Caldera + Lab - The Smooth

Hero Ingredients: A targeted blend for a soothing, slick shave.

Aloe Vera: The ultimate soother. It provides a calming and hydrating base that helps to reduce irritation from the razor blade.

Karanja Oil: A botanical oil that is excellent at calming and hydrating the skin, while also helping to maximize the glide of the razor.

Watermelon Seed Oil: A lightweight oil that provides essential hydration without clogging your pores.

Witch Hazel Leaf: A natural astringent that helps to balance oil and prevent razor bumps, all without the sting of alcohol.

Full Ingredient List:
Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Acrylates Copolymer, Glyceryl Laurate, Sodium Chloride, Betaine, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Sodium Hydroxide, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Water, Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Phytate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Citric Acid, Sodium Levulinate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Anisate, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Gluconolactone, Potassium Sorbate, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin.

This dermatologist-tested, soap-free formula is ideal for all skin types, including sensitive skin.

Protects From Post-Shave Irritation: Soothing botanicals help to calm the skin and prevent razor burn and bumps.

Softens Hair Follicles: Preps the hair for an easier, closer cut from the razor.

Hydrates and Soothes Skin: Delivers essential moisture to ensure skin feels comfortable and conditioned after shaving.

Provides Maximum Razor Glide: The slick, low-lather texture allows the razor to move effortlessly across the skin.

This gel works best when applied to a dry face.

Step 1: Dispense 2-4 pumps of the gel into dry or slightly damp hands.

Step 2: Apply an even layer to your dry face, covering the area you intend to shave.

Step 3: Shave as usual. Repeat application if needed for a second pass.

Step 4: Rinse thoroughly with cool water.

This product is dermatologist tested and fragrance-free. It is formulated with plant-based, non-irritating ingredients.

The 2nd's Recommendation: For external use only. If you are concerned about irritation, try a patch test first.

The experience of using this shave gel is quite different from a traditional foamy cream, and that's a good thing. The low-lather texture provides amazing visibility, which is perfect for lining up a beard or sideburns with precision. It creates an incredibly slick surface that lets the razor do all the work, which is the real key to preventing irritation.

This product is fragrance-free.

4.0 fl oz / 120 mL

Why do I apply this to a dry face?
Unlike shaving creams that need a lot of water to create a big foam, this gel is designed to create a concentrated, slick barrier directly on the skin. Applying it to a dry face ensures that this protective layer isn't diluted, giving you the maximum glide and protection.

Why doesn't it foam up like my old shave cream?
Traditional shave creams use a lot of air to create a big, foamy lather. This formula is different; it's a low-lather gel. Instead of focusing on air, it focuses on creating a dense, slick, and hydrating barrier right on your skin. This provides superior protection and glide, which is more important than a big cloud of foam.

Is this good for sensitive skin?
Yes, it's an excellent choice. The formula is soap-free, fragrance-free, dermatologist-tested, and packed with soothing ingredients like Aloe Vera and Witch Hazel to specifically address and prevent irritation.

Returns Policy

You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).

You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.

Shipping

We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.

When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.

Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.