I agree with the above poster on all the items. Adding in that I have extremely sensitive skin, and the initial burn only lasted about 5-10 seconds, followed by an acceptable cooling sensation My wife approves of the scent, and I also enjoy it. It goes on well, however I agree that the pump spray to get the AS out of the bottle is annoying. So, overall, very happy with this ASB.
Body Shop - Of A Man ASB
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While perusing my local Body Shop in an effort to pick up some of their shaving cream before it is reformulated, I was also intrigued by the variety of ASBs that they offered. Being a balm man myself, I am always on the lookout for a great balm to find locally. The packaging is very nice (a painted glass bottle with metal spray top), although I am not crazy about the spray top. Repeatedly pumping the top to get enough to slather on your face seems unnecessary to me.
Price: Not bad, at $16.00. Fits nicely between the drugstore brands, and higher end offerings.
Quality: Very nice, quality balm. Spreads nicely without being too greasy, or light.
Razor Burn/Cooling: This balm is pretty good at soothing the skin, but I would definitely like to see more of a cooling effect in this balm.
Scent: My favourite of the Body Shop offerings. It has a nice fresh scent, although I find that it is a little bit cosmeticy/medicinal. The Of A Man EDT is very nice, and this is very similar, but with a bit of a hand lotion smell.
Efficacy: This is exactly what I look for in a balm. It is very moisturizing, without being too greasy, or heavy. Perfect if you live in a dry climate like I do.
Moisturizing: As stated above, a very moisturizing balm, without being too heavy/greasy.
Alcohol Burn: This is the first balm where I have experienced alcohol burn. For me, it is not an immediate burn, but it usually kicks in within a minute or so of application. It is not a sensitivity, or allergy, as there is no redness accompanying the burn, so it must be the alcohol, or aloe. Not too severe though, it usually fades within 10 minutes.
Overall, I am very happy with this balm, and excited that I can find it locally at a decent price. It will definitely enjoy a long term spot in my rotation.
Price: Not bad, at $16.00. Fits nicely between the drugstore brands, and higher end offerings.
Quality: Very nice, quality balm. Spreads nicely without being too greasy, or light.
Razor Burn/Cooling: This balm is pretty good at soothing the skin, but I would definitely like to see more of a cooling effect in this balm.
Scent: My favourite of the Body Shop offerings. It has a nice fresh scent, although I find that it is a little bit cosmeticy/medicinal. The Of A Man EDT is very nice, and this is very similar, but with a bit of a hand lotion smell.
Efficacy: This is exactly what I look for in a balm. It is very moisturizing, without being too greasy, or heavy. Perfect if you live in a dry climate like I do.
Moisturizing: As stated above, a very moisturizing balm, without being too heavy/greasy.
Alcohol Burn: This is the first balm where I have experienced alcohol burn. For me, it is not an immediate burn, but it usually kicks in within a minute or so of application. It is not a sensitivity, or allergy, as there is no redness accompanying the burn, so it must be the alcohol, or aloe. Not too severe though, it usually fades within 10 minutes.
Overall, I am very happy with this balm, and excited that I can find it locally at a decent price. It will definitely enjoy a long term spot in my rotation.
- Price
- Scent
- Quality
- Efficacy
- Moisturizing
- No Alcohol Burn
- Cooling Sensation
- Fights Razor Burn
