Could you lead me in the right direction? I am currently using Crabtree and Evelyn's Moroccan myrrh (which I love) shaving balm and Nivea sensitive shaving balms, but I am looking for some other suggestions. I do not like thin alcohol splashes. I am looking more for moisturizing soothing balms. I like an assortment of scents.
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Proraso Blue is fantastic, but it's a little on the runny side.
I like L'Occitane's Cade and L'Occitan balms. Great scents, very soothing, and a little bit goes a long way.
also proraso white is nice.
Real Shaving Company has a nice balm. It's available locally here in the U.S. and is reasonably priced.
Two that I like are penhaligons Blenheim bouquet and baume.be.
Speick imo is second to none
Myrsol Emulsion is fantastic. Non greasy, mentholated, no alcohol and it contains lanolin. It's my go to in the winter months and I usually pair it with MWF for a moisturizing shave. It's scent is also fantastic.
I found Eshave orange sandalwood balm (they call it aftershave soother) to be excellent. Has a nice light scent and the balm is not oily or heavy. Also only takes a small amount. Very soothing.
I'll add Village Barber after shave balm. The most greaseless & fastest absorbing balm I've used to date.
Art of Shaving balm is fantastic and soothing.
You said you liked varied fragrances so that rules out a couple I'd recommend, as above, Real Shaving Company makes a nice one. On the inexpensive side, I can suggest Aqua Velva Ice Balm and any of the Gillette Series. I have a total of 3 of the Gillettes (gel sensitive skin, gel skin renewal, lotion sensitive skin) but I'm not sure which ones are still available. FWIW the lotion is thinner than either of the gels.
Blenheim Bouquet A/S balm. Its lightweight & not greasy. I like it so much that I m even using it on my neck on non shaving days. Love the feel & the scent!
Razorock Balms are nice and not expensive
also proraso white is nice.
+1 This stuff is the one.
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I've tried T&H, TOBS, Lucky Tiger, Woody's, American Crew, Ulta Soothe, and a few others.
I like TOBS (Jermyn Street) and the RazoRock best (XX and the XXX). They go nice over a splash.
Ulta and American Crew after that.
T&H Grafton smells great but leaves you a bit sticky.
I've tried T&H, TOBS, Lucky Tiger, Woody's, American Crew, Ulta Soothe, and a few others.
I like TOBS (Jermyn Street) and the RazoRock best (XX and the XXX). They go nice over a splash.
Ulta and American Crew after that.
T&H Grafton smells great but leaves you a bit sticky.
Check out St. Charles Shaves Balms. Oakmoss and Lavender is very nice.
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