Balms! Non-alcohol aftershaves.

[Moose]

I’ve been using Trumper’s Sandalwood SF for a while. I like it, and a little goes a long way, I’m guessing due to the glycerin. +1 on AoS, but I can’t justify $20/oz.

Any recommendations for a woodsy/earthy balm?

 

[MHBru]

@Moose L'Occitane Cade is real nice and easy to find. I've also used Trumpers Skin Food and the sandlewood is also nice. I find the "stickiness" that many refer to as quite transient and is gone as soon as it dries... and frankly I notice on my hands more than i do on my face.

 

[OneDamnEarp]

Have to add in my current favorite -- plus they're local. (For me, at least.)

Wet Shaving Products. Keeps my skin moisturized and doesn't cause any flakes a day or two after use. Nice, light smell.

I've only tried their "Barbershop" version so far, but also have their face soap and their Barbershop aftershave. Love them all.

 

[rs_776]

Try HC&C. That is the balm that converted me from being a splash guy to a balm guy. It does a tremendous job in healing the skin after a BBS shave.

If you're looking for a store-brand type product, I highly recommend Prep "Derma Protective" cream.

 

[pgriffin]

I’ve been using Trumper’s Sandalwood SF for a while. I like it, and a little goes a long way, I’m guessing due to the glycerin. +1 on AoS, but I can’t justify $20/oz.

Any recommendations for a woodsy/earthy balm?

Trumper's Sandalwood Skin Food is my favorite too, it's just so different from everything else. Fantastic delicate sandalwood smell and absorbs quickly. No kidding a little goes a long way - my 100 ml bottle from about 8-10 years ago is finally running out. Anyone know if it's been reformulated recently? I was thinking of picking up a new one.

 

[cpcohen1945]

I'm finishing a cake of Tabac shaving soap, and like the mild scent. There's a matching shave balm I haven't tried, but I'm putting an order in today:

Amazon.com

On the Amazon Canada website, it's listed as a Maurer & Wirtz product, and available in single tubes:

https://www.amazon.ca/Tabac-TABAC-after-shave-balsamo/dp/B000LZW86S

. Charles

 

[slimshavy]

I miss Tiger Stadium. Comerica Park is cursed. The Ghost of Ernie Harwell is never going to forgive them.

He was such a gracious man. He would never spend his afterlife haunting people who aren't worth his time.

 

[SteveS815]

Grooming Lounge The Shavior is very nice. Much better than I expected.

 

[mikhou]

I've been using Nivea so I can't help, but I'm enjoying the thread.

 

[ridinshotgun]

+1 for both B&M and Zingari balms. Some of the best aftershaves sized up to anything in my book.

Sudsy Soapery makes some nice (and pretty affordable) alcohol free balms as well.

You know I use B&M soaps for the most part and was looking to try a balm but years ago I tried some GFT balm and thought it was disgusting being sticky as can be and turned me off from balms.

In revisiting balms I looked at the ingredients of both B&M and Zingari and noticed Zingari has witch haze in it which I like but B&M does not. How do they both lay down? Do they readily absorb or do they leave any residue? I do also like the act that zingari has a fragrance free version so as not to clash with my normal aftershave.

 

[bobmsp]

I do also like the act that zingari has a fragrance free version so as not to clash with my normal aftershave.

The zingari unscented with the Sego base is excellent.

 

[Toothpick]

Try HC&C. That is the balm that converted me from being a splash guy to a balm guy. It does a tremendous job in healing the skin after a BBS shave.

If you're looking for a store-brand type product, I highly recommend Prep "Derma Protective" cream.

What is HC&C

 

[Toothpick]

Just ordered the Hawkins & Brimble balm and shave cream. Plus have about 10 balms in my cart between Amazon and Smallflower

 

[djmillard]

In revisiting balms I looked at the ingredients of both B&M and Zingari and noticed Zingari has witch haze in it which I like but B&M does not. How do they both lay down? Do they readily absorb or do they leave any residue? I do also like the act that zingari has a fragrance free version so as not to clash with my normal aftershave.

I've never tried any GFT products. I do admit that I generally like balms (in addition to splashes), and I haven't met one that I really didn't like.

Zingari dries very cleanly and is not sticky or gummy on the skin. Very light feeling. B&M is a little more dense, and has a bit of a different feel - maybe a little more moist, but not sticky.

I would recommend Zingari first. I agree this seems to be a great Unscented candidate for you.

 

[ridinshotgun]

I've never tried any GFT products. I do admit that I generally like balms (in addition to splashes), and I haven't met one that I really didn't like.

Zingari dries very cleanly and is not sticky or gummy on the skin. Very light feeling. B&M is a little more dense, and has a bit of a different feel - maybe a little more moist, but not sticky.

I would recommend Zingari first. I agree this seems to be a great Unscented candidate for you.

Thanks for the input. I am going to grab some zingari and give it a go. I will grab a sample of it next time I order from Maggards.

 

[rs_776]

What is HC&C

Hendrix Classics & Co.

Shave Balm

Shaving subscription, wet shave, wet shaving, safety razor, shave, better shave, classic shave, classic shaving, close shave,

hendrixclassics.com

 

[AlphaFrank75]

After reading this thread last October --> Neutrogena Hydro-Boost Gel-Cream, I gave it a try. Until something else comes along that's better, this is my number 1 post shave product. My skin feels great and I've experimented with and without using Neutrogena to make sure I actually could feel a difference post shave. This small 1.7oz jar lasted me about ten weeks as you only need a small amount.

 

[Ckmaui]

After reading this thread last October --> Neutrogena Hydro-Boost Gel-Cream, I gave it a try. Until something else comes along that's better, this is my number 1 post shave product. My skin feels great and I've experimented with and without using Neutrogena to make sure I actually could feel a difference post shave. This small 1.7oz jar lasted me about ten weeks as you only need a small amount.


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YUP been using up some of my balms cause I am stupid or cheap or a combo hahahaha
but NOTHING Works like this stuff after some AS splash !!!!

 

[Champion of Capua]

AOS is really good, but if I have to pick one it’s Cade. Cade & Thayers just works the best for me.

 

[Dave himself]

If you like the scent of ToBS sandalwood they have an alcohol free shaving gel that contains witch hazel. It smells exactly like the soap and the scent hangs around for a while but isn't overpowering. It's a bit costly at around £8 for 75ml but a little goes a long way.