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Best Aftershave (unscented)

post #1 of 20
Thread Starter 
I'm looking for a good aftershave, that is good for healing the skin, moisturizes the skin, but is very lightly fragranced (if at all) and is reasonable priced.

What do you use?
post #2 of 20
Water
post #3 of 20
Then I'd advise to buy one of the many unscented balsems instead of an aftershave which are mostly scented.
Nivea for example.
post #4 of 20
Alverde Aftershave Balm
post #5 of 20
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kaern View Post

Water

actually you raise a very good point.

the vitamin/nutrient content of the aftershave really doesn't matter. it is the vitamins you consume in your diet that matter more. would you rather water a plant at the leaves or at the root?
post #6 of 20
Everyman Jack - unscented (thick and rich)
and +1 for Nivea - unscented (a little thinner and lighter)

Always use quality pre-shaving foams/gels as well - and, yes, rinse with a lot of fresh water.

I have a regimen, but you can keep it more simple...

Cheers.

ericrico
post #7 of 20
Most of the plant hydrosols like witch hazel or rose water make a fine and refreshing aftershave. One you may want to try is Speick aftershave, very light herbal scent that lasts only a few moments at most and will not conflict with your fragrance.

West coast shaving is a good place to see it. Good luck.
post #8 of 20
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Originally Posted by goosemeplease View Post

Most of the plant hydrosols like witch hazel or rose water make a fine and refreshing aftershave. One you may want to try is Speick aftershave, very light herbal scent that lasts only a few moments at most and will not conflict with your fragrance.

West coast shaving is a good place to see it. Good luck.

That's exactly what I was going to suggest. I have both the balm and the splash, and although the balm is scented (just with the trademark Speick smell, so it's not overly-scented), I find the splash's scent to be really very neutral, so I'd suggest you check that out.
post #9 of 20
Rexona for Men Balm is my favourite, as it doesn't have a wet look like Nivea for Men has.

For better healing another alternative is straight witch hazel for healing (it leaves a slight coating) or witch hazel coupled with any moisturiser (applied after the witch hazel has dried on face).
Regards,
Renato
post #10 of 20
http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Luck...oz_p_1201.html
This stuff is awesome...but I see that it's out of stock, which is news to me. It's different stuff, but it cools your face and feels sooo good after shaving. It's a steal at $8.75 for 12oz. It lasts forever...I guess I'm not helping much because it's not available.

http://www.thebodyperfect.com/TBP4Me...4menycs9oz.htm
Just discovered this stuff about 1 1/2 months ago. It's a stupid name, but it really is good stuff. It will last a long time. Not as cheap as the stuff above, it's actually a little pricey but I'm assuming my bottle will last at least 6 months at the rate I'm using it. The combo of this and the stuff above seriously save my sensitive face, and neither has very much of a smell at all.

I also agree that Every Man Jack is great, but I use the signature mint not the unscented. The mint is very light and subtle.
post #11 of 20
Depending on the shaving soap that I use I either go for:

- Roger & Gallet's L'Homme after shave balm which is very lightly scented and has a hint of menthol in it

OR

- L'Oreal's Hydra-Sensitive after shave balm

Both work superbly and can be had at very reasonable prices.
post #12 of 20
L'Oreal Hydra Sensitive
Body Shop Maca Root Razor Relief
ClarinsMen After Shave Soother
Nivea Sensitive After Shave Balm
Clinique Post-shave healer

Any of them works well for me, and my skin is very sensitive
post #13 of 20
I found I was getting breakouts using unscented AS's with lots of moisturizers. My skin can get really angry depending on how careful I am with my DE, but this one has become my favorite!

post #14 of 20
zirh,the best
post #15 of 20
+1 for Speick. Scented, but pleasant and light and will fade quickly. Lots of skin goodies in there as well.
post #16 of 20
Nivea For Men unscented sensitive after shave balm.
post #17 of 20
You may want to consider Lucido by the Japanese company Mandom (!). It has a light menthol fragrance but is otherwise unscented. Its a splash with some glycerine for moisturizing. Apparently you can pick it up cheap at Japanese supermarkets in the US, though I got my bottle off Ebay.
post #18 of 20
Thayer's witch hazel is my preferred unscented aftershave. It's very soothing.

post #19 of 20
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Nivea For Men unscented sensitive after shave balm.

This is a good one.
post #20 of 20
I like the L'Oreal Men Expert Hydra Energetic Icy Effect Multi-repairing Gel Aftershave Balm with Nivea For Men Energy After Shave Splash.
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