Gillette Fusion Ultra Sensitive Hydra Gel Shave Gel, 198 g
An easy, widely sold sensitive skin shave gel that still contains fragrance.
The short version
- Fusion razor users who want a matching gel
- Shavers who want a product marketed for sensitive skin and do not mind a light scent
- You react to fragrance and need a fragrance free product
- You prefer a traditional shave cream or soap with a brush
What owners like
- Contains humectants such as glycerin that help draw water into the skin
- No comedogenic ingredients were flagged in an ingredient analysis
- Simple to use: a small amount spread on wet skin
Common complaints
- Contains fragrance despite the sensitive skin positioning
- An ingredient analysis rated its irritancy risk as medium because of fragrance and other ingredients
- Public ingredient data is dated, so the current formula may differ
Based on Gillette's product page, a Canadian pharmacy listing with directions, and ingredient analyses from WhatsInMyJar and SkinSAFE. Owner review collections could not be read, so these themes come mostly from ingredient reviews rather than shaver feedback..
Research scores
Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.
Ownership
- Apr 2024
First bought.
Drew's hands-on notes for this product are on the way. Long-term updates will be added to this timeline.
What it does
A lightly fragranced shave gel in a 198 g can that Gillette markets for sensitive skin and pairs with its Fusion razors.
- Gel aimed at hydrating and softening facial hair before the blade
- Meant to help protect skin during the shave
- Light scent rather than a heavy fragrance
- Sold in full size and travel size cans
A widely sold, easy shave gel for people who want a product marketed for sensitive skin from a big brand. It still contains fragrance, so anyone who reacts to scents may do better with a fragrance free option.
How it compares
Specs
- Size
- 198 g can (also sold as a 70 g travel size)
- Type
- Shave gel
- Marketed for
- Sensitive skin
- Fragrance
- Lightly fragranced, per Gillette
- Technology
- Advanced glide technology, per Gillette
- Free of
- Lanolin, SLS, MCI/MI, gluten and soy, per a SkinSAFE ingredient check last updated in 2016
Questions
Is Gillette Fusion Ultra Sensitive shave gel fragrance free?
No. Gillette describes it as lightly fragranced, and ingredient checks list fragrance.
How do you use it?
Wet the face, put a small amount on the fingertips, massage it in with circular motions, shave in the direction of hair growth, then rinse with cool water.
Does it only work with Fusion razors?
No. It is a regular shave gel, though Gillette markets it alongside its Fusion razors.
What sizes does it come in?
The full can is 198 g, and a 70 g travel size is also sold.
Sources
- Gillette: Fusion Hydra Gel Ultra Sensitive Shave Gel
- CTC Health: Gillette Fusion Ultra Sensitive Hydra Gel Men's Shave Gel 70 g
- WhatsInMyJar: Gillette Fusion Hydra Gel Shave Gel, Ultra Sensitive
- SkinSAFE: Gillette Fusion Hydra Gel Ultra Sensitive Shave Gel
- Amazon.ca: Gillette Fusion Ultra Sensitive Hydra Gel Shave Gel, 198 g
Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.