Aftershave Options
After looking into aftershave, I came up with the following ones, trying to get something for every guy. If you cannot find these, do try to find aftershaves that are not cologne based - these are mostly alcohol and will be very hard on your skin. Avoid products with menthol. Use moisturizer often to gain the benefits of aftershave even more.
Unscented
Brand: Aramis Lab Series for Men Razor Burn Relief Plus
Benefits: Fragrance free, oil free.
Price: $29.50 Shop.com
Non-alcohol
Brand: The Art of Shaving After-Shave Balm
Benefits: Antiseptic oil, alcohol free. For normal, sensitive or dry skin. Grape seed shea and vitamin C to promote healthy skin. Unscented and hypoallergenic.
Price: $38 at Amazon.com
Oily Skin
Brand: The Art of Shaving After-Shave Gel
Benefits: Herbal and algae extracts to tighten pores. Unscented and hypoallergenic.
Price: $35 at the Art of Shaving
Dry or Sensitive Skin
Brand: The Body Shop Arber Aftershave Balm
Benefits: Soothing aloe vera gel, moisturizing brazil nut oil, fragrance of citrus, woddy, freshness.
Price: $12.50 at the Bodyshop
Cheapest
Brand: Nivea After Shave Balm, Sensitive, 3.3 Fluid Ounces
Benefits: Faint scent, moisturizing. Alcohol free. Chamomile & vitamins to sooth skin. For sensitive skin.
Price: $4.99 at Amazon.com
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9 opinions for Aftershave Options
Mike Sigers
Sep 26, 2005 at 9:39 pm
Wow !
Ask and you shall receive. I can’t wait to try out one of these that you found.
Thanks for the great customer service !
Jeremy Wright
Sep 27, 2005 at 12:31 pm
… I’m guessing the point of aftershave isn’t to smell good? If not, what is the point? I always buy aftershave based on smell…
Mike S.
Sep 27, 2005 at 2:49 pm
Aftershave isn’t for the smell, that’s what the cologne is for. Not that I use it yet (will start looking for some based on this post though), aftershave should be for softening the skin to get that way-too-kissable face. Getting a scented aftershave would compete with the cologne or bodyspray smell and that could be dangerous.
That’s just my two cents though.
Jeremy Wright
Sep 27, 2005 at 2:52 pm
Ah, see, that’s what a moisturizing lotion or post-shave cream is for to me :|
See, I’m all confused! To me, an aftershave is meant to compliment the smell of a bodyspray or cologne (nice and soft, so that when the girl gets close enough to be oh so kissable, there’s a unique smell there)…
But, then, I’ve never been known for many of my senses, so consider me ready to learn :D
Arieanna
Sep 27, 2005 at 3:07 pm
Well, face lotion should be used as well as aftershave treatments. They are different, and we’ll get into lotion in another post.
What you think of as post-shave cream is as close as you’ll get to aftershave definitions.
When it comes to smell, don’t you think the crook of the neck is more cuddly to a woman than the chin? That’s where scent should go :)
Jeremy Wright
Sep 27, 2005 at 3:11 pm
Okay, so forget everything my dad taught me about aftershave, and go for how it makes my skin feel?
Arieanna
Sep 27, 2005 at 3:15 pm
Yes. We’ll find other ways to make sure the girlfriends & wives out there get the most of smooth, soft skin & great scent :)
Learn from the women, not the men, in your lives :)
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