I would be interested in people's views on this, does it help or is it just another way of getting money from my account to theirs
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I would be interested in people's views on this, does it help or is it just another way of getting money from my account to theirs
I find that when I use the pre shave together with the Proraso shaving cream I end up getting really smooth and BBS shaves. It does the trick for me, especially with longer growth. Obviously, best way to know is to try it at least once...won't break the bank. In my view, much better than pre shave oils.
Very helpful early on in one's shaving career.
But when sufficiently prepping the beard with hot water and soap, and with improved pre-shave and shaving techniques the benefit diminishes.
B.
I feel it makes a difference in smoothness. I shower, wash my face, pat it somewhat dry and then rub the pre/post all over the shave area and let it sit for a while, while prepping the brush and soap. I then rinse with cold water and shave. My face is moisturized and also refreshingly cool from the menthol and the cold water.
This stuff does help , I ues it still sometimes as a post shave when I feel a little more irritation, but what I did find out is , if you like this Proraso pre/post cream , just buy Noxema face cream , same ingredients and at a1/4 the price I felt it did help when my technique and lather abilities were not up to par , not I only use if I got to aggressive and feel the irritation , It does cool it down and then some after shave balm ,, Tc
I have both the white and the green pre-shave and like to use it with their matching soaps when I have the time for a nice long, luxurious shave. I think it does help cushion the first pass and helps prepare the beard. I rub it in then get my soap ready in my scuttle.
good product . i use it only for hot clime.
when i applicate on my skin i massage my face....after 5 minutes i clean with water before lather with soap
It may work for some people, but it didn't work for me. I never noticed any difference in the shaves.
I still have it and use it in rare occasions, just to give it another shot, but it doesn't help.
I find it does help soften the beard more, I tend to use it when I do not have time for a hot shower before a shave.
I use it (White) almost every shave... Good stuff!
I used it for the first time this morning, as I am very early on in my journey I'm willing to give everything a go. But what a difference it made to my previous pre shave oil. My face has thanked me lots by not bleeding for the first time since I started, I found that it has left my skin really soft and also made that first past a lot nicer.
I've used Proraso pre/post shave cream since the beginning. I find it helps after the shave in those areas where I normally get irritation. Cools and softens my skin, and by the next day the redness is gone. However, I'm intrigued by the use of Noxema for the same purpose, especially since it costs significantly less. Will definitely give this a try.
Interesting comment.
The one and only time I developed skin rash from a shaving product was from Proraso Pre-shave.
Didn't think it could be Proraso, but stopped using it for a while anyway and tried it a few weeks later again - with the same result.
I believed this to be a one off reaction to this particular tub, tossed it and later tried another one without adverse skin reaction.
Still, it goes to prove that if the balance of chemical ingredients in Proraso is disturbed it can lead to skin rashes.
As I was never that impressed with Proraso in the first place, I use it now even less and prefer less "chemical", more dermatologically proven products.
B.
Today I used Proraso Pre-post shaving cream (Eucalyptus&Menthol) for the first tıme. I'm very impressed with the menthol effect. Even if I didn't have a shower before I shave, I think this cream helped to prepare my beard for shave very vell. I need to use it for about 2 weeks at least for further comments but first impression is, it's a very nice product.
I use the white as a pre and post.
After wetting my face and giving it a wash, I'll rub in some white Proraso taking my time on it, lather up then shave. Once I'm acceptably smooth I'll rub it in again quite well though more gently and finish with cold water to the face.
Am I the only person that opens the lid and submerges my Proraso in the hot water? It doesn't seem to loosen or contaminate the water and when it's slightly warm/wet it rubs in really nicely, plus it doesn't give the cold feeling against the face you've just spent minutes heating up.
I find this to be accurate for me as well. I used it often when starting with DE razors and after time as my technique improved the results were not as noticeable.
Now that I'm starting a new approach to shaving with straights I find the product once again provides benefit.
Agree with the general consensus that Proraso makes a more than satisfactory pre-shave.
However, both the regular/green and the sensitive/white are heavy on menthol - not to my liking.
I love mentholated products, but I'm not convinced a hot shower isn't good enough to prepare my skin for a shave. Perhaps I'll get it to swap out for my alcohol splash aftershave once in a while!
All of these "+1 Noxema" posts instead of Proraso Green...
What about us Proraso White users?
I really like the pre-shave. It makes my face feel great. I could stop there, as that's all I really need to justify having it. But I will add that I "perceive" that it hardens my whiskers giving me a closer shave. That's a bonus.
I don't use it religiously, but I am always glad when I do use it. It blends well with their shaving cream.
Give it a try.
i had a tub of green (i think) and used it pre and post for a while, it certainlt soothed my skin a bit, but made me smell like vicks vap-o-rub. i subsequently started using a vitamin e cream pre and post which worked very well, helped my skin to heal and smelled much less, now i dont use anything pre or post except a bit of aftershave.
I have the white Proraso pre/post cream. I also got the Proraso menthol cream. When I want a menthol type shave I use both together. I like them. I also use Castle Forbes pre-shave. I like them both. But, I'm new to straight razor shaving and any pre-shave routine. My shaving technique and experience are still new and I can't say one is better. In fact sometimes I don't use a pre-shave at all. I don't see a huge difference with no pre-shave. I have questions about pre-shaves that I've been meaning to ask in a new thread if I can't get answers in threads already created. The only thing I really like about the Proraso pre-shave is the menthol fragrance. It does have a very cooling feeling also. That's nice. But I don't know if it improves the shave any better than other pre-shaves.
Jack
The way to use Proraso face cream:
Pre shave - apply to wet face
Post Shave - apply to face after AS splash starts to evaporate. I recommend Bay Rum as these two combine perfectly!
To the post that said it is equal to Noxema, regarding consistency, I would agree. Regarding the sensation and the experience, I like the Proraso much better. Regarding effectiveness in smoothing the shave and reducing irritation, I would rank them equally. I usually put a coat of Noxema on a damp face before entering the shower, using it liberally because it is pretty cheap. Right before I make the lather, I apply the Proraso and enjoy the sensations. I apply the lather directly on top of it.
I'm not sure it is any better than without it, because I have never had a straight shave without it, but I certainly enjoy the Proraso and do not want to shave without it. In another forum many were commenting on the benefits of Prosaso/Noxema for reducing irritation for those that are prone to it.
In my limited experience I gotta say I like the Proraso menthol pre-shave more than any other pre-shave I've tried. I just got a white jar of Proraso for sensitive skin. I used it once and while I'm sure it does as good as anything else it doesn't have the menthol chilling feeling. I really like that and I may be a Proraso menthol pre-shave guy forever. As a post-shave I don't care for it because you need to massage it in more than the Neutrogena post-shave cream I got at Wal Mart. I really like that as far as making my skin feel good. Castle Forbes is a good pre-shave but it also doesn't have the menthol. Using the Proraso menthol soap along with the pre-shave makes for a nice, cool menthol shave. It's like the commercial of someone getting a chilly breeze when they bite a peppermint candy. Also leaves the bathroom with a cool, fresh fragrance. Wife even noticed it one day and commented how nice the bathroom smelled. She usually has smellygood stuff in there so for her to mention it says a lot I think. The only thing I'm having trouble with for a menthol Proraso shave is finding the right combination of water/soap for a good lather. It is usually thicker on my face than I like. Thicker to the point it doesn't rinse off my razor easily under running hot water. In addition to how the lather feels I've come to judge the texture by how it rinses off the razor. All of the lather should rinse off immediately for me to be happy. I think I need more water. So I'm very happy with all the Proraso products I've tried (which is few). I even bought a glass bowl with lid for my Proraso soap. :) The jars or bowls most soaps come it are too small I think. I get soap all over the outside of the bowl when applying it to the brush. Then it gets on the counter, the walls, floor, ceiling, etc. :D I got a 4 puck soap holder and use it for the Mitchell's wool fat soap. Love that thing. Two pucks in there and NO MESS. Oops, getting off subject.
Jack
I don't know if I would go so far as to say Noxema smells like toilet cleaner, but it certainly does not smell like Proraso. I prefer the Proraso in every aspect except for price.
Once your honing and shaving techniques are mastered, I suspect you can get good results from Life Boy rubbed on your beard with your hands. But I do not think that this replaces a fine shaving soap, a fine badger or boar brush or a fine ceramic scuttle to keep the lather warm. Some things I will continue to do because they are pleasant, Proraso pre-shave is among them. But for now as I am a rookie, if this practice helps me to lessen irritation due to my poor shaving technique, then that is a bonus as well.
Good shaving technique would probably make up for a lack of good pre-shave or better soaps I suppose. I've only been at this for a year and when my technique is better I'm going to try Lava soap as a pre-shave and soap both. :hmmm: Well, that may be a bit on the ROUGH side. :D
Jack
I used the stuff when I started, then stopped using it figuring I didn't really need it.
Now, I absolutely use it, the one thing it brings to the table for me is a consistent shave experience.
Beard prep is vital to a good, close and comfortable shave, and beard hydration is a key factor in my opinion, and since I've been using the Proraso again, my shave have been closer and more comfortable, as as I mentioned, has become more consistent, regardless of the type of razor I use.
I have both, the Green and the White pre-shaves, both are excellent.
I have a very wiry beard and I found that the Prorasco Pre/Post shave cream made a huge difference, especially in my problem areas. Much less tugging with the DE blades, even after using the blade for a day or two before hand. Much more comfy shave for me. I do a hot shower, soap up the face and let the soap sit on my face while I soap and rinse everything, finish off by rinsing my face off. I get out of the shower, towel off, and start lathering my soap. Adding the preshave in before I lather the soap really seems to soften my beard a lot.
I too am a new str8 shaver who started using Proraso pre/post in the white container. I am starting to get very close and comfortable shaves every day. I think it is a combination of the Proraso, me building better lathers, and me getting experience with the razor. In any case I am very happy with the results I am getting, so I am not going to change anything for awhile. I also enjoy the menthol in the Proraso.
Yes, a necropost in praise of Proraso pre shave, which is fitting considering that I had stopped using this product around 5 years ago or so.
I recently found a tub of the stuff lying around, and I forgot how effective this product is, especially for tough wiry beards. My shaves are more confortable and I am less OCD about how sharp my razor is when I use this stuff.
I only use the Proraso preshave if I shave without showering first, and it works really well. I recently ran out, and thought I'd try something different, since there were lots of sales at the time. I picked up some DR Harris and Baum.be preshave products - I like them both, but when comparing the performance vs price with the Proraso, the Proraso wins hands down (in my opinion, of course).
It’s been said before but to refresh. No ens is the same thing yet costs 10 times less.