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    Default Proraso Menthol Preshave vs Noxema

    I'm new to SR, so I'm trying new things... I recently purchased the Proraso Menthol Preshave... it seems like it looks, feels, and smells almost exactly like Noxema. Can anyone tell me what the difference is? I like the idea of something designed specifically for shaving. Maybe more moisturizing or something? (It seems Noxema would be much cheaper!)
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    I just purchased some myself and I am excited to try it out. It certainly does seem a lot like Noxema. I certainly have heard of folks using Noxema as a pre/post shave treatment. I may get some Noxema just to give it a comparison and see what I like better!
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    I've just about finished my first jar of the Proraso. It works very well, but not any better than the Noxema I had been using before. When this jar is finished, I'm going back to the Noxema.
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    I've used Noxema for a few years. $6.xx for a jar that lasts about 7 months.
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    I think I agree! I love the Noxema, and don't see enough difference to justify the $$ difference~

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    I have used both. Noxema is less expensive, but I prefer the scent of Proraso. They both achieve the same outcome. I try to alternate just to keep things interesting.
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    A little late to the party.
    I have used both. They produce the same effect for me. Every now and then for this reason or that, I shave without, and it is never as smooth or as comfortable. I use Noxema almost always these days because it is so darn available and inexpensive. You can even get it if you live 100 miles past the end of the road.
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    Have used both the Proraso and the Noxema.
    Both seem to work about the same - which is pretty well.
    However, both have a little too much menthol for my taste.
    For the same price as Noxema, I use Udderly Smooth - a milder scent
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    Same ingredients . 1/4 the cost, a no brainier. Tc
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    Pictures or exact name of the Noxema product that you guys are using??

    I shave before showering and use a Noxema something or other as a face soap in the shower. It's in a pump bottle. Lasts a long time. You can feel it if you have any slight weepers

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