Aveeno Shaving Gel: a Guru Score of 93% from 5 skincare experts

What the experts use it for.

The concerns the experts tie this product to, in their own words. Paid and founder takes don't count.

Irritated or reactive skin2 experts

“It never hurts the skin, never stings the skin, and never irritates my skin.”

Dr. Daniel Sugai, watch at 4:08

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 Dray

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"I'm a big fan of the fragrance-free Aveeno Shaving Gel. That's a great option. [...] I like that one because it's fragrance free, and it's honestly kind of hard to find fragrance-free shave products. [...] But if you're allergic to fragrance, your options are more limited. That's one I suggest because fragrance may be an irritant for you on the face too."

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All 5 takes from Dr Dray

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"I'm a big fan of the fragrance-free Aveeno Shaving Gel. That's a great option. [...] I like that one because it's fragrance free, and it's honestly kind of hard to find fragrance-free shave products. [...] But if you're allergic to fragrance, your options are more limited. That's one I suggest because fragrance may be an irritant for you on the face too."

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"That is a frequent recommendation from me. It's one of the best shave foam gels. It comes out kind of as a gel and it works up into a foam. Oats, as a side note, are excellent for moisturizing the skin and helping with hydration. This product creates an excellent barrier against shave nicks, prepping the skin, and cutting down on ingrown hairs. Highly, highly recommend it. It's hard to find a fragrance-free shave product, let alone one that is this good."

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"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."

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"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."

Dr. Aleksandra Brown

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"Yes, you can use shaving creams. Aveeno Shaving Gel is an excellent one. Make sure you switch out your razors, and those things will help and shouldn't cause irritation if you're doing it properly. Proper shaving means you've been in the shower for 5 to 10 minutes so the hair has softened, you've used body wash to wash off any residue, you have a fresh razor, and you have a good shaving cream like Aveeno Shaving Gel."

Dr. Sam Ellis

902k subs

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"Aside from a razor, you're also going to want to use some type of Shaving Gel or shaving cream. For years I have used the Aveeno Shaving Gel. This is hypoallergenic and 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, or itching after you shave, up your game and use a shave gel."

All 3 takes from Dr. Sam Ellis

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"It's just such a tried and true product. It's a basic shaving lotion, but it's really nice. It's not fragranced, it's great for sensitive skin, and it's super affordable. Most of the time I actually shave with a body wash, [...] but sometimes if I'm being extra meticulous and doing an everything shower, [...] I really like to have a shave gel, because it allows me to see exactly where I've already shaved so I don't repeat spots and I don't miss spots."

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"Aside from a razor, you're also going to want to use some type of Shaving Gel or shaving cream. For years I have used the Aveeno Shaving Gel. This is hypoallergenic and 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, or itching after you shave, up your game and use a shave gel."

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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. Jenny Liu

324k subs

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"Definitely always use a lubricating Shaving Gel or cream. Two of my favorites are from Aveeno as well as Vanna cream. They're very gentle, fragrance free, and less likely to cause any irritation on skin."

Dr. Daniel Sugai

723k subs

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"Aveeno's therapeutic shave gel is the one that has never irritated my skin or my patients. [...] This one is so good that I give it to all my family members and friends as gifts. I throw this in the bag because it's so essential. It's such a great Shaving Gel, and it's just soothing. It never hurts the skin, never stings the skin, and never irritates my skin. It has no added fragrance, so women can also use it for shaving. Consider Aveeno when you shave, guys. That's my little tip."

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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 Shaving Gel?

A fragrance-free shaving gel from Aveeno that lathers into a light foam and is made with oats, designed to help the razor glide and to be gentle on sensitive skin.

Is Aveeno Shaving Gel worth it?

Yes. All 5 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 93%.

What is Aveeno Shaving Gel's Guru Score?

Aveeno Shaving Gel holds a Guru Score of 93%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 5 expert reviewers we have collected. At least one expert has named it a Top Pick in its category.

Who is Aveeno Shaving Gel best for?

Aveeno Shaving Gel is generally suited to sensitive skin.

What is Aveeno Shaving Gel good for, according to the experts?

In their reviews, experts say Aveeno Shaving Gel is good for irritated or reactive skin (2 experts).

Is Aveeno Shaving Gel good for irritated or reactive skin?

2 experts who reviewed Aveeno Shaving Gel say it is. Dr. Daniel Sugai put it this way: “It never hurts the skin, never stings the skin, and never irritates my skin.”