Despite my affinity for the high-end stuff probably the finest I have tried is the Baxter of California balm. Very cooling and refreshing.
What's the most soothing after shave balm?
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I have not used many , but so far the Art of Shaving has been my favorite.
Soothing is a specific quality, and usually involves an aloe base.
Olivias, Nancy Boy, Baxter, and Ginger's Garden. I use these when I have hacked my face trying a new blade or style. These put the flames out and tighten the face nicely.
Castle Forbes lavender is not as strong in aloe, but is one of my favorites in the soothing department.
Harris Pink is a splash, but I use it to sooth in the summer when I don't feel like a balm.
Olivias, Nancy Boy, Baxter, and Ginger's Garden. I use these when I have hacked my face trying a new blade or style. These put the flames out and tighten the face nicely.
Castle Forbes lavender is not as strong in aloe, but is one of my favorites in the soothing department.
Harris Pink is a splash, but I use it to sooth in the summer when I don't feel like a balm.
I've been using L'Occitane shaving balm. The only weird part of using the balm is telling your friends you use L'Occitane stuff.
Correct on all counts. Every time I use the Proraso Cream aftershave, it makes me happy.
I also use the Proraso.
Nivea is nice but AOS is the best that I have tried.
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+1 on the L'Occitane.
The only one I like better is Pre de Provence Baume Apres Rasage.
Kiehl's Facial Fuel Energizing Moisture Treatment for Men is really great as well.
I like to rotate between the three of these.
Proraso pre/post followed by Anthony Logistics After Shave Balm.
+100. Weleda is my go-to balm. I really haven't found another one that works quite as well for razor burn and dry patches.
I have been using Nivea for years with great success. Feather's Kanwa ASB is also very good. I just tried the L'Occitane this week and was very impressed. The Trumpers skin foods are excellent too. About the only thing that hasn't been soothing has been plain water.
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Proraso is an awesome aftershave balm. I would say its light scented if any & wont clash with your EDT. Its very good at eliminating red irritation & is very soothing. It dries down nice & is very moisturising. Your skin feels great afterwards.
What more could you want from an aftershave balm?
+1 on the Proraso Balm. The Pre De Provence aftershave balm with Shea Butter is also very soothing.
+1 for the Hydrolast. One of the tops.
I also really like Musgo Real ASB. Just a dab will do ya and it helps if your face is still wet.
For whatever reason I find Proraso ASB a little drying. I'll use it tomorrow since it's on my mind.
I also really like Musgo Real ASB. Just a dab will do ya and it helps if your face is still wet.
For whatever reason I find Proraso ASB a little drying. I'll use it tomorrow since it's on my mind.
One forgotten and performs wonders: the IK ASB.
Proraso is fine too but in my hands the bottle don't last...
Proraso is fine too but in my hands the bottle don't last...
I've used the Proraso balm, the (discontinued now I think) BRUT balm and Nivea but the best I've ever used is The Shave Den's in house A/S milk. Not too light, not too thick. Great moisturizing and healing properties. You can get it in any scent you want. I opted for the unscented. Great stuff. I use it daily.
"You put the balm on? Who told you to put the balm on? I didn't tell you to put the balm on. Why'd you put the balm on? You haven't even been to see the doctor. If you're gonna put a balm on, let a doctor put a balm on."
No pic, but I can guess who it was. Thanks for that
All good suggestion on this thread!
Give a hard look at Saint Charles Shave "Avocado Oil AS Balm". It's the coup de gras!
http://www.saintcharlesshave.com/aftershave.asp
Give a hard look at Saint Charles Shave "Avocado Oil AS Balm". It's the coup de gras!
http://www.saintcharlesshave.com/aftershave.asp
