Castle Forbes Lime - New formula

**Indigo3** · 06-21-2012, 09:39 AM

Thought I'd treat myself...performance was good but scent was underwhelming to say the least. I was really hoping for a lime hit as I'd read promising reviews of the old formula. Has anybody tried both to compare?

**superbleu** · 06-21-2012, 09:47 AM

They changed the recipe? when was this? I'm glad I have two old tubs stocked away.

**Marco** · 06-21-2012, 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by superbleu

They changed the recipe? when was this? I'm glad I have two old tubs stocked away.

As most brands they changed the ingredients list to a paraben-free formula. I have no idea how the new are, but the old Lime and Lavender were excellent.

**CFSoto** · 06-21-2012, 09:56 AM

Originally Posted by Indigo3

Thought I'd treat myself...performance was good but scent was underwhelming to say the least. I was really hoping for a lime hit as I'd read promising reviews of the old formula. Has anybody tried both to compare?

Hi Indigo,

I was unaware that CF changed their ingredients for the great Lime cream.Does anyone out there know when they did this? I have a tub I bought maybe 3 mos. ago and it seemed to perform as well as the previous ones I used. However,I never checked the ingredients list on my 3 month old tub.

Craig

**Optometrist** · 06-21-2012, 11:18 AM

I now have the new formula, my first being the old, and I can safely say I notice absolutely no difference whatsoever in either scent or performance.

**Indigo3** · 06-21-2012, 11:43 AM

Well then I remain duly underwhelmed, it's a very pleasant lime scent don't get me wrong I was hoping for it to be much more potent. YMMV. I suspect the new formula coincides with the new packaging which is now all plastic which is a shame.

**Illadelphia** · 06-21-2012, 12:41 PM

I just bought a tub 2 nights ago from IB. It will be my first time trying it.

**brucered** · 06-21-2012, 02:40 PM

my "paraben free" lime is VERY VERY STRONG scented. i love it.

**syngent** · 06-21-2012, 04:41 PM

my lime was very strong as well, these are small batch made runs though are they not ?, i dont think they contract out to a big manufacturer, it is possible you have a bad example Indigo, maybe contact them see if they can arrange a new tub, see if it is any different then the one you have... I find the CF lime the most natural of scents, and one of the stronger ones of the limes i have had thru the den, they certainly dont skimp on the essential oils in their mix

**brucered** · 06-21-2012, 05:39 PM

Originally Posted by syngent

my lime was very strong as well, these are small batch made runs though are they not ?, i dont think they contract out to a big manufacturer, it is possible you have a bad example Indigo, maybe contact them see if they can arrange a new tub, see if it is any different then the one you have... I find the CF lime the most natural of scents, and one of the stronger ones of the limes i have had thru the den, they certainly dont skimp on the essential oils in their mix

don't contact them thru email or their website, they do NOT get back to you

**shaverjoe** · 06-22-2012, 06:04 AM

My brother got me a tub for my birthday this past February. I split it with him and let him keep the original container so I cannot see if mine is the new or old formula, though I will ask him. I do know the container was all plastic, and I mention this because the OP commented this was a change. This was my first tub of CF lime so I have nothing to compare it to, but I will say the scent is phenomenal and the performance is top notch.

**AABCDS** · 06-22-2012, 07:03 AM

Originally Posted by shaverjoe

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I do know the container was all plastic, and I mention this because the OP commented this was a change.
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I have the original formulation and the container is all plastic too. I think Indigo3 was referring to the packaging itself. I know the original formulation comes in a cardboard box. Can anyone confirm if the new formulation comes in a plastic box/packaging?

**shaverjoe** · 06-22-2012, 07:13 AM

Originally Posted by AABCDS

I have the original formulation and the container is all plastic too. I think Indigo3 was referring to the packaging itself. I know the original formulation comes in a cardboard box. Can anyone confirm if the new formulation comes in a plastic box/packaging?

The tub I received was, indeed, in a cardboard box.

**AABCDS** · 06-22-2012, 07:16 AM

Originally Posted by shaverjoe

The tub I received was, indeed, in a cardboard box.

Maybe you have the old formulation too. Either that or I have no idea what Indigo3 means when he says:

Originally Posted by Indigo3

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I suspect the new formula coincides with the new packaging which is now all plastic which is a shame.

**Indigo3** · 06-22-2012, 01:21 PM

Originally Posted by AABCDS

Maybe you have the old formulation too. Either that or I have no idea what Indigo3 means when he says:

That was total nonsense, I had in mind that the old formula was always in glass and it obviously wasn't. To clarify mine came in a plastic jar within a cardboard box.

**shaverjoe** · 06-22-2012, 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by Indigo3

That was total nonsense, I had in mind that the old formula was always in glass and it obviously wasn't. To clarify mine came in a plastic jar within a cardboard box.

Mine did too. Again, this is the only formulation I have experienced, but the scent is incredible and is second only to the performance.

**kingfisher** · 06-22-2012, 03:06 PM

Meh.

It's a soap, but Mystic Waters lime is a MUCH better scent than Castle Forbes lime. Both use EOs, but there's no comparison at all. CF Lime is, in my opinion, one of the most overrated scents in shaving (no offense to anybody who loves it).

**Kramerica** · 06-22-2012, 03:19 PM

Not to confuse this, but there are two cardboard box types for CF. The jar itself has been plastic for awhile, but before the paraben switch, the box itself was a two piece box, where the top lifted off...it was a bit thicker than average as well. Nice presentation.

The new box is a standard box. Two flaps, thin cardboard. Folds flat. A longer flatter version of an AoS box.

The cream itself. Absolutely awesome. And I cannot fathom how anyone would find it weak. But, as in all things here, YMMV.

**brucered** · 06-22-2012, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by kingfisher

Meh.

It's a soap, but Mystic Waters lime is a MUCH better scent than Castle Forbes lime. Both use EOs, but there's no comparison at all. CF Lime is, in my opinion, one of the most overrated scents in shaving (no offense to anybody who loves it).

so do you think CF is overpriced or just not that great a performer?

i paid $30 shipped for my new tub of CF and it's a big tub that lasts a long time. i find it a great performer, a little goes a long way and leaves my skin feeling great.

i can't comment on MIKE's as i have not tried it.

**syngent** · 06-23-2012, 10:41 AM

Ive heard good things about both Mikes, and MW lime scents, but havent tried either, Im not a huge lime fan though maybe in comparison to those two CF loses its love to the user....

I do however love the lavender, and im one of the few who has the cedarwood as one of my favorite scents