T&H ASBs or Skinfood?

[winky]

I was reading to take the plunge on some Truefitt and Hill ASBs when I read the reviews; I was surprised they were rated so low. Should I opt for Trumper's Skinfood instead?

Anyone who has used both have any thoughts? Am I comparing apples and oranges?

 

[Ceri]

I have T&H Limes ASB and GFT Sandalwood skin food. Both are great products but quite different.

The balm took me a little while to find out how best to use it - for me a few squirts in hand and applied to a very wet face leaves my skin soft and soothed.

The skin food is less soothing, doesn't moisturise all that well for me but leaves my face very smooth after application. It also has the advantage that it can be used as pre-shave too.

 

[winky]

Thanks for the response. I guess I should just buy both...

 

[HoratioCaine]

Am I comparing apples and oranges?

Kind of, yeah. Trumper Skin Foods aren't really balms. In fact, it's hard to describe what they are. They're a sort of sealer and soother, with some very slight moisturizing properties. I've used all three, and I basically like them (sandalwood is my favorite), but I have to agree they don't soothe me all that much. They're pretty lightweight, and leave a fairly smooth finish, provided you don't over apply them. They're worth checking out.

The T&H balms are very good, straight-up balms. There are essentially three kinds: the fragranced balms (e.g., Trafalgar, West Indian Limes, etc.), their "Classic" balm, which is also scented, and their Ultimate Comfort balm. All three are slightly different from each other, and all three tend to be on the heavy side. Having said that, the fragranced balms seem to be the lightest in texture of the three, whereas the UC balm is the most universal, since it's only got a light, lavender-like scent.

P.S. Love the avatar.

 

[winky]

Kind of, yeah. Trumper Skin Foods aren't really balms. In fact, it's hard to describe what they are. They're a sort of sealer and soother, with some very slight moisturizing properties. I've used all three, and I basically like them (sandalwood is my favorite), but I have to agree they don't soothe me all that much. They're pretty lightweight, and leave a fairly smooth finish, provided you don't over apply them. They're worth checking out.

The T&H balms are very good, straight-up balms. There are essentially three kinds: the fragranced balms (e.g., Trafalgar, West Indian Limes, etc.), their "Classic" balm, which is also scented, and their Ultimate Comfort balm. All three are slightly different from each other, and all three tend to be on the heavy side. Having said that, the fragranced balms seem to be the lightest in texture of the three, whereas the UC balm is the most universal, since it's only got a light, lavender-like scent.

P.S. Love the avatar.

Thanks for responding. VERY helpful!

 

[SteelCity]

Why are T & H aftershave splash's so expensive, $70 bucks?

 

[denim]

So, what are the Skinfoods good for, if they're not balms? How should we use them, if we use them? Alcohol-free colognes?

 

[HoratioCaine]

So, what are the Skinfoods good for, if they're not balms? How should we use them, if we use them? Alcohol-free colognes?

You would use them like balms, basically, or any other aftershave - put them on your face after shaving to finish the job. What they're "good" for depends on your needs. Because they're unique, it's a little hard to compare them either to balms or gels, but they're closer to a gel than a balm. They offer slight moisturizing, although those who are used to the heavy moisturizing of a balm might not think so; they also give a smooth finish following the shave. Some people like them, some people don't. Admittedly, among their detractors, they seem to be regarded as one of the more overrated products out there, but they also have their admirers. Although the coral and sandalwood skin foods are fairly potently scented, I don't think they work too well as colognes; the scent of the lime disappears within a few seconds after application.