C.O. Bigelow the exact same formula as Proraso?

[Nat]

Is C.O. Bigelow Shaving Cream found at Bath and Body Works simply a rebranded version of Proraso Green tube?

If it is then Buy 2 get 1 free doesn't seem like a bad price.

http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2257431&cp=4090256.4090259.4090258.4090292.4431697.4191892&isCrossSell=1

-Nat

 

[mandoman]

its the same thing, Buy 2 get 1 free very good deal

 

[Nat]

Great, thanks for the answer. I'll have to hit up the local store and see if they can give me the discount there instead of online.

 

[hypnoz]

Yes, and they both equally suck

 

[gull]

Yes, and they both equally suck

 

[Loric]

Yes, and they both equally suck

I'm not a cream guy, but I like this stuff. I go back and forth on the scent, but its good cream.

 

[Bird-Man]

Yes, and they both equally suck

A horrible case of YMMV, I suppose

 

[ModusPwnins]

Is this good for in-store purchase as well?

 

[Nat]

Didn't get a chance today to see if it was good for in-store purchase, but I did just find an active promo code (F102459) that knocks the price to $22.99 shipped. That makes it only $1.39 more than paying sales tax around me.

I think I will skip the gas to the store and place this order

 

[ModusPwnins]

Gotta love the contradictory wording on the product page. They first claim (correctly) that it's an Italian recipe that they borrowed. Then, mere millimeters below, they say:

Developed by Bigelow Chemists

Sure, guys.

 

[Nat]

I was laughing at that same line when I first saw it. Some poor copywriter somewhere was pumping out print and couldn't think of a third truth to write about the product.

Just went to C.O. Bigelow's site and found they list Proraso products by name there:

http://www.bigelowchemists.com/index.php/cPath/712_733

Now I'm curious if C.O. Bigelow actually owns the Proraso line of products, and/or the USA distribution of them (might explain why they pulled out of Target stores). I'll have to do some digging and see if anything pans out.

 

[rickboone1]

No, they're not the same. They have the same ingredient list but they behave oh so differently. Of course, most people disagree. Get one of each and compare.

 

[Loric]

I think I will skip the gas to the store and place this order

Even when picking up good shaving stuff at the Mall, I still would rather not have gone.....

 

[BladeDE40]

Yes, and they both equally suck

Them is fightin' words...

 

[BladeDE40]

Gotta love the contradictory wording on the product page. They first claim (correctly) that it's an Italian recipe that they borrowed. Then, mere millimeters below, they say:

Sure, guys.

Yeah but if you look at the front of the box or tube it says " made by Proraso for CO Bigelow"...

 

[KnoxPhil]

...both equally suck

Heresy!

Actually, Nat, I've heard strong arguments both ways from B&B members way more knowledgeable than me. I have only tried C.O. Bigelow; I love it, and I keep multiple tubes of the stuff. However, rickboone1 is right...one of these days I will get around to laying my hands on some Proraso and see for myself. Popular as they both are, I don't think either "sucks" - an unfortunate term - or each would be out of business.

 

[willyb]

Yes, and they both equally suck

How is this post to be taken seriously? What about Proraso or Bigelow did you not like? Truth be told Bigelows is my fav cream to use!
Gotta try that deal now, instead of buying retail!

 

[moses the armenian]

Yes, and they both equally suck

ban this nerd asap

 

[timsclips]

Tried the Bigelow creme for the first time last night. I made a batch of very nice and thick lather easily, I liked the scent, it shaved very nicely and left my face feeling good.
What's not to like?

 

[Vintage Razor]

I picked up 2 tubes of CO Bigelow last week. The cream works well and gives me nice lather.