What is your favorite balm?
I am currently using Nivea and would like to add some be ones to my rotation
Suggestios welcome
I am currently using Nivea and would like to add some be ones to my rotation
Suggestios welcome
After Shave Balms
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Origins do an excellent one in a little green bottle, it's heavy on the mint
I'm no expert, but here's a few I like....
Proraso "Crema Liquida Dopbarba," no alcohol, comes in a thin, crescent-shaped bottle. Very mild, almost scentless. I forgot how good this one was until I re-stocked.
St. John's bay rum balm. Nice scent, a little sting, but does the job.
Em's Place Aftershave Soother and Moisture Balm. It can be ordered in a variety of scents (I like bay rum!). 8 ounces seems expensive, but the measured pump dispenser makes it a bargain. I haven't found ANYTHING that can calm down a rough shave faster or better than this stuff.
Don
Proraso "Crema Liquida Dopbarba," no alcohol, comes in a thin, crescent-shaped bottle. Very mild, almost scentless. I forgot how good this one was until I re-stocked.
St. John's bay rum balm. Nice scent, a little sting, but does the job.
Em's Place Aftershave Soother and Moisture Balm. It can be ordered in a variety of scents (I like bay rum!). 8 ounces seems expensive, but the measured pump dispenser makes it a bargain. I haven't found ANYTHING that can calm down a rough shave faster or better than this stuff.
Don
I like Afta (original scent). I also like Old Spice Gel, but haven't seen it in stores lately.
I've being using the Speick AS balm for the past few months and really liking it. Malaspina's Salish Sunshine was great as well.
Castle Forbes 1445.
Pre de Provence is a nice balm with a lot of shea butter too.
I have quite a few but I seem to always gravitate to the Nivea more often.
Caswell-Massey make an excellent ASB if you want to try something different
AND.....
If you like the scent of Pinaud Clubman, Avon Wild Country Balm is almost identical in scent
Caswell-Massey make an excellent ASB if you want to try something different
AND.....
If you like the scent of Pinaud Clubman, Avon Wild Country Balm is almost identical in scent
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I have quite a few but I seem to always gravitate to the Nivea more often.
Caswell-Massey make an excellent ASB if you want to try something different
AND.....
If you like the scent of Pinaud Clubman, Avon Wild Country Balm is almost identical in scent
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Back in the day my aunt was an Avon representative so I used a lot of Wild Country A/S
is the balm still available?
Aveeno Active Naturals ASB is very hydrating and scent-free.
+1. Avon Wild Country and Afta are my two favorites. It doesn't hurt that they are both dirt cheap.
Most definitely. You can order it online from Avon.com. Wait for it to go on sale though. (Right now it is on sale, 4 for $10). Or there are some eBay sellers that, when bought in quantity, go for the sale price. Of course there is always the local reps too. My town actually has an Avon store in the mall.
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I agree, Aveeno is good stuff and inexpensive.
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All good suggestions. Thanks! Looks like I will have to make up an early Christmas list.
For a cheapy wonderful try Gillette AS Balm Sensitive skin. Picked some up for under $3 on Saturday at Wallyworld. It's nothing to write home about but smells fine & seems to work alright. I wanted something on hand for winter.
I picked up some Real Shaving Company balm from Rite Aid. It was not expensive and works very well.
Proraso Pre-shave is my favorite balm. Erases irritation. But don't tell anybody it's a balm (sshhh).
Castle Forbes Lavender
Speick
Crown Shaving Co.
T&H Ultimate Comfort
Proraso Liquid Cream
I Coloniali Rhubarb
Ben
Speick
Crown Shaving Co.
T&H Ultimate Comfort
Proraso Liquid Cream
I Coloniali Rhubarb
Ben
My Nivea gets no love after acquiring Speick ASB, so that gets my vote!
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Picked up some this morning at the grocery store. Nice scent and cheap!
