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    Several people here seem to really like Noxema as a pre-shave. I searched SRD with no results and Wal Mart has several different items (including razors). Which product is used for a pre-shave. Or, are all the creams possible depending on personal preference, as most things regarding shaving it seems.

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    Noxzema Classic Clean Moisturizing Cleansing Cream

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    This is what I have used Original Cleansing Cream | Product | Noxzema I think it's very similar to Prep's product and I'm guessing Proraso too
    Cool thing about it is you get a large tub 12oz for about the same price as the tiny tubs of the other products
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    Both Noxzema's work well for a pre-shave prep. I prefer the moisturizing version because the smell of camphor and eucalyptus isn't as strong. If you're a big fan of the Proraso pre-shave cream, you may prefer the Noxzema Classic Clean version better.

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    I recently started using Noxema Classic Clean and I think it works a little better than Proraso because it seems to add a wee bit of slickness to my lather. It is also cheaper and easier for me to get. I am going to stick with it.
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    As I've said in a previous thread it smells totally different to Proraso to me more like a disinfectant (or a toilet cleaner). However it does work as a preshave, I've not used it as a post shave as the smell lingers. As an aside Mrs W has tried it as a facial cleanser and seems to like it as the contents of the tub seem to be reducing daily or maybe it's evaporated!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by feltspanky View Post
    Noxzema Classic Clean Moisturizing Cleansing Cream
    Got a jar of this this morning. I don't like to form an opinion after one use but the shave this morning was VERY nice. I actually waited till I got back to shave. For the past couple of days I've shaved in the morning and in the evening both trying different things. My skin had become a bit more tender than normal. Today there wasn't any tenderness at all and the only thing different was the Noxema. I used water a little warmer than room temp. I put the scuttle and water in the microwave for 1 min, 30 sec. When I use the microwave I've normally used 2 min. So at first the Noxema classic moisturizing cream is a winner.

    When I find a winner (for me) in a pre and/or post shave I"ll be sticking with them forever I think. I have a few products of soap, etc. that I don't prefer but I bought them and have them and I'll probably never use them. I could give them away as gifts. I could even include a note that says "I hate this stuff. I wouldn't let my dog use it so I'll give it to you. Happy "whatever".

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    The Noxzema is the gift that keeps on giving. I'm happy to hear the product worked well for you. Thanks for giving us an update.

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    When I have soaps that I don't like to shave with they usually become shower soaps.
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    Noxzema works great as a preshave--I've been using it for years that way, but I also do something that would be totally frowned upon by the esteemed gentlemen on this forum. After applying the base coat of Noxzema cream I will apply over it a generous lather of CANNED (that's right!) Noxzema Regular shave cream in the white can. The scents are identical so that's not a problem. The resulting shave is as good as any brush/soap/cream combo I have ever tried. Always a zero irritation shave be it with a straight, DE or cartridge when travelling.

    I love the brush and soap as much as anyone and the tradition behind it--but 75% of the time it's an all Noxzema shave...Try it--you never know!!!!

    Marty E.

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