Aveeno

Therapeutic Shave Gel.

Body & Tan

About this product

A fragrance-free shave gel formulated to provide lubrication and visibility during shaving, designed for sensitive skin and all body areas.

Full ingredients

Water, Palmitic Acid, Triethanolamine, Isopentane, Sorbitol, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbitan Stearate, Isobutane, Sunflower Seed Oil Glyceride, Hydroxyethylcellulose, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, Benzaldehyde, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Allantoin

Guru Score

93%

Yay

3 experts · Moderate agreement

3Gurus

3Yay

0Mixed

0Nay

What they liked

Fragrance-free and hypoallergenic
Transparent formula shows where you've shaved
Soothing and never stings or irritates

What they flagged

Nothing. None of the experts who reviewed it raised a problem.

What the gurus are saying

The transparent formula lets you see exactly where you've shaved, which dermatologists say helps prevent missed spots and razor burn, especially when learning to shave. Both reviewers praise it for never irritating or stinging skin, even on sensitive areas, and for being hypoallergenic and fragrance-free. The consensus is that upgrading from soap to this gel makes a real difference for anyone dealing with razor burn, ingrown hairs, or post-shave itching.

Synthesized from 3 expert reviews · most recent take June 2024

Best for

Sensitive skin

Type

Body & TanGel

Key actives

Vitamin E

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

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What the gurus are saying.

Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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Dr. Sam Ellis

882k subs

✓Yay

"For years I have used the Aveeno Therapeutic Shave Gel. This is hypoallergenic, it's fragrance-free, and it does really well with hair everywhere but especially if you're going to be putting it down there. So many times I hear people say oh I just shave with soap, which is fine, but if you're dealing with razor burn, ingrown hairs, itching after you shave, like up your game and use a shave gel."

All 3 takes from Dr. Sam Ellis

Dermatologist's Favorite Body Skincare Products: Cleanser, Exfoliator, Sunscreen, & More!

"My favorite shave gel is the Aveeno Therapeutic Shave Gel. I have been using the shave gel for gosh I want to say like 10 years. It's just such a tried and true basic shaving lotion but it's really nice. It's not fragranced, it's great for sensitive skin, it's super affordable. I really like to have a shave gel because that actually allows me to see exactly where I've already shaved so I don't repeat spots and I don't miss spots. When people are learning to shave, using a shave gel as a guide is also really helpful because a lot of mistakes that happen with shaving like missing spots or razor burn or cutting yourself have to do with inadequate lubrication or repeating shaving over the same spot too many times."

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"When it comes to body shaving I really like the Aveeno Therapeutic Shave Gel. This is a super affordable, lightweight shaving cream, and although you don't have to use a shaving cream, I think one of the benefits is that you can see exactly where you've shaved so you don't risk kind of going over the same area multiple times."

Dr. Daniel Sugai

720k subs

✓Yay

"The one that has never irritated my skin or my patients is Aveeno's Therapeutic Shave Gel. This one is so good, so I give this to all my family members and friends as gifts. I throw this in the bag because this is so essential. This is such a great shaving gel and it's just soothing, never hurts the skin, never stings the skin, never irritates my skin. No added fragrance, and women can also use this too for shaving."

Top Pick: shaving gel

Dr Dray

2.68M subs

✓Yay

"Make sure you use a shaving cream, and I recommend the Aveeno Therapeutic Shave Gel."

Top Pick: shave gel

All 3 takes from Dr Dray

Dermatologist SHOP WITH ME at TJ MAXX | SKIN CARE | Dr Dray

"Make sure you use a shaving cream, and I recommend the Aveeno Therapeutic Shave Gel."

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"My favorite shave gel cream is the Aveeno Therapeutic Shave Gel."

Dermatologist SHOP WITH ME WALMART SKIN CARE| Dr Dray

"Aveeno Therapeutic Shave Gel is the one I always recommend. It's a favorite of mine, it has oats in it which are hydrating and good for the moisture barrier, and it's probably one of my favorites."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Humectants and emollients

Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

Source: DermNet

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is an antioxidant, and it is often in a formula to keep the other ingredients stable rather than as the active itself. It pairs well with vitamin C, though on its own the evidence for visible change is limited.

Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

Frequently asked.

What is Aveeno Therapeutic Shave Gel?

A fragrance-free shave gel formulated to provide lubrication and visibility during shaving, designed for sensitive skin and all body areas.

Is Aveeno Therapeutic Shave Gel worth it?

Yes. All 3 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 93%.

What is Aveeno Therapeutic Shave Gel's Guru Score?

Aveeno Therapeutic Shave Gel holds a Guru Score of 93%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 expert reviewers we have collected. At least one expert has named it a Top Pick in its category.