Thread: Art of Shaving new shaving cream formulations.

Very sad indeed i will check this out here i am heading that way this evening. I always like the EO's so i will probably be changing as well once my last tube runs out...


Just got back and I agree it is a way weaker smell, it is sad that was one of my favorite parts of using the sandalwood.

I will cherish my current 2 still rather new AOS Sandalwood & Lemon ShaveCreams with EO, and not buy the new AOS without EO's, once I've used my 2 current tubs up.

Too much other great stuff out there......but I still have 15 ShaveCreams in rotation in my Den, so will not be finishing my 2 Tubs of AOS before 2014 earliest

Hey I'm in Utah too!
I'm sad to hear about their move away from essential oils. No bueno. Lemon is my favorite too.

I just went to the brand new one here in Indianapolis and they still say essential oils.. I asked the sales guy and he said they were kepping that way just trying to get rid of the parabeens.. go figure... I guess you all can call this one here and aske them to send it to you..

They do still say Essential oils on the front of the labels, that is one of my issues. If you look at the ingredients on the back the cream no longer has any mention of oils on the label.

I mean, I know shouting reformulation on this site is like yelling fire in a crowded theater...but considering AoS is my favorite sandalwood cream, I'm not ready to swear it off until I try it. Especially considering that it seems the only person in the thread who has actually tried the reformulated cream felt it performed well...maybe my face isn't as sophisticated as you guys...but if you give me a blind test, I'm not sure i could pick the one with EO's...

What is wrong with all these companies changing formulations of their best selling products. Have they never heard of the 'don't change a winning horse'. Next thing we know, Tabac will be tallow-less and the whole shaving community will go into a revolution, mourning and hunger strike.

This actually makes me want to stock up on the shave soap should they ever decide to do something stupid and reformulate that. Really hate when companies do this to a proven product.

As a side note, I once interviewed with P&G and one thing they do is have dedicated teams working on just reformulation of their products to put a new formulation out every 3 years or so. I think it was patent related, but still....

I will give them a shot when I run through my current reserve as well. The new cream seems to be way weaker in smell than the old formula, and this is one of my favorite parts of any shave.

Originally Posted by Harvitz81

This actually makes me want to stock up on the shave soap should they ever decide to do something stupid and reformulate that..

Sounds like the beginning of a very expensive fear...I mean, why stop with AoS? Reformulation can strike anywhere, anytime. Sleep tight, gentlemen!