Baxter of California
Baxter of California After Shave Balm
An alcohol-free after-shave balm for all skin types with aloe and allantoin that Baxter says soothes post-shave sensitivity.
- Aloe leaf juice, allantoin
- oily skin
- dry skin
- combination skin
- sensitive skin
- normal skin
Who it's for: All skin types (brand-listed)
Skip it if you avoid fragrance: it lists PARFUM/FRAGRANCE and LINALOOL and more.
- Scented: PARFUM / FRAGRANCE, LINALOOL, CITRAL, LIMONENE and 3 more
- Sensitivity considerations: MENTHOL, Fragrance (Parfum)
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Label answers before you buy
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Is Baxter of California After Shave Balm fragrance-free?
The brand does not market it as fragrance free. The label lists these scent ingredients: PARFUM/FRAGRANCE, LINALOOL, CITRAL, LIMONENE, GERANIOL, CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN.
Ingredient-origin notes (not vegan warnings)
- GLYCERIN: The name does not establish the feedstock. Plant, animal or synthetic sourcing requires supplier or manufacturer evidence. Origin reference
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What it is
Baxter of California After Shave Balm is an alcohol-free balm for use right after shaving. Baxter lists it for all skin types.
Key ingredients
- Aloe leaf juice: Baxter says it gives cooling relief after shaving.
- Allantoin: A soothing ingredient.
How to use
After shaving, massage a small amount into your face and neck until absorbed. Follow with a moisturizer if you want more hydration.
Who should be careful
It’s alcohol free, but not fragrance free. The label lists fragrance (parfum), menthol (Sensitivity consideration), linalool (Scent ingredient), citral (Scent ingredient) and limonene. If scented products sting your skin after shaving, choose an unscented post-shave moisturizer instead.
What the brand claims
Baxter says the balm relieves post-shave sensitivity, helps prevent ingrown hairs and leaves skin soft. It is paraben free, according to the brand.
Sources
- https://baxterofcalifornia.com/products/after-shave-balm (checked 2026-10-23)
We have not tested this product.
What's on the label
| Category | Shaving Creams, Gels & Oils |
|---|---|
| Brand | Baxter of California |
| Form | After-shave balm |
| When to use | After every shave |
| Key ingredients | Aloe leaf juice, allantoin |
| Free from | Baxter says alcohol free and paraben free |
| Brand says it suits | oily, dry, combination, sensitive, normal skin |
| Fragrance | Scent ingredients on the label (see above) |
| Vegan evidence | Vegan status not confirmed. Evidence and limits |
| Worth knowing | PARFUM / FRAGRANCE, MENTHOL, LINALOOL, CITRAL, LIMONENE, GERANIOL, CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN, Fragrance (Parfum), Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Geraniol, Citronellol, Coumarin |
| Full ingredient list | AQUA / WATER, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, GLYCERIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, POLYSORBATE 80, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, TRIETHANOLAMINE, METHYL GLUCETH-20, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE (Scent ingredient), MENTHOL (Sensitivity consideration), ALLANTOIN, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, LINALOOL (Scent ingredient), TETRASODIUM EDTA, CITRAL (Scent ingredient), BENZOPHENONE-4, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, LIMONENE (Scent ingredient), PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, TRIDECETH-6, GERANIOL (Scent ingredient), CITRONELLOL (Scent ingredient), COUMARIN (Scent ingredient), CI 42053 / GREEN 3, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, CITRIC ACID No specific flag recorded Context matters Scent ingredient Sensitivity consideration Linked ingredients are explained in our ingredient glossary. |
| Source | Brand's own product page Checked |
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Common questions
Does it contain alcohol?
No. Baxter says it is alcohol free.
Which skin types is it for?
Baxter lists all skin types.