Proraso Pre Shave Cream, 100ml, Sensitive Pre Shaving Cream for Men Softens Skin with Oat and Green Tea Extracts, Made in Italy, White

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So I will definitely end here saying that Proraso is theoretically a Brushless cream? More or less than – any – shaving cream, but sounds right that it can be applied with hands and without brush. We have a rather synthetic sweet anise and amber accord here, smelling like a sort of licorice cologne. The scent is very artificial, and even those who love, say, Cool Water will find this of little interest. The fragrance design is cloying, simple, and dull. The scent is certainly different from Green, and is arguably more modern, but it certainly is not very pleasant. Strength does not fade during the shave but does not linger much after the shave is done, which is just as well. This is not at all spicy, but rather sweet and only mildly musky. Proraso has added three “colors” to the line and gradually expanded the color lines vertically as well, so each color has a cream, a post shave, and in many cases a pre-shave and soap also. Proraso claims each color of shaving cream targets a different type of beard and skin. Is this correct and how do they all compare one to the other? Read on to find out…

I actually think YMMV can never be overused, because it is what it is—our individual experience on our unique combination of skin factors (many variables here), beard toughness and length, water factors, techniques, etc.Summary: Given its low price point, and pleasant scent (for many), it’s hard to say bad things about Proraso Green. However, the poor cushion and non-existent post shave conditioning make it clear that Proraso Green is from an older generation of shaving software. I still feel this is a great way to start wet shaving, but once most users experiment with other creams or soaps, I think PR Green may either be eliminated from the rotation or saved as a once in a while trip down memory lane.

Coralis their last fragrance in the Skin Food line. It is a fairly light floral rose scent, almost not there unless you knew what to look for. It’s perfect for sensitive skin that might break out under other heavier fragrances. Marketed For: Proraso says: For sensitive and easily irritated skin, with extracts of green tea and oatmeal. It helps prevent redness and leaves the skin soft. With a delicate fruity fragrance of lime and apple. Accurate enough here I think. Ingredients : Aqua (Water/Eau), Stearic Acid, Cocos nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum (Fragrance), Menthol, Camphor, Eucalyptol, Eucalyptus globulus Leaf Oil, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Sodium Metasilicate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Geraniol. American Budget Shaving Ninja: The shaved gorilla in the room though is Cremo, the “American Proraso”, whose cheap pricing even outdoes Proraso and whose performance generally outclasses much of the Proraso line. Mark is in love with the Cooling Cremo cream, and I share his enthusiasm. Also like Proraso, Cremo offers many different scents along with some specious claims about different beard and skin types benefiting from variants. The Cremo lineup and its merits needs to be assessed in a separate review, but for now, I’d suggest any Proraso cream fan buy a tube of Cremo (Cooling or Original would be my suggestion) and do their own head to head showdown.However, I think of PR soap as the Honda Civic of the soap world.The Civic is a fine sporty, car and a great introduction to the design and its characteristics. Some may love their Civic so much that they’ll just buy another one when the old one wears out, but others will use that Civic as the entry point into a journey that leads to getting a Mustang, Challenger, or Corvette. Either path is fine, depends on what the individual wants. Sandalwood is a heady mix of woody aromas with spice and the barest hint of pepper. It has a mixture of floral and vanilla with the top notes of lavender and sage. The secret – that is not a secret- is to start loading (and preferably a lot) with a well shaken, almost dry brush. Then adding water gradually. As every soap. Sometimes when I’m in hurry I spread (apply) straight on my face 2cm (0.8in) from the tube and I go straight to later. Or I can rub straight from the surface of a hard soap.

Marketed For: Proraso says: Protective and moisturizing, this formula is dedicated to those who demand a close and comfortable shave but have dry, rough skin that needs extra hydration. With aloe vera and vitamin E. A modern and spicy fragrance with notes of amber and musk. I disagree with virtually all of this, even the scent notes. See below.

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Lather it up! Hands or Brush doesn’t really matter which, though a good badger brush is always best for this part.

Single Blade Line: Proraso has recently added a “Single Blade” line with three new scent lines of more expensive and allegedly higher performing and nicer smelling product types. I have not tried any of these yet and so cannot comment on their relative performance vis a vis the standard “colors” reviewed in this piece. Maybe in a future piece! And face applying that not sounds to me at all, since I do the same especially from samples where the tiny tubs cant allow to load.You can optionally use a hot towel at this point to really open your pores and get your hair follicles standing up, but that takes time to set up and isn’t totally necessary. Green is a great intro to wet shaving for the guy with average skin and little need for post shave maintenance. It’s also the cheapest possible menthol fix for those looking for icy faced shaving, though think of it more as a gateway than as a final destination. I don’t mean to say that it’s impossible to get a good shave with PR soaps. With effort and ingenuity, one can get a good shave from any product sold for the purpose, and the PR soaps are better than many mainstream brands. It shows that probably you are used to other kind/brand/texture of soaps and so you’re not loading/lathering correctly.