I'm also using Ursa Major face wash. I try to avoid propylene glycol and glycerine in the first three ingredients when possible.
I have used the Neutrogena Invigorating Face Wash for Men, Neutrogena Razor Defense Scrub, Nivea for Men Face Wash and Nivea Energy Pre-Shave Scrub over the last month, each for 1 week. As I stated in the OP I've been using the LAB Series Multi-Action Face Wash for a long time so all comparisons were made to it.
All of them are much harder to rinse off than the LAB Series. For that reason I still prefer the LAB Series!
I didn't notice any better or worse shaves, or any better or worse feeling skin from any of them.
My ranking is as follows:
1. LAB Series Multi-Action Face Wash
2. Nivea Men Energy Face Scrub
3. Nivea Nivea for Men Face Wash
4. Neutrogena Razor Defense Scrub
5. Neutrogena Invigorating Face Wash for Men (Giving this the lowest ranking because of the Menthol in it. I don't care for that at all!)
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I have placed an order for:
Jack Black Pure Clean Daily Facial Cleanser
Kiehl's Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash
Grooming Lounge Mug Cleaner Face Wash
Urth Face Wash
I'll do the same trial with each of them and report back.
I really like one, but it probably won't get a lot of mentions as its not marketed specifically to men. I started using it because I got some for free a few years ago as part of a care package, while on deployment. It is St. Ives' apricot scrub. My face always feels great afterward. Even though it is t advertised as a preshave wash, it seems to do a good job of getting my face ready. Just my $.02.
I buy St Ives in three packs from amazon, it's pretty much the same price at HEB though. Can't recommend it enough for a facial scrub. I use a konjac sponge as well+1 on St Ive's! When I started (real) wet shaving I borrowed my wife's tube and it was great. I've since bought Jack Black Face Buff but will likely go back to St Ive's.
I rub kitty litter on my face.
I'm a big fan of Lab Series Multi-Action (been using it for a couple of years) and I recently got a sample of Anthony Logistics facial cleanser. This may be the only product to pull me away from Lab Series - I was very impressed and will definitely be purchasing more in the future for further comparison.
Was it the Glycolic or the Algae Facial Cleanser?