Jack Black
Jack Black Post Shave Cooling Gel
An alcohol-free aftershave gel with aloe, sage, lavender, chamomile and balm mint to soothe razor burn; also suggested after sun exposure.
Skip it if you avoid fragrance: it lists Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil and Lavandula Oil/Extract and more.
- Scented: Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Lavandula Oil/Extract, Camphor, Linalyl Acetate and 2 more
- No sensitivity flags recorded
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Label answers before you buy
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Is Jack Black Post Shave Cooling Gel fragrance-free?
The brand does not market it as fragrance free. The label lists these scent ingredients: Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Lavandula Oil/Extract, Camphor, Linalyl Acetate, Linalool, Terpineol.
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 36-ingredient list is one of the longest among the 23 products in Shaving Creams, Gels & Oils with a recorded list (median 24).
What it is
Jack Black Post Shave Cooling Gel is an alcohol-free gel for right after shaving, aimed at razor burn and irritation. Jack Black also suggests it after sun exposure. Jack Black’s site showed it as sold out when we checked.
Key ingredients
- Aloe leaf juice: Calms and softens skin.
- Chamomile: Jack Black says it reduces redness.
- Sage, lavender (Scent ingredient) and rosemary: Botanical extracts.
- Balm mint: An antioxidant.
How to use
Apply a small amount to the face and neck right after shaving.
Who should be careful
Jack Black calls it fragrance-free, meaning no added perfume, but the list includes lavender oil and mint oil, which give it a scent and can irritate sensitive skin.
What the brand claims
Jack Black says it soothes razor burn and irritation. The page gives no study figures.
Sources
- https://www.getjackblack.com/products/post-shave-cooling-gel (checked 2026-10-23)
We have not tested this product.
What's on the label
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Common questions
Does it contain alcohol?
No. Jack Black says it is alcohol free.
Can I use it after sun?
Jack Black suggests it.



