Proraso Pre-Post Shave Cream

[talibeard]

According to the manufacturer (Ludovico Martelli company) the new Proraso cream without parabens has been formulated to be a pre-shave treatment only, while the older was a pre-post. I've heard some friends saying it's still good to be used as a post shave, but I've never personally used it for that purpose.

Even the old formula jars only mentioned pre and not post for the last 3 or 4 years. It has been a really long time since I saw a jar or box mentioning 'pre e dopo' on them.

 

[lavender]

Dont buy it as a post shave
Its excellent as a pre shave

 

[kamhafiq]

I use it daily as a pre, not sure if there is a huge benefit but I like the feeling and smell in the morning, I also use nivea balm and have been known to add a dab of prorasso in my post balm for an extra kick.

Good,suggestion. Thanks. Purchased some Proraso Pre Shave Cream - it smells sensational. I'll try mixing it with some Nivea After Shave balm

 

[ksblazer]

Let us know how what you think of it.

 

[kamhafiq]

Let us know how what you think of it.

I was worth the price just so I can keep smelling it. I LOVE THE SMELL.

 

[Crazy8]

Hi,

I went along to Turkish Barbers and they used this stuff pre-and post shave with Hot Towels.

I'm tempted to purchase some since I love the smell, but:

I don't need anything for pre-shave at home since I enjoy a long hot shower beforehand so my beard is always nicely prepared.
But, as I love the smell, is it good as an post shave balm? Will it noirish and protect my skin afterwards?

Thanks for comments

I have been using this stuff a little also. I just bought the green Proraso shaving cream and the pre-shave cream. I have not tried the cream as a post shave cream but think I will out of curiosity, especially now that I have new shave towels. I also take long hot showers and end up filling the bathroom with steam. What I do though is I get my face wet before jumping in the shower, apply the pre-shave cream and leave it on until Im ready to get out, then I rinse it off. The steam is in a higher concentration when your in the shower and with the pre-shave cream on, just seems to be an awesome combination.

Matter a fact I did this very same thing last night using those products and got a very nice BBS. I would recommend trying it at least, and if its not making any difference, then don't do it. But at least you tried. Thats what so great about this hobby, is finding out what works and what doesn't.

 

[kamhafiq]

I have been using this stuff a little also. I just bought the green Proraso shaving cream and the pre-shave cream. I have not tried the cream as a post shave cream but think I will out of curiosity, especially now that I have new shave towels. I also take long hot showers and end up filling the bathroom with steam. What I do though is I get my face wet before jumping in the shower, apply the pre-shave cream and leave it on until Im ready to get out, then I rinse it off. The steam is in a higher concentration when your in the shower and with the pre-shave cream on, just seems to be an awesome combination.

Matter a fact I did this very same thing last night using those products and got a very nice BBS. I would recommend trying it at least, and if its not making any difference, then don't do it. But at least you tried. Thats what so great about this hobby, is finding out what works and what doesn't.

Good tip, I'll try that in due course.
I'll start off with using it as I get out of the shower, while I make the lather.
In due course, I'll try your suggestion.

 

[raposo III]

i use proraso pre shave great smell,great sensation,cooling my face.
endorsement....

 

[kamhafiq]

I use it daily as a pre, not sure if there is a huge benefit but I like the feeling and smell in the morning, I also use nivea balm and have been known to add a dab of prorasso in my post balm for an extra kick.

I did exactly that this morning.
As soon as I was out of my shower, I added some pre to my wet face - wow, nice tingly sensation. A few deep breathes through my nose and I was wide awake for sure.
Made my lather. Typical 3 pass shave, with re-lathering in between. When done, I rinsed my face with water - it felt tingly as I washed away the pre-cream and shaving cream.

When my face was dry, I added a small dab of Proraso Pre-cream to some Nivea ASB - mainly for the smell and that added 'kick'.

Overall,

I can't say that Proraso Pre Shave added to my shave. Perhaps because a long soak in the shower is fantastic prep IMO.

But, the tingle you feel when applying to the skin: refreshing, invigorating, soothing, cooling - not to mention the smell which adds that extra kick start to your day, the way my skin feels after both the shave, and after adding a dab tomy post shave balm - means I'm glad I made the purchase. I'm pretty sure Proraso Pre Shave cream will become a permanent fixture in my bathroom cabinet.

 

[mikeeliaspgh]

For the folks that use it post shave, what order do you use it?

Rinse, Alum, AS, and then the Proraso Pre & Post Cream?