Davines
Pasta & Love Softening Shaving Gel
Gel-to-Foam Shave Gel for Men
A gel-to-foam shaving formula for a fast, close, and gentle shave with a soft, comfortable finish.
A Davines men’s grooming product for your style needs hold, separation or structure.
- Softness
- Texture
- Hold
- Prep
Men’s Grooming · Shave Care · Professional Grooming · Salon-Loved
This is probably for you if…
- Daily shaving Close shave routines Men’s grooming Skin that prefers a gentle shave feel Pairing with after-shave care
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What it does
- Gel-to-foam texture
- Close gentle shave
- Comfortable shaving feel
- Alkekengi extract
Perfect for
- Facial hair
How to use
- Use Softening Shaving Gel as the grooming step it was designed to be: shave, beard, body or styling. Start small, work it in evenly, and keep the finish clean rather than overdone.
Routine step
Why we like it
The Moda Team Review
If your hair is doing this — shorter styles or details that need more control — Softening Shaving Gel is the Davines step I would talk through with you. It gives controlled texture and shape while keeping the finish styled, intentional and still touchable.
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What’s inside — and why it’s there
The ingredients worth knowing.
- Key Ingredients / TechnologyDavines lists Alkekengi extract for its soothing properties.
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How to use
Use it the way we would.
- Use Softening Shaving Gel as the grooming step it was designed to be: shave, beard, body or styling. Start small, work it in evenly, and keep the finish clean rather than overdone.
Moda stylist tipUse after Pre-Shaving & Beard Oil when skin or beard hair feels extra dry for a smoother, more comfortable shave.
Reviews
Questions? We get them.
Good to know.
The questions we hear most about this product. If yours isn’t here, a real stylist will answer.
Ask ModaIs the Davines Pasta & Love Softening Shaving Gel a clear gel or does it foam?
It is a gel-to-foam formula — it starts as a gel and activates into a rich foam when worked into damp skin with your hands. This gives you more control over application than aerosol foams while still delivering a full, comfortable lather.
Is the Davines Pasta & Love Softening Shaving Gel suitable for sensitive skin?
Yes — the formula is built with gentle surfactants and is dermatologically tested. The Alkekengi (Cutleaf Groundcherry) extract specifically works to calm skin irritation, making it a strong choice for clients who experience redness or razor burn with standard shaving products.
What does the Alkekengi extract do in the Davines Pasta & Love Softening Shaving Gel?
Yes — Alkekengi (organic Cutleaf Groundcherry) extract is Davines' soothing active across the entire Pasta & Love range. In this gel it calms skin and reduces redness during and after the shave, and the formula is 85.8% from natural origin.
Do I need the Davines Pasta & Love Pre-Shaving Oil before using the Softening Shaving Gel?
No — you can use this gel on its own and get a comfortable shave. However, Davines designed the routine as oil first and gel second, and the results are noticeably better when you follow that sequence. The oil softens the hair before the foam goes on.
Is the Davines Pasta & Love Softening Shaving Gel sustainably packaged?
Yes — Pasta & Love bottles are partially made from recycled glass (34% post-consumer, 24% industrial waste) and CO2 emissions from production are fully offset through the Davines EthioTrees reforestation project in Ethiopia. Davines has been a certified B Corp since 2016.
Returns
Unopened + unused products may be eligible for exchange or Moda store credit within 14 days.
Returns policy
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