I think it also had Shea Butter in it - I am guessing a shave cream "for tough beards" must have plenty of moisturisers / hair conditioners in it.
One of the first shave products i bought when i got into DE shaving was a tub of Green Proraso and the smell of this new one has bought back good memories.
I still have half a jar of the Proraso Eucalyptus and Menthol Pre-Shave cream, which does do something to make for a slightly better shave, but i am nowadays of the opinion that washing your face with soap and water pre-shave probably help just as much.
I am still having a lot of fun playing round with the settings on my Merkur Progress and using different shave creams. I am sticking with Astra SP blades in it for now to have a reference point.
Its not as linear a progression on the settings dial as i first expected, but i do now know exactly where it needs to be for light / medium / close shaves with that blade.
On very low settings of less than 1 its as safe and predictable feeling as a cartridge razor and is perfect for an evening top-up shave when i am going out and need to lose the 5 O'Clock shadow.
On setting 5 it needs all my concentration or it will give me a bite, especially around the chin and lips, but boy is it a satisfying, close shave.
Its very versatile and I love it a lot