Balm or aftershave?

[webcat86]

Just wondering what people's preferences are

 

[Fergiebilly]

If don't often use aftershave....I like a bit of insurance against any razor burn...Balm is usually my port of call....

Billy

 

[p.b]

After shave. Balm makes my skin too greasy

 

[Smiler]

I love a nice aftershave but very often find myself slapping on some balm 10 mins later as it sometimes leaves my skin a bit dry. So both, I suppose [emoji4]

 

[webcat86]

I hear about people using both, or with cologne. Can that even smell good?

 

[Northam Saint]

I hear about people using both, or with cologne. Can that even smell good?

Most of my balms have little scent and the scent doesn't last very long.

Myself I use both, applied wearing the said pink fluffy slippers, but no lipstick.

 

[webcat86]

Most of my balms have little scent and the scent doesn't last very long.

Myself I use both, applied wearing the said pink fluffy slippers, but no lipstick.

I only have one balm (blue beards revenge) and it has a lovely smell.

Is there a benefit to using both and do you use EDT as well?

 

[Burgundy]

Splash then moisturiser once dressed.

 

[fly3k]

Splash only usually

 

[Uncle Bertie]

Splash unless bad shave, then balm to soothe.

 

[nick_s]

Depends on my needs post shave. If I feel the need for extra moisture, I'll reach for a Nivea balm. If not, I usually let my skin go as nature partially intended (bare nekkid).

 

[Northam Saint]

I only have one balm (blue beards revenge) and it has a lovely smell.

Is there a benefit to using both and do you use EDT as well?

Well I've used a balm for years to soothe and moisturise. But I like smelling nice so always have followed up with an EDT. It's rare to find a balm that lasts all day.

 

[PLANofMAN]

I only use a Balm when I get a touch of razor burn, so once every couple of months. Daily is usually aftershave followed by an EdT. Unless I use Pinaud Clubman. That stuff's an aftershave, tonic, and cologne all wrapped up in one bottle.

 

[Nishy]

I have found some aftershaves to be oil heavy wheter that be EO, fragrance oils or just nourishing oils. For example TOBS Jermyn Street alcohol free a/s is very oil heavy, so no balm after.

 

[DamianJ]

I have only used balm, usually followed by EdT. Never used aftershave. I've heard it is very drying, any suggestions of one's to try welcome.

 

[mpf9ret]

Recently have found nearly all of my shaves to be relatively irritation free. So have been just using Alum Rub/Rinse, followed by After Shave.
Balms seem to be redundant, a shame as brought them to use. Luckily, no high end ones.