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I'm guessing I'm not the only one here with sensitive skin, so my aftershave preferances go more toward blams than splashes. I have used and liked Trumper's Skin Food and AoS's balm.
What balms would you suggest I try? Or to put it differently which ones do you use and would recommend?
Cheers,
Milan
Definitely use a balm as opposed to Skin Food, which is less protective/moisturising in the winter months.
I suggest Roger & Gallet L'Homme After Shave Balm, L'Oreal Men Expert 24hr Hydrating Balm and also Castle Forbes. The balms from the CF range smell great!
I tend to use nivea balms mainly because I can buy it from local shops, however I really like them. I've tried both the replenishing and sensitive balms and love them both. The sensitive has a very mild scent that's barely noticeable and the scent of the replenishing doesn't last long. I don't know how the replenishing would be with sensitive skin but there is the initial sting from the alcohol it contains. The sensitive however being alcohol free just feels more like a moisturiser when being used. At only £5 (roughly $8 I think) it's little to lose if you don't like it but in my opinion it's a bargain!
The Nivea balms gave me a lot of "itchiness" on the face so I'm not sure if their suited to my skin. I opted against them.
Edwin Jagger sandlewood balm. I love the stuff.
I have sensitive skin too, no problems for me with the Edwin Jagger products.
Nivea does make a balm specifically for sensitive skin. Was that the one you tried?Quote:
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Bob
Correct. It was the sensitive :(Quote:
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That really is too bad since it is one that is easily and readily available.Quote:
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Bob
Plenty of other stuff available to try Ny friend. I'm not worried :)Quote:
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The best balm IMO, by a mile, is Acqua di Parma. Since my first use, I knew I'd never use anything else.
I have been using Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Post Shave Balm for about the past 2 months and have to say I'm very satisfied (I have sensitive skin on my neck). Its easily available, which works for me as I will be on the road 100% of the time starting in May. Very light scent that doesnt interfere with my Polo Green.
Sienna is my favorite aftershave balm.
Another excellent balm especially for heavy aftershave burn is K3 ekstra from fitjar.
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I really like corn huskers lotion. It works very well for me.
Since my order from MdC arrived, I've taken a liking to the Copra Oil (camomile and lemon scented) that I purchased. But I have many more uses of this before I can give a proper review of it.
I would suggest you try the Avene after shave fluid, you won't be disappointed
Here's a sleeper you might want to try:
Em's Place Shaving:...
Em's aftershave soother and light moisture balm is excellent. If there's a facial morphine, this is it. The pump version is pricey, but you don't need much, and one hit from the pump is all you'll need for after the shave.
Don
Right now I'm really liking Edwin Jagger and Castle Forbes, bith smell great and perform wonderfully.
De Vergulde Hand also makes a balm, which I really like.
I like my "one-stop" shaving solutions -- the ones with a unified scent for shaving cream/soap, after-shave balm/splash, and after-scent -- and prefer the ASB from Floris "Santal", Acqua de Parma "Colonia" and Burberry "Brit for Men". In addition, I very much like Castle Forbes "1445" (together with their "Cedarwood & Sandalwood" shaving cream and "1445" EDP). Otherwise, I opt for the QED line of after-shave balms, choosing whichever most-closely matches that day's choices for shaving soap/cream and after-scent.
I don't really like the nivea after shave...my brother has it and I tried it once. It left my face feeling too greasy instead of soft. Something that you can get locally that is decent is Dove for men's sensitive. I like how soft it makes my face. It's also alcohol free, which is very hard to find in walmart/local drug store. I also have Lucky Tiger after shave face tonic for when I want something more mild. It's also alcohol free and is all organic.
Try the Nivea Protective Lotion. Very light and non oily.
