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Ewww, I prefer bacon grease.
Balms! Non-alcohol aftershaves.
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I am currently using these and like them all:
- L'Occitaine
- Proraso ASB
- Neutrogena Triple Protect
- D.R. Harris
I use both PdP balms in rotation. They are both terrific.
Just over the border in Germany, one can get pretty decent stuff for very little money. DM drug store has it's own brand "Balea". The Q10 and sensitive variants are the ones I use.
Another one I really like is from L'Oreal Men Expert, Hydra Energetic
Another one I really like is from L'Oreal Men Expert, Hydra Energetic
Smells better.
Believe it or not the best balm after shave that I've ever used and I've used high end brands before, Is the Dollar Tree Power Stick Brand after shave balm. It smells like peppermint, and it has a lot of healing/soothing properties, It is very thick and made in the U.S.A. It is a lot better than the Every Man Jack brand one and than the Shick one, Most of the higher end ones that I've tried smell like cheap lotion and with barely any menthol.
Here it is, the shave gel sucks though but the after shave is a gem at least to me for a $1.25.
Here it is, the shave gel sucks though but the after shave is a gem at least to me for a $1.25.
No need to break the bank on this one. Proraso is magic in little glass bottles. Good stuff.
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Last time I had some was probably over 5 years ago, or more. Thanks for the reminder!
Doesn’t it contain alcohol?
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I’ve tried a bunch. My favs are Speick, Baume.be, and Rockwell. Speick has some alcohol in it, but it’s unnoticeable compared to a splash.
La Toja After Shave Balsalmo is also very good.
I didn't believe you. Okay, I didn't want to believe you
So, I went out and bought some to try for myself. I'll start using it tomorrow and add it to my shaving kit for next week. And with the cheapskate challenge hopefully starting in a few weeks, I figured it would be a nice low-cost addition for the month of April. The only knock so far is it's slightly above the TSA 3.4 ounce limit for a liquid carry-on item; so when the time comes, the best I will be able to award will be 4 out of 5 stars
Thanks for the tip, @JesseL26No problem let us know what you think.I didn't believe you. Okay, I didn't want to believe you
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So, I went out and bought some to try for myself. I'll start using it tomorrow and add it to my shaving kit for next week. And with the cheapskate challenge hopefully starting in a few weeks, I figured it would be a nice low-cost addition for the month of April. The only knock so far is it's slightly above the TSA 3.4 ounce limit for a liquid carry-on item; so when the time comes, the best I will be able to award will be 4 out of 5 stars
It's still early, but my first use of the product was a good experience. I admit my nose isn't as sensitive as it once was, but what scent I did manage to pick up was pleasant. The balm absorbed quickly and did not feel greasy at all. As stated earlier, I plan to continue using the balm daily throughout the week but I like it so far. My wife (whose nose is much more sensitive than mine) has already expressed her approval.
I also picked up a travel-size pump bottle while at Dollar Tree and will be transferring the contents of the Power Stick balm for travel next month; we'll see how it holds up against a mid-west winter day. I prefer the pump bottle to the squeeze flip-top because it allows me to better control the portions for each use. More to follow...
If you're looking for, or don't mind, a little menthol kick in your aftershave I can suggest Duke Cannon. "Ice Cold" is a bit hyperbolic, IMO, but it's good stuff:
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Just got this yesterday. I think I’ll use it today
I'll just mention that, while it's hard too explain how much I use exactly, it's a very thick balm out of the bottle and a little bit goes a long way. A small squeeze that fits on the tip of my finger is enough for my whole face.
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Good to know. I’m generally an aftershave hog. I really lay it on.
Great thread, that Power Stick looks interesting and I will pick up today. I usually finish with witch hazel because my wife can not handle strong scents. The PS might be the one.
