS concern; no high-risk indicators in standard shave cream formulations.
⚠Risky category by default
Aesop
Ariana & Evans Dorado Shaving Collection
Soap, glycerin, plant oils, fragrance
Lower PFAS concern; traditional shaving soap formulation with no typical PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Burt's Bees
Natural Skin Care Shave Cream
Water, plant oils, glycerin, soap base
Lower PFAS concern, natural formulation without known waterproofing, stain-resistance, or nonstick coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Burt's Bees
Burt s Bees Cooling Shave Cream Men 5
Water-based cream base with natural oils and glycerin
Lower concern for PFAS; typical personal-care formulation without high-risk coatings or treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Burt's Bees
Men's Shave Cream 6 oz 2 pk
Water, natural oils, plant-derived emulsifiers, minimal synthetic additives
Lower PFAS concern, a simple topical shave cream with no functional need for PFAS chemistry.
⚠Risky category by default
Burt's Bees
Cooling Shave Cream For Men Aloe Hemp Seed Oil 5 Oz
cream base (emulsified water, oils, botanical extracts)
Lower-concern cosmetic; no known PFAS triggers, but brand transparency is absent.
⚠Risky category by default
Burt's Bees
Lot of 2 Burt's Bees For Men Cooling Shave Cream 5oz
Water-based cream; standard cosmetic emulsifiers and natural oils
Lower concern, standard cosmetic cream with no known PFAS triggers, but no explicit brand verification.
⚠Risky category by default
Burt's Bees
Cooling Shave Cream for Men, 5 Ounce -- 18 per case
water-based cream (soap, glycerin, essential oils)
Lower PFAS concern; typical rinse-off cosmetic with no high-risk coatings or water-resistant claims.
⚠Risky category by default
Burt's Bees
Natural Skin Care For Men Shave Cream 1 Bottle 6oz
Water-based cream emulsion; typical cosmetic preservatives and stabilizers
Lower concern, cosmetic cream with no known PFAS drivers, but Burt's Bees offers no public PFAS transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Burt's Bees
Men's Natural Skin Care Shave Cream
Water-based cream with natural botanicals (beeswax, plant oils)
Lower concern, no PFAS-typical triggers, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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