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[SparkyLB]

I'm just getting started in wet shaving, but know from past experience as a teen that alcohol-based aftershaves are a no go. Too painful.

I have a little bit left of a 20 year old bottle of Art of Shave alcohol-free aftershave balm. It is delightful, hydrating and just the thing immediately after a shave.

It's the "after the immediately after" part that I don't like. After 30 minutes, my skin feels oily, greasy, and wonderful to the touch. LOL. Big fan of number 3, one and two, not so much.

Is there an aftershave that is NOT alcohol-based, but somewhat moisturizing and balmy without feeling like my face is heavy with axle grease? Oh, and unscented, please.

The best I can describe it, is I would LOVE for my skin to have the touch of just-applied alum, i.e. smooth as a dry piece of paper, but hydrated.

Am I asking for the impossible?

To date, I've been going with a cold water rinse after alum and calling it a day. That feels great, and I guess is acceptable, but can I have the best of both worlds?

Thanks, all!

 

[brucered]

I use RazoRock Aftershave Wax....but there are plenty of other suggestions below.

Thread 'Balms! Non-alcohol aftershaves.' Balms! Non-alcohol aftershaves. - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/balms-non-alcohol-aftershaves.619575/

 

[APBinNCA]

Baume.be
Also, I avoid anything with shea butter. Which really narrows the field.

Sorry, too eager to help. Go with the above.

 

[SparkyLB]

Stupid question, but would that be Baume.be aftershave?

 

[APBinNCA]

Correct, baume balm
Never mind, that’s the one with shea butter. I have others…
St James London aftershave gell!
Maggards has a sampler with the creams and the gell.

 

[SparkyLB]

Rhymes with Pom Pom?

 

[Rusty Blade]

B&M Unscented ASB, NIL ASB, Zinghari Man ASB, Stirling ASB unscented.

 

[sarimento1]

 

[Possum092]

On days like today where I take off a beard with a straight, I reach for my old lady’s unscented hydrating face balm. Trust me when I say they have female beauty products dialed in much better than mens care products.

 

[SparkyLB]

On days like today where I take off a beard with a straight, I reach for my old lady’s unscented hydrating face balm. Trust me when I say they have female beauty products dialed in much better than mens care products.

Thanks @Possum092. No oily after-effects?

 

[SparkyLB]

I use RazoRock Aftershave Wax....but there are plenty of other suggestions below.

Thread 'Balms! Non-alcohol aftershaves.' Balms! Non-alcohol aftershaves. - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/balms-non-alcohol-aftershaves.619575/

@brucered, can you tell me about aftershave wax? What is it designed to do? Never heard of it.

 

[Rusty Blade]

On days like today where I take off a beard with a straight, I reach for my old lady’s unscented hydrating face balm. Trust me when I say they have female beauty products dialed in much better than mens care products.

I have often thought that as well.

 

[SwamperWI]

I’ve tried several balms recently. Stirling Unscented is currently my favorite.

 

[BudgetShaverGuy]

Ok, I know you said NO ALCOHOL…but I think the Speick aftershave splash might fit the bill. It’s got lots of skin food ingredients and although I no longer use aftershave, it was the only one I used because it:

1. Felt very refreshing
2. Did not burn
3. Made my face feel and smell amazing
4. Didn’t leave my face greasy at all

I’ve gotten to the point where I don’t need an aftershave and who knows, you might land there as well, only time will tell. You can read more about it here.

Speick Men After Shave Lotion - Speick Naturkosmetik

Natural After Shave Lotion with skin toning and revitalising witch hazel extract. A refreshingly aromatic fragrance composition with essential oils, such as lavender oil and menthol, invigorates the senses.

www.speick.de

 

[jesseix]

You might take a look at the Mammoth Z (unscented) aftershave balm. Not nearly as thick as other balms, if you're looking to avoid any heavy feel.

 

[brucered]

@brucered, can you tell me about aftershave wax? What is it designed to do? Never heard of it.

It's just an everyday balm and does the same as any other balm...but better.

The consistency is a bit thicker, you don't use much and apply by dabbing your finger in it. You only use a small amount.

I love it.

 

[SparkyLB]

Thank you.

 

[sknz]

After reading the posts here I bought Neutrogena® Hydro Boost Gel-Cream with Hyaluronic Acid and for me it beats everything else I've tried. It's also available locally most places.

Looking for the best unscented and non-alcohol aftershave and balm. - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/looking-for-the-best-unscented-and-non-alcohol-aftershave-and-balm.620980/#post-11673504

 

[BigJ]

Lucky Tiger would be worth a try: no alcohol and very soothing IME!

 

[Titleist]

I normally follow up a shave with CeraVe moisturizing cream while I conduct post-shave stropping. And then I top that off with whatever aftershave that I choose. My skin is very tolerant to alcohol based splashes. So, it sounds like a nice balm is what you may be looking for. I find the balms from Proraso to be very nice. Especially the white and blue labels.

I also LOVE Myrsol Emulsion, it is a balm and it is my absolute favorite go to.