Hey everyone, I finally got around to picking up some Speick Mens (original) AS Lotion. Its up there on my list as an excellent splash and is quite similar in formulation and performance as Proraso's splashes. To me I would rate it as an excellent splash.
The ingredient formulation is the best so far. It's an extremely clean alcohol based splash that has some nourishing ingredients and even a mild exfoliant in lactic acid that makes it excellent to use post shave even as part of a skincare routine. The inclusions of actual witch hazel, speick plant extract, lavender oil, lemon oil, menthol and camphor make it nice and natural. There is no glycerin which I don't mind, I never really felt that splashes with glycerin made my skin feel 'sticky' but if you do, then this might be a choice to try. I don't find it to be unnourishing due to the lack of glycerin though. My skin is smooth, clean and neither dry or oily. I don't feel the menthol/camphor like I do in any other mentholated AS. It just feels somewhat cool when applied but no cooling sensation or tingling here. The alcohol content is higher in this splash than in Prorasos. You will feel more sting/burn comparatively but still nothing compared to supermarket AS. It lasts a second or two but is noticeble whereas other low alcohol splashes barely register.
The bottle is nice too. Solid glass and the spout doesn't have a plastic restrictor (big plus for me), instead its designed in such a way that only a few drops come out at a time, so you don't accidentally pour out the entire bottle. More brands should make bottles like this and minimise plastic use.
The scent is quite nice too. Not a favourite by any means but similar (not identical) to the scent of the cream. Its a cologney lavender forward fougere that to me is reminiscent of YSL Rive Gauche pour homme. It's a clear, fresh scent that is lavender forward and has low projection and moderate longevity. Proraso Red remains the king of both for me. Its not bold and booming but subtle and fresh. Ideal to use year round, any fragrance can be worn on top and it would complement virtually any shave soap/cream.
You don't need much either I've found. It's a nice water consistency that applies easily and soaks in immediately. No need to re-apply or douse the skin and the few drops I use go a long way. Moreso than some other splashes I've tried.
Overall, an excellent product that everyone should try (assuming you don't hate lavender scents or things made in Germany)
The ingredient formulation is the best so far. It's an extremely clean alcohol based splash that has some nourishing ingredients and even a mild exfoliant in lactic acid that makes it excellent to use post shave even as part of a skincare routine. The inclusions of actual witch hazel, speick plant extract, lavender oil, lemon oil, menthol and camphor make it nice and natural. There is no glycerin which I don't mind, I never really felt that splashes with glycerin made my skin feel 'sticky' but if you do, then this might be a choice to try. I don't find it to be unnourishing due to the lack of glycerin though. My skin is smooth, clean and neither dry or oily. I don't feel the menthol/camphor like I do in any other mentholated AS. It just feels somewhat cool when applied but no cooling sensation or tingling here. The alcohol content is higher in this splash than in Prorasos. You will feel more sting/burn comparatively but still nothing compared to supermarket AS. It lasts a second or two but is noticeble whereas other low alcohol splashes barely register.
The bottle is nice too. Solid glass and the spout doesn't have a plastic restrictor (big plus for me), instead its designed in such a way that only a few drops come out at a time, so you don't accidentally pour out the entire bottle. More brands should make bottles like this and minimise plastic use.
The scent is quite nice too. Not a favourite by any means but similar (not identical) to the scent of the cream. Its a cologney lavender forward fougere that to me is reminiscent of YSL Rive Gauche pour homme. It's a clear, fresh scent that is lavender forward and has low projection and moderate longevity. Proraso Red remains the king of both for me. Its not bold and booming but subtle and fresh. Ideal to use year round, any fragrance can be worn on top and it would complement virtually any shave soap/cream.
You don't need much either I've found. It's a nice water consistency that applies easily and soaks in immediately. No need to re-apply or douse the skin and the few drops I use go a long way. Moreso than some other splashes I've tried.
Overall, an excellent product that everyone should try (assuming you don't hate lavender scents or things made in Germany)
