I currently use Musgo aftershave balm. I really like it a lot, but would try to have a few other aftershaves for variety. Any recommendations on aftershaves that also help in the moisturizing department? I have tried Nivea aftershave balm in the past, but my wife was not a big fan of its smell.
moisturizing aftershave recommendations
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Musgo is nice. AOS aftershave balms are quite moisturizing too, so is T&H Ultimate comfort Balm. Proraso Pre/After shave. Not all balms are moisturizing.
Even if you get an ASB thats not moisturizing, you can add a little bit of moisturizer to it such as Nivea, vaseline, then mix it up in your palms and apply to your face.
Even if you get an ASB thats not moisturizing, you can add a little bit of moisturizer to it such as Nivea, vaseline, then mix it up in your palms and apply to your face.
I have a few recommendations for you, but as always, YMMV. That said:
Spieck ASB - hey, it's Spieck, it's gotta be good!
C. O. Bigelow Bay Rum ASB - if you like the scent of bay rum, this bad boy's for you
Also, if you have an ASB that's not as moisturizing as you'd like, rather than adding some kind of lotion I'd suggest getting a bottle of glycerin ($3 for a lifetime's supply at WalMart) and adding a few drops of that instead. Just be careful: too much means a greasy/sticky feeling that I personally don't like.
Good luck, and let us know what you find.
Spieck ASB - hey, it's Spieck, it's gotta be good!
C. O. Bigelow Bay Rum ASB - if you like the scent of bay rum, this bad boy's for you
Also, if you have an ASB that's not as moisturizing as you'd like, rather than adding some kind of lotion I'd suggest getting a bottle of glycerin ($3 for a lifetime's supply at WalMart) and adding a few drops of that instead. Just be careful: too much means a greasy/sticky feeling that I personally don't like.
Good luck, and let us know what you find.
I'm a huge fan of Proraso ASB.
CAR Hydrolast is tops in my book
My wife also hated the Nivea.
Proraso ASB is excellent, I didn't like the Speick balm, it's greasy and smells funny (not at all like the splash which I love. Pre de Provence is very good, too.
The Gentlemen's Refinery balm is the best I've tried, though. I hate the packaging, so I put it in another bottle. But the balm is worth the hassle.
Proraso ASB is excellent, I didn't like the Speick balm, it's greasy and smells funny (not at all like the splash which I love. Pre de Provence is very good, too.
The Gentlemen's Refinery balm is the best I've tried, though. I hate the packaging, so I put it in another bottle. But the balm is worth the hassle.
I have only used AOS and T&H. Both are great.
Neutrogena post shave balm.
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Really
Sue is big on this board but often doesn't get mention. Her products are absolutely first rate. She just sent me a sample of her shaving soap, which I am now ashamed to say I had never tried because it kicks butt.
Amen on Saint Charles Sue!
The gold standard in moisturizing AS balms, IMO, is St. Charles' "Avocado Oil" aftershave balm. I enjoy the Proraso balm, the Musgo balsam, and Weleda balm, but Sue's Avocado Oil is a step above.
I'm a gettin ready to try SCS "Sahara" too.
The gold standard in moisturizing AS balms, IMO, is St. Charles' "Avocado Oil" aftershave balm. I enjoy the Proraso balm, the Musgo balsam, and Weleda balm, but Sue's Avocado Oil is a step above.
I'm a gettin ready to try SCS "Sahara" too.
Neutrogena post shave ASB
Peter Thomas Roth ASB
The Shave Den Milk
Zirh Soothe
Body Shop Arbor
All of mine sit in the fridge, so they soothe and cool and moisturize!
Peter Thomas Roth ASB
The Shave Den Milk
Zirh Soothe
Body Shop Arbor
All of mine sit in the fridge, so they soothe and cool and moisturize!
Just enough glycerin not to make your face slimy
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