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Pre-Shave – Articles, Reviews, and Guides

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Is Coconut Oil a Good Pre-Shave Alternative?

Coconut oil is found in many cosmetics and, of course, our shaving products, especially creams and soaps. Is it a good alternative to buying pre-shave oil?

Proraso pre shave cream oatmeal and green tea

Proraso Pre-Shave Cream, Green Tea & Oatmeal Review- How Effective is it?

Proraso products are well known and have been for many years within the shaving community worldwide. They also have a line of pre-shave products that a lot of guys love.

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Pre-Shave Cream vs. Pre-Shave Oil – the Differences

The most common products used for a pre-shave routine are oil and creams. Oils have many advantages and prepare the skin well, and pre-shave creams also have pros.

Electric Shave Lotion bottle with Braun Series 7 shaver

Speick Pre Electric Shave Lotion Review – Does It Prepare Enough?

One of the most popular pre-shaves used with an electric shaver is from the brand, Speick. This product aims to prepare the hair and skin to help the shaver do its job comfortably.

Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Pre-Shave Oil bottle next to its box

Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Pre-Shave Oil Review

The Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Pre-Shave Oil gave me a lot of scent and improved comfort while reducing irritation. There was little to dislike about this pre-shave, and if you are a fan of Sandalwood–you are already onto a winner!

holding a bottle of Taconic Pre Shave Oil Unscented

Taconic Pre-Shave Oil Unscented Review

The Unscented Pre-Shave Oil from Taconic ticks the right boxes in terms of natural and organic ingredients. While it is unscented, it gives off a slight citrus aroma, but it does not match the TOBS I recently used and reviewed.

bottle of Bluebeards Revenge Pre-Shave Oil held in the hand

The Bluebeards Revenge Pre-Shave Oil Review – It Will Do!

The Bluebeards Revenge Pre-Shave Oil seems to be a steal in terms of cost with its large 100ml bottle. And it is, but I had to use more than what I would with other pre-shave oils I have used.

holding a bottle of Taylor of Old Bond Street Aromatherapy Pre-Shave Oil inside its box

Taylor of Old Bond Street Aromatherapy Pre-Shave Oil  Review

The Taylor of Old Bond Street Aromatherapy Pre-Shave Oil is a great pre-shave for those who want a light lavender type of scent that is not overpowering on other soaps and shaving cream scents

Tabac Pre-Electric Shave Lotion with its original box

Tabac Pre-Electric Shave Lotion Review

Tabac Pre-Electric Shave Lotion does help make electric shaving more comfortable and possibly gets the job done slightly quicker. The only reservation I have about is the scent.

holding Simpson Sandalwood Pre-Shave Oil box with oil bottle inside

Simpson Sandalwood Pre-Shave Oil Review

The Simpson Sandalwood Pre-Shave Oil provides a good slick undercoat of added protection before shaving, and it has a great ingredient profile that I like. It is not my favorite sandalwood scent and is a bit mild; however, some gents may prefer that mildness.