Proraso Pre and Post Shave Cream - 3.6 oz
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Product reviews of Proraso Pre and Post Shave Cream - 3.6 oz
Review: You're doing it wrong (To the Noxzema guy).
Beauty product: 5 Stars
OK.
Some of you have likely seen my review on the Merkur Safety Razor, as well as the Proraso Shaving Soap. Well, I decided to take the plunge on a good pre-shave. I've used pre-shaves before and found them extremely lacking, especially in the softening department. For the record, this stuff works very well as a base for your shaving soap. It's got moderately strong menthol as well as a hint of eucalyptus behind it, and it will definitely clear your sinuses in the morning when coupled with a fresh, hot shower. And no, it does not smell like Noxzema. Noxzema has a sort of "creamy mint" smell, like Mint Chocolate ice cream. This one smells like you're standing in a eucalyptus forest.
I'd like to also go on record by saying that if you apply this first without fully rubbing it in, then apply the Proraso Shaving Soap directly on top, you'll experience such a relaxing sensation...it's hard to describe, almost spa-ish in nature. As if the barber shop were dead in the center of some spa. Trust me, it feels really good, and the blade glides right over to take the hairs out, even the stubble where you might not have had luck in the past. Your face will cool down quite a bit, almost like applying Icy-Hot.
The key is to apply this on a wet face. Applying it on a dry face is all fine and good, but then you're not benefiting fully from the moisture that is released when the cream interacts with the water. Also, it touts itself on Amazon as a pre-and-post shave cream...my honest opinion? The smell is too strong for a post-shave. I would opt something that is a little more subtle, such as the Proraso Menthol and Allantoin Aftershave Splash, which has a very light BRUT-ish smell to it, not nearly as strong as BRUT though, and it will settle in nicely while still giving you the same smooth skin.
Overall, highly recommended for a quality shave, not personally recommended as an aftershave. My opinion.
Review: best face cooling
Beauty product: 5 Stars
This product does act on your beard before shaving and give you close shave and long cooling effect after shave. Review: does what it is supposed to do....
Beauty product: 4 Stars
Having been shaving for years and being the grandchild of immigrants from southern Italy, I am no stranger to Proraso products. While I am not so keen on their shaving creams and foams, I do love their old style aftershave splash and this pre/post shave stuff, which I use only as a pre-shave. It contains a lot of menthol so it is for the "aged" face and beard in my opinion, but it definitely does the trick. Has a great way of "standing up" the beard before applying a traditional brush shave cream on top of it. Heavily scented and a bit slick to the touch, it does however rinse clean and only a tiny amount is needed over the toughest parts of your beard. I recommend it to all of my older friends--just can't see this stuff catching on with the "man-scaping" generation. Review: lackluster preshave, amazing aftershave
Beauty product: 5 Stars
If used correctly of course.
The best way to sue this is on a wet face after you rinse post shave. This needs water, it wont do anything on dry skin. You just need a little dot on each cheek, I mean a little. Just enoguh to where it's visible on your finger. Rub into your wet face. I will even run my hands under water, shake off the excess and rub in some more to add water. If you use too much it will be sticky, then you will know next time to use less. This has the great proraso scent and cooling effect.
This little jar has lasted me about 6 months to a year. just remember, DONT over do this. You will waste it and not be happy with the product.
Review: mmm... Ben Gay
Beauty product: 1 Stars
You can read the other reviews for the benefits of this creme. But I'm mildly allergic to heavy perfumes (like Irish Spring), where I can't breathe around it. This product is no different. Put some on before or after my shave, and I had to wash it off. Plus, it smells like Ben Gay. *Gak*