Beauty Comparison
Axe After Shave

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Axe

After Shave

aftershave · 100 ml · Men's grooming

Axe After Shave is free of essential oils, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 14-ingredient list, with glycerin. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Parfum), labelled fragrance allergens (Citral, Citronellol) and drying alcohol (Alcohol Denat).

  • Contains fragrance
  • No essential oils
  • Contains labelled fragrance allergens
  • Contains drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom

Key ingredients in After Shave

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

Full ingredient list, decoded

14 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1Alcohol DenatAlcohol, usually ethanol, is a light liquid that dissolves oils and fragrance and dries…Drying alcohol
  2. 2AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  3. 3ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
  4. 4GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  5. 5PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is a water-soluble emulsifier made from castor oil. Its…
  6. 6Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an oil-soluble UV filter that absorbs UVB sunlight,…Chemical UV filters
  7. 7Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, also called avobenzone, is a chemical sunscreen filter…Chemical UV filters
  8. 8Ethylhexyl SalicylateEthylhexyl Salicylate is an oil-soluble UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet B rays and…Chemical UV filters
  9. 9CitralCitral is a lemon-scented compound found in lemongrass and other citrus oils, used…Labelled fragrance allergens
  10. 10CitronellolCitronellol is a fragrance ingredient found naturally in plants like rose and…Labelled fragrance allergens
  11. 11CoumarinCoumarin is a naturally occurring aromatic compound with a sweet, hay-like scent, used…Labelled fragrance allergens
  12. 12GeraniolGeraniol is a fragrance molecule found naturally in plants like roses and geraniums. It…Labelled fragrance allergens
  13. 13LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
  14. 14LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/8717644285930, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum (#3)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsCitral (#9), Citronellol (#10), Coumarin (#11), Geraniol (#12), Limonene (#13), Linalool (#14)
Drying alcoholContainsAlcohol Denat (#1)
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersContainsEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (#6), Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (#7), Ethylhexyl Salicylate (#8)

Frequently asked questions

Is Axe After Shave fragrance-free?

No. Axe After Shave contains Parfum (ingredient 3 of 14).

Does Axe After Shave contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is Axe After Shave good for?

By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, acne-prone skin, pregnancy and oily skin: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Glycerin.

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