What are the pros and cons of the various different AS types such as balm/liquid/lotion, etc.? Which do you prefer or what is your rotation?
Balm/Liquid/Lotion?
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I don't have any preference and I keep some of each in my rotation.
I favor balms because I like the moisturizing effect. I sometimes use Alt Innsbruck with a balm but generally avoid alcohol on my face.
I like a splash followed by a balm. I find that the splash with alcohol really keeps any redness or bumps down. However I always follow up with a balm. My fav's are AOS, L'Occitane Cade and C&E Natural After Shave Relief. Just note of the three the first two are clearly much better for me. The only reason I added the C&E is because I picked up 5 tubes when they had the 75% off sale, so I paid only $8 a tube. The Natural After Shave Relief is good for a$8 a tub but no way would I ever pay the normal price of $32. I find that price insane for a average product.
I like a splash of witch hazel followed by a balm.
Balms are great for moisturizing and calming down razor burn. They work extremely well for those with dry skin.(I have oily skin and use them also,just a dab or so into wet skin.)
Splashes are great for refreshing and toning qualities. I would not apply to a razor burned area
bayrum2, but definitely to a just shaved area.
Lotions can be either a balm type or a splash type depending on who makes it. when balmy, are much thicker.
marty
Splashes are great for refreshing and toning qualities. I would not apply to a razor burned area
bayrum2, but definitely to a just shaved area.Lotions can be either a balm type or a splash type depending on who makes it. when balmy, are much thicker.
marty
As the weather heats up in the Middle East the water coming out of my "cold" tap is more like luke-warm. So to close the pores after my morning shave I've started using after shave splashes (Issey Miyake and Armani) before putting on some balm (Nivea or Clarins).
Does this make sense or should I start keeping bottles of tap water in the fridge for after the shave?
Does this make sense or should I start keeping bottles of tap water in the fridge for after the shave?
Try putting one of your splashes in the fridge, can be quite refreshing.
I enjoy a mentholated splash (e.g. Osage) followed by a balm.
Call me stupid.....how do you apply a splash, specifically an expensive splash like Floris or Penhaligons? Do you pour a small amount in the palm of your hand and apply like a lotion or use a cotton ball like applying witch hazel? I've always shaved, rinsed and applied toner/witch hazel via cotton ball then moisturizer.
The only difference is that I'm a little less generous with the amount I pour in my hand if the product is expensive.
- Pour in hand.
- Slap on mug.
- Repeat as needed.
Just like the old aqua velva and mennen commercials!
My regimen involves hot and cold splashes, followed by an alum stick. About five minutes later, I'll apply witch hazel, either Thayer's or an OTC. A few minutes after that, I'll apply a balm, usually Nivea or aproprietary balm with the same scent as the cream/soap that I shaved with. I'll then follow that up with an ASB related to the soap/cream/balm I used earlier. (Unless I'mon the road when all bets are off.)
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