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This is a company that doesn't get much exposure here so I thought I'd put in my 2 cents.
First I must say that their customer service is Top Notch! When I called to get more info on their products, much time was afforded to me by an extremely knowledgeable staff member, who was courteous to a fault.
That said without even asking I was offered a complete kit of their full line of products at no charge! This review will be confined just to the black ice cream.
I found it to be luxurious and quick to lather with an intriguing aroma not to be found elsewhere in competitor lines. At $28 for a tub it is priced as a premium product. The ingredients as listed would explain for the high pricing, as great care and thought went into the formula. Having said all that, now comes the hammer.
IMO The resultant shave was average at best. The cream seemed to dry to quickly. While shaving I always felt as though there was not enough of a barrier to protect me from my blade. Consequently I did not get a very close shave. By the time my 3rd pass came my skin was pretty hot and I was nervous about slicing myself so I backed off and went no further. Mind you the product was nice in the bowl and pleasing to the senses, but just didn't get the job done to my standards.
It did however leave my face moist without any tightening, but overall still hot enough that I did not want to use any aftershave (Possible spontaneous combustion).
Bottom line is that there are many choices out there that offer better value and effectiveness. So unless you can't live without the fancy Licorice scent you may want to look elsewhere. But then again for a free trial you might find that it works better for you than me. As always YMMV. More to come.
First I must say that their customer service is Top Notch! When I called to get more info on their products, much time was afforded to me by an extremely knowledgeable staff member, who was courteous to a fault.
That said without even asking I was offered a complete kit of their full line of products at no charge! This review will be confined just to the black ice cream.
I found it to be luxurious and quick to lather with an intriguing aroma not to be found elsewhere in competitor lines. At $28 for a tub it is priced as a premium product. The ingredients as listed would explain for the high pricing, as great care and thought went into the formula. Having said all that, now comes the hammer.
IMO The resultant shave was average at best. The cream seemed to dry to quickly. While shaving I always felt as though there was not enough of a barrier to protect me from my blade. Consequently I did not get a very close shave. By the time my 3rd pass came my skin was pretty hot and I was nervous about slicing myself so I backed off and went no further. Mind you the product was nice in the bowl and pleasing to the senses, but just didn't get the job done to my standards.
It did however leave my face moist without any tightening, but overall still hot enough that I did not want to use any aftershave (Possible spontaneous combustion).
Bottom line is that there are many choices out there that offer better value and effectiveness. So unless you can't live without the fancy Licorice scent you may want to look elsewhere. But then again for a free trial you might find that it works better for you than me. As always YMMV. More to come.
