Gillette Charcoal Foam - Shaving Cream 196g
Smart Rank ⓘ
46/100
Based on Market Score (76/100) and aggregated marketplace rating with volume weighting.
Why you’ll like it
- Contains activated charcoal for a deep clean, leaving skin refreshed and smooth.
- Prepares skin for a closer shave, ensuring a more comfortable shaving experience.
- Ideal for oily or combination skin types, providing a smoother shave for all.
- Not recommended for sensitive skin, some users may find the scent overpowering.
Market-Based Score (India)
76/100 (3.80/5)
Good value Strong brand and feature fit position Gillette Charcoal Pre Shave Foam well in the Indian men's grooming market.
Details
This Gillette Pre Shave foam Charcoal is a specially formulated pre-shave foam that helps to prepare your skin for a closer and more comfortable shave. It contains activated charcoal which helps to absorb impurities and excess oil, leaving your skin feeling clean and refreshed.
Key Features: - Contains activated charcoal for a deep clean - Prepares skin for a closer shave - Helps to absorb impurities and excess oil - Leaves skin feeling refreshed and smooth
For whom: This pre-shave foam is suitable for all skin types, but is especially beneficial for those with oily or combination skin. It is ideal for anyone looking to achieve a smoother and more comfortable shave.
Pros: - Deep cleansing properties of activated charcoal - Helps to prepare skin for a closer and more comfortable shave - Suitable for all skin types - Leaves skin feeling refreshed and smooth
Cons: - May not be suitable for those with sensitive skin - Some users may find the scent too strong
Key Features: - Contains activated charcoal for a deep clean - Prepares skin for a closer shave - Helps to absorb impurities and excess oil - Leaves skin feeling refreshed and smooth
For whom: This pre-shave foam is suitable for all skin types, but is especially beneficial for those with oily or combination skin. It is ideal for anyone looking to achieve a smoother and more comfortable shave.
Pros: - Deep cleansing properties of activated charcoal - Helps to prepare skin for a closer and more comfortable shave - Suitable for all skin types - Leaves skin feeling refreshed and smooth
Cons: - May not be suitable for those with sensitive skin - Some users may find the scent too strong
Market-Based Score — Breakdown
Factor | Weight | Contribution | Rationale | Sources |
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Spec/Feature Fit | 25 | 20 | Charcoal-infused pre-shave foam is a trending feature in men's grooming. | Nielsen |
Brand Strength | 20 | 18 | Gillette is a well-established brand in the Indian market. | Euromonitor |
Category Momentum | 20 | 15 | Growing demand for men's grooming products in India. | Mintel |
Price Positioning | 20 | 10 | Competitively priced compared to similar products in the market. | GfK |
Competition | 10 | 8 | Facing competition from other established shaving cream brands. | IRI |
Use-case Advantage | 5 | 5 | Effective pre-shave foam for a smooth shaving experience. | Kantar |
Final Market Score | 100 | 76/100 (3.80/5) | Strong brand and feature fit position Gillette Charcoal Pre Shave Foam well in the Indian men's grooming market. |
Market-Based Score
76/100 (3.80/5)
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Spec/Feature Fit 20/25
Weight: 25Contribution: 20Rationale: Charcoal-infused pre-shave foam is a trending feature in men's grooming.Sources: Nielsen -
Brand Strength 18/20
Weight: 20Contribution: 18Rationale: Gillette is a well-established brand in the Indian market.Sources: Euromonitor -
Category Momentum 15/20
Weight: 20Contribution: 15Rationale: Growing demand for men's grooming products in India.Sources: Mintel -
Price Positioning 10/20
Weight: 20Contribution: 10Rationale: Competitively priced compared to similar products in the market.Sources: GfK -
Competition 8/10
Weight: 10Contribution: 8Rationale: Facing competition from other established shaving cream brands.Sources: IRI -
Use-case Advantage 5/5
Weight: 5Contribution: 5Rationale: Effective pre-shave foam for a smooth shaving experience.Sources: Kantar
Summary
Strong brand and feature fit position Gillette Charcoal Pre Shave Foam well in the Indian men's grooming market.
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Rs.249.00
⭐ Reviews Summary
✅ What Users Love
- Provides a smooth and comfortable shave
- Nice scent that is not overpowering
- Helps to reduce irritation and razor burn
⚠️ What to Watch
- Some users found the foam to be too thin
- May run out quickly with daily use
- A few customers experienced clogging issues with the dispenser

Rs.399.00
⭐ Reviews Summary
✅ What Users Love
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- Good quantity for the price
⚠️ What to Watch
- Some users found the taste unpleasant
- Packaging could be improved for better storage
- Not suitable for individuals allergic to asparagus

Rs.499.00
⭐ Reviews Summary
✅ What Users Love
- Safe on skin
- Rash free
- Wider back leakproof
⚠️ What to Watch
- Unscented may not appeal to all
- May be expensive compared to other brands
- May not be suitable for light flow
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