Thread: L'occitane products

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?

Most items are overpriced but some are a good bargain. The L'occitane fiber bristle shaving brush is a good deal. I also like the tubs of AOS shaving cream. Makes great thick lather, smells good, and a little goes a long ways.

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?

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.

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.

so Obie, I would be interested in seeing your list of brand name micro fiber brushs for under thirty dollars. I also prefer the reformulated AOS shaving creams to the soaps. Like most things discussed on this forum, at the end of the day it's a matter of personal preference. Not who's right and who's wrong.

Originally Posted by feltspanky

so Obie, I would be interested in seeing your brand name of micro fiber brushs for under thirty dollars. I also prefer the reformulated AOS shaving cream to the soaps. Like most things discussed on this forum, at the end of the day it's a matter of personal preference. Not who's right and who's wrong.

Ah, my dear friend, I am not much for micro fiber brushes, under or over $30. I have tried that L'Occitane brush and don't think much of it. I would rather pay the higher price and get a better brush — which in the end makes a better bargain, for me, anyway. Edwin Jagger, Muhle and Plisson make fine brushes in this category, and even though their prices are much higher, as I noted, in the end they are a better bargain. I particularly like the new Edwin Jagger synthetic silvertip fiber. That is a good brush. Yes, of course, personal preferences is what's important.

The Art of Shaving creams are quite good, both the old and the new formula. I use both and like them — I still have a small amount of the old formula left. The newly formulated The Art of Shaving soaps, however, are nowhere nearly as good as the old formula ones. Fortunately I have a couple pucks of the older versions in my humble shave den and savor them.

Stay well.

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?

The Cade hard soap is top draw their Edt Edp and shaving balms are superb.

Originally Posted by celticcrusader

The Cade hard soap is top draw their Edt Edp and shaving balms are superb.

Right you are, Jamie. They do have quality products. There is a L'Occitane store in a mall not far from my chateau here in Wisconsin and once a month I make a pilgrimage and play with the products. Good stuff. I especially like their shave soap. It lathers well, with good cushion and glide. Then again, I am a sucker for French shave products.

Hi my fellow Londoner,

There are several stores where you can check out the brush in person. It can be hit or miss. More people like it than hate it. It costs £35 in London, I'm quite fond of the brush but it kinda feels like a toy to me. I would suggest you check out taylor of old bondstreet store in Jermyn Street as they are having a winter sale. I think L'occitane products are over priced in London, it depends on your price range.

Importing is a huge pain, we often pay 30/40% more than our american friends.

Have to agree with Obie and Jamie that the Cade hard shave soap puck is good and their Edt that I have. I also have the Cade Rich Shaving Cream in the 200ml tub and it is not too shabby either. The synthetic shave brush I bought at L'occitane was actually labelled Plisson and works well. It feels very different to my other synthetic brushes. It has about the softest feel of any brush I have used, like lathering with a cloud. Took a bit to get used to how it felt but I am liking it more now. Yes, their products are in the higher end of prices for shave products. If they are worth the price is a whole other topic for the buyer to decide. Their products that I have do work.

Bob

As an after thought, if you are in the UK try some Palmolive shave cream or the Palmolive shave stick. Super bang for the buck imo if you are UK based. I just love the shave stick. Oth I am not bothered how natural a product is though.

Bob

i bought shaving soap(refil) for about 10€. Excellent product with quality INCI. the smell is very good. Good soap with good price that it's possible buy in most country of the world
Probably tube soap and a.s. are overpirced but have high quality