# Shaving cream with no razor burn

Source: HiveTried, https://hivetried.com/beauty/shaving-cream/no-razor-burn/
Category: Beauty > Shaving cream and gel. Updated 2026-10-08. Based on 326 counted first-hand reports from Target shopper reviews, May 2012 to Sep 2026.

**Question:** Which shaving cream gave shoppers no razor burn?

**Short answer:** Aveeno Positively Smooth Shave Gel has the best record for a shave without razor burn: 13 of 15 reviewers said they got a smooth shave without razor burn, bumps or irritation, though that rests on a small group of reviewers. Aveeno Therapeutic Shave Gel is next at 23 of 29, and most reviewers weighed in on it. Shoppers tend to write about razor burn when it happens to them, so read every share here with that in mind.

**What stands out:** The two eos creams get praise for a smooth shave (58% and 48% of their reviews), yet they sit at the bottom of the ranking at 10 of 15 and 9 of 14. 10% of the Vanilla Bliss reviews mention irritation.

## Ranking (buyers who said whether it worked)

| Rank | Product | No razor burn | Share | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aveeno Positively Smooth Shave Gel | 13 of 15 | 87% | yes |
| 2 | Aveeno Therapeutic Shave Gel | 23 of 29 | 79% | yes |
| 3 | Gillette Satin Care Ultra Sensitive Women's Shave Gel | 16 of 20 | 80% | yes |
| 4 | Cremo Original Shave Cream | 11 of 14 | 79% | yes |
| 5 | Edge Sensitive Skin Men's Shave Gel | 9 of 12 | 75% | yes |
| 6 | eos Shea Better Vanilla Bliss Shave Cream | 10 of 15 | 67% | yes |
| 7 | eos Shea Better Lavender Shave Cream | 9 of 14 | 64% | no |

Ranked by the lower bound of a 90% Wilson confidence interval, so a product needs a high share and enough reports to rank high. An Amazon link is shown only when at least 60% say it works.

## Product notes

### 1. Aveeno Positively Smooth Shave Gel

The smooth shave gets the credit here: 50% of reviews mention it, 41% say no razor burn and 31% like the scent. 2 of 15 reviewers still reported razor burn, bumps or irritation. The count is small, so the record could shift with more reviews.

- Praised for: Nice scent (31%), Lasts long (6%)
- Reports counted: 32

### 2. Aveeno Therapeutic Shave Gel

A big group weighed in (29), and the praise centers on no razor burn, at 45% of reviews. 10% mention irritation and 8% call the smell bad.

- Praised for: Nice scent (15%), Good value (5%), Lasts long (5%)
- Complaints: Irritation (10%), Bad smell (8%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 3. Gillette Satin Care Ultra Sensitive Women's Shave Gel

Sold as a women's gel, it has 32% of reviews saying no razor burn and 28% saying a smooth shave, and 15% call it good value. 10% still reported razor burn or bumps.

- Praised for: Good value (15%), Nice scent (8%), Good glide (5%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 4. Cremo Original Shave Cream

Reviewers praise the shave itself: 60% mention a smooth shave and 17% say it lasts long. 11 of 14 reported no razor burn, bumps or irritation, while 6% still got razor burn and 6% dislike the smell.

- Praised for: Lasts long (17%), Good value (11%), Good glide (6%)
- Complaints: Bad smell (6%)
- Reports counted: 35

### 5. Edge Sensitive Skin Men's Shave Gel

A men's gel that gets credit for value, with 19% calling it good value. 32% mention a smooth shave and 29% say no razor burn. Complaints are small: 6% call it messy or watery and 6% mention irritation.

- Praised for: Good value (19%), Nice scent (13%)
- Complaints: Irritation (6%), Messy or watery (6%)
- Reports counted: 31

### 6. eos Shea Better Vanilla Bliss Shave Cream

Reviewers like the feel and the smell, with 58% saying smooth shave and 25% liking the scent. The burn record is shakier: 10 of 15 reported no razor burn, bumps or irritation, and 10% of reviews mention irritation.

- Praised for: Nice scent (25%), Good value (5%)
- Complaints: Irritation (10%), Messy or watery (5%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 7. eos Shea Better Lavender Shave Cream

Scent is the talking point, mentioned in 38% of reviews, and 48% say smooth shave. This lavender cream has the weakest record here at 9 of 14, with 8% reporting razor burn or bumps and 8% irritation.

- Praised for: Nice scent (38%), Good value (8%)
- Complaints: Irritation (8%)
- Reports counted: 40

## Questions

**Which shaving cream gave shoppers a smooth shave without razor burn?**

Aveeno Positively Smooth Shave Gel has the best record (13 of 15), followed by Aveeno Therapeutic Shave Gel (23 of 29) and Gillette Satin Care Ultra Sensitive Women's Shave Gel (16 of 20). The Positively Smooth number rests on fewer reviewers than the Therapeutic gel, so weigh both.

**How do the eos Shea Better shave creams hold up?**

Shoppers like how smooth the shave feels and how the creams smell. The burn record is weaker: vanilla has 10 of 15 and lavender has 9 of 14, and 10% of vanilla reviews and 8% of lavender reviews mention irritation.

**What do shoppers dislike about these shaving creams?**

Irritation and smell come up. 10% of Aveeno Therapeutic reviews mention irritation and 8% call the smell bad, while Edge Sensitive Skin Men's Shave Gel gets 6% for a messy or watery feel.

**How can I get a smoother shave with any shaving cream?**

Use a sharp blade, rinse it often and don't press hard. Results also depend on your own skin and razor, so a cream that worked for one shopper may not work for you.

## Method

HiveTried counts first-hand reports only, drops reviews written for free products, shows brand-site reviews without counting them, and never accepts payment for placement. Full method: https://hivetried.com/how-we-count/