Elemis
Ice-Cool Foaming Shave Gel
A cooling foaming shave gel with menthol, aloe vera, witch hazel, and English oak bark for use before shaving.

What it is
ELEMIS Ice-Cool Foaming Shave Gel is a menthol-fragranced shaving foam designed for a close shave and a refreshed skin feel. The manufacturer highlights aloe vera, witch hazel, and English oak bark.
Key ingredients
- Aloe vera: ELEMIS says it helps soothe, moisturise, and soften skin.
- Witch hazel: The brand describes it as soothing.
- English oak bark: ELEMIS says it helps balance and purify skin.
How to use
Dispense one pump into the hands and work it into a lather. Apply to cleansed, damp skin, shave, rinse, and pat dry.
Who should be careful
The ingredient list includes fragrance (parfum), benzyl benzoate, and menthol. Anyone sensitive to these ingredients may wish to check the package formula. This is general product information, not medical advice.
What the brand claims
ELEMIS reports that 92% of participants agreed the product helped reduce the appearance of razor burn in an independent 2021 user trial of 109 people over two weeks. This is a brand-reported result, not an independent assessment by us.
Sources
- https://elemis.com/us/product/ice-cool-foaming-shave-gel (checked 2026-10-11)
We have not tested this product.
What's on the label
| Category | Shaving Creams, Gels & Oils |
|---|---|
| Brand | Elemis |
| Model | ELEMIS-00213 |
| GTIN / UPC | 00641628602148 |
| Size | 200 mL |
| Form | Foaming shave gel |
| Key ingredients | Aloe vera, witch hazel, and English oak bark |
| When to use | Before shaving |
| Key ingredient | None stated |
| Best for | Not specified |
| Fragrance free | No |
| Worth knowing | Fragrance (Parfum), Benzyl Benzoate |
| Full ingredient list | Aqua/Water/Eau, Palmitic Acid, Triethanolamine, Oleth-20, Isopentane, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Isobutane, Stearic Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Fragrance (Parfum), Butylene Glycol, Benzyl Benzoate, Menthol, PEG-14M, Myristic Acid, Lecithin, Zizyphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Thymus Serpyllum Extract, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract, Quercus Robur Bark Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol, Trisodium EDTA, Citric Acid |
| Size | 200 ml |
| Source | Brand's own product page Checked |
Common questions
How do I use Ice-Cool Foaming Shave Gel?
Dispense one pump into your hands and lather, apply to cleansed damp skin, shave, then rinse and pat dry.
What size does the manufacturer list?
The current ELEMIS product page lists a 200 mL variant.
What key ingredients does ELEMIS highlight?
The brand highlights aloe vera, witch hazel, and English oak bark.
What user-trial result does ELEMIS report?
ELEMIS says 92% of 109 people in a two-week 2021 trial agreed the product helped reduce the appearance of razor burn.