Thread: Noxema, which product?

The Noxzema in a can works well but don't tell my wife. I wouldn't have an excuse to purchase those silver tip badger brushes.

The classic Noxema in the blue tub works for me, but I like the Porsano white pre-shave too.

Originally Posted by RezDog

When I have soaps that I don't like to shave with they usually become shower soaps.

I give mine to my wife. Sometimes that works for me but there have been some accusations of spousal abuse.

OK a week in and I decided to give Noxzema a full trial as a pre shave, for the last 7 days still not keen on the scent but I have to say it works really well for me. Skin feels great and it definitely improves the glide on the blade. I tried with my DE this morning just for a change, great shave and it seems to preserve moisture in the skin.
So in summary, I still prefer the scent of Proraso, but I'm starting to think Noxzema performs better. Think I'll use Noxzema pre-shave and Proraso post shave, best of both worlds.

Originally Posted by Anthony1954

...Think I'll use Noxzema pre-shave and Proraso post shave, best of both worlds.

Nivea post shave for sensitive skin - WallyWorld for five and a half clams. Very nice in cold weather.

Nivea For Men For Sensitive Skin After Shave Extra Soothing Balm 3.3 fl oz - Walmart.com

Originally Posted by MisterMoo

Nivea post shave for sensitive skin - WallyWorld for five and a half clams. Very nice in cold weather.

Nivea For Men For Sensitive Skin After Shave Extra Soothing Balm 3.3 fl oz - Walmart.com

I bought the Nivea about a week ago and I do like it. It makes my skin feel real good. But the box of Neutrogena post shave lotion sitting right beside it at Wal Mart I like more as a post shave. I've been using the Neutrogena for a few months. I was looking for the Neutrogena and saw the Nivea. I got the Nivea to try it. It is real nice but I think the Neutrogena is better for me. When I was in the Air Force I was in Alaska and several of us had really bad problems with the skin on our hands cracking. We all tried every product available. We were on a 2x4 mile island so there weren't many products. Anyway the Neutrogena lotion we had was the ONLY thing that worked at all and it worked so well I've never forgotten the name. In my mind Neutrogena products are exceptional. From the limited number of products I've tried for shaving it's good for that also.

Jack

After reading this thread, I purchased a huge $4 tub of Noxzema Classic Clean Moisturizing Cleansing Cream. I used it as a pre-shave for the first time yesterday on a 7-day growth beard. Loved it. Best thing I've done to improve my shave. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

sorry for a stupid question but I am easily confused today....

You are using the Noxzema as pre-shave cream and rub/massage into the skin. Then you apply your shave cream over the Noxzema (like you would for any other pre-shave). After applying the shave cream, over the Noxzema that has been massaged into your face, you then shave your face like normal???

I know this sounds stupid and OCD but I am having a moment. Sorry.
Thanks for everyone's patience!

@Tom475

Some Noxema users leave the cream on the face and lather over the cream.

I rinse the Noxema off with water and then lather and shave normally.

So, you can do what works best for you.

I rinse before lathering because I did not like getting the Noxema off the blade. It is a bit sticky.

Originally Posted by tom475

sorry for a stupid question but I am easily confused today....

You are using the Noxzema as pre-shave cream and rub/massage into the skin. Then you apply your shave cream over the Noxzema (like you would for any other pre-shave). After applying the shave cream, over the Noxzema that has been massaged into your face, you then shave your face like normal???


I know this sounds stupid and OCD but I am having a moment. Sorry.
Thanks for everyone's patience!

Give it a try and please give us a full report. It only takes a small amount massaged into your wet whiskers. A little Noxzema goes a long way. If it sticks to your blade during the rinse, your applying it to heavily.