Brushless travel cream suggestions?

Andrew1001 · Sunday July 6, 2014

Hi everyone

I travel a lot for business and I'm still looking for a cream/gel/oil that performs acceptably without a brush and preferably in a smaller tube/tub - 100ml or less, hand luggage friendly. Oh and it's for use with a cart razor.

I do have a small travel brush but I really try to economise on my space.

So, any thoughts or tips?

Andrew

Shemen Zait · Sunday July 6, 2014

Andrew1001 said:
Hi everyone

I travel a lot for business and I'm still looking for a cream/gel/oil that performs acceptably without a brush and preferably in a smaller tube/tub - 100ml or less, hand luggage friendly. Oh and it's for use with a cart razor.

I do have a small travel brush but I really try to economise on my space.

So, any thoughts or tips?

Andrew

See here:
http://www.beautyatcreightons.co.uk/product/the-real-shaving-company-classic-shaving-gel-travel-size/

Or just go down to a fairly big Boots:

http://www.boots.com/en/Boots-Freshwood-Brushless-Shave-Cream_1401952/

Andrew1001 · Sunday July 6, 2014

Thanks for the suggestions! Have you tried them? Any thoughts on performance?

Nishy · Sunday July 6, 2014

Kiehls brushless isn't too bad either

Shemen Zait · Sunday July 6, 2014

Andrew1001 said:
Thanks for the suggestions! Have you tried them? Any thoughts on performance?

Yes, did try both.

The Gel is nice, a bit like the King of Shaves gel so nothing special, but the Boots one is really excellent, it is thick and does a good prep job every time, and smells very good to boot, a while since I used it so hopefully the marketing dept' didn't reformulatde it.

Exapno · Sunday July 6, 2014

Shavesecret comes in a 19ml bottle, you could give that a try.

Sezer74 · Sunday July 6, 2014

Boots makes Freshwood Brushless cream, its cheap and good but I used it with DE and it sticks and clogs the razor but gives comfortable shave.

Andrew1001 · Monday July 7, 2014

Some nice suggestions. I think I'll give the freshwood and shavesecret a go.

Mr_Smartepants · Monday July 7, 2014

You could pick up a 18ml bottle of shave oil from Wilkinsons for about 50p. Should last you two weeks of oil-only shaves.

Dobbo25 · Monday July 7, 2014

Kiehl's or Liz Earle do travel sizes and with the Liz Earle you can use it with a brush as well.

Andrew1001 · Thursday July 10, 2014

This is the forum that keeps on giving. Thanks chaps! I'm getting organised for my next trip to Kenya so let's see how it goes. Shavesecret and Liz Earle are on their way to me now.

Rascally · Thursday July 17, 2014

I've had luck with Lush Dirty shave cream, it's not thick but lubricates well and doesn't need a brush. Smells nice too. Not cheap at Â£5.50 for 100ml but it is nice.

jds · Thursday July 17, 2014

If you have a brush have you considered a Shave Stick? .50p for stick of Palmolive, or spend a bit more if you fancy it. Nice and easy to transport and at .50p a throw you can even leave it behind...

Andrew1001 · Wednesday July 30, 2014

So a quick update. To recap, I was looking for a brushless shaving cream/oil etc for use with a gillette cartridge when travelling, preferably under 100ml to make it hand luggage friendly.

I gave the Liz Earle and ShaveSecret a go, plus. Recommendation from elsewhere: Musgo Real. The first two performed quite well as brushless options, but I felt the oil left a slick on my face which I am not sure about. The Liz Earle smells nice and botanical, but tingled a little. The Musgo was the best though. It cushioned well and helped with a closer shave that the other two options I tried. Highly recommended!!

Andrew