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To start it off, I used the Nivea Vitalizing Aftershave Lotion for this mornings shave.
I will be using a range of different razors from de’s to se’s and a couple of straights/shavettes to get a different feel on shave finishes and on how the splashes will work correspondingly to each post shave finalization. I’ll complete each shave and use each aftershave and will allow a minimum of a couple of hours to see how each splash will work short and long term on how it performs in a few categories. Real time instant effect, scent duration and long term post shave performance.
Today’s shave participants were the RR Mamba, Kai SS blade, LPL Oud-Santal soap and the Yaqi Tuxedo brush. Most of my shaves are 2 passes entailing a WTG & ATG pass with buffing and minor touch ups if necessary. At times I may make a 3rd pass XTG if the particular razor is more on the milder side as the Mamba is known to be and has proven to shave in my experience. But still a very capable shaving tool. I’ll always finish with a cold water face rinse and Humphreys Alcoholado Maravilla astringent followed by Manetti & Roberts Rose Water facial toner. Always finishing with the aftershave splash that is being tested.
I performed my shave today with a WTG, ATG and XTG 3 pass routine. Just a little bit of chin buffing to pick up a couple of stragglers and a BBS finish was attained. Very minor irritation on the chin as the alum pass proved, but everywhere else was spot on irritation free. Went through my normal post shave routine and applied the Nivea Vitalizing Aftershave Lotion. I don’t skimp on product use and always use perhaps more than most users would. But, I believe in protection, moisturizing and soothing when it comes to an aftershave splash, one shouldn’t be frugal with their face. Put a good amount into my hands and worked it into my face, neck and chin. The product was absorbed quickly and easily into my skin with out any oily, greasy or sticky after effect. The scent was nice but very subdued. No burn or bracing effect with this splash. The scent was rather short lived as it was gone in about 15-20 minutes. My face felt nicely moisterized and supple after a few minutes but the minor irritation on my chin did not subside as fast as I’m normally accustomed to with the Nivea 2in1 lotion. Probably lasted about an extra hour or so before it subsided. But after that, my skin felt very comfortable and healthy. No dryness or oily after effect. I used an edt about 20 minutes after applying the splash and it did not interfere with the scent in any way.
Not a bad start for this Nivea splash. Just thinking about the irritation on my chin and perhaps did not apply enough lotion in that area to help in soothing and relieving my irritated skin. Will keep that in mind and remember to use a better even measure of product to said areas. Will stick with this splash for this weeks shaves. Looking for better results down the road.
Here’s a pic of the ingredients list on the back label.
Great shaves to you Gents.......
I will be using a range of different razors from de’s to se’s and a couple of straights/shavettes to get a different feel on shave finishes and on how the splashes will work correspondingly to each post shave finalization. I’ll complete each shave and use each aftershave and will allow a minimum of a couple of hours to see how each splash will work short and long term on how it performs in a few categories. Real time instant effect, scent duration and long term post shave performance.
Today’s shave participants were the RR Mamba, Kai SS blade, LPL Oud-Santal soap and the Yaqi Tuxedo brush. Most of my shaves are 2 passes entailing a WTG & ATG pass with buffing and minor touch ups if necessary. At times I may make a 3rd pass XTG if the particular razor is more on the milder side as the Mamba is known to be and has proven to shave in my experience. But still a very capable shaving tool. I’ll always finish with a cold water face rinse and Humphreys Alcoholado Maravilla astringent followed by Manetti & Roberts Rose Water facial toner. Always finishing with the aftershave splash that is being tested.
I performed my shave today with a WTG, ATG and XTG 3 pass routine. Just a little bit of chin buffing to pick up a couple of stragglers and a BBS finish was attained. Very minor irritation on the chin as the alum pass proved, but everywhere else was spot on irritation free. Went through my normal post shave routine and applied the Nivea Vitalizing Aftershave Lotion. I don’t skimp on product use and always use perhaps more than most users would. But, I believe in protection, moisturizing and soothing when it comes to an aftershave splash, one shouldn’t be frugal with their face. Put a good amount into my hands and worked it into my face, neck and chin. The product was absorbed quickly and easily into my skin with out any oily, greasy or sticky after effect. The scent was nice but very subdued. No burn or bracing effect with this splash. The scent was rather short lived as it was gone in about 15-20 minutes. My face felt nicely moisterized and supple after a few minutes but the minor irritation on my chin did not subside as fast as I’m normally accustomed to with the Nivea 2in1 lotion. Probably lasted about an extra hour or so before it subsided. But after that, my skin felt very comfortable and healthy. No dryness or oily after effect. I used an edt about 20 minutes after applying the splash and it did not interfere with the scent in any way.
Not a bad start for this Nivea splash. Just thinking about the irritation on my chin and perhaps did not apply enough lotion in that area to help in soothing and relieving my irritated skin. Will keep that in mind and remember to use a better even measure of product to said areas. Will stick with this splash for this weeks shaves. Looking for better results down the road.
Here’s a pic of the ingredients list on the back label.
Great shaves to you Gents.......
