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Pro Icy Cool After Shave Splash
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This aftershave contains a high concentration of alcohol and a significant number of declared fragrance allergens, which are the primary concerns. While the alcohol provides a refreshing sensation, it can be drying and irritating for sensitive skin. The presence of multiple EU-listed fragrance allergens means individuals with fragrance sensitivities or contact dermatitis should exercise caution. The product is generally suitable for those without such sensitivities who tolerate alcohol-based products.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
Alcohol-based aftershave with multiple declared fragrance allergens
This aftershave contains a high amount of alcohol, which can be drying and irritating for some skin types. It also includes several ingredients that are common fragrance allergens, such as Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, and Linalool, which are required to be declared by EU regulations. People with sensitive skin or known fragrance allergies should be cautious when using this product.
Why the score is capped
Lists a bare "Fragrance" row (its other constituents are not named) alongside 9 declared fragrance allergens: the least is disclosed where the sensitising load is highest
Rule PC-CAP-27
Lists alcohol denat. among its first ingredients in a product that stays on the skin. A high-alcohol base dries and irritates many skin types, especially after shaving or on sensitive skin
Rule PC-CAP-26
High load of declared fragrance allergens (EU-listed)
Rule PC-CAP-03
Watch out for
High alcohol content can be drying and irritating to skin.
Presence of multiple declared fragrance allergens increases the risk of sensitization for sensitive individuals.
Undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend reduces transparency regarding potential irritants or allergens.
Ingredient Concerns safety database
Sources cited below may be Indian (FSSAI) or international (EU, US, WHO, IARC) — an international classification or law is evidence, not an Indian regulatory finding.
Fragrance Allergens (EU-listed)
These are individual fragrance components that are known contact allergens. EU rules require them to be named on the label when present above 0.001% (leave-on) or 0.01% (rinse-off), because "parfum" alone would hide them. Limonene and linalool are especially common and become more allergenic as they oxidise on exposure to air. This is a risk for people who are sensitised, not a general-population hazard.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EU Regulation 2023/1545 (extended fragrance-allergen labelling); SCCS opinions on fragrance allergens
Fragrance Allergens (EU-listed): regulation, sources and other products →Fragrance
"Fragrance" or "parfum" is a catch-all term that can conceal a blend of hundreds of undisclosed chemicals, including known allergens, sensitisers, and potential endocrine disruptors. The EU now mandates disclosure of 82 specific fragrance allergens. People with fragrance sensitivity, asthma, or contact dermatitis should prefer fragrance-free products.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EU Regulation 2023/1545; IFRA
Fragrance: regulation, sources and other products →Benzyl Alcohol
Benzyl alcohol is both a preservative (permitted up to 1% in the EU) and one of the fragrance substances the EU requires to be named on a label because it can cause contact allergy in sensitised people. It is information for someone who knows they react to it, not a general hazard.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex III and Annex V
Benzyl Alcohol: regulation, sources and other products →Polyethylene Glycols (PEGs)
PEG ingredients are made by ethoxylation, which can leave traces of ethylene oxide (IARC Group 1) and 1,4-dioxane (IARC Group 2B) unless removed. Good manufacturing removes them, so the ingredient itself is not a hazard, but the label cannot tell you whether it was done well. PEGs should not be applied to broken skin.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: IARC Monographs Vol. 100F (ethylene oxide) and Vol. 71 (1,4-dioxane); Cosmetic Ingredient Review
Polyethylene Glycols (PEGs): regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
Alcohol Denat. is listed as the first ingredient after water, indicating a high concentration. It can be drying and irritating, especially for sensitive skin or when used frequently.
The product contains 'Fragrance' (Parfum) which is an undisclosed blend of chemicals and a common source of skin sensitization and allergic reactions. While some specific allergens are declared, the full composition is not transparent.
Multiple EU-listed fragrance allergens are present (Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Coumarin, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Alcohol, Eugenol, Benzyl Benzoate, Geraniol). These are common sensitizers and can cause allergic reactions in individuals with fragrance sensitivities or contact dermatitis.
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is an ethoxylated ingredient. While generally safe, ethoxylation processes can sometimes lead to trace amounts of 1,4-dioxane (a manufacturing by-product that IARC classifies as possibly carcinogenic, Group 2B) (IARC Group 2B). However, regulatory limits typically ensure levels in finished products are very low (EU SCCS considers ≤10 ppm safe).
Claim check
Front-of-pack marketing claims checked against this product's actual ingredients and nutrition. "Can't verify" means the label does not provide enough information to check the claim — it is not the same as the claim being false.
The term 'PRO' is a marketing designation that cannot be verified from the ingredient list.
The claim 'ICY COOL' describes a sensory experience that cannot be verified from the ingredient list.
The claim 'AFTER SHAVE SPLASH' describes the product's intended use and form, which cannot be verified from the ingredient list.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
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Alcohol Denat.ALCOHOL DENAT.
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WaterWATER
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Fragrance undisclosed fragranceFRAGRANCE
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PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilPEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
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LimoneneLIMONENE
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Hexyl CinnamalHEXYL CINNAMAL
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Benzyl SalicylateBENZYL SALICYLATE
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LinaloolLINALOOL
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CoumarinCOUMARIN
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Alpha-Isomethyl IononeALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE
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Benzyl AlcoholBENZYL ALCOHOL
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EugenolEUGENOL
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Benzyl BenzoateBENZYL BENZOATE
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GeraniolGERANIOL
In label order — normally largest quantity first. Select a row for the full write-up and sources.
Fragrance allergens are substances EU cosmetics rules require to be named on the label (such as Limonene and Linalool). Fragrant botanicals such as essential oils are grouped with them because they can naturally contain such substances, but they are not on that list. They matter mainly for people with fragrance allergies or already-sensitive skin — not a general-population safety issue. Each named allergen takes a small deduction from the ingredient score, and a high count can cap it; fragrant botanicals take none. Naming them on the label is a transparency positive.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
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What are the ingredients in Pro Icy Cool After Shave Splash?
The label of Pro Icy Cool After Shave Splash lists 14 ingredients, in label order: Alcohol Denat., Water, Fragrance, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, COUMARIN, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, Benzyl Alcohol, Eugenol, Benzyl Benzoate, Geraniol. Flagged by the analysis: Alcohol Denat., Fragrance, Benzyl Alcohol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil.
Is Pro Icy Cool After Shave Splash safe to use?
Pro Icy Cool After Shave Splash scores 6.0/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This aftershave contains a high amount of alcohol, which can be drying and irritating for some skin types. It also includes several ingredients that are common fragrance allergens, such as Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, and Linalool, which are required to be declared by EU regulations. People with sensitive skin or known fragrance allergies should be cautious when using this product.
Why does Pro Icy Cool After Shave Splash score 6.0/10?
Flagged in the score: Presence of multiple declared fragrance allergens increases the risk of sensitization for sensitive individuals. Undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend reduces transparency regarding potential irritants or allergens. Also noted: High alcohol content can be drying and irritating to skin.
Who should avoid Pro Icy Cool After Shave Splash?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Sensitive skin; Fragrance allergy; Contact dermatitis; Avoiding alcohol-based products.
Does Pro Icy Cool After Shave Splash contain allergens?
Yes — the label lists 9 fragrance allergens: Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, COUMARIN, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, Eugenol and Benzyl Benzoate and others. These matter mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.
Does Pro Icy Cool After Shave Splash contain fragrance?
Yes — the ingredient list includes Fragrance. Fragrance is declared as a single ingredient, so the individual scent chemicals in it are not named; the label does separately list 9 fragrance allergens (Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool and COUMARIN and others). This matters mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.
Are the claims on the Pro Icy Cool After Shave Splash pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 3 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "PRO" — can't be verified from the label. "ICY COOL" — can't be verified from the label. "AFTER SHAVE SPLASH" — can't be verified from the label.
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