Au Poil — Moisturizing Face Cream Aftershave 75ml

The formula of this Au Poil facial moisturizer is built around a coherent, silicone-free, plant-based emollient-occlusive system. Caprylic/capric triglyceride (CCT) is a liquid coconut ester with very good skin tolerance, widely used in men's skincare for its dry feel and good penetration. Arachidyl alcohol and behenyl alcohol are long-chain C20-C22 fatty alcohols, co-emulsifiers and emulsion structurants, which contribute to the formation of a lipid barrier. Glyceryl caprylate plays a dual role as a mild emollient and a natural multifunctional preservative, increasingly used as an alternative to phenoxyethanol. The sodium levulinate + sodium anisate preservative system is a naturally derived (fermentation) combination renowned for its skin tolerance and antimicrobial efficacy at an adjusted pH (hence the presence of citric acid and sodium hydroxide for pH control). This is a genuine formulation advantage for sensitive skin and profiles looking to avoid synthetic preservatives. A major point of vigilance: this product is a leave-on care product containing five regulated fragrance allergens — limonene, linalool, citral, geraniol, and citronellol. The mandatory disclosure threshold for leave-on products is 0.001%, which is very low. The simultaneous presence of five allergens in an aftershave product, applied to skin potentially slightly damaged by shaving, deserves clear and systematic mention. This care product is not suitable for users with documented fragrance allergies or for skin very reactive to terpene compounds. For users without fragrance sensitivity, the formula offers an effective emollient profile, a non-greasy feel consistent with the expectations for male skin, and a short INCI list. It naturally integrates into the Au Poil routine after the 3-in-1 Cleansing Gel and the Shaving Gel.