Thread: L'occitane products

Originally Posted by Obie

TCRG,
L'Occitane makes fine products overall. I like their shave soap, but the shave cream is mediocre. So is the brush; you can find better brushes for your money.

Obie, did you ever try the "cade rich shaving cream" in the tub that we discussed in another thread semi-recently? I've never tried their cream in a tube, but I've heard it leaves a lot to be desired. The Rich Saving Cream in the tub that some others have mentioned I felt was at least the equal of the AOS cream that I had at the time IMHO. I know YMMV just wondered if you ever got around to trying it as last time it was discussed you said you had not.

Thanks, I wasn't thinking about their brushes but thanks for the tip on the creams and soaps.

Thanks for the tip!

Originally Posted by tedh75

Obie, did you ever try the "cade rich shaving cream" in the tub that we discussed in another thread semi-recently? I've never tried their cream in a tube, but I've heard it leaves a lot to be desired. The Rich Saving Cream in the tub that some others have mentioned I felt was at least the equal of the AOS cream that I had at the time IMHO. I know YMMV just wondered if you ever got around to trying it as last time it was discussed you said you had not.

Yes, I did try it, and found it good but not great. Ah, there is so much great stuff out there.

Originally Posted by Obie

Yes, I did try it, and found it good but not great. Ah, there is so much great stuff out there.

Fair enough. I've yet to try Castle Forbes which I know you and others think very highly of. Something to look forward to.

There may still be some confusion regarding Cade shaving cream.
There used to be only one L'Occitane shaving cream and it was terrible.

After several years, L'Occitane finally got their act together and came up with not only one, but two creams:
- Rich Shaving Cream in a glass jar
- Shaving Cream in aluminum tube (similar to the old one, but much better).

Both shaving creams perform rather well.



The L'Occitane-Plisson synthetic brush has had good reviews and can be had for around $30; but not everyone likes synthetic brushes and while I like the brush well enough to keep it in my shaving cabinet for occasional use I feel the fibers could benefit from some more resistance.



B.

I've used their Shave soap and AS Balm, Shower gel, all CADE - Love the scent and performance. I have their Edt also L'Occitane, Vetiver, and Baux all good stuff - Wish they offered the CADE in a AS splash...

SWMBO likes L'Occitane products, they are ok but not the best I've tried. One I can recommend is Nanny's Silly Soaps, some great scents and a quality product.
Nanny's Silly Soap Company

I love my L'Occitane en Provence Plisson brush. It is very soft on the face, a little short on back bone but gets the job done. It is my go to travel brush. No need to soak and it drys super fast, works really well for traveling. Their travel brush on the other hand, not so good. Worst than a $5 boar brush, IMHO.
I also enjoy the cade soap but didn't like the aluminum bowl. It rusted after about a month of travel, even though I went to lengths to dry the thing. I now have their soap in a Geo F Trumpers wooden bowl.

Originally Posted by TCRG

Hi,

I am new to the community and to the art of straight shaving. I was wondering if anyone had ever tried the range of shaving products from those l'occitane shops. They seem very natural.

Any thoughts?

They are selling a set at the moment in the UK stores. Shave cream, after shave and shower gel for £45. I bought the Cade set last week and they let me swop the gel for aftershave balm. I am really impressed with all three products so far.