Nivea cooling post shave balm

[sproosemoose]

Hi

I have two questions about this.

Is it OK to use shave balm straight after washing your face with cold water after the shave? i saw one video a guy recommends using an alum block then putting after shave after that. I don't want to get any infenctions on the fucts of my face (but hopefully I stop cutting myself soon).

Also, has anyone tried this or the replenishing version of this? I wonder how the cooling vs replenishing versions compare.

I chose cooling because I think that would feel nicer.

Thanks

 

[52tele]

I have the 'sensitive' and its not that great really. But yeah, I just rinse with cold water and apply. But I recommend Every Man Jack Cooling Gel, as the label says this stuff is, "Cooler than cool" and it smells nice and minty...You can get it at Target.

 

[texbilly]

All kinds of methods and others will weigh in soon. Mine?

Cold water rinse
Aftershave splash
Nivea (or any one of a few other AS "milks")

I currently use the Cooling version as I like the menthol-like kick. I also like the Replenishing version but don't sense much difference between the two in terms of moisturizing.

 

[Gravy]

I have the cooling balm and enjoy it. I believe it has some alcohol in it and this maybe helps clean any weepers.
It provides a little burn or warming for a couple seconds and then fades to a bit of cooling.
I enjoy it but it might not be for everyone. But then I also like to follow up some shaves w/ Pinaud Virgin Island Bay Rum AS

 

[goby]

I really love this stuff. It's one of my favorites, and find that I use it more than the much more expensive (by 5 times) Trumper Skin Food.

 

[moodymick]

I go for the rinse, alum, pat dry then moisturise. Works for me.

 

[warlandsboy]

I use and love the replenishing balm. It feels great going on after a rinse and leaves no greasy-ness afterwards, and my skin feels moisturized all day.