Noxzema brushless is, well, meh for me.
OK, not the greatest.
OK, not the greatest.
Noxzema Original Classic Clean - Absolute game-changer
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All my dad ever used and my first cream. BTW how did that Italian Noxzema menthol foam work out?
You’re dating yourself!
The Italian foam had the classic Noxzema scents, but perhaps a little on the thick side compared with my recollection of former white can Noxzema. Gave it to the wife!
Here is a video where we talk about the story of Noxzema, use English subtitles.
I've been using the Equate brand with my soap and brush, add almond size to my bowl then soap and water. Whip it up and get a creamier lather, the equate cream doesn't help the lather much, but gives off the feel and scent of Bigelo shave cream. Works great for me.
I was recently in Italy with the Wifey on a vacation and while in the grocery store saw and bought this:
Which I’ve always been curious about… as far as I can tell it is exactly the same thing as Noxzema. Same scent/menthol and weird semi solid texture. Anyway, I had just read this post a couple weeks before I got it so decided to give it a try as a shave lubricant… works GREAT!
Honestly I really think I’m gonna tuck the shave brush and soap away for a while. It can be a little gunky on the razor, but after a few tries it really seems like it doesn’t take much at all. Like so thin it’s invisible. I pat really wet hands on my face after rubbing in so I have some drops of water on top of it and that seems to keep the razor “rinsable”.
And come on… is that a cool label or what?
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Use the Fat, Luke!
I am so glad you had a great experience.I was recently in Italy with the Wifey on a vacation and while in the grocery store saw and bought this:
Which I’ve always been curious about… as far as I can tell it is exactly the same thing as Noxzema. Same scent/menthol and weird semi solid texture. Anyway, I had just read this post a couple weeks before I got it so decided to give it a try as a shave lubricant… works GREAT!
Honestly I really think I’m gonna tuck the shave brush and soap away for a while. It can be a little gunky on the razor, but after a few tries it really seems like it doesn’t take much at all. Like so thin it’s invisible. I pat really wet hands on my face after rubbing in so I have some drops of water on top of it and that seems to keep the razor “rinsable”.
And come on… is that a cool label or what?
I will try prep. Could be even better than Noxzema!
After a bit of A-B testing, I put away all my brushes/soaps/cream
Noxzema blows them out of the water.
The one traditional product I still use is a bar of PAA The Cube preshave soap. This makes the Noxzema even better
I was recently in Italy with the Wifey on a vacation and while in the grocery store saw and bought this:
Which I’ve always been curious about… as far as I can tell it is exactly the same thing as Noxzema. Same scent/menthol and weird semi solid texture. Anyway, I had just read this post a couple weeks before I got it so decided to give it a try as a shave lubricant… works GREAT!
Honestly I really think I’m gonna tuck the shave brush and soap away for a while. It can be a little gunky on the razor, but after a few tries it really seems like it doesn’t take much at all. Like so thin it’s invisible. I pat really wet hands on my face after rubbing in so I have some drops of water on top of it and that seems to keep the razor “rinsable”.
And come on… is that a cool label or what?
Yes, Prep is a fantastic cream. There is also a tube version that I use often and I like both. They are ideal for sensitive skin.I was recently in Italy with the Wifey on a vacation and while in the grocery store saw and bought this:
Which I’ve always been curious about… as far as I can tell it is exactly the same thing as Noxzema. Same scent/menthol and weird semi solid texture. Anyway, I had just read this post a couple weeks before I got it so decided to give it a try as a shave lubricant… works GREAT!
Honestly I really think I’m gonna tuck the shave brush and soap away for a while. It can be a little gunky on the razor, but after a few tries it really seems like it doesn’t take much at all. Like so thin it’s invisible. I pat really wet hands on my face after rubbing in so I have some drops of water on top of it and that seems to keep the razor “rinsable”.
And come on… is that a cool label or what?
I appreciate the fresh scent and the consistent lubrication on the face.
I don't use Noxzema so I do not know if it is the same.
I’m only remembering the Noxzema so I can’t say for sure it’s an exact match, but it’s definitely very close. Of course with Noxzema and Equate you get about 4x as much.
I’ll probably refill the jar with the cheap stuff when this runs out.
Wow, this is interesting. I've never tried this. Is the scent simular to Proraso? What if it outperforms my other soaps and creams. Lol.
Confused. I must have read and understood incorrectly, sometimes I have trouble understanding and translating.
Rereading the following posts #46, #47, #49, #50 I read them several times. Why did you also write to put aside your shaving creams and soaps and did you write about Proraso shaving creams and soaps??
Prep Cream is a pre or post shave cream, It's used only before or after shaving and it should not be used as a shaving cream.
Sorry if I have confused or misinterpreted your comments, pretend I have not written anything.
This was the Prep shaving soap, it is no longer in production. Still very difficult to find.
Rereading the following posts #46, #47, #49, #50 I read them several times. Why did you also write to put aside your shaving creams and soaps and did you write about Proraso shaving creams and soaps??
Prep Cream is a pre or post shave cream, It's used only before or after shaving and it should not be used as a shaving cream.
Sorry if I have confused or misinterpreted your comments, pretend I have not written anything.
This was the Prep shaving soap, it is no longer in production. Still very difficult to find.
I'm sorry. I thought I was replying to the initial Noxzema post. Proraso Green has eucalyptus and menthol so I was wondering if Noxzema had a similar scent cause it also had eucalyptus. I was also interested if it really performed that well as a shave cream. I've heard of Prep but I've never used it and yes that was my understanding of it. That Prep is used as a Pre/Post. Sorry, now I'm confused too. 
I understood my mistake, it was meant and mentioned pre-shave soap.I'm sorry. I thought I was replying to the initial Noxzema post. Proraso Green has eucalyptus and menthol so I was wondering if Noxzema had a similar scent cause it also had eucalyptus. I was also interested if it really performed that well as a shave cream. I've heard of Prep but I've never used it and yes that was my understanding of it. That Prep is used as a Pre/Post. Sorry, now I'm confused too.
I must have mistakenly interpreted the word soap in one of the previous comments meaning shaving soap.
sorry, I had this misunderstanding and created confusion.
I will answer your question in the post #50 Prep Dermoprotective cream has a prevalent camphor scent. Some people might not like it.
No worries. It's all good brother.I understood my mistake, it was meant and mentioned pre-shave soap.
I must have mistakenly interpreted the word soap in one of the previous comments meaning shaving soap.
sorry, I had this misunderstanding and created confusion.
I will answer your question in the post #50 Prep Dermoprotective cream has a prevalent camphor scent. Some people might not like it.
Confused. I must have read and understood incorrectly, sometimes I have trouble understanding and translating.
Rereading the following posts #46, #47, #49, #50 I read them several times. Why did you also write to put aside your shaving creams and soaps and did you write about Proraso shaving creams and soaps??
Prep Cream is a pre or post shave cream, It's used only before or after shaving and it should not be used as a shaving cream.
Well that’s the thing… the Original post is talking about using Noxzema as a shave cream. Because Prep (the pre/post shave) seems to be the exact same thing (I almost wonder if it’s made by Noxzema and sold under a different label the way C.O. Bigelow shaving cream is made by Proraso) I decided to give it a try as the shave cream.
Here’s the thing. You really don’t need much. Just a tiny dollop as small as a green pea, rubbed all over a wet face. Maybe even pat wet hands on your face after applying just so it doesn’t get too sticky in the razor. Then shave.
It’s like your razor becomes a squeegee and the hair just wipes off! Just used it again this morning.
No shave brush, no soap, no cream. Works great!
No problem. I probably wasn’t very specific at first.
All is well sir!! my wish that you continue to enjoy and be satisfied with Prep's Dermoprotective Cream in your daily shaves.
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