What Makes Our Shave Cream Stand Out ?
The quality and attention to detail in each of our carefully selected ingredients can be seen below in our transparent list. It takes patience to make a quality product, we believe in small batch high quality products.
Made for Every Body
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A transparent look at what’s inside our shave cream; and why it matters. Every ingredient is hand-picked to support your skin, your shave, and your ritual.
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Aqua (Water)
Purpose: Base solvent
Benefits: Hydrates skin and dissolves other ingredients.
Naturally occurring
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Glycerin
Purpose: Humectant
Benefits: Draws moisture into skin, keeping it soft and supple.
Vegan, plant-derived
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Stearic Acid
Purpose: Thickener & emulsifier
Benefits: Creates rich lather and creamy texture.
Vegan, plant-derived
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Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter
Purpose: Emollient
Benefits: Nourishes, softens, and deeply conditions skin.
Vegan, natural
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Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Purpose: Emollient & cleanser
Benefits: Softens skin and enhances razor glide.
Vegan, natural
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Myristyl Myristate
Purpose: Texture enhancer
Benefits: Provides a smooth, silky feel without greasiness.
Vegan
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Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
Purpose: Lather booster & emollient
Benefits: Adds cushioning and hydration.
Vegan, natural
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Purpose: Emollient
Benefits: Replenishes skin with essential fatty acids and vitamin E.
Vegan, natural
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Silybum Marianum (Milk Thistle) Seed Oil
Purpose: Antioxidant-rich emollient
Benefits: Soothes irritation and helps protect the skin barrier.
Vegan, natural
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (Aloe Vera)
Purpose: Soothing agent
Benefits: Calms redness and helps skin recover post-shave.
Vegan, natural
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Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Purpose: Gentle surfactant
Benefits: Creates a creamy lather without stripping skin.
Vegan, coconut-derived
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Purpose: Foam booster
Benefits: Enhances lather and leaves skin feeling clean but not dry.
Coconut-derived
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Purpose: Emollient & dispersing agent
Benefits: Delivers lightweight moisture and softens skin.
Derived from coconut oil & glycerin
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Potassium Hydroxide
Purpose: Saponifier
Benefits: Reacts with oils to create shave cream texture.
Vegan
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Sodium Hydroxide
Purpose: Saponifier
Benefits: Enables lathering and emulsification.
Vegan
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Sodium Lactate
Purpose: Humectant & texture stabilizer
Benefits: Boosts skin hydration and cream consistency.
Naturally occurring, vegan
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Bentonite (Clay)
Purpose: Slip agent
Benefits: Improves razor glide and draws out impurities.
Natural, eco-conscious
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Polyquaternium-7
Purpose: Skin conditioner
Benefits: Leaves skin silky and helps lock in moisture.
Skin-friendly
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Dimethicone
Purpose: Skin protectant
Benefits: Smooths skin surface and minimizes post-shave irritation.
Skin-protective
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Bambusa Vulgaris (Bamboo) Ferment Filtrate
Purpose: Skin conditioner
Benefits: Supports skin renewal and resilience.
Vegan, eco-conscious
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Cetyl Alcohol
Purpose: Emollient & emulsifier
Benefits: Softens skin and stabilizes the cream.
Vegan, non-drying
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Tetrasodium EDTA
Purpose: Chelating agent
Benefits: Boosts preservative effectiveness and formula stability. Helps in Hard water environments.
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Fragrance (Parfum)
Purpose: Scent
Benefits: Elevates the ritual with a grounding, signature aroma.
Phthalate-free, always thoughtfully blended
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Preservative System: Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid
Purpose: Antimicrobial protection
Benefits: Keeps formula safe and stable without parabens.
Broad-spectrum, paraben-free
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Why We Cure for Six Weeks
Good things take time; and your shave cream is no exception. At Wild Fox Rituals, each jar is allowed to cure for a full six weeks. This slow, intentional process allows the formula to fully saponify, thicken, and develop its luxuriously dense, cushiony texture.
By the end of curing, the cream achieves its optimal pH balance, making it exceptionally gentle on your skin. It also ensures a longer-lasting product with stable lather and superior glide. No shortcuts. Just a richer, smoother shave; born from patience and purpose.
What Makes Our Aftershave Stand Out ?
Powered by botanicals and balanced with science, our aftershave restores what the blade takes away. Gentle on skin but rich in results, it delivers hydration, clarity, and calm—so your post-shave feels as good as it looks.
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A transparent look at what’s inside our aftershave, and why it matters. Every ingredient is hand-picked to calm, hydrate, and protect freshly shaved skin, elevating the ritual beyond the routine.
Distilled Water
Purpose: Base solvent
Benefits: Provides a pure, clean foundation that carries and evenly distributes all active ingredients.
Purified and mineral-free
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Aloe Vera Juice
Purpose: Skin soother
Benefits: Cools and calms post-shave irritation while helping replenish moisture and support skin repair.
Plant-derived
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Witch Hazel (Alcohol-Free)
Purpose: Skin toner
Benefits: Tightens pores and reduces redness without the drying effects of alcohol.
Botanical extract
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Propanediol
Purpose: Humectant and solvent
Benefits: Boosts skin hydration and enhances ingredient absorption while providing a silky finish.
Plant-based
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Isopropyl Myristate
Purpose: Emollient
Benefits: Creates a soft, non-greasy texture and helps lock in moisture for smooth, comfortable skin.
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Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
Purpose: Skin barrier support
Benefits: Visibly refines skin texture, reduces redness, and strengthens the skin’s natural barrier.
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Panthenol (Provitamin B5)
Purpose: Moisturizer and skin soother
Benefits: Deeply hydrates while promoting healing and reducing post-shave irritation.
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Oat Beta Glucan Extract
Purpose: Skin protectant
Benefits: Soothes sensitivity, supports repair, and improves skin’s resilience against razor stress.
Oat-derived
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Glycerin
Purpose: Humectant
Benefits: Draws moisture into the skin, keeping it soft, supple, and hydrated.
Vegan, plant-derived
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Fragrance
Purpose: Signature scent
Benefits: Provides the distinct aromatic character that defines each aftershave experience.
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Dimethicone
Purpose: Skin protectant
Benefits: Forms a breathable barrier that seals in moisture and gives skin a smooth, silky feel.
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Allantoin
Purpose: Skin conditioner
Benefits: Calms and protects, helping reduce redness and support post-shave recovery.
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Benzyl Alcohol & Salicylic Acid & Glycerin & Sorbic Acid
Purpose: Broad-spectrum preservative
Benefits: Keeps the formula fresh and safe without harsh synthetics.
Eco-certified
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Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Purpose: Texture stabilizer
Benefits: Gives the aftershave its smooth, lightweight gel consistency while suspending active ingredients evenly.
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Dual Sodium Hyaluronate
Purpose: Hydrator
Benefits: Combines two molecular weights of hyaluronic acid to deeply hydrate both the surface and deeper layers of skin.
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Polyquaternium-7
Purpose: Skin-conditioning polymer
Benefits: Provides a soft, velvety finish and enhances the aftershave’s smooth glide across the skin.