Thread: After shave?

Curious....I use cold water and leave it at that! If I started with aftershaves and smellies the good lady would get seriously suspicious!

Si

I am quite the opposite. I was a quick splurge of Sure and a slap of cold water guy for years, then I met my girlfriend, and I am suddenly the owner of EDT's of all smells, colours and shapes.

Si

Originally Posted by Bradford Si

Curious....I use cold water and leave it at that! If I started with aftershaves and smellies the good lady would get seriously suspicious!

Si

LOL - can't you just tell her you like it for yourself?

On to the real question: Nivea ASB is dirt cheap and pretty good for what you pay (I'd rather pay the difference and get Trumper's Coral Skin Food, though). I prefer balms, even though my skin is not dry. On the other hand, I'll splash some alcohol-based AS occasionally just for variety

Cheers
Ivo

My preference is to do either-or with the AS or the ASB, but usually AS first, and then if I feel the need an ASB to follow after the burn has subsided. I'll skip the ASB more in the summer, or if I'm heading out for exercise (as I'll just sweat it out anyhow and end up with a greasy face)

I guess it's all a matter of your preferance and skin type!

The 'coral skin food' I had an allergic reaction too, in that my face felt like razor burn after I applied it.

I have somewhat oily skin, so alcohol based aftershaves are not an issue concerning drying out. There are also Pinaud Talc Aftershave powders that some people use too.

I really like the balms (No alcohol there) (Proaso and Burtsbee) if I feel there might be some razor burn from an edge that is 'not quite there'. I agree that in the summer it seems to be a bit greasy, so I usually leave those to the winter months when skin tends to dry out most.

AS for scents and the missus, or 'significant other', if you can get a sampler or some scents that you like, ask them their oppinion as to which they prefer, and buy that one... This way, they will feel the scent if for them, and not some possible other

THAT's my $0.02

C utz

P.S. If anyone is interested in Mugso or Proaso aftershave (alcohol based) PM me! I have a bottle of each that I just never use! I find that I prefer the Bay Rum scents, and never seem to get around to the others.... I've used either aftershave one, maybe two times, so the bottles are 99% full.

I use Thayer's alcohol free Rose Petal Witch Hazel. It feels great and helps heal the skin, doesn't dry it out and smells nice. The fragrance is gone within a couple of minutes and then I apply my favorite cologne.

All I use is a cold splash of water... lots of cold water. Then, I have found the best thing for my particular skin is Nivea for Men, sensitive aftershave, Extra Soothing Balm. Interestingly, this stuff is made in Germany and yet, its very affordable in most supermarkets. I then follow up with Neutrogena Men, Triple Protect Face Lotion with SPF 20. The extra protection against sun damage is a good thing. Another product I recently found that works great, although not an aftershave, is Neutrogena Skin Clearing Shave Cream. Its a no foam, no lather product I thought was worth a try. I must say, it gives a very close burn free, slick and comfortable shave with my Mach 3. Unfortunately, my straights are out at Lynn's for a good tune-up. I'm curious to see how the cream works with my straight and perhaps in combination with a good shaving soap on top.

Till then, have fun discovering what works best for you.