Lab Series
Lab Series Grooming Electric Shaving Solution
A no-rinse, alcohol-based pre-shave liquid for electric razors with silicone glide, kola nut, vitamin E and bisabolol.
- Silicone, kola nut extract, vitamin E, bisabolol
- normal skin
Who it's for: Normal skin (brand-listed)
Skip it if you avoid fragrance: it lists Limonene and Pinene; you avoid drying alcohol: it lists Alcohol Denat..
- Scented: Limonene, Pinene
- Sensitivity considerations: Alcohol Denat.
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Label answers before you buy
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Is Lab Series Grooming Electric Shaving Solution fragrance-free?
The brand does not market it as fragrance free. The label lists these scent ingredients: Limonene, Pinene.
Is Lab Series Grooming Electric Shaving Solution good for normal skin?
The brand lists it for normal skin.
Does the formula list alcohol?
Yes. The label lists Alcohol Denat..
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How it compares
- Its 18-ingredient list is the shortest among the 23 products in Shaving Creams, Gels & Oils with a recorded list (median 24).
What it is
Lab Series Grooming Electric Shaving Solution is a pre-shave liquid for electric shavers. It helps lift hair and lets the shaver glide.
Key ingredients
- Silicone: Creates glide between shaver and skin.
- Kola nut extract: Lab Series says it soothes.
- Vitamin E (tocopheryl acetate): An antioxidant.
- Bisabolol: A calming ingredient.
How to use
Apply an even amount to your beard before shaving. Don’t rinse.
Who should be careful
Denatured alcohol is the first ingredient, which helps dry and lift hair but can sting or dry sensitive skin. The list also includes limonene.
What the brand claims
Lab Series says it prepares skin for an electric shave and cools it, without study figures. It won Men’s Journal and GQ awards.
Sources
- https://www.labseries.com/products/grooming-electric-shave-solution (checked 2026-10-23)
We have not tested this product.
What's on the label
| Category | Shaving Creams, Gels & Oils |
|---|---|
| Brand | Lab Series |
| Size | 3.4 fl oz (100 mL) |
| Form | No-rinse liquid |
| For | Electric shavers |
| Key ingredients | Silicone, kola nut extract, vitamin E, bisabolol |
| Brand says it suits | normal skin |
| Fragrance | Scent ingredients on the label (see above) |
| Vegan evidence | Vegan status not confirmed. Evidence and limits |
| Worth knowing | Alcohol Denat., Limonene, Pinene |
| Full ingredient list | Alcohol Denat. (Sensitivity consideration), Isododecane, Octyldodecanol, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Myristyl Propionate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate, Cola Acuminata Seed Extract, Ormenis Multicaulis Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol, Propylene Glycol Dipelargonate, Butylene Glycol, Water/Aqua/Eau, Limonene (Scent ingredient), Pinene (Scent ingredient), Green 6 (ci 61565) 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
Is it for blade razors?
No. It's made for electric shavers.
Do I rinse it off?
No.
Does it contain alcohol?
Yes, as the first ingredient.