Jack Black · Shaving Cream
Jack Black Supreme Cream Triple Cushion Shave Lather, 2.6 oz Tube
Lower-concern product; shaving creams rarely require PFAS, but brand silence on ingredients limits certainty.
Jack Black's shave lather is a water-based cosmetic with no known PFAS-intensive applications (no waterproofing, nonstick, or stain resistance needed). The aluminum tube is standard packaging without known Teflon-family coating coatings.
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Water-based shaving cream lather in aluminum tube
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-based lather formulation in an aluminum aerosol tube. Water-based shaving creams rely on surfactants, glycerin, and emulsifiers rather than volatile organic compounds or problematic solvents. The aluminum tube is a passive barrier with no known leaching risk for this product type, and the lather formula itself does not require persistent chemical stabilizers known to cause consumer harm.
The brand's record and disclosure
Jack Black is a men's personal-care brand owned by Edgewell Personal Care. The brand does not publish detailed ingredient transparency reports or pursue third-party certifications (like EWG Verified or Clean Beauty standards). No major recalls or safety controversies are documented for this specific product. The brand's silence on PFAS and fragrance allergen sourcing limits independent verification, but this is typical for mainstream shaving-cream manufacturers.
How it compares in its category
Shaving creams are among the lower-risk personal-care products because they are rinsed off skin quickly and do not accumulate. Jack Black's formula is positioned as a premium option with conditioning ingredients; it is comparable in safety profile to major competitors like Kiehl's, Proraso, and drugstore brands. Most shaving creams in this price range do not independently test for heavy metals or microplastics, and Jack Black follows that convention.
If you buy it
Store the tube at room temperature away from direct heat or sunlight to avoid pressurization. Shaving cream has no expiration enforcement, but replace after 2-3 years or if the formula separates or smells rancid. Test on a small patch of skin first if you have sensitive skin or fragrance allergies, as the brand does not isolate fragrance components on the label. Rinse thoroughly after use; do not ingest or apply to broken skin.
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)
The product lists 'fragrance' as an ingredient without itemizing specific aroma compounds. Common allergens like limonene, linalool, or geraniol may be present but are not identified on the label, creating risk for sensitive individuals.
1,4-dioxane (potential contaminant in emulsifiers)
Water-based shaving creams use ethoxylated surfactants that may be contaminated with 1,4-dioxane as a manufacturing byproduct. Jack Black does not disclose whether suppliers use vacuum distillation to remove this contaminant, which is standard in some premium formulations but not universal.
Heavy metals in colorants or fragrance oils
No recalls or test reports document heavy metal contamination in this product. Shaving creams typically use synthetic colorants and fragrances that are regulated under cosmetic safety standards, but independent testing is not publicly available for this brand.
Formaldehyde releasers (preservatives)
The ingredient list does not explicitly name formaldehyde releasers such as DMDM hydantoin, but these are common in rinse-off personal-care products. Jack Black does not confirm the absence of such preservatives on packaging or marketing materials.
Aluminum tube leaching
Aluminum tubes are lined with a polymer or lacquer coating designed to prevent direct contact between the metal and contents. No hazard reports exist for Jack Black shaving cream in this container type; the water-based, neutral-pH formula poses minimal leaching risk.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 72% 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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