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06-30-2011, 08:21 PM #11
Contrary to most posters in this thread, I am actually quite happy with the Cream from L'occitane.
It lathers well, gives adequate cushion and glide, and has a smell that appeals to me.
Sure, it is no Domenico Caraceni or Castle Forbes, but a very decent product nonethelessBjoernar
Um, all of them, any of them that have been in front of me over all these years....
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06-30-2011, 11:39 PM #12
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Thanked: 146Although I don't have very many soaps, Cade is abslutely one of my favorites. I always get a good shave with it and I love the scent. Thinking of trying the ASB.
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07-01-2011, 12:36 AM #13
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Thanked: 1195Hmmm... I don't remember the cream costing $28 the last time I was at L'Occitane, however I ended up walking out with a puck of soap instead. Don't ask why, but for some reason I will always try a maker's soap before the cream (if they do both)....
For me the soap was a top performer, having all the qualities that make for a great shave soap - glide, easy lathering and skin moisturizing. Smells good, too. If all the negative comments about the cream have put you off, then I'd highly recommend the soap.
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07-01-2011, 02:23 PM #14
I have both the soap and the cream, I love the both. I had trouble getting the cream to lather at first but realized I just wasn't using enough water, after that both lather up great. cade is one of the best smelling soaps or cream I use. Both are my go to when I shave. I got the cream for christmas and still have about half a tub left. I would recommend both. If you spend $28 and don't like it send me a pm I'll take it off your hands
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07-01-2011, 08:17 PM #15
Mvcrash, that marvelous gentleman, is sending me a sample! Can't wait!!
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07-02-2011, 02:22 AM #16
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Thanked: 1don't know bout the cream but the puck is $10 or $12 and it will last a very long time. I also really like their ASB.
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07-02-2011, 06:44 PM #17
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07-06-2011, 10:45 PM #18
I received my sample of CADE shaving cream from Mvcrash today. On top of it all he threw in a sample of Castle & Forbes as well!
I am a believer that the CADE is worth the expense. It took a little more water than I'm used to using to get a good head of cream, but once there I lathered up a 4th time just so I could prolong the experience
Here is my review which I posted in the SOTD forum:
Pre-Shave: Hot shower Brush: Omega Pure Badger (with cracked handle i just realized ) Razor: Best Qual. Silver Steel "Hamburg Ring" Strop: 30 laps (SRD RED LATIGO STROP WITH LEATHER HANDLE) Creme: CADE + Glycerin Astringent Alumn bloc After Shave Splash: Pinnaud Clubman Cologne: Juicy Couture "Dirty English" Results: I returned home from the beach (sans wife and 5 kids) and have a quiet house to work in as I finish up the week. Decided to start it off with a good shave. I received a beatiful Silver Steel "Hamburg Ring" razor in the mail from Zephyr while I was away. I also was graciously sent a sample of L'Occitane Cade shaving cream from Mvcrash (I posted in the Soaps and Creams forum about whether the stuff was really worth the expense). As I sit here typing, after finishing my shave and taking pics, I can still smell the cade sent and it is very pleasing Zeypher honed the blade to perfection, packed it well and it gave me a fantastic shave.
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07-07-2011, 12:25 AM #19
Glad you enjoyed the Cade. The CF is also a very fine cream.
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