Best Options for SKIN FRIENDLY Creams which are BRUSHLESS?

Edinburgh · Feb 29, 2016

I recently had an unusual occurence where I found myself rushed in the morning, which has led to my exploring the world of brushless shaving creams: everything from canned creams (e. g. Proraso and Noxcema) to creams in pump dispensers (e.g. Kiss My Face Moisture Shave). Mind you, I will never plan on using such products, but I would like to have them on hand just in case I need them in a pinch.

Somehow I think most of us have come to regard canned creams as not being good for the skin owing to the propellants and various other other chemicals in their list of ingredients. However, the mass produced creams (GFT, DRH, T&H, etc.) also contain various chemicals.

Can anyone chime in with recommendations for brushless creams which are undoubtedly skin-friendly and highly effective in terms of cushion, glide and post-shave results?

Gentlemen, let's dispense with any bemoaning or charges of heresy, shall we? Please? :biggrin1:

In the meantime, I can say without hesitation that the following products worked extremely well for me in terms of cushion, glide and post-shave results.

Dog Whiskerer · Feb 29, 2016

The brushless shave cream I've been most happy with has been Cremo shave cream.

http://cremocompany.com/product/mens-shave-cream

The web site provides a lot of information about the ingredients if that is crucial in your decision making. Just click the "More Details" link next to the Buy Now button.

Kcorn · Feb 29, 2016

My vote is "kiss my face". Awesome lather and slickness and great ingredient list as well. Works great with a little Proraso added to the brush too.

Edinburgh · Feb 29, 2016

Dog Whiskerer said:
The brushless shave cream I've been most happy with has been Cremo shave cream.

Kcorn said:
My vote is "kiss my face". Awesome lather and slickness and great ingredient list as well. Works great with a little Proraso added to the brush too.

I think I will get both of these to try them out.

Billski · Feb 29, 2016

I have Rise Shave Cream and use it once in while.

Trusted Since the 50's

Made in China

Helps Protect Against Irritation

I use it once in a while

sarimento1 · Feb 29, 2016

i used TWBW's can of Barbasol foam a couple weeks ago, just as a trial.
it was totally rich and thick, but i felt that it actually dried my whiskers rather than hydrating them.
i went back to a shave soap and brush for second pass.
but if you like your canned foam, that's great, YMMV.

Edinburgh · Feb 29, 2016

sarimento1 said:
i used TWBW's can of Barbasol foam a couple weeks ago, just as a trial.
it was totally rich and thick, but i felt that it actually dried my whiskers rather than hydrating them.
i went back to a shave soap and brush for second pass.
but if you like your canned foam, that's great, YMMV.

I wouldn't go so far as to say I like the canned foam. It's just that I would use these two (Proraso and Noxcema) in a pinch, but only when absolutely necessary.

I'd much rather be using the likes of these:

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J T · Feb 29, 2016

Cremo is an excellent choice.

Baxter Super Close Shave Formula (tub)

Kiehls Ultimate Brushless Shave Cream (2scents, tub or tube)

AVEDA Pure-Performance Shave Cream (tube)

the last 3 are premium ($$$) products and meet your criteria.

as an aside KMF is a Lather shave cream.

ask4Edge · Feb 29, 2016

Though I get better results with some brush-style shaving creams, I find (canned) Decleor Express Shave Foam Gel performs fairly well (even better than many brush/brushless creams/soaps I've tried).

Atalk · Feb 29, 2016

All Proraso tube creams can be used brushless. They market the blue and white versions as skin-friendly.

camardicus · Feb 29, 2016

Hi Timothy,

You can give Razor MD Natural Unscented a try. No brushing, no lathering, but good glide.

Haggises · Feb 29, 2016

My wife bought me a large tub of Kiehl's last year. At first I turned my nose up at it, then I used it, then I liked it. I've got through over half of it and may replace after this year's sabbatical.

ZJ68 · Mar 1, 2016

-Timothy- said:
Somehow I think most of us have come to regard canned creams as not being good for the skin owing to the propellants and various other other chemicals in their list of ingredients. However, the mass produced creams (GFT, DRH, T&H, etc.) also contain various chemicals.

Can anyone chime in with recommendations for brushless creams which are undoubtedly skin-friendly and highly effective in terms of cushion, glide and post-shave results?

It's not just containing chemicals (everything is chemicals), it's what chemicals they contain. Canned foams all (I've never seen one that doesn't) contain sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) which is a skin irritant for many people. So regardless of what they claim on the can as far as being for sensitive skin or whatever, they do not fall into the "undoubtedly skin-friendly" category. Other offending ingredients are menthol and essential oils.

Something like Kiss My Face fragrance free cream would be what I'd look for if I wanted that sort of cream. I'd pass on any of the crap in a can.

Beerman · Mar 1, 2016

At one time, there was a product available at most mass-market pharmacies called "King of Shaves". British product, in a tube. Did an excellent job, for being a non-lathering product.

FWIW.

Beerman

Captainlarrydart · Mar 1, 2016

I've been having a great deal of luck with, and heartily recommend, two European tube-style creams; Gillette for Sensitive Skin and Palmolive. I suppose that technically these are intended for brush application, but I just use my fingers and get spectacular results. Very slick with great glide and kind to faces as well. The Gillette has a fairly strong scent, but really leaves my face feeling great. If you want to try the Palmolive, I recommend red tube more than the green. I've pretty much dumped everything else, including TOBS, since I came upon these two. Really kind to wallets, too.

http://www.maggardrazors.com/product/palmolive-shaving-cream-classic-100g-tube/

http://www.maggardrazors.com/product/gillette-shaving-cream-for-sensitive-skin-100g-tube/

weylin · Mar 1, 2016

Neutrogena Men® Skin Clearing Shave Cream
http://www.neutrogena.com/product/neutrogena+men-+skin+clearing+shave+cream.do?sortby=ourPicks

This stuff is really good. It protects the face well, leaves it smooth and conditioned, and can be found cheap.

Vintage Modern · Mar 2, 2016

I was going to recommend the red can Noxzema, but I can see you've already found it. I find it to be quick, easy, and good for my skin.

Cksnffr · Mar 2, 2016

Just use your regular creams without a brush. Everything from Proraso to Nancy Boy _can_ be used with just your fingers, and it'll work better than the pseudo-magic "butter/gel" stuff or the spray gloop.