After searching for a Vegan shaving cream that would meet my anal-retentive standards, I finally tried LUSHs' Shave the Planet and I must say that I am thoroughly pleased. Not only did it leave my face feeling smooth, but I found it unnecessary to use any sort of moisturizer post-shave.

Here are a few of my observations:

After showering, my normal routine included a scuttle, a brush, and whatever soap/cream I was trying that moment; LUSHs shaving cream only required a wet face and a quarter size dab of cream.

The cream itself is thick and "pasty" with a fresh scent that isn't too overpowering. When applied to my beard, I personally did not find the product too oily or greasy - I dislike the heavy feeling of oily facial products - but more like a heavy lotion. Due to the thick consistency, the trimmed whiskers collected nicely on the razor's blade and were easily washed away into the basin. For the ATG pass, which in most cases leads to irratation, I found I could easily fine-tune whatever patches needed attention without problem; I attribute this to the cream's moisturizing properties.

In all, I would recommend LUSH to a friend or anyone who prefers to buy vegan friendly products. For those of you who enjoy the traditional approach to shaving, i.e., foaming soaps, brushes, mugs/scuttles, this product may not be for you.