Looking for a new post-shave

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I'm on the lookout for something new to use post-shave, been using the Edwin Jagger after-shave balm (aloe vera) for a while now and although its good, 1) its pricey and 2) its got a bit of alcohol in it.

Any recommendations on what to get? I prefer a balm type thing as I need the hydrating moisture after finishing shaving, my skin dries very quickly.
 
DPTC said:
I'm on the lookout for something new to use post-shave, been using the Edwin Jagger after-shave balm (aloe vera) for a while now and although its good, 1) its pricey and 2) its got a bit of alcohol in it.

Any recommendations on what to get? I prefer a balm type thing as I need the hydrating moisture after finishing shaving, my skin dries very quickly.
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A small amount of coconut oil, I mix it with lanolin 50/50 but you can use on its own, great after a shave for hydration.
 
I use 24 hour+ body moisturiser cream.Better than any of those post shaving products in my opinion.I have tried many but none compete to it for myself.
The skin needs to stay moisturised & hydrated.I put it on once the aftershave splash has dried.You can also put it on straight after the cold water rince then apply aftershave.It helps lock-in the scent.:)
 
bagman said:
Nivea post shave balm is very good, non-greasy and is absorbed quickly.

Plus it is cheap as chips :)
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It is very good, and cheap. Got my last bottle at half price from tesco. Trumper's skin food is also very good, although quite a bit more expensive. I have the lime version and it's very refreshing.
 
Palmers cocoa butter for men. around 2 quid from savers in the UK. tiny amount goes a long way and leaves skin soft and hydrated. I've tried all the usual suspects and this beats them all hands down. slight downside is it smells a bit like chocolate but doesn't last long and isn't that offensive.
 
Jack Sales said:
Tried it.Gave me a rash and didn't hydrate.
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That does surprise me. The dirty little secret is that you have to go a long way to find anything better than Nivea. In my experience, the premium sellers really struggle to make a good after-shave moisturiser. I've tried loads (Pro Raso, Castle Forbes, ES etc) and the only one halfway decent was T&F's No.10 and even that was a bit nippy due to the alcohol content.

My personal current favourite is Clinique's moisturising lotion. I'm out of it at the moment and using their anti-age moisturiser but it's really not as good. Yesterday, I found myself applying Nivea's superb Men Creme over it as my skin is very dry at the moment.
 
Sgt Barnes said:
That does surprise me. The dirty little secret is that you have to go a long way to find anything better than Nivea. In my experience, the premium sellers really struggle to make a good after-shave moisturiser. I've tried loads (Pro Raso, Castle Forbes, ES etc) and the only one halfway decent was T&F's No.10 and even that was a bit nippy due to the alcohol content.

My personal current favourite is Clinique's moisturising lotion. I'm out of it at the moment and using their anti-age moisturiser but it's really not as good. Yesterday, I found myself applying Nivea's superb Men Creme over it as my skin is very dry at the moment.
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Try this.Works excellently for post shave skin care.Garnier Skin Natural Hydralock Moisturiser Body Milk 400Ml - Groceries ___.jpg
 
I'm an ASB kinda guy and I've tried many. After trial and error I've settled on Organic Aloe Vera Gel (available from Holland & Barrett and Amazon) and Clinique Post-Shave Soother (especially if paired with Clinique Moisturising Lotion). Of the two, I find Aloe Vera Gel more moisturising, but both leave your skin feeling silky smooth without a hint of greasiness. They are scent-free however, so if you're looking for strong olfactory impact you'll have to look elsewhere.

I use other ASB's from time to time, and agree with many that, for the money, Nivea is hard to beat.
 
I don't use Balms that much apart from winter. As mentioned, Nivea balm is good, if you want something bit more interesting(scent wise) check M&S balms Harvard and Woodspice they smell wonderful. If you want something greasy and oily, my suggestion would be Boots Freshwood balm; very moisturizing and protective + nice smell + cheap +oily. Nivea Men cream in the round tin; was on offer in Superdrug so got one and tried, nice smell and protection. If you want something non greasy; Proraso balms(liquid crème) I think they are wonderful, non greasy/oily formula but very soothing and comforting.
 
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