QCS After Shave Balm
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Amazing balm. I've tried the Esquire (great scent -- short-lived, as are all the balms I think), and also the Vostok -- which is a menthol explosion/face freeze specialist. It smells something like a York Peppermint Patty, but that goes away before long, too. For function, they're both really spectacular balms for post-shave recovery.
The containers are deceptively small, btw. I think they're cost-efficient, because the very slow dispenser only gives you tiny amounts per pump, and those are way more than you need if you're not careful.
The containers are deceptively small, btw. I think they're cost-efficient, because the very slow dispenser only gives you tiny amounts per pump, and those are way more than you need if you're not careful.
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I hate the container. I hate the consistency. I hate the pump.
But the balm itself performs spectacularly. I think I'll live.
But the balm itself performs spectacularly. I think I'll live.
I use it for every shave (Lavender or Celestial Woods). Both scents are great, and as others said they are great for your skin. My skin is always soft and warm feeling after using them and there is no greasy/tacky issue either. I plan to pick up the unscented version when my current scents run out.
I've been trying a lot of different balms since the weather started to cool off, but I haven't found one better than QCS yet. My face feels incredibly smooth and healthy. I have unscented, key lime, and vostok. The scents last only a minute, but the vostok is a fun experience if you love menthol.
Balm guy here. I have used ten or so different balms from inexpensive Nivea to more expensive offerings(Cade, Musgo Real...) and I find that the QCS balms are the best hands down. This morning I used some of the last of my Provence scented balm(discontinued scent). Like has been stated above, they don't leave you greasy feeling, even in my case on the dome in summer. Fantastic stuff!
I don't like balms, I'm actually an aftershave splash guy. But during the cold winter months, I need a good balm that'll soothe and nourish my face. QCS aftershave balms are the best for that. I have QCS Green Irish Tweed, and it smells awesome. I bought it a long time ago when their customs scents cost a bit more. Now all $10, so you can't go wrong.
