Palmolive Men cream has a very light scent and a performance to price ratio that's hard to beat.
Light Scent/Scent Free Shave Soap (newbie question)
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I like Ivory bar soap so I bet I will like Williams. I will keep an eye out for it. Maybe CVS has it.
If they don’t have it in store then you can always go to their website and have them ship it to the store of your choice. Walgreens and Walmart also have that option. A couple soaps I like that are fairly inexpensive and lightly scented are Mitchell’s Wool Fat and La Toja. And both those perform really well though some people have had trouble with the MWF
My suggestions:
Haslinger (all of their eight options have mild, fleeting scents)
La Toja
MWF
Haslinger (all of their eight options have mild, fleeting scents)
La Toja
MWF
Mitchell's Wool Fat is a good, light-scented scent that just smells clean. A puck will last you a long time and can be had for a few dollars.
I'm also sensitive to scented products.
Stirling Naked and Smooth is great for me! It's not the cheapest soap, but it's working well enough to justify the cost, for me!
Stirling Naked and Smooth is great for me! It's not the cheapest soap, but it's working well enough to justify the cost, for me!
JCinPA
The Lather Maestro
I am not sure how much scent is too much, and definitely not sure what could cause a migraine, but a soap that has little scent, except that of "soap" and is considered an outstanding performer by 99% of us here, AND which is inexpensive, to boot, is the La Toja stick, at $7 from Amazon.
I also hate to think of you using the BIC disposables. I use them when traveling, and for what they are, they are great, but not that comfortable for an every day shaver, IMO. Here are two razor suggestions to get you into DE safety razor shaving without breaking the bank. The first one is very highly rated, but is $30. Reasonable, but if you are really on a tight budget, the second one is only $18.
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Paired with a well-regarded blade here that also does not break the bank, the Astra SP, and you should notice a much more comfortable shave, I can almost guarantee it. Certainly better than the BICs and Barbasol. $10 for a hundred blades
And I'm assuming you do not have a brush (because Barbasol). This one is real badger and $18, and also highly rated at Amazon.
You can obsess over gear selection, but at your stage, it is just not worth it, IMO. Get some decent gear with a lot of reviewers and change your system from canned goo and disposables to something that will get you shaving comfortable right out of the gate. I hope you find a solultion! Here is a video on using a shave stick soap.
Amazon.com: La Toja Shaving Stick : Beauty & Personal Care
Amazon.com: La Toja Shaving Stick : Beauty & Personal Care
www.amazon.com
I also hate to think of you using the BIC disposables. I use them when traveling, and for what they are, they are great, but not that comfortable for an every day shaver, IMO. Here are two razor suggestions to get you into DE safety razor shaving without breaking the bank. The first one is very highly rated, but is $30. Reasonable, but if you are really on a tight budget, the second one is only $18.
Amazon.com: Mamba Shave Safety razor for men with 5 razor blades. Stainless Steel Vintage Razor for men with open double Edge and Butterfly design. Ragnar Shaving Rake. Rastrillo para afeitar de acero. (Chrome) : Beauty & Personal Care
Amazon.com: Mamba Shave Safety razor for men with 5 razor blades. Stainless Steel Vintage Razor for men with open double Edge and Butterfly design. Ragnar Shaving Rake. Rastrillo para afeitar de acero. (Chrome) : Beauty & Personal Care
www.amazon.com
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Amazon.com: VIKINGS BLADE The Chieftain JR Double Edge Safety Razor, Meteorite Gray (Slim & Mild) : Beauty & Personal Care
Amazon.com: VIKINGS BLADE The Chieftain JR Double Edge Safety Razor, Meteorite Gray (Slim & Mild) : Beauty & Personal Care
www.amazon.com
Paired with a well-regarded blade here that also does not break the bank, the Astra SP, and you should notice a much more comfortable shave, I can almost guarantee it. Certainly better than the BICs and Barbasol. $10 for a hundred blades
Amazon.com: Astra Platinum Double Edge Safety Razor Blades ,100 Count (Pack of 1): Beauty
Amazon.com: Astra Platinum Double Edge Safety Razor Blades ,100 Count (Pack of 1): Beauty
www.amazon.com
And I'm assuming you do not have a brush (because Barbasol). This one is real badger and $18, and also highly rated at Amazon.
Amazon.com : BRV MEN Shaving Brush LARGE - Pure Badger Hair - Badger Brush - Rich Lather - Shave Brush - Use with Double-Edge Safety Straight Razor or Shaving Bowl - Genuine Badger Bristles - Black : Beauty & Personal Care
Amazon.com : BRV MEN Shaving Brush LARGE - Pure Badger Hair - Badger Brush - Rich Lather - Shave Brush - Use with Double-Edge Safety Straight Razor or Shaving Bowl - Genuine Badger Bristles - Black : Beauty & Personal Care
www.amazon.com
You can obsess over gear selection, but at your stage, it is just not worth it, IMO. Get some decent gear with a lot of reviewers and change your system from canned goo and disposables to something that will get you shaving comfortable right out of the gate. I hope you find a solultion! Here is a video on using a shave stick soap.
JCinPA
The Lather Maestro
OH SHOOT! You said soap, and I didn't even think of scentless creams. Here are two good brands. No scent at all.
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They may seem pricey, but you will shave with them for at least 6 months, depending on how much you use. How many Barbasol cans would that be? I'd bet two tubs of this will be a year's worth of shaving 5 days a week.
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Amazon.com: Truefitt & Hill Shave Cream Bowl - Ultimate Comfort | Smooth Glide to Protect Sensitive Skin, 6.7 ounces : Beauty & Personal Care
Amazon.com: Truefitt & Hill Shave Cream Bowl - Ultimate Comfort | Smooth Glide to Protect Sensitive Skin, 6.7 ounces : Beauty & Personal Care
www.amazon.com
They may seem pricey, but you will shave with them for at least 6 months, depending on how much you use. How many Barbasol cans would that be? I'd bet two tubs of this will be a year's worth of shaving 5 days a week.
JCinPA
The Lather Maestro
Oh, almost forgot. Since I'm trying to pull you completely into the traditional wet shaving pond, you need a scent free aftershave, as well. This should do the trick.
Amazon.com : THAYERS Original Witch Hazel Astringent with Aloe Vera, 12 ounce bottle : Skin Care Products : Beauty
Amazon.com : THAYERS Original Witch Hazel Astringent with Aloe Vera, 12 ounce bottle : Skin Care Products : Beauty
www.amazon.com
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