Surprised. Suggestions please?

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I have never used a pre-shave product but today, with a 5 day growth and a blade that's 2 shaves old, I thought I'd use a free sample that came with a blade-selection-pack.

None of the expected "I've left it too long" and "Should've used a fresh blade" aggravation. No tugs or burns and none of the expected blade-clog (I use an open comb).

I don't know what it was, the pot was unmarked. It was white and cream-like, so I'm assuming it was not an oil. Light texture with little greasy residue and with a strong-ish menthol feel and fragrance.

Not wanting to empty my wallet on a search, anyone recommend a reasonably-priced, or even cheap, example? Wouldn't object to lavender instead of menthol either?
 
Hullblazer said:
I have never used a pre-shave product but today, with a 5 day growth and a blade that's 2 shaves old, I thought I'd use a free sample that came with a blade-selection-pack.

None of the expected "I've left it too long" and "Should've used a fresh blade" aggravation. No tugs or burns and none of the expected blade-clog (I use an open comb).

I don't know what it was, the pot was unmarked. It was white and cream-like, so I'm assuming it was not an oil. Light texture with little greasy residue and with a strong-ish menthol feel and fragrance.

Not wanting to empty my wallet on a search, anyone recommend a reasonably-priced, or even cheap, example? Wouldn't object to lavender instead of menthol either?
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Bart's Balms, look no further! :) P. He does a lovely lavender scented one using EO's, top stuff and very reasonable in price. Can be used as a pre shave and aftershave.


Your welcome :) P.
 
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I like the Proraso pre-shaves and they're available in 6 scents:

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Zorro said:
Sounds like it could be be Proraso pre-shave cream - which is a white thick paste with a very, very slightly rough / granular texture and quite a strong eucalyptus and menthol smell

Did it make your face tingle a few seconds after applying it ?
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Absolutely but there was no granular texture?
 
Could be something similar - i think there are a few strong menthol pre-shaves, with the menthol stimulating the skin and hair, so it gives a tingling feeling.
 
@Hullblazer - I've done a comparative review of a number of pre-shave oils on the thread below. I've not updated it in some time, though.

Pre-Shave Oils: A Comparative Test

As you may already know, I'm a big fan of pre-shave oil and use it regularly as I find that it really makes a difference in achieving an irritation-free shave. I've recently bought a few products I've not tried before and have not, as yet, come across a comparative comparison of either these...
www.theshavingroom.co.uk www.theshavingroom.co.uk
 
ajc347 said:
@Hullblazer - I've done a comparative review of a number of pre-shave oils on the thread below. I've not updated it in some time, though.

Pre-Shave Oils: A Comparative Test

As you may already know, I'm a big fan of pre-shave oil and use it regularly as I find that it really makes a difference in achieving an irritation-free shave. I've recently bought a few products I've not tried before and have not, as yet, come across a comparative comparison of either these...
www.theshavingroom.co.uk www.theshavingroom.co.uk
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BRILLIANT! Thank you!
 
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