Clinique
Clinique For Men Cream Shave
A fragrance-free, allergy-tested shave cream that Clinique says softens beard hair and cushions skin to reduce razor drag.
- Marketed as fragrance free
- combination skin
- dry skin
Who it's for: Combination and dry skin (brand-listed) · Sold as fragrance free
- No scent flags recorded
- No sensitivity flags recorded
Label answers before you buy
Manufacturer source · Label checked . Label facts only, not testing or medical advice: what these answers can't tell you.
Is Clinique For Men Cream Shave fragrance-free?
The brand markets 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
Ingredient-origin reference and limitations · How we record vegan evidence
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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
Clinique For Men Cream Shave is a cushioning shave cream that Clinique lists for combination and dry skin. It’s one of the few fragrance-free shave creams in our checked catalog.
Key ingredients
Clinique doesn’t single out key ingredients for this cream. The label includes glycerin, petrolatum, dimethicone, aloe leaf extract and vitamin E alongside the stearic acid base.
How to use
Dampen your beard area after cleansing. Spread a nickel-sized amount between your palms and massage it in against the direction of hair growth, then shave with the grain. Rinse the blade often under hot water to stop it clogging.
Who should be careful
Clinique sells it as fragrance free and allergy tested, and no fragrance appears on the label. It’s a good option if scented shave products sting. It contains petrolatum.
What the brand claims
Clinique says it softens beard hair and cushions skin to help minimize razor drag for a more comfortable shave. The page gives no clinical figures.
Sources
- https://www.clinique.com/products/clinique-for-men-cream-shave (checked 2026-10-23)
We have not tested this product.
What's on the label
| Category | Shaving Creams, Gels & Oils |
|---|---|
| Brand | Clinique |
| Size | 4.2 fl oz (125 mL) |
| Form | Shave cream |
| Amount | Nickel-sized |
| Free from | Fragrance, parabens, phthalates |
| Brand says it suits | combination, dry skin |
| Fragrance | Sold as fragrance free |
| Vegan evidence | Vegan status not confirmed. Evidence and limits |
| Worth knowing | No scent or sensitivity flags recorded |
| Full ingredient list | Water/Aqua/Eau, Stearic Acid, Propylene Glycol Stearate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Petrolatum, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ppg-26 Oleate, Myristyl Myristate, Diethylhexyl Adipate, Glycine Soja (soybean) Sterols, Tocopheryl Acetate, Peg-7m, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Algin, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Triethanolamine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Tetrasodium Edta, Disodium Edta, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol 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
How much should I use?
Clinique suggests a nickel-sized amount.
Which skin types is it for?
Clinique lists combination and dry skin.