I use the Sensitive (I don't know why) and every tube has been a solid performer. I keep sticks of the regular and tubes of Sensitive in my cabinet. There will be no worries with La Toja. I would find it hard to believe, especially since it is so highly regarded by so many.
La Toja shaving stick reformulation
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Hmmm. I love the performance of this soap, and if the mineral salts are gone, it might be nicer to my skin. I'm intrigued enough I think I'll order a stick and see. A spicier scent wouldn't bother me, either, although I agree with those who enjoy the sea salt and soapy clean vibe of the older sticks.
The mineral salts are not gone. They just added table salt.
Ah, I see that now. Well, maybe still worth a shot. I've been surprised a time or two before when seemingly minor tweaks to a formula wound up having a big impact, for better or for worse.
You're lucky, I can't stand the new scent; to me is like somehow racind tallow with slightly floral scent. Fortunately, the propoerties are the same as before, but nothing to do with the original fragance.
Rotten flowers sounds right up my alley!
The scent off the stick turned me off as well but once lathered it mellowed. Still nothing like the previous scent.
Hmmm I don’t pickup up anything other than powdery lavender/floral notes off mine.
There is a sensitive skin formula.
I like the smell of the current version. To me, it smells like bathing with pure soap in the deep ocean. It is clean and a bit salty. It's funny how people's noses are different.
The sensitive cream isn't as strong, sort of plain and salty. It is clean smelling, like fresh from a bath.
The sensitive cream isn't as strong, sort of plain and salty. It is clean smelling, like fresh from a bath.
Good to hear the new version performs well. I have 11 of the prior iteration which should last a while. Warming up a fresh stick right now to smash into an OS mug. One of if not the best shave out there.
That would kill it for me. I don't like powdery or lavender. Of course, I don't like the ash tray stink of the older formula either.
At this point it seems there's a general consensus on the new La Toja regarding performance, which almost everyone confirmed has remained at top level. Scent instead is dividing fans between those who enjoy the latest fragrance and those who cannot stand it. Honestly, I LOVE the soapy-salty scent of the previous version and really hope to like the new one as well.
It still smells soap-salty. I really like it.
I’m finding it hard to get to any of my other soaps and splashes , after stocking up on a handful of sticks and a fresh bottle of splash , I may not see any other products for a while.
Big mistake on my part. I purchased four sticks, which I thought were all reformulated. As it turns out, three were reformulated and the fourth was the old formula that I reviewed last week. So, I’ll try one of the reformulated sticks later this week.
Could someone who already owns the NEW stick post a clear photo of the back of the plastic cap with the full ingredients list, please? I desire to save it on my smartphone and check it when in Spain this summer. I just want to be sure to buy the newest reformulated La Toja stick. Thanks!
Post #1 has a picture that is readable. HTH
