Looking for a new ASB

**michaelskar** · 04-17-2007, 11:21 AM

Now that Proraso isn't at Target anymore (glad I put off buying new proraso ASB for so long because "it's always there"...now it's gone) I am in need of a similarly-priced, similarly-performing ASB.

I have only tried Proraso and nivea ASBs. I preferred the proraso for scent and I found it left my skin feeling less greasy compared to the nivea (but Nivea wasn't that bad, just not as good as proraso IMHO). I have also tried the burt's bees bay rum ASB, but found it didn't seem to perform as well as the two above-mentioned ones.

Now the question is, I know I can still order proraso ASB online, but now might be a good time to try some new ones (in the same price range). You can vote for the choices and/or you can write in suggestions. Any input would be welcomed.

**Dennis** · 04-17-2007, 11:27 AM

Did you read the Aftershave Guide?

For my skin type (combination), I really like Mama Bear's Summer AS, Feather Kanwa, JASON 6-in-1 and Trumpers Skin Food. I found Proraso to be a touch heavy for me. but still use it on occasion as long as I go easy with it.

Dennis

**Antique Hoosier** · 04-17-2007, 11:28 AM

Great question...I'm in the same boat as you using the Proraso and the Nivea. Something in the under $20.00 range would be nice. If it means I stick with Nivea and an occassional bottle of Proraso, so be it as I like them both very much. If somebody has another they would pass along as a great value, I'd be interested...

**boboakalfb** · 04-17-2007, 11:29 AM

MB's Summertime Rose/Lavender is great. Some others I use with good success...L'Occitane's ASB's (both), C&E (Pick your flavor), eShave's White Tea After Shave Cream...

ASB's are such a YMMV thing. Depending on your skin and climate, there are just alot of variables.

**murchmb** · 04-17-2007, 11:35 AM

Proraso used to be my goto, but now it is CAR's Hydrolast Aftershave Conditioner. Fantastic stuff. Check the reviews. I have only tried the peppermint, so I can't say much about the other scents. Expensive, but a little goes a long way and it should last for quite some time.

**DirtyDave** · 04-17-2007, 11:40 AM

A suggestion, not a reccomendation, is Aqua Velva ASB. It is on my list of ASB's to try. That list is starting to get long.

**Mottern Man** · 04-17-2007, 12:11 PM

Weleda ASB and Nivea ASB, mixes great with Aqua Velva, much like Proraso dose.

Mama Bear is a lot diffrent from Proraso but still wonderful too.

**jkroll** · 04-17-2007, 12:52 PM

I'll second the vote for Weleda (no experience with the Nivea). Light, economical, lightly fragranced and - all natural!

**rafikz** · 04-17-2007, 01:14 PM

Nivia

L'Oreal, very good

**DustBow** · 04-17-2007, 01:15 PM

Originally Posted by murchmb

Proraso used to be my goto, but now it is CAR's Hydrolast Aftershave Conditioner. Fantastic stuff. Check the reviews. I have only tried the peppermint, so I can't say much about the other scents. Expensive, but a little goes a long way and it should last for quite some time.

+1
The stuff is awesome, I was lucky enough to get my current supply used and cheap, but I will buy more at full price down the line. One jar will probably last about a year even if using it every day. It might be a little heavy for some in the warmer months - like someone said, a/s is such a YMMV thing with so many things factoring in.

MB Summer if/when you want something lighter.

**BD1970** · 04-17-2007, 01:37 PM

Baxter's of CA is darn good also.

**Lynchmeister** · 04-17-2007, 02:25 PM

Don't forget QED AS conditioner. Different, but good.

**Limey** · 04-17-2007, 02:45 PM

I don't think you can go wrong with either QED at about $10 or Mama Bear's Summer at $24. You might pick based on price point and start with QED. I have both and would not want to have to have only one or the other.

**smithno** · 04-17-2007, 03:45 PM

I went thru the this same thing a couple of months ago. What I found is I
like:

Nivea
Neturogena Triple Protection Lotion
Aqua Velva ASB
SCS Savory Rose
SCS Lavender ASB
QEDman Basics Lavender
L'Oreal

Note that in the last couple of months that I have picked up Aqua Velva
on clearance from Kroger for $2.80 and L'Oreal on clearance from another grocery store for less than $5.00. Seems like the good, inexpensive ASBs are disappearing. The Neutrogena and L'Oreal both have SPF-15 if that matters to you.

**galpman** · 04-17-2007, 04:19 PM

Originally Posted by rafikz

Nivia

L'Oreal, very good

+1

**ada8356** · 04-17-2007, 04:20 PM

My favorites from what I've tried:

MB B&B Summer Aftershave Milk (I'm pretty sure she doesn't sell this anymore and I don't know how it compares to the current Summer offering).

Nivea Aftershave Balm
Nivea Cooling Aftershave Balm
Proraso ASB
Baxter ASB - light and mildly cooling
QED Skin Conditioner - particularly nice for humid weather since it is moisturizing but not overly so

Tried and had mild irritation from (I don't have sensitive skin and still got some good tingling):

MB Winter Aftershave - Cucumber
SCS ASM - Lavender

**DustBow** · 04-17-2007, 06:00 PM

Originally Posted by ada8356

MB B&B Summer Aftershave Milk (I'm pretty sure she doesn't sell this anymore and I don't know how it compares to the current Summer offering).

I PM'd Mama Bear about this the other day.
The Rose & Lavender Summer is the same thing as the B&B Summer milk that her & Joel developed. She just now offers some other milks made with different hydrosols and oils in addition to the original versions - the rose/lavender and unscented (sandalwood hydrosol).

**TromboneGuy** · 04-17-2007, 10:46 PM

I've got Mama Bear's Rose/Peppermint Summer AS milk, SCS's Tony's Choice ASB, and a tiny, almost empty sample of QED's Rose/Geranium skin conditioner.

The MB milk is a great, light aftershave. Works very well. the SCS offering is slightly heavier, but still works very well - Tony's Choice is a sort of chocolate-vanilla smell, so it's a bit different in that regard.

The QED product is out of this world, and you can't beat the price. When I order a big bottle I probably won't go with the rose-geranium (very heavy on geranium); I'll probably get either the cypress, cedar, or patchouli-tea tree-peppermint variety.

FWIW I also rather like Musgo Real.

**Stauff** · 04-17-2007, 11:45 PM

Harris AS milk. Similar soothing effect to Proraso ASB.

**ada8356** · 04-18-2007, 05:27 AM

Originally Posted by DustBow

I PM'd Mama Bear about this the other day.
The Rose & Lavender Summer is the same thing as the B&B Summer milk that her & Joel developed. She just now offers some other milks made with different hydrosols and oils in addition to the original versions - the rose/lavender and unscented (sandalwood hydrosol).

That's great to know since it's one of my best aftershaves.