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So lately i have noticed my face feeling dry and tight about 5-10min after i shave and am wondering what a good moisturizer you recommend and when to apply. I and my SWMBO really like the Pinaud Clubman smell but it doesn't look like they have a cream version of it (at least i can't find one) so what would you guys recommend for being able to keep the Clubman smell and not feel the dry tightness of my face. Thanks!
Nivea Sensitive Balm is available at all drug stores and is scentless. It lasts a long time since you only need a small amount, about the size of a dime.
BenjamanBarker,
+1 on the Nivea balms; E45 Lotion is also excellent, scentless and very well priced.
Have fun !
Best regards
Russ
Just about any moisturizer/aftershave balm will work. I use corn husker's lotion and it works great. I have recently been working with this aspect of my shaving as many in my family have troubles with drying skin. I have found that my best bet is to keep a few aloe plants around and rip a small piece off. I tried commercially available aloe and am unimpressed. I recently extracted a lot of aloe into a cold-processed witch hazel, but when comparing that to the commercially available thayer's no alcohol with aloe it is very similar.
The Nivea Balms are all fantastic. I myself often use Corn Huskers Lotion or just plain old Aloe Vera Gel (all three available at Walmart for not much money) Good moisturizers all three that won't interfere with the Clubman scent.
I have been using the stuff for a long time and it works!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Str8nSharp
Olivia's balms - german both summer and winter variant do wonders for me and I have very dry skin. I use it on my whole face when slapping some on. Olivias is not as milky as some popular english stuff, it's more creamy.
I like that you can get it in many scents; I use one in citrus and one in sandalwood now. I love limes and her citrus is perfect for that. Em's Place does something similar to Olivia, and it is good, but I think Olivias is a better product. QED is good also, but it's much thicker and I don't think as well thought out. I still slap on a little scent or bay rum around my ears and neck after.
If you're really dry, like when I'm in the Nebraska wind all week hunting, I use Male Face. It's seriously good for a pure moisturizer and lasts a long time.
As others have said, any moisturizer will work. I use Eucerin sometimes, or even just straight lanolin. Nivea is my usual travel balm, and it tends to do decently, in most cases, but I would not use t for severe dry skin. YMMV of course.
I use Mitchell's Wool Fat hand and body lotion. Its cheap ($13.50 from Lee's Razors) and keeps my skin soft and moist the whole day. Works better than any aftershave balm I've tried before.
I've been pleased with the moisturizing ability of my Proraso Liquid Cream After Shave. Quality stuff!
I agree with a few of the guys above. For price over quality you can't go wrong with Corn Huskers Lotion. It's dirt cheap and available at most walmart stores or target. I am very minimal when I comes to a wide variety of aftershave. I primarily use corn huskers lotion, and work it into my face then, a nice splash of Clubman Pinaud...every day for about 6 months. If it ain't broke don't fix it!
I really like unscented Lubriderm 3 in 1. I tried Nivea but maybe I got a scented version and I did not like the smell at all although the product worked fine. I also agree that most any moisturizer will work fine. I've got some Corn Huskers that I scented with a sampler vial of GFT sandalwood to try and create a cheap version of their excellent skin food. It works but it's not the same, the CH is more cloying.
I suspect I'll break down and buy a bottle of GFT Coral and Sandalwood skin foods when my samples run out. I love the scent of each and nothing I've tried gives that same effect.
One time I was out of my usual aftershave so I grabbed some of my Hawaiian Tropic #4 suntan lotion. It was great. I've been using it ever since. Makes my face feel great.
I have found the Aesop Moroccan Neroli Post Shave Lotion to be excellent.
Great Scent and suited towards guys with dry / sensitive skin.
On the downside, it is very pricey!!!
Gentlemen,
I keep a regular supply of three different aftershave balm/moisturizers: Trumper's Coral Skin Food, Institute Karite's aftershave balm, and Scottish Fine Soap's aftershave balm. Good stuff all of them.
Nivea Q10 with SPF15 balm work very well
When I need moisturizer, I like Clinique Post Shave Healer. It is VERY light, so leaves not oily feeling. It has a touch of alcohol in it so you get some astringent.
I've also noticed that when slightly dry and tight, as you mention, Witch Hazel works wonders. I like several of the Thayer's "flavors", but the peach really seems to add some moisture to my face. I gave some to step-father and told him it was black magic in a bottle. He believes me.
Lots of good options out there. Nivea aftershave balm for sensitive skin (alcohol and dye free) the price is right and it performs well. You can buy it almost anywhere as well.
Pabster
I highly recommend The Body Shop's Face Protector. I've used it for years and it works wonders. I'm not sure about elsewhere, but lately here in Canada it seems to be a rare commodity. A pity, for sure.
I use Anthony's Face moisturizer in the evenings and then their SPF moisturizer in the mornings. Both are great and leave my skin very soft and not at all greasy. I've also had success with Lab Series SPF face moisturizer and the regular as well. I have my routine. I normally use Jack Black Beard lube to shave, then the mositurizers after my skin has dried.
What soap are you using? When my skin feels like it is getting dry I use a nice moisturizing soap like MWF or the new Lea stick, the Lanolin really agrees with my skin. If dry feeling after a shave, I just dab on some Nivea balm, it works well for my skin and is fairly inexpensive.
Now that warm weather is here, I'm using T&H unscented balm. In the winter, I use Razorock aftershave wax.
Tao of Man Daily Skin Defense is a good natural aftershave. My face is really sensitive, so I need a lotion, but don't like how lotion sits on my face. This product is really light and all-natural, but still keeps me moisturized and irritation free.
Also, I learned to really dry my razor after every shave to keep the blade sharp.
I have two balms on hand. One is Nivea and the other is Chrome, which the wife bought me. Both are very nice, and the only thing to justify the $40 price difference is the fragrance.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pabster
Udderly Smooth udder cream. Yes, you read correctly. WallMart has it.
A small company, although sort of well known, Korres, makes a superb moisturiser: Borage anti-shine cream for Men. Wouldn't change it for the world.