l'oreal for men line

[019]

has anybody tried the l'oreal for men line? i keep seeing it everywhere and can't help but wonder if the stuff is any good. i read a couple reviews online about people saying it's really good, but i don't know how much i trust random people, as opposed to people from B&B :smile:

[Aloosh]

i just finished using the moisturiser, and tbh i didn't really like it. Not quite sure of what was in it, but it stung quite uncomfortably if i used it post shave... Perhaps it is the perfume in the product? I ended up only using the moisturiser in instances where i hadn't shaved in a long while beforehand. It was very good, however in giving a matte, oil-free appearance. I can't speak for the rest of the product line though.

Good luck with it, whatever you end up doing :)

[Bear]

I started using the moisturizer for anti-lines (w/ SPF). I actally think it works. It is a nice moisturizer that lasts ALL day. Face never gets dry throughout the day. But, I have noticed that it does leave a shiny type of effect...not greasy per se, but shiny. Not sure if I really like that but I wanted to try the line because it is all over and is being marketed pretty well.

Bottom line, I was able to get it pretty cheap (relatively) for about 5 bucks and wanted to try it. So far it has met and slightly exceeded my expectations. Haven't seen the total effect of the anti lines yet, but we will see.

[Handy]

I bought L'Oreal step 3 skin relief moisturzer and it is complete garbage!
You put it on some dry skin and it makes the skin drier.
Stay away from this stuff. I usually don't buy my products from the grocery store so its my own fault.

[Areler67]

I sometime use their products (i like 24 H moisturizing gel and hydra energetic gel) and I think the quality is very nice.

[rafikz]

I bought L'Oreal step 3 skin relief moisturzer and it is complete garbage!
You put it on some dry skin and it makes the skin drier.
Stay away from this stuff. I usually don't buy my products from the grocery store so its my own fault.

+1000

[hornfan82]

i have the hydra power mosturizer and its alright. it seems to work for me some days, and not so much some days. on the days it doesnt, i feel the need to reapply it after a few hours. it smells great (kinda like armani mania but the scent wears off in a few mins), absorbs quickly, and leaves a matte finish. overall its a pretty good value for $6.

[019]

thanks for the replies guys! guess i won't be trying it after all. since the choices are pretty limited here, i had to see if something on the cheap side might be worthwhile.

[Aloosh]

i use nivea soft, for on the cheap side thrills!
it comes in a 200mL tub for around the same price as the loreal for me 50mL tube. again for around the same price i picked up some pure aloe vera gel (340mL). The aloe is great as an asb.

-Ali

[moviemaniac]

I don't trust anything being made from a global multi-billion-corporation. I stick with small and/or family-owned companies that live off the quality of their products and not by people buying their stuff because it's cheap and constantly in the ads.
So no, I haven't tried anything from l'oreal and I also won't in the future.
Just my .02

[Bear]

I would normally totally agree with you guys. And this has been emphasized to me more over the last month or so...but I must say the new Stop-Lines Loreal (for those around 30 or so) is an excellent product.

I noticed it does keep the face moisturized the entire day. Even after a shower and a work out. I do not need to reapply when I have in the past with others.

Other moisturizers may be much better...and they probably are, but for a cheaper solution, I think this particular product (at least for me) works great. The rest of the line I could not comment on because I haven't tried it.

As a disclaimer, I have also started using jojoba oil (rafikz helped) at night and this may also be contributing to the softer, better "face quality" I am getting.

[019]

I don't trust anything being made from a global multi-billion-corporation. I stick with small and/or family-owned companies that live off the quality of their products and not by people buying their stuff because it's cheap and constantly in the ads.
So no, I haven't tried anything from l'oreal and I also won't in the future.
Just my .02

i agree that i'd rather stick with quality products from smaller companies and i would if i could. the problem is that in my neck of the woods, there are no such things. everything is about the big multi-billion corporations. heck, i found a couple l'occitane shops, but they did not carry the shaving stuff at all. i asked if they could special order and no dice! so i have to make do with what i can :frown: that and wait for a friend to be coming over from the states so i can splurge some :biggrin:

[rafikz]

i use nivea soft, for on the cheap side thrills!
it comes in a 200mL tub for around the same price as the loreal for me 50mL tube. again for around the same price i picked up some pure aloe vera gel (340mL). The aloe is great as an asb.

-Ali

Nivea Soft is great

[rafikz]

As a disclaimer, I have also started using jojoba oil (rafikz helped) at night and this may also be contributing to the softer, better "face quality" I am getting.

Glad I can help

[moviemaniac]

i agree that i'd rather stick with quality products from smaller companies and i would if i could. the problem is that in my neck of the woods, there are no such things. everything is about the big multi-billion corporations. heck, i found a couple l'occitane shops, but they did not carry the shaving stuff at all. i asked if they could special order and no dice! so i have to make do with what i can :frown: that and wait for a friend to be coming over from the states so i can splurge some :biggrin:
oh, that's a pity, I feel with you. What about mail order from the US or good ol' Europe?

[019]

oh, that's a pity, I feel with you. What about mail order from the US or good ol' Europe?

i would but i simply do not trust the chinese mailing system. it's pretty bad and i have had things get lost numerous times before, not to mention customs literally tearing open my packages/letters and barely making an effort to cover it up :frown: who knows... i'll probably order something one day just to see if i can actually get it

[moviemaniac]

i would but i simply do not trust the chinese mailing system. it's pretty bad and i have had things get lost numerous times before, not to mention customs literally tearing open my packages/letters and barely making an effort to cover it up :frown: who knows... i'll probably order something one day just to see if i can actually get it
Oh, now that REALLY sucks. Makes me think twice about just moaning when getting stung by our customs...
I wish you luck for the future :thumbup1:

[Panamag8or]

L'Oreal for men makes an anti-irritation ASB. I used it today, and my face felt warm for a few minutes (could have been the feather blade), but is so soft hours later.

[jakuda]

I occasionally use their VitaLift SPF15 facial moisturizer. It performs well, but I dislike their added fragrance to the lotion when I want to wear cologne after. If you want to use your own aftershave and/or cologne, their facial lotions might not be for you.

[Graham]

The only L'OREAL product that I use is their ELVIVE for men 'Body Building Thickening Hair Shampoo'. I have used this for over 5 years and IT WORKS!.I started to get a receeding hairline, this product slowed it down dramatically, I will swear by it and SWMBO agree's (so it must be true:001_tongu )

[LorenzoJunkie]

I think the L'oreal Men's Expert line is the best of the mass market drug store lines. Even though I have several higher end face washes, I still use the L'oreal Power Clean Face Wash quite a bit. It's kinda like Kiehl's Facial Fuel Wash - a nice menthol feeling. I also like the Vita Lift with SPF Moisterizer for the summer months. It's true that it is scented, but I find the smell pleasant and light. I doubt it is even detectable under cologne.

[vincentl]

I've used the L'oreal Hydra Energetic moisturizer cream. That was OK, but not as great as Nivea's counterpart (like many here do). Also, before I bought proper lather, I tried the Anti-Irritation shaving foam - not recommendable. That goo gave me more razor burns than Gillette's foams!

I think the people at L'oreal do a great marketing job (You're worth it too), but they do not necessarily have the best products. But I never told you that (my friend used to work there! :)...

My best tip is to figure out your skin type and learn through trial and error - just like shaving!

[vincentl]

i just finished using the moisturiser, and tbh i didn't really like it. Not quite sure of what was in it, but it stung quite uncomfortably if i used it post shave... Perhaps it is the perfume in the product? I ended up only using the moisturiser in instances where i hadn't shaved in a long while beforehand. It was very good, however in giving a matte, oil-free appearance. I can't speak for the rest of the product line though.

I second to this, exactly the same happened to me.