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I admit to being a Castle Forbes groupie. I love lime and no one does lime quite like Castle Forbes. It seems as though their products are absolutely top quality, and their aftershave balm is no exception.
The first thing that hits you when you open the bottle is that incredible lime scent. Sharp and pure. THIS is what lime should smell like! The balm looks like a milk, but it's thicker. Nearly a cream. It's just thin enough to pour from the bottle.
CF balm carries a steep price tag. $50 for 4.4oz or 125ml. But keep in mind you use 2-3 drops. That's all it takes. This morning I shaved with Mama Bear lime soap and my Futur opened to 3 - I wanted BBS today with minimal fuss. I applied some Boosters iced lime for that alcohol sting. I love that.
Then followed with 2-3 drops of CF lime balm. Oh, yeah! My face feel great. The balm is not oily or slick, and immediately sinks into the skin leaving nothing behind but a comfortable face and that great Castle Forbes lime scent. Which, 2 hours later, I am still smelling. It's there. Not overpowering, but definitely there.
There is basically no cooling sensation, since there is no alcohol or menthol in this. The only cooling is from evaporation. I n/a-ed the alcohol burn choice because hey, no alcohol!
Is it worth $50? I dinged it a little there because I don't think there is anything that is actually worth $50 for 4.4oz. But keep in mind that I paid it, I'm glad I did and I will again when it runs out. So for me it is worth it and based on the small amount needed. that $50 bottle of balm will last a while!
If you want to baby your face and like lime, this is your stuff. Go for it.
The first thing that hits you when you open the bottle is that incredible lime scent. Sharp and pure. THIS is what lime should smell like! The balm looks like a milk, but it's thicker. Nearly a cream. It's just thin enough to pour from the bottle.
CF balm carries a steep price tag. $50 for 4.4oz or 125ml. But keep in mind you use 2-3 drops. That's all it takes. This morning I shaved with Mama Bear lime soap and my Futur opened to 3 - I wanted BBS today with minimal fuss. I applied some Boosters iced lime for that alcohol sting. I love that.
Then followed with 2-3 drops of CF lime balm. Oh, yeah! My face feel great. The balm is not oily or slick, and immediately sinks into the skin leaving nothing behind but a comfortable face and that great Castle Forbes lime scent. Which, 2 hours later, I am still smelling. It's there. Not overpowering, but definitely there. There is basically no cooling sensation, since there is no alcohol or menthol in this. The only cooling is from evaporation. I n/a-ed the alcohol burn choice because hey, no alcohol!
Is it worth $50? I dinged it a little there because I don't think there is anything that is actually worth $50 for 4.4oz. But keep in mind that I paid it, I'm glad I did and I will again when it runs out. So for me it is worth it and based on the small amount needed. that $50 bottle of balm will last a while!
If you want to baby your face and like lime, this is your stuff. Go for it.
