Baxter of California
Baxter of California Super Close Shave Formula
A lathering shave cream with peppermint oil, menthol, aloe, allantoin and chamomile, applied with a brush or by hand.
- No scent flags recorded
- Sensitivity considerations: MENTHOL
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Label answers before you buy
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Is Baxter of California Super Close Shave Formula fragrance-free?
The brand does not market it as fragrance free. The ingredient list hasn't been reviewed as a complete formula, so we can't confirm it has no scent ingredients.
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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How it compares
- Its label lists no scent ingredients, which is true of 5 of the 23 products in Shaving Creams, Gels & Oils with a recorded ingredient list.
What it is
Baxter of California Super Close Shave Formula is a lathering shave cream that the brand says gives a close, comfortable shave. It notes a 2012 Allure Best of Beauty award.
Key ingredients
- Peppermint oil and menthol (Sensitivity consideration): Baxter says peppermint soothes and helps combat razor burn.
- Aloe, allantoin and chamomile: Calming ingredients.
- Glycerin: A humectant for slip and hydration.
The product copy also mentions coconut extract, which doesn’t appear on the recorded ingredient list.
How to use
Apply a thin layer to clean skin or a shaving brush and work it in circles. Wait 30 seconds, then shave slowly with short strokes in the direction of hair growth, rinsing the blade often. Shave the toughest areas last.
Who should be careful
Peppermint oil and menthol give a cooling tingle that can sting irritated skin, and this isn’t a fragrance-free cream. Baxter says it’s paraben free.
What the brand claims
Baxter says it hydrates, soothes and protects skin while you shave.
Sources
- https://baxterofcalifornia.com/products/super-close-shave-formula (checked 2026-10-23)
We have not tested this product.
What's on the label
| Category | Shaving Creams, Gels & Oils |
|---|---|
| Brand | Baxter of California |
| Size | 8 oz |
| Form | Lathering shave cream |
| Application | Brush or hands |
| Key ingredients | Peppermint oil, aloe, allantoin, chamomile, glycerin |
| Fragrance | No scent glossary matches recorded |
| Vegan evidence | Vegan status not confirmed. Evidence and limits |
| Worth knowing | MENTHOL |
| Full ingredient list | AQUA / WATER, STEARIC ACID, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL / SUNFLOWER SEED OIL, SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PHENOXYETHANOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, ALLANTOIN, ZINC STEARATE, HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR HYDROXPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, GLYCERIN, MENTHA PIPERITA OIL/PEPPERMINT OIL, BHT, MENTHOL (Sensitivity consideration), DISODIUM EDTA, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE 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
Can I use it with a shaving brush?
Yes. Baxter says to apply it with a brush or your hands.
Does it tingle?
It contains peppermint oil and menthol, which give a cooling feel.
How long should I leave it on before shaving?
Baxter suggests about 30 seconds.