Post shave order

[Waylander]

Shaving Connoisseurs,

I am indulging in some post shave products, but curious, is there a particular order when using (I hope this makes sense):

Toners (like Thayers)
Balms (like Nivea)
Aftershaves (like aftershaves )

Advice, as always, would be much appreciated. If it's just personally preference, then what order do you use.

Cheers,

Brian

 

[Far Cry Toff]

Toner first,...moisturiser/balm next, aftershave if you really have to,...otherwise apply fragrance to the back of the neck/upper chest.

 

[trainman]

Shave, aftershave, balm or moisturiser.

Dave

 

[Welshaver89]

Post shave for me is a wipe off either with a wet flannel or splash of water, then witch hazel, balm (optional) and an aftershave or fragrance.

I have gotten into arguments elsewhere about the use of edt, edp etc after shaving but my motto is use what works for you, there are no rules to follow and shaving is very personal to your own preferences.

For me I find my with hazel is my version of aftershave especially if it contains alcohol. I do have an alum block but I don't feel the need to use it.

 

[thegallus1]

My post shave routine is

Warm water
Cold water
Alum block/Thayers witch hazel/Lucky Tiger facial toner
Post shave balm
Aftershave/Cologne/EDT

 

[fancontroller]

• Cold rinse - clean off remnants of soap and freshen up.
• Dry face
• Thayers Witch Hazel - soothes, cleans up some more and feels great. Wait to dry.
• Aftershave - tones, cleans, sterilises, tightens and smells great. Wait to dry.
• Balm - if needed. Moisturises, soothes.
• EdC sprayed on chest.
• Smile

 

[JayGee]

Basically thin going thicker.
Starting with cold water splash & ending with a balm (if I need it).

Always use witch hazel, works great for me.

 

[Waylander]

As usual - thanks for the replies

 

[Kamp]

for me it is:
* Shave
* rinse with cold water
* aftershave splash
* aftershave balm

 

[AJP]

for me it is:
* Shave
* rinse with cold water
* aftershave splash
* aftershave balm

This for me too.

 

[Count of Undolpho]

Yup me too

Shave
Rinse with cold
After Shave
Do a little dance sing a little song (usually hoohoo ow!)
Aftershave Balm

 

[Ferry-shave]

For me:

1. Shave.
2. Hot water rinse.
3. Cold water rinse.
4. Toner - usually Witch Hazel, or Myrsol
5. Balm or moisturiser.
6. Occasionally aftershave - Face / chest.

Happy days,

Chris

 

[Bizzyberry]

For me:

• Shave
• Warm water rinse (will skip if no alum to be used)
• Alum (optional)
• Cold water rinse (gets rid of alum residue and any soap residue missed on the warm rinse)
• Dry with towel
• Witch Hazel (leave to dry)
• After Shave (Balm or lotion, if using both lotion before balm)
• Moisturiser (optional)
• EDT (optional, if used apply to wrists, chest and possibly neck)
• Realise I am running late as I just spent too long on my post shave routine.............

 

[fancontroller]

...Occasionally aftershave - Face / chest...

You shave your chest?!

 

[Palmolive fox]

For Me:
1.warm wet flannel to my face.
2. 3 passes + pick ups Shave.
3. Warm wet flannel/ cold wet flannel to rinse my face.
4.Peppermint Oil & Witch Hazel Mixture. ( Summer mixture)(i use a lavender oil/Witch hazel mixture for the winter months.
5.Aftershave/Cologne/EDT /Balm or moisturiser.
6.Occasionally if i use a EDT i add the Balm or moisturiser first, then finish off with the EDT.
7.Silky smooth shave,and smelling devine.

 

[Waylander]

Thanks for the responses, Gents