Nivea!

I'm sure this has been posted here previously, (it's late and frankly, I'm lazy right now,) but I've recently been turned on to Nivea's post shave balms.

I got the "Sensitive Skin" type, only lightly scented, so that I could use whatever after shave I wanted and not mix scents too much, and have to say I'm duly impressed with this product. It instantly relieves any burn, and within a half hour, my face is not greasy, but is soothed and doing very well.

I usually don't post like this about products, but I'm pretty impressed here, and highly recommend this to everyone. What a difference!

A good shave, a splash of Stephens or Col Conk bay rum, and then a liberal application of Nivea. Smelling and feeling good!

Thanks for the heads-up.

Yup, lot's of Nivea fans around these parts. I've been using it for years and will always have some on hand in the shave den. Great stuff.

My favorite is the Nivea Protective balm. The only problem is that locally its very difficult to find. Every time I see it I usually buy 2 or 3.

I use Witch Hazel as an after shave then apply some Nivea Sensitive Skin After Shave Balm. As stated above it leaves the skin soothed & soft plus helps to re-moiturize your skin. It's good stuff, not real expensive and usually available at most well known drug stores like Walgreen's, CVS, etc.

Nivea is proof that mass market products don't have to be s#!+ .:)

its the only post shave balm/product i use aside from witchhazel

Since I started with my DE's I've used the Nivea Sensitive Skin balm After looking around here I picked up some witch hazel from CVS. When the Nivea and witch hazel are used together they seems to work wonders. Hopefully they'll keep going strong once my straights arrive. I've been doing a post shave hot water rinse, apply the witch hazel and air dry, cold water rinse, then Nivea. Anyone have a different regimen that may work better?

Matt

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Originally Posted by Theseus

Nivea is proof that mass market products don't have to be s#!+ .:)

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Ain't that the truth and their shave cream is pretty good too.

Bob

That's good to know.

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Originally Posted by Mdixon2124

Anyone have a different regimen that may work better?

Matt

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I do a cold water splash then while face is wet rub alum block, let dry, apply witch hazel, let dry, then Nivia balm (or aftershave). Seems to work well. I clean my brush and strop during drying times to be more efficient.... :)

It's very good stuff, I know in Europe they swear by it for make-up removal.
I tend to lean towards Witch Hazel without Alcohol now since it's easier to apply without rub in.

Gentlemen,
Would you mind posting some pics of the various Nivea balms mentioned in this thread? I want to be sure we have the same ones here in the UK/Europe... I believe we may have a slight difference.

Tried Nivea aftershave balm (regular with aloe) for the first time last night. I had decent expectations from the reviews in this forum. But I just have to say I am very impressed. For $5 and some change, it seams to perform just as good, if not better, than some that cost well over $20. A bbs shave in this harsh winter typically leaves my face pretty dry. The Nivea did the trick. Very moisturizing without leaving a greasy feel. I also like the smell which seams a bit more modern than say a Pinaud or the typical bay rum (not to say that I don't enjoy the traditional scents, I do). Anyway, I think this is a great balm for the money. No parabens or other questionable ingredients. I will definitely keep it on hand.

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Originally Posted by rum

Gentlemen,
Would you mind posting some pics of the various Nivea balms mentioned in this thread? I want to be sure we have the same ones here in the UK/Europe... I believe we may have a slight difference.

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This is the Nivea I have been using the odd time I needed a balm.

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g2...ps669f7389.jpg

Bob

I've been using splashes and L'Occitane balm after shaving in the morning but I do love the Nivea balm enough to apply it almost every night after showering as a night time moisturizer. Tha's worked out very well leaving my face feeling great and ready to shave the next morning.