I have been using Nivea but the fragrance is a buzz killer. I don't want menthol or alum. What else is there?
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I have been using Nivea but the fragrance is a buzz killer. I don't want menthol or alum. What else is there?
I use Castle Forbes lime balm but you have many options. I'm sure that you will get quite a few suggestions as others post their favorites.
Corn Huskers Lotion, Baby Oil Gel, Aloe Vera Gel, TSD After Shave Milk (huge variety of scents)
I have tried Corn Huskers and I always use witch hazel. I will look into the TSD.
Arko makes several scents of AS balm and AS cream. They are also inexpensive.
The sky's the limit when it comes to AS, it would be helpful if you narrowed it down to the types of scents that you like.
I use AOS lavender, Casswell Massey Sandalwood, and Ren multitasking ASB. All smell awesome, I'd say the AoS and Ren leave my face feeling the most refreshed.
I coloniali with mango oil is my favorite right now
Why do you want to use an ASB? Is it just for conditioning or is to combat razor burn?
I use the Nivea Lotion. Sensitive formula with no dyes or perfumes. It's not the after shave one which is scented, but it says it can be used on your face after a shave. Clear as mud, huh. This is not as easy to find as their after shave balm, but I bought that and gave it away. Couldn't stand the scent either.
I'm a GeoFatBoy fan so I followed his suggestion of Proraso Pre/Post Shave Cream followed by Proraso ASB. Yes I am a slave to Proraso. Once I'm out of the steamy bathroom my face feels like an ice cold winter day
Conditioning I don't get razor burn often now if at all.Quote:
Originally Posted by thebigspendur
Good answer. I will search for it.Quote:
Originally Posted by JoeSomebody
The best ASB I've ever used by a wide margin is the L'Occitaine Cade. It's expensive, but it doesn't take much and it's incredibly soothing with a good scent. Well with every penny in my book. I've stopped looking for other balms since I've had this stuff.
I don't have a wide variety, but I have the CADE Balm, good stuff, a little girly on the smell. AOS balm unscented, really good stuff, 37 bucks a jar, but has lasted over a year. Proraso pre-post, which I only use pre, seems to break me out post, which is odd cause I absolutely must have this pre shave. Haven't tried the corn huskers, but 1OldGI says it's good. I think there was a good but cheap AS thread not too long ago...
Nivea works really well. It soothes the freshly exfoliated skin and keeps things from drying out. It is just the fragrance I really don't care for and smell isn't routinely an issue with me. I have read lots of good on Cade and will look for samples of it and the AOS.
Pre de Provence's ASB does a good job of conditioning with very subtle scent. It is pretty much the same scent as the soap so if you like that you will like the scent of the ASB.
+1 On this one. Its a great balm with a subtle scent which does not linger very long anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by maddafinga
Currently in rotation are in no particular order:
Nivea replenishing(I like it a bunch and the scent)
TOBS Sandalwood(slightly greasy and thick but fantastic)
TOBS Jermyn street(amazing)
John Varvatos(GREAT smell and is good)
Edwin Jagger Sea Buckhorn(love it with mossy scents like MDC soap)
GFT sandalwood and limes(awesome and well priced)
Lubriderm 3 in 1(good stuff, cheap and scentless)
Always adding more.
Paul
Do you need a balm to calm your face....?Quote:
Originally Posted by jaswarb
If not let your face dry for 15 min and use
any light fragrance free face cream and a light
splash of Old Spice or what ever fragrance that works for you.
If you need a balm to calm your face
stay clear of fragrance. You can also take
two drops of mineral oil or Vaseline and rub that on
and 20 min later use almost any cologne.
Read the list of ingredients the key ones are
way too common, inexpensive and simple.
My skin is on the dry side, so in winter I use Razorock after shave wax, which is great. Lately, now that the weather is warmer, I've been using T&H unscented AS Balm. Kinda expensive, but nice moisturizer after the shave. I put that on after my AS of the day has dried. :)
Ed
+1 for Pre de Provence's ASB
I really enjoy the Crabtree & Evelyn balms. I have the Sienna and Nomad
and I will replace them when I use them up.They are not cheap but a bottle last a very long time.
Here are two definite dandies for you.
WOODS OF WINDSOR from England
MUSGO REAL from Portugal
While you are making up your mind, you might like to PM member "OBIE". He is a walking encyclopedia of men's toiletries.
Good Luck......
JERRY
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