Lab Series
Lab Series Grooming Cooling Shave Cream
A cooling shave cream with menthol, peppermint oil, murumuru and shea butters and coconut oil for a cushioned, comfortable shave.
- Murumuru and shea butters, coconut oil, galactoarabinan, algae
- normal skin
Who it's for: Normal skin (brand-listed)
Skip it if you avoid fragrance: it lists Fragrance (parfum) and Mentha Piperita (peppermint) Oil and more.
- Scented: Fragrance (parfum), Mentha Piperita (peppermint) Oil, Camphor, Pinene
- Sensitivity considerations: Menthol, Coconut Oil
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Label answers before you buy
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Is Lab Series Grooming Cooling Shave Cream fragrance-free?
The brand does not market it as fragrance free. The label lists these scent ingredients: Fragrance (parfum), Mentha Piperita (peppermint) Oil, Camphor, Pinene.
Is Lab Series Grooming Cooling Shave Cream good for normal skin?
The brand lists it for normal skin.
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 40-ingredient list is the longest among the 23 products in Shaving Creams, Gels & Oils with a recorded list (median 24).
What it is
Lab Series Grooming Cooling Shave Cream is a cushioning shave cream with a cooling feel, aimed at razor burn.
Key ingredients
- Menthol and peppermint oil (Sensitivity consideration): Give the cooling feel.
- Galactoarabinan and algae extract: Lab Series says they calm visible irritation.
- Murumuru seed butter, shea butter and soybean: Help protect the skin barrier.
- Coconut oil: An emollient.
How to use
Apply a thin layer to a clean, damp face and neck. Shave as usual, then rinse.
Who should be careful
Menthol (Sensitivity consideration) and peppermint can sting sensitive skin. The label lists fragrance (parfum), so skip it if scent irritates your skin. It also contains coconut oil and colorants.
What the brand claims
Lab Series says it improves glide and closeness and protects against nicks, without study figures. It won a Men’s Journal 2024 Grooming Award.
Sources
- https://www.labseries.com/products/grooming-cooling-shave-cream (checked 2026-10-23)
We have not tested this product.
What's on the label
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Common questions
Does it lather?
Lab Series describes a thin layer of cream.
Is it cooling?
Yes, from menthol and peppermint oil.



