The Best Non-Toxic Shaving Cream of 2026
All 18 shaving cream products PFAS Authority has graded reach its 70 point pass mark for PFAS and other toxins, as of November 2026. The highest graded is Harry's Foaming Shave Gel with Aloe at 85 out of 100.
Every grade below is built from published materials, ingredient lists, certifications and brand disclosures, scored on one public rubric and ranked best-graded first. Each score links to the full breakdown of what earned it, and the numbers across the whole dataset are published too.
Is shaving cream non-toxic?
18 of the 18 shaving cream products we graded clear our screen and 0 do not. Non-toxic is not a defined or regulated term, so what we can tell you is what our graders recorded. Beyond PFAS, the hazards found or left unruled-out on shaving cream products in this category are undisclosed fragrance, VOCs and off-gassing, 1,4-dioxane, formaldehyde, undisclosed ingredients. The highest graded here is Harry's Foaming Shave Gel with Aloe at 85 out of 100.
Quick picks
A second brand to consider
Gillette Foamy Regular Shaving CreamThe best grade here from a brand other than the winner
75 Excellent
What to watch for in shaving cream
Beyond the PFAS grade, these are the things our graders recorded on the 18 shaving cream products in this category. We assess from materials, brand statements and published research. We do not lab-test.
- Undisclosed fragrance
A single word on a label that can stand for dozens of undeclared ingredients, protected as trade secret.
Found on 1 of these shaving cream products. Plausible but unconfirmed on 17 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. FDA
- VOCs and off-gassing
Volatile compounds that evaporate out of a material at room temperature, which is what a new product smell is.
Plausible but unconfirmed on 6 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. EPA
- 1,4-dioxane
A contaminant created during manufacturing rather than added, so it never appears on an ingredient list.
Plausible but unconfirmed on 3 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. EPA
- Formaldehyde
A preservative and resin ingredient that is also released slowly by a group of chemicals used in its place.
Plausible but unconfirmed on 2 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. NCI
- Undisclosed ingredients
Not a chemical. The absence of one, where we found no statement from the brand about what it uses.
Plausible but unconfirmed on 1 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. FTC
The safest shaving cream we graded, lowest PFAS risk first
- 1
Highest grade here
- water, stearic acid, potassium hydroxide, aloe extract
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components)
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 2
- Water, glycerin, emollients, fragrance
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and sensitizers
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 3
- water-based foaming gel with emulsifiers, glycerin, surfactants
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Formaldehyde / VOCs
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 4
- Water-based aerosol foam; soap, water, propellant
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 5
- soap base, water, propellant (hydrocarbon or isobutane)
- Hydrocarbon/Isobutane propellant inhalation
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 6
- soap base, water, propellant (isobutane/propane)
- Fragrance allergens and sensitization
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 7
- Water-based cream emulsion (glycerin, stearic acid, cetyl alcohol)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fragrance allergens and irritants
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 8
- Hydrocarbon propellants, water, soap, humectants
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Hydrocarbon propellant inhalation
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Bacterial and microbial growth in housing and filters
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- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
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Every shaving cream that passes, side by side
Sorted by score. A higher score means lower PFAS risk. Scored against 3 hazards that apply to this category.
| # | Shaving Cream | Score | Rating | Made of | Key concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry's Foaming Shave Gel with Aloe | 85 | Excellent | water, stearic acid, potassium hydroxide, aloe extract | Fragrance allergens (undisclosed components) |
| 2 | Harry's Post Shave Balm | 85 | Excellent | Water, glycerin, emollients, fragrance | Fragrance allergens and sensitizers |
| 3 | Harry's Sensitive Skin Foaming Shave Gel | 85 | Excellent | water-based foaming gel with emulsifiers, glycerin, surfactants | Formaldehyde / VOCs |
| 4 | Gillette Foamy Regular Shaving Cream | 75 | Excellent | Water-based aerosol foam; soap, water, propellant | Fragrance allergens |
| 5 | Barbasol Classic Shaving Cream | 75 | Excellent | soap base, water, propellant (hydrocarbon or isobutane) | Hydrocarbon/Isobutane propellant inhalation |
| 6 | Barbasol Thick Rich Shaving Cream | 75 | Excellent | soap base, water, propellant (isobutane/propane) | Fragrance allergens and sensitization |
| 7 | EOS Sensitive Skin Shave Cream | 75 | Excellent | Water-based cream emulsion (glycerin, stearic acid, cetyl alcohol) | Fragrance allergens and irritants |
| 8 | Gillette Foamy Gillette Foam Regular Shave Foam 2 oz. | 75 | Excellent | Hydrocarbon propellants, water, soap, humectants | Hydrocarbon propellant inhalation |
The verdict on shaving cream
Harry's Foaming Shave Gel with Aloe grades 85 out of 100, the highest here. It is water, stearic acid, potassium hydroxide, aloe extract. We found no PFAS statement from the brand, so the grade rests on materials alone.
Choose Harry's Post Shave Balm instead if you want a second option at 85 out of 100, water, glycerin, emollients, fragrance.
We hold no price data, so nothing here is a budget recommendation. Grades are model-based assessments from published materials and disclosures, not laboratory tests.
The shaving cream we would skip
Lowest scoring in this category, worst first, with the reason.
- 75Gillette Foamy Regular Shaving CreamExcellent
Fragrance allergens
- 75Barbasol Classic Shaving CreamExcellent
Hydrocarbon/Isobutane propellant inhalation
- 75Barbasol Thick Rich Shaving CreamExcellent
Fragrance allergens and sensitization
What we check on shaving cream
- Endocrine disruptors. Chemicals that interfere with the body’s hormone system. NIEHS
- Parabens. Cosmetic preservatives studied for weak hormone activity. FDA
- Phthalates. Plastic softeners studied for endocrine effects. ATSDR
Full point-by-point rubric on the methodology page.
The shaving cream brands we found no PFAS statement from
We found no PFAS statement from 5 of the brands here. That is our research, not proof a brand has never said anything, and it is not evidence of harm. It is why none of them score well on disclosure.
EOS, EOS Shaving Cream, Gillette Foamy, Harry's, The Art of Shaving.
The brands that have published something, and what each of them actually said, are in our record of what every brand has said about PFAS.
Common questions about PFAS in shaving cream
Is shaving cream PFAS free?
All 18 shaving cream products PFAS Authority has graded reach its 70 point pass mark for PFAS and other toxins, as of November 2026. The highest graded is Harry's Foaming Shave Gel with Aloe at 85 out of 100. The lowest graded is Gillette Foamy Regular Shaving Cream at 75 out of 100.
Is shaving cream non-toxic?
18 of the 18 shaving cream products we graded clear our screen and 0 do not. Non-toxic is not a defined or regulated term, so what we can tell you is what our graders recorded. Beyond PFAS, the hazards found or left unruled-out on shaving cream products in this category are undisclosed fragrance, VOCs and off-gassing, 1,4-dioxane, formaldehyde, undisclosed ingredients. The highest graded here is Harry's Foaming Shave Gel with Aloe at 85 out of 100.
What is the safest shaving cream to buy?
On our grades, Harry's Foaming Shave Gel with Aloe at 85 out of 100, which we band as Excellent. Then Harry's Post Shave Balm at 85. These are model-based assessments from published materials, ingredient lists, certifications and disclosures, not laboratory tests, so treat them as the lowest risk we can evidence rather than a safety guarantee.
Which shaving cream grades best for PFAS?
Harry's Foaming Shave Gel with Aloe, at 85 out of 100, which we band as Excellent. It is water, stearic acid, potassium hydroxide, aloe extract. The runner up is Harry's Post Shave Balm at 85.
Which shaving cream should I avoid?
The three lowest scoring we hold are Gillette Foamy Regular Shaving Cream at 75, Barbasol Classic Shaving Cream at 75, Barbasol Thick Rich Shaving Cream at 75. The problem with the first is that the main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
How can you tell if shaving cream contains PFAS?
In this category we check for endocrine disruptors, parabens, phthalates. Chemicals that interfere with the body’s hormone system. Language like stain resistant, water repellent or easy release usually means fluorinated chemistry even when PFAS is never printed on the box.
Which shaving cream brands have not published a PFAS statement?
We found no PFAS statement from 5 of the brands we scored in this category, including EOS, EOS Shaving Cream, Gillette Foamy, Harry's, The Art of Shaving. That is what our research turned up, not proof a brand has never said anything, and a missing statement is not evidence of harm. It is the reason those brands cannot score well on disclosure.
Do you lab test shaving cream?
No. We score from published ingredient lists, materials, certifications, disclosures and third party lab results where they exist. Where a product has been independently tested we use that result and say so.
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