Beauty Comparison
Proraso Shaving Soap in a Bowl

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Proraso

Shaving Soap in a Bowl

shaving cream · 150 ml · Men's grooming

Proraso Shaving Soap in a Bowl is free of fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 25-ingredient list, with glycerin and lactic acid. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains essential oils (Citrus limon (Lemon) Peel Oil) and labelled fragrance allergens (Limonene, Citral).

  • Fragrance-free
  • Contains essential oils
  • Contains labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom · Germany · France · Italy · Spain · Netherlands · Poland · Sweden

Key ingredients in Shaving Soap in a Bowl

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

  • Lactic acid (AHA)

    A gentler, hydrating exfoliant.

Full ingredient list, decoded

25 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2Stearic AcidStearic acid is a solid, waxy fatty acid that comes from animal and plant fats. It…
  3. 3Cocos nucifera (Coconut) OilCoconut oil is a plant oil pressed from coconut meat that mainly softens skin and hair…
  4. 4Potassium HydroxidePotassium Hydroxide is a strong alkali used to raise pH and help make soap from fatty…
  5. 5GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  6. 6Parfum [Fragrance)
  7. 7Lactic AcidLactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid, a mild acid that loosens dead skin cells and…
  8. 8Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
  9. 9Avena sativa (Oat) Kernel ExtractA plant-derived ingredient made from the kernels of the oat seed. Its main job is to…
  10. 10Camellia sinensis Leaf ExtractA plant extract made from the leaves of the tea plant. Formulators use it mainly to add…
  11. 11Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
  12. 12Sodium Metasilicate
  13. 13Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateA synthetic antioxidant that keeps the oils and fats in a formula from going stale,…
  14. 14Tetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate is a chelating agent, a salt made from glutamic acid,…
  15. 15Citrus limon (Lemon) Peel OilEssential oils
  16. 16LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
  17. 17Linalyl AcetateLinalyl acetate is a fragrance ingredient, an ester found naturally in plants like…
  18. 18CitralCitral is a lemon-scented compound found in lemongrass and other citrus oils, used…Labelled fragrance allergens
  19. 19LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
  20. 20Hexyl CinnamalHexyl Cinnamal is a synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, floral scent. Its main…Labelled fragrance allergens
  21. 21Tetramethyl AcetyloctahydronaphthalenesA synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, woody-amber scent that helps give a…
  22. 22PineneA natural plant compound, called a terpene, that gives pine and some other plants their…
  23. 23GeraniolGeraniol is a fragrance molecule found naturally in plants like roses and geraniums. It…Labelled fragrance allergens
  24. 24CitronellolCitronellol is a fragrance ingredient found naturally in plants like rose and…Labelled fragrance allergens
  25. 25Geranyl AcetateGeranyl Acetate is a fragrance ingredient, the ester of geraniol and acetic acid, that…

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/8004395009114, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceNone listed—
Essential oilsContainsCitrus limon (Lemon) Peel Oil (#15)
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsLimonene (#16), Citral (#18), Linalool (#19), Hexyl Cinnamal (#20), Geraniol (#23), Citronellol (#24)
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Proraso Shaving Soap in a Bowl fragrance-free?

Yes. Proraso Shaving Soap in a Bowl lists no parfum or fragrance, but it does contain essential oils (Citrus limon (Lemon) Peel Oil). Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Proraso Shaving Soap in a Bowl contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is Proraso Shaving Soap in a Bowl good for?

By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, psoriasis, keratosis pilaris and pregnancy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Glycerin and Lactic acid (AHA).

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