My setup for shaving is:
EJDE89
Omega 10066 Boar Brush
Gilette Silver Blue (1st use)
Dove Sensitive skin ASB
Scent: 8
First of all, this is an awesome almond scent - it smells kind of like Marzipan or Amaretto. very nice subtle fragrance. Doesn't hit you in the face, but you know it's there. Applying the lather really brings the scent out and smells heavenly. I know scents are really subjective as to the persons preference, but if you like the smell of marzipan or amaretto or roasted almonds, then you will really love this!
Latherability: 9 (previously 8-see below)
It lathered well and quickly. After soaking the brush in hot water for 10 minutes I gently lifted it out and let the excess water run out, then 2 small flicks to get out a little more water and I applied an almond sized amount to the brush. It started lathering quickly and was really looking great. after about 45 seconds there was mounds of it! Very easy and hassle free lather!
Protective Property: 9 (previously 7-see below)
This really disappointed me actually. After some great looking lather was easily whipped up, it almost seemed to fall apart when lathering on my face. It was slick but not as thick as I thought once applied. It did the job but I've had much better (like TOBS Avocado or GFT Coconut). I'm not sure if it was the boar brush or not. I might have to try it again with my BB. Again, it did the job but wasn't on par with some others I've tried. I didn't experience any razor burn, nicks or weepers after a 3 pass shave (WTG, XTG, ATG & touchup) so it worked well there, it was more then adequate, but I've had better (did I say that already?)
Moisturizing: 9 (previously 8 - see below)
Good! My skin feels nice and hydrated. No issues there. Not overly drying or overly moisturizing. Does the job well.
Conclusion:
I'd recommend this to anyone, especially if they like the almond scent. Its well priced at about $10-12 for a tub of it so not bad, plus it has many natural ingredients that you can pronounce which is always a bonus! I might have been nitpicky a bit about the protectiveness of it. but that's the only thing I would say was a bit of a con but not by much. All in all a very good product from the Motherland
Update: As promised I've retried Cells today using the Marco method as suggested...I previously rated latherability and protectiveness at 8 and 7 respectively...however...after retrying it...I've bumped them both up to 9..I've even bumped moisturizing properties up to 9 (from 8). It was an absolutely luxurious lather...and did protect very well! This is on par with the best I've tried like proraso, GFT coconut and TOBS avocado...if not better in some respects...thank you everyone for all the tips. I would wholeheartedly recommend this to everyone and I'm placing my order!!! If you are on the fence...get this...you won't regret it.
EJDE89
Omega 10066 Boar Brush
Gilette Silver Blue (1st use)
Dove Sensitive skin ASB
Scent: 8
First of all, this is an awesome almond scent - it smells kind of like Marzipan or Amaretto. very nice subtle fragrance. Doesn't hit you in the face, but you know it's there. Applying the lather really brings the scent out and smells heavenly. I know scents are really subjective as to the persons preference, but if you like the smell of marzipan or amaretto or roasted almonds, then you will really love this!
Latherability: 9 (previously 8-see below)
It lathered well and quickly. After soaking the brush in hot water for 10 minutes I gently lifted it out and let the excess water run out, then 2 small flicks to get out a little more water and I applied an almond sized amount to the brush. It started lathering quickly and was really looking great. after about 45 seconds there was mounds of it! Very easy and hassle free lather!
Protective Property: 9 (previously 7-see below)
This really disappointed me actually. After some great looking lather was easily whipped up, it almost seemed to fall apart when lathering on my face. It was slick but not as thick as I thought once applied. It did the job but I've had much better (like TOBS Avocado or GFT Coconut). I'm not sure if it was the boar brush or not. I might have to try it again with my BB. Again, it did the job but wasn't on par with some others I've tried. I didn't experience any razor burn, nicks or weepers after a 3 pass shave (WTG, XTG, ATG & touchup) so it worked well there, it was more then adequate, but I've had better (did I say that already?)
Moisturizing: 9 (previously 8 - see below)
Good! My skin feels nice and hydrated. No issues there. Not overly drying or overly moisturizing. Does the job well.
Conclusion:
I'd recommend this to anyone, especially if they like the almond scent. Its well priced at about $10-12 for a tub of it so not bad, plus it has many natural ingredients that you can pronounce which is always a bonus! I might have been nitpicky a bit about the protectiveness of it. but that's the only thing I would say was a bit of a con but not by much. All in all a very good product from the Motherland
Update: As promised I've retried Cells today using the Marco method as suggested...I previously rated latherability and protectiveness at 8 and 7 respectively...however...after retrying it...I've bumped them both up to 9..I've even bumped moisturizing properties up to 9 (from 8). It was an absolutely luxurious lather...and did protect very well! This is on par with the best I've tried like proraso, GFT coconut and TOBS avocado...if not better in some respects...thank you everyone for all the tips. I would wholeheartedly recommend this to everyone and I'm placing my order!!! If you are on the fence...get this...you won't regret it.
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