Close Comfort Shave Gel [DISCONTINUED]

Paula's Choice

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3.6

25 reviews
52%
would repurchase
3.4/5
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ingredients

Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (water-binding agent), Glycerin (slip agent), Polysorbate-20 (thickener), Ethoxydiglycol (solvent), Epilobium Angustifolium (Willow Herb) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract (anti-irritant), Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Extract. Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, (anti-irritants/antioxidants), Bisabolol (anti-irritant), PPG-12 Buteth-16 (emulsifier), Glycol Stearate (thickener), Carbomer (gel-based thickener), Triethanolamine (pH-adjustor), Copper PCA (skin-conditioning agent), Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol (preservatives), Ethylhexylglycerin (skin-conditioning agent), Hexylene Glycol (solvent).

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    3.0
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    SarahMcD

    8 years ago

    Very average shave gel. It itself isn't irritating like some overly fragranced drugstore gels, but I don't notice any difference in the quality of the shave it provides.

    About reviewer (361 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinVery Dry, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Curly, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    CobraRose

    12 years ago

    Got a good close shave with this. It feels cool on the skin, and while it has no added fragrance, the light scent reminds me of iris. However, PC claims the blue tint helps you to see which areas...

    About reviewer (53 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinVery Oily, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    hpunkinway

    13 years ago

    I bought this as a present for a guy friend who has been having irritation on his face from shaving. I cannot comment on this from firsthand experience, yet, believe me, when this guy says he like...

    About reviewer (86 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    1.0
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    Fabo

    14 years ago

    The worst product i've ever tried. The razor don't shave anything because this product leave a rare film in the skin and the blades can't remove the beard. Made my skin very irritated. Really...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    kade9990

    15 years ago

    This stuff is bipolar, like seriously unpredictable (think Britney circa 2007)... Under the EXACT same conditions, it gives completely different results... I'm a dude so I use this to shave my...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    Mollybad

    15 years ago

    Price increase warning: Paula's Choice has significantly raised the prices of its product samples while SIGNIFICANTLY reducing their size. If you're thinking about taking these with you on a trip,...

    About reviewer (24 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal

    HairBlond

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    janet1028

    15 years ago

    I've used shave gels on and off over the years. I do think they give me a closer shave but the scent has been overwhelming and/or the product doesn't wash off easily so I just give up and use...

    About reviewer (426 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    mapn

    15 years ago

    First of all, the blue tint is useless. Once the gel is on the skin, you can't detect the shade anywhere. Secondly, I find this shave gel just way too light and I don't feel it provides much...

    About reviewer (688 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

    HairRed, Straight, Coarse

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    FairyCelt

    17 years ago

    My legs have always been super sensitive and dry (not to mention prone to massive amounts of ingrown hairs). This shave gel is a bright, robin's egg blue and doesn't have too much of a scent. It...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairRed

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    radsgirl

    17 years ago

    Got some samples of this to try. It has a little too much "drag" for my razor. I prefer Kiss My Face shaving gel because the razor glides more smoothly. EDIT 8/11/08: I tried this stuff again,...

    About reviewer (49 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    Neodymium

    17 years ago

    Only a small amount of this gel is necessary, and it allowed me to get a very close shave, without any nicks or scraping. It stayed put on my legs while I was shaving, unlike the annoying habit...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    tulipsplash

    18 years ago

    The only shaving gel I'd trust on my face! True, the blue gel is virtually invisible on the skin, but on such a small area as the female face, that's not a big deal. It is easy to remember where...

    About reviewer (144 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    SonyaGA

    18 years ago

    I received a couple of samples of this with my last order. I was not impressed with it and I'm a BIG PC fan. It has this light blue color to it that didn't show up at all after I rubbed it on my...

    About reviewer (69 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Sonatina

    19 years ago

    Nice smooth shave gel, but the blue colour turns clear when spread on. My blade glides on easily and smoothly which makes shaving quite easy. Not sure if I need this though. Baby oil and hair...

    About reviewer (325 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther, Fair

    HairOther

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    dockat

    19 years ago

    I received this as a sample and I'm glad I did. It is not irritating. It allows the razor to glide smoothly. It has no fragrance. All of these are positive features; unfortunately they don't...

    About reviewer (59 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinDry

    HairRed

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    cliniqueboi

    19 years ago

    I have a horrible time shaving with a lot of irritation. This is one of the better shaving gels that I have used. It's clear (blue tint) so it makes it easier to see where you are shaving. It's...

    About reviewer (17 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    vanbergc

    19 years ago

    This is not a bad product, it's just too expensive and too much trouble to use it regularly. The azulene that makes it blue to indicate where you've been doesn't work of course, it's not opaque...

    About reviewer (387 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    zernelle

    19 years ago

    To cut down on product overload in our small house, I try to purchase fragrant-free shave gels that both my husband and I like. This sounded like it fit the bill and like it would be great for my...

    About reviewer (737 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    bisexualbritni

    19 years ago

    This review is on behalf of my husband. He swears that this stuff has really changed his life. He has sensitive skin and has always had a lot of irritation/redness/nicks from shaving that really...

    About reviewer (101 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Other, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    bobsy

    19 years ago

    I can't believe I've never gotten around to reviewing this. I have MEGA-sensitive skin, and suffered from shaving rash for years, despite trying practically every shaving product on the market. ...

    About reviewer (174 reviews)

    Age

    SkinVery Dry, Fair, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesHazel

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