Recommended Creams?

[new2wetshaving]

Hello,

I've been wet shaving for about a week, so I am very new. I thought the cream I had previously been using with my mach 3 would suffice but I'm starting to think I am wrong. What creams would you guys recommend? I would prefer ones that are available in stores and do not have menthol as an ingredient.

Peace.

 

[DoubleB123]

If there is a Rite-Aid near buy you could try some Real Shaving Co. Shaving Cream, lots of people really enjoy it.

 

[Sully2]

Creams from AOS...

 

[Predict]

C.O. Bigelow from Bath and body works.

 

[Predict]

Creams from AOS...

+1 you can get them at Nordstrom or ulta to name a few

 

[PMT]

C.O. Bigelow from Bath and body works.

+1, or I saw some tubes in Target, like Burt's Bees, and some I have never heard of, I am not sure how good they are, maybe someone else here knows

 

[ronwell]

If you're looking for something available in stores and don't like menthol, which rules out the Bigelow at Bath & Body Works, I'd have agree with those who say Art of Shaving is a good option. It's available at AoS stores and Nordstrom's. Good stuff, but it's also a little pricey. A lot of people like Kiss My Face, which is available in some supermarkets and pretty much every natural foods store. You can generally get a tube for around $5. Personally, I found that it didn't offer me much protection from razor burn, but a lot of people swear by it. Some people like the creams from Body Shop and Crabtree & Evelyn, but I've never tried them. That's about all I can think of in terms of stuff that you can find in brick & mortar stores.

 

[jesseix]

Where are you located? The wiki has shave supply stores listed for some major cities
http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/Category:Shopping_by_Country

 

[wagstaff]

Not sure about the "stores" requirement. That's pretty limiting. I do think, as has been suggested, the Real Shaving Company stuff at Rite-Aid is extraordinarily well-priced for such a great performing product. Scent is nothing special, but not a problem. (Mind you, I always got it for $4.99; a recent set of posts suggests it may have gone up in price).

I want to recommend gong online and trying some other creams... (TOBS Jermyn St., Spencer & Devon, the Tabac tube of cream all come to mind, for starters).

 

[cpcohen1945]

There's a Proraso cream -- aloe and green tea -- that's formulated for "sensitive skin". I don't think there's menthol in it.

Their "eucalyptus and menthol" -- _that_ has menthol!<G>

Proraso is pretty widely distributed, I think.

Alternatively, check out the Body Shop "Macca Root" cream. If menthol isn't on the list of ingredients, it's worth a try. Very nice lather.

. Charles

 

[mekler]

My vote goes to Real Shaving Co. cream from Rite-Aid.. I just recently tried this and am VERY impressed with it... and for $4.99 a tube you cant really go wrong!

 

[OkieStubble]

Find an Indian Grocery store in your area. See if they stock Godrej and Dettol shaving creams. Health food stores like Whole Foods or GNC's will/should have 'Kiss My Face' creams.

 

[dduck]

Macca root shaving cream from the Body Shop is a favorite of mine. The Real Shaving Co cream is also a good performer, it is available in Rite Aid pharmacies in the USA ( I am not sure where you are located ).

 

[edgerunner]

Another fan of The Real Shaving Co. here - I buy it locally at Shopper Drug Mart for 6.50

 

[GianquiMan]

Do a search in your local area for Kiss My Face shaving creams. Normally sold in health food type stores. Lot's of different scents to choose from. Comes in a handy pump bottle. Pretty good stuff IMO.

 

[Go West Young Man]

Definitely Kiss My Face - it's a champion product with or without a brush, it's cheap, and it's available in locally owned stores!

 

[rbaloha]

Bed Bath & Beyond for your shaving needs.

 

[monarch2001]

All depends where you live. Mail order could be faster. Without a doubt, Trumpers Coconut is a new wetshavers dream!

Michael

 

[heybatter]

Simpsons Luxury Cream
Castle Forbes

 

[Teddyboy]

+1 on Simpsons Luxury Cream
Also, Razorock S. Maria, and Proraso Red.