Cheap Nivea Balm

I already posted this in the cologne / aftershave / balm thread, sorry if it is not tactful to post the same thread twice, just wanted make sure people saw it.

Hello fellow SRP members. The wife and I went on a date to the movies and we were going to be quite early, so on the way we stopped in at a Walgreens to get some candy to take in for less than $965436098534 / box. While there, I was looking at post shave balms as I am in need of some. A friend of mine who used a DE recommended that I try Nivea products.

As my luck would have it they were on sale at Walgreens any 2 products for $9. Not too bad, but you also got $4 off next purchase at Walgreens (barring beer and Rx's... damnit) So, by the end of it all it was $2.50 a piece for the Nivea products, I got one for sensitive skin and the extreme care or something, two different ones. After I checked out, got the $4 coup. that was printed with the receipt and handed it to the wife who used it get 4 boxes of $1 candy for the movies.

Granted, Nivea products are not that expensive to begin with (~$6 a piece), it's still nice to save a few bucks whenever possible.

So, for anyone who uses Nivea products or wants to try them hopefully since Walgreens is a national chain where ever you are you can take part in this deal. Not sure how long it will last for, though.

Best regards and great shaves all around,
-amt

Hello, amt:

Thank you for the suggestions. Yes, Nivea is good for the money. Although I use other products now, Nivea still has my recommendation. With those prices who can go wrong?

Regards,
Obie

Wow! Excellent deal. I really like the Nivea Sensitive Balm and still use it occasionally. For that price, it can't be beat.

At normal prices (around $7), I do not find the Nivea products that great a value. They come in a very small container. There are other balms, including Institut Karite which is my current favorite, that sell for three times the price, but offer you almost three times the volume.

The price you got, however, is a steal.

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Originally Posted by Obie

Hello, amt:

Thank you for the suggestions. Yes, Nivea is good for the money. Although I use other products now, Nivea still has my recommendation. With those prices who can go wrong?

Regards,
Obie

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What other products do you recommend?

yea, if you ever check around any of those "frugal" websites and communities, they can break down what you can get and use the coupon to buy a ton of stuff for near nothing.

Good price, great product. What more could you ask for?

Nivea products are also readily available in every location. I think that is a big seller for a lot of people.

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Originally Posted by Shoki

What other products do you recommend?

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Hello, Shoki:

That depends on what products you have in mind: shaving soap or cream, aftershave balm, aftershave, and so on. Also, products available at Walgreen only? In which case I can suggest little, since the only product I buy from Walgreen these days is Pinaud aftershave. Also, around Christmas the store near my house has some good sales on traditional aftershaves, including English Leather and Royal Copenhagen, which I still use.

Regards,
Obie

I agree...Nivea products are a good buy for wet shavers. I use both the "Extreme Comfort" and the "Sensitive." I consider both must haves for post-shave skin treatment.

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Originally Posted by jhenry

I agree...Nivea products are a good buy for wet shavers. I use both the "Extreme Comfort" and the "Sensitive." I consider both must haves for post-shave skin treatment.

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Do you know what the difference is between "Extreme Comfort" and "Sensitive."?

Thank you,
--Shoki

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Originally Posted by Obie

Hello, Shoki:

That depends on what products you have in mind: shaving soap or cream, aftershave balm, aftershave, and so on. Also, products available at Walgreen only? In which case I can suggest little, since the only product I buy from Walgreen these days is Pinaud aftershave. Also, around Christmas the store near my house has some good sales on traditional aftershaves, including English Leather and Royal Copenhagen, which I still use.

Regards,
Obie

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Hi Obie,

I guess I am curious what you use for an after shave balm. Currently I am using MWF soap, cold water then lots of witch hazel. I have noticed that sometimes my face could use some extra moisture. I usually bug my wife for a little face cream but was going o pick up some Nivia.

Nivia gets such a good rep I was wondering what was even better. I am not afraid to spend some money on things because this is my current main hobby and interest.

I have been thinking about getting some samples so i can try lots of things. Lotions, Soaps, Creams, Balms, etc.

Thank you,
--Shoki

Hello, Shoki:

Through the years I have used a variety of aftershave balms. Currently I use the aloe Vera aftershave balm by Edwin Jagger (available from the English Shaving Co.). I really like this. Also, for years I have used the Geo F. Trumper coral skin food. This is really good stuff, with a delightful rose fragrance. Apply it and, after cleaning up and putting the razor away, by which time the rose fragrance has faded, then apply your favorite aftershave lotions.

Regards,
Obie

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Originally Posted by Shoki

Do you know what the difference is between "Extreme Comfort" and "Sensitive."?

Thank you,
--Shoki

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Shoki,

I can't say personally, as I just got both yesterday. I shaved this evening and used the 'Extreme Comfort'. I give it 2 thumbs up. It had a very light menthol feel to it, which was nice. I personally like menthol so I would dig it if it was heavier but any is nice in my opinion. The fragrance is also very nice. Subtle, but nice. My wife likes it which is a plus (she seems to be picky on post shave scents). It was a tad bit on the oily/greasy side. Very, very little. I don't like when post shave balms are oily/greasy but will continue to use the Extr. Comf., so please don't let that dissuade you from at least trying it.

The 'Sensitive Skin' does not seem to have any fragrance to it at all. Will let you know more on Thurs.; prob be the next time I shave (grow faster, beard! Damnit!!) Zib said he likes to mix it with T&H 1805 as it is very expensive and mixing helps stretch it out 'cause the fragrance is low - none.

Also, check this review out:

http://straightrazorpalace.com/after...fort-balm.html


-amt

The sensitive is quite nice as well. It does have a little more scent to it than I originally thought. If you were going to mix it with something else, the something else would have to be strong; I could be mis-quoting Zib as well or he may be talking about a different Nivea product.

Can definately tell a difference between the two, the Sensitive Skin is lighter (hence the name). I will continue to use both.

-amt