I've been using Nivea and it is good but I want to try something else as it is almost gone. I have some nice splashes and witch hazel but I find that my face dries out a bit and I need a nice creamy lotion a few minutes after I use a splash. I don't like gel kind if it leaves my face feeling sticky or tight. Something that smells awesome would be killer.
Need a good aftershave lotion
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Stirling has some great balms in a wide variety of scents.
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Proraso Balms are not too bad. I think that they are still reasonably priced. Also Captain’s Choice balms are pretty good as well. You can find Captains Choice in the Vendor Forum.
I may eventually try this.
Good find. I bought all the ingredients to make this up and never did. I will have to give it a go.
^ I like that the links to purchase are in the post comments.
Proraso makes a white balm and also a green balm. I have gotten them on sale for the same price as Nivea. The green is good in warmer weather.
LEA makes a sensitive balm "3-in-1" which has the unusual combo of alcohol and menthol in a balm with a mild barbershop-type scent. I like a tiny dab rubbed into a wet face. It completely disappears with no oily feeling. The menthol hit is nice and refreshing.
Another good, but expensive, choice is Pre de Provence Original or #63 in the metal tube. It has a lot of healing ingredients, nice scent, and you only need a tiny amount.
LEA makes a sensitive balm "3-in-1" which has the unusual combo of alcohol and menthol in a balm with a mild barbershop-type scent. I like a tiny dab rubbed into a wet face. It completely disappears with no oily feeling. The menthol hit is nice and refreshing.
Another good, but expensive, choice is Pre de Provence Original or #63 in the metal tube. It has a lot of healing ingredients, nice scent, and you only need a tiny amount.
Another option is to apply a good moisturizer, such as CeraVe, on days when you need one.
Cella and Floid are great aftershave balms.
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Zingari Man and Wholly Kaw make incredible balms. Both of these are top shelf IMO. Decent selection of scents and unscented are available.
For a fairly priced option, Hemingway Accoutrements Aftershave Balsam makes your skin feel like silk, if the scent and price are to your liking.
@BigJ also makes a fine suggestion with another moisturizer that's not necessarily just a shaving product.
For a fairly priced option, Hemingway Accoutrements Aftershave Balsam makes your skin feel like silk, if the scent and price are to your liking.
@BigJ also makes a fine suggestion with another moisturizer that's not necessarily just a shaving product.
Proraso Balm is a good choice IMO. I sometimes use it and it's fairly easy to find.
I think most of the older big brands make a decent balm of some type... A few good ones in my den...
D.R. Harris Aftershave Milk - Arlington
Very nice non-greasy light balm with a classic citrusy scent.
Truefitt & Hill Aftershave Balm - Trafalgar
A terrific light balm with a manly scent.
Art of Shaving Aftershave Balm - Bourbon (Kingsman)
Another big company balm that is very good. Originally released in 2017 in connection with the second Kingsman movie, re-released this year as Bourbon... One of my current Fall/Winter favorites. Great scent and face feel.
Off the reservation...
Fitjar Island of Norway Aftershave Lotion - Fjellheim or Slåtterøy
Both amazing!! Fjellheim is a woodsy blast and Slåtterøy one of the best smelling bay rums I've ever used... The truck here is to get on their email list and wait for free shipping events that happen roughly quarterly.
Lastly one I've never tried...
Wet Shaving Products Aftershave Balm.
Probably any scent is great as their soaps and splashes are one of the best performance: cost values available. I have never been disappointed with their products.
Oh... I do have some from Sterling... Executive Man, Ozark Mountain and Piacenza... All are great, but Sterling has already been mentioned.
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D.R. Harris Aftershave Milk - Arlington
Very nice non-greasy light balm with a classic citrusy scent.
Truefitt & Hill Aftershave Balm - Trafalgar
A terrific light balm with a manly scent.
Art of Shaving Aftershave Balm - Bourbon (Kingsman)
Another big company balm that is very good. Originally released in 2017 in connection with the second Kingsman movie, re-released this year as Bourbon... One of my current Fall/Winter favorites. Great scent and face feel.
Off the reservation...
Fitjar Island of Norway Aftershave Lotion - Fjellheim or Slåtterøy
Both amazing!! Fjellheim is a woodsy blast and Slåtterøy one of the best smelling bay rums I've ever used... The truck here is to get on their email list and wait for free shipping events that happen roughly quarterly.
Lastly one I've never tried...
Wet Shaving Products Aftershave Balm.
Probably any scent is great as their soaps and splashes are one of the best performance: cost values available. I have never been disappointed with their products.
Oh... I do have some from Sterling... Executive Man, Ozark Mountain and Piacenza... All are great, but Sterling has already been mentioned.
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Best bang for your buck is Pre de Provence. It does pack a strong, woodsy, citrus scent and it is the BEST moisturizing/soothing aftershave under $20. Pre de Provence has two scents: shea butter and No. 63 (that's the good scent).
https://www.amazon.com/Pre-Provence-Mens-Toilet-100ml/dp/B00LCXS7KY?th=1
https://www.amazon.com/Pre-Provence-Mens-Toilet-100ml/dp/B00LCXS7KY?th=1
A+E Post shave serum is tops for me. Just an excellent product.
Nivea
Good recommendation indeed SB.
For price it’s hard to beat. I prefer their lotion in the tub. It’s a better lotion to me.
For me it would be Williams Aqua Velva (US or EU Version) and Williams ASB.
