Cream of the crop, 18 Jun. 2014

Having been DE shaving for a few months now, I've been looking around for a post-shave moisturiser. Something that wouldn't leave a greasy residue, but that would leave my skin feeling softer after shaving and help to alleviate any razor burn.

I hadn't used Proraso products before but the number of highly positive reviews had always caught my eye and although this product is sold as a pre- and post-shave cream, I bought it solely as a post-shave product as I personally don't see the need for anything pre-shave, other than plenty of hot water and a good shaving soap or cream.

After shaving, I always use an alum block - http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00DPMMX96/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 - leave on for 10 minutes, then rinse off and apply the Proraso Pre- and Post-Shave Cream.

The first thing that strikes you is the very strong menthol (Eucalyptus) smell. It's certainly not unpleasant, but it is very strong. However, as the cream...

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Kick start your day, 12 Jun. 2013

A real skin treat post shave, 8 July 2013

I have been using Proraso products for DE (double edge) shaving for some years now. Although this cream says it can be used for shaving to soften the bristles, I have found it personally to be most enjoyable and effective to use post shave as it smells sublime and really invigorates the skin, it's application is not something that can be rushed either as it can take a good ten minutes to absorb into your skin with the help of some gentle massaging .The Proraso shaving bowl cream/soap in my opinion is all that's needed pre shaving as this offers a luxurious thick rich lather which tingles the skin on each new application (tend to use a 3 step approach as shown on shave nation on YouTube ) maybe it's not the cheapest product around but from personal experience I always look forward to using these products when shaving and that's saying something for the tedium of having to shave - I wish I did have shares in the company !