Jack Black · Shaving Cream
Jack Black Supreme Cream Triple Cushion Shave Lather 2.6 oz.
Lower PFAS concern; standard rinse-off cosmetic with no reported fluorinated additives.
Jack Black Supreme Cream is a traditional shaving lather, a leave-on-skin-briefly, rinse-off product not typically formulated with PFAS-containing waterproof coatings or nonstick additives. The brand makes no PFAS claims or disclosures.
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Shaving cream/lather (soap, water, glycerin, oils)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Category baseline
cosmetics is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Jack Black Supreme Cream is a water and soap-based lather formulation typical of premium shaving creams, with glycerin as a humectant and oils for lubrication and skin conditioning. The cream is designed to be rinsed away entirely after use, which means residual exposure to any additives is minimal compared to leave-on products. No unusual chemical binders, thickeners, or treatment agents appear in the published ingredient list that would trigger contamination concerns. As a rinse-off category product, dermal absorption and systemic uptake of minor ingredients is substantially lower than with occlusive or leave-on cosmetics.
The brand's record and disclosure
Jack Black is a men's personal care brand owned by Edgewell (acquired 2015) with a clean published safety record; no recalls or regulatory actions on record for this product line. The brand does not publicly market itself as hypoallergenic, organic, or free from specific chemical classes, and provides only standard ingredient lists without extended transparency statements. No independent certifications (e.g., EWG Verified, cruelty-free) are prominently associated with the brand, reflecting a mainstream cosmetics positioning rather than clean beauty positioning. Available ingredient disclosure appears routine and compliant with U.S. cosmetic labeling rules.
How it compares in its category
Jack Black Supreme Cream sits in the mid-to-premium tier of traditional shaving creams, positioned above aerosol foams (which carry Teflon-type coating/propellant concerns) but below niche indie brands that emphasize botanical or minimal-additive formulations. The glycerin and oil base is standard for this segment; most mass-market alternatives use similar emulsifiers and preservatives. No known differentiator puts this product at higher or lower hazard than competitors like Kiehl's, Art of Shaving, or Cremo in terms of conventional cosmetic safety hazards. It avoids both the synthetic surfactant overload of cheap foams and the unproven or undisclosed additives of some premium artisanal options.
If you buy it
Apply a small amount to damp skin; the cream is meant to hydrate and cushion, not dry out, so use sparingly to avoid waste. Rinse thoroughly with warm water after shaving to remove all residue; extended skin contact with any soap or glycerin product can cause dryness if left on. Store at room temperature away from direct sunlight to maintain emulsion stability; shaving creams are shelf-stable for years if kept dry. Discontinue use if irritation, rash, or sensitivity develops; individual reactions to fragrance or glycerin are possible but not product-specific.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
Like most mass-market shaving creams, Jack Black lists 'fragrance' or 'parfum' as a single ingredient, masking individual aroma compounds that may trigger contact dermatitis or respiratory sensitivity in susceptible individuals. No specific allergen warnings or full fragrance disclosure is published.
Formaldehyde releasers (preservative systems)
No formaldehyde donors (e.g., DMDM hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea) are listed in available ingredient records for this product. Standard paraben or phenoxyethanol preservation is typical for this category and does not carry formaldehyde release risk.
1,4-dioxane (solvent/emulsifier contamination)
Ethoxylated surfactants and certain emulsifiers used in shaving creams can harbor trace 1,4-dioxane as a byproduct; no testing or certification excluding this contaminant is disclosed for this product. Levels in rinse-off cosmetics are typically low and regulatory concerns are minimal, but absence of confirmation is noted.
Heavy metals in colorants or mineral additives
Shaving creams typically use minimal or no synthetic color additives, reducing lead, cadmium, or chromium contamination risk. No talc, mica, or mineral fillers are evident in the formulation, further limiting metal exposure vectors.
Skin irritation from glycerin overload or osmotic stress
High-glycerin formulations can draw moisture from skin in very dry climates or if left on too long; rinse-off use mitigates this, but individuals with compromised barrier function may experience irritation if applied excessively or not fully removed.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 78% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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