Item Description
I'm going to preface this review by saying I find all shaving creams and soaps to be pretty much identical so far as quality is concerned, but I choose to use brush and soap because I don't like getting my hands dirty and the soaps I use smell fantastic and last forever.
That said, I'm going to review this canned cream, which I used today with a BIC-loaded Merkur L-H, in the context of canned shave creams, keeping my head objective.
The bottom line is the product works, and works well for me. Lathering is brainless.
This Foamy works admirably and its menthol kick is phenomenal - no need for AS afterward.
The scent is that of menthol, and I like that scent. It certainly doesn't smell artificial.
The packaging is nice and sleek; I haven't been checking out Gillette Foamy cans regularly, but I remember they used to look exceedingly ugly; this can is sharp.
So it works, and works quite well at that, feels and smells good - but its ingredients stack is where it loses points. I prefer clean products (that's why if I use canned, it's Noxzema) and this product is replete with junk.
No question, it's quite drying. I suspect this has to do with the SLS in it - but who really knows.
Ultimately, I like this variety of Gillette Foamy and would repurchase and recommend. It has more chemicals in it than I'd like and it is noticeably more drying than Noxzema - my go-to canned cream - but it gets the job done and is pleasurable to use. Having a slightly drier cream isn't a major issue for me, and the whole world is exposed to these chemicals so using it here and there is no scare.
That said, I'm going to review this canned cream, which I used today with a BIC-loaded Merkur L-H, in the context of canned shave creams, keeping my head objective.
The bottom line is the product works, and works well for me. Lathering is brainless.
This Foamy works admirably and its menthol kick is phenomenal - no need for AS afterward.
The scent is that of menthol, and I like that scent. It certainly doesn't smell artificial.
The packaging is nice and sleek; I haven't been checking out Gillette Foamy cans regularly, but I remember they used to look exceedingly ugly; this can is sharp.
So it works, and works quite well at that, feels and smells good - but its ingredients stack is where it loses points. I prefer clean products (that's why if I use canned, it's Noxzema) and this product is replete with junk.
No question, it's quite drying. I suspect this has to do with the SLS in it - but who really knows.
Ultimately, I like this variety of Gillette Foamy and would repurchase and recommend. It has more chemicals in it than I'd like and it is noticeably more drying than Noxzema - my go-to canned cream - but it gets the job done and is pleasurable to use. Having a slightly drier cream isn't a major issue for me, and the whole world is exposed to these chemicals so using it here and there is no scare.