Reddit reviews NIVEA FOR MEN Sensitive Post Shave Balm 3.30 oz (Pack of 4)

Many people like Nivea's Sensitive Post Shave Balm. Here is a four pack on Amazon, but you can also pick up ind individual bottles at just about any drug store for around $5.

I possess extremely long, extremely thick, extremely coarse, extremely curly hair. Think somewhere between Claudio Sanchez of Coheed & Cambria and the fat guy from Lost except halfway down by back.

Every day, I shower. When I do so, I wet my hair then rub it down with a cedarwood/rosemary shampoo bar (solid-form shampoo composed mostly of saponified shea butter and jojoba oil without any natural-oil-stripping sulfates) and lather it up. I let it sit for awhile, then rinse. After that, I apply a thick coat of dandruff-defense conditioner (liquid form) and let that stand while I wash my body (with a fancy loofa and a really nice bar of cold-pressed, natural soap called "Desert Sands"). I rinse the conditioner out, wring most of the water out of my hair, and then step out of the tub.

I apply a mist of leave-in spray condtioner and let it stand while I shave (using a variety of natural shaving soaps and/or creams with a badger hair brush, a German safety razor, and a number of facial care products including an alum block, witch hazel splash, and moisturizer) and brush my teeth. I finally run a large brush (with scalp-protecting beads on the bristles and a malleable backing to allow it to shape itself to the contours of my head as I brush) through my hair until there are no more knots or tuggy spots..

On work days, I'll throw on my shirt, pull my hair back, then brush it back into a ponytail that I'll hold up with a hairtie. Otherwise I let it airdry into a gloriously fluffy, unbelievably soft, and delicious-smelling mane that encircles my entire head and neck and draws the eye of every woman I pass.

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What else would we use indeed!

Morning Routine:

Take shower. Use conditioner [1] on beard as well as hair. Shampoo/condition early in shower, allow conditioner to soak in while washing body. Rinse conditioner out of hair as the LAST THING you do.

Apply day cream [2] to non-shaved areas of my face before shaving to lock in shower moisture. Use liberally, allow to soak into skin over shave.

Head straight to sink, apply MR GLO [3] to wet face by rubbing the bar on my whiskers, massage in with fingers (no washrag) for ~30 sec with hot water. Rinse 70% of it off, leaving no lather but keeping the slickness.

Normal lather/shave [4].

Rinse, pat dry, apply Witch Hazel [5] with Cotton Rounds. Let sit while I clean up the sink.

Rub in mostly dried off WH, apply Nivea Sensitive Post-Shave Balm [6].

Evening Routine:

Take shower.

While conditioning hair, use gentle exfoliant [7] on face (daily).

Leave shower, pat face dry, apply extra hydrating night cream [8] to face.

Add extra body lotion [9] to behind ears, back of neck, and other dry areas like elbows, knees, shoulders. Dry neck and behind the ears is not to be neglected.

Use Retinol anti-aging night cream [10] on areas to prevent wrinkles, such as smile lines, crow's feet, under eyes, and forehead. A little goes a long way.

Sleep, repeat.

Note: I'm only 27, but you can never start anti-aging skincare too young. I wish I would've started it sooner. If I would have started this regimen at 18, I might not have the hint of crow's feet that I do. Remember that, you young'ins. It's expensive, but your face will thank you later.

Products Used:

1. Organix Argan Oil of Morocco shampoo/conditioner
   
2. Neutrogena Deep Moisture Day Cream SPF 20
   
3. MR GLO Orange Amber
   
4. Stirling Coniferous (if this counts)
   
5. Thayer's Unscented Witch Hazel
   
6. Nivea Sensitive Post-Shave Balm
   
7. Yes To Carrots Nourishing Exfoliating Cleanser
   
8. Yes To Carrots Nourishing Repairing Night Cream
   
9. Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion
   
10. Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Moisturizer - Night
    
    edit: it should be noted that I shave daily. Even sundays, haha. I avoid trouble spots ATG, where I'm prone to sensitivity, mostly the bottom half of my neck, where I only ATG one small patch by my Adam's apple. The skin is tougher there.
    
    double edit: Don't worry about being Bateman. You almost never find someone who has a beautiful face that doesn't put in that much effort. A few of my friends (San Francisco, mind you) use concealer and a light facial powder to get rid of some shine and even out color, myself included on occasion. You can hardly tell if you use Physician's Formula mineral powder as a very light coat. Nobody will ever know, and you'll be WAY more attractive. Not kidding you, the stuff is invisible, but does its job.
    
    I guarantee you, especially famous people wear makeup all the time so they can be photo-ready. Normal plebians like you and I are no exception.

If he doesn't already have experience with shaving with a straight edge, you should go with a double-edge/saftey razor. They require far less upkeep and are easier to learn to use. The general recommendation is something like a Merkur razor.

If you're thinking of going with a badger brush and shave cream, you'll want to get him a nice brush. That will probably be the bulk of what you spend. I personally have a Saville Row brush from QED that I love but I'm sure others can chime in with their favorites.

As for hypo-allergenic shave cream, there's always Prorasso for sensitive skin. Although I don't have exema, I have sensitive skin and my absolute favorite cream is Taylor of Old Bonds Street Avocado. Contrary to the name, it doesn't smell like avocado, but something else incredible.

Lastly, I'm a big proponent of non-alcohol Witchhazel. I have my mom and my gf addicted to this stuff. It's a natural toner and antibacterial. It works great and and doesn't smell like much of anything. It's good enough that I barely use aftershave anymore. Though Nivea sensitive balm is widely accepted as a good aftershave balm.


That's about what I've been using for the last half-decade. The very last bit is razor blades. There are a number of manufacturers from Merkur, to Derby to Feather. Best bet is to buy him a trial pack (5 blades from a number of manufacterers) from a shaving site online and let him figure out his favorite.

I wish I had a slam dunk answer. I tried the EJ aloe vera after shave through a Maggard's sample. I thought it was decent, but I also had sticker shock. At the going price, it's the same price per ml as Penhaligons and priced roughly the same as other high end after shaves like Castle Forbes and DR Harris. To be honest, I haven't tried all of the high end aftershaves, so I can't say whether EJ is as good as the rest of them. Standing on its own, I wasn't impressed enough with EJ's aftershaves to pay the price for a full bottle.

I'm curious how this Proraso aftershave compares in performance. It also has aloe and is about half the price of EJ. Nivea aftershave balm gets lots of great reviews too. I use it all the time and can recommend it. At $7, it's a great value and available at most drug and grocery stores. It's a bit more viscous than EJ but has a good skin feel. It doesn't have much of a scent, which I prefer.

I am definitely looking into a glycerin soap to exchange with Dial. Ascent and Himalaya with Shea Butter look promising for shave soaps. Clearly Natural Glycerine looks promising for a pre-shave soap.

Also, I found this Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm that has great reviews. Thank you for the suggestion!

You're doing everything right. The razor was set up properly, you're doing multiple passes, and, perhaps most importantly, you are excited to get better. Lathers are gonna take some practice, and many people suggest doing "practice lathers" until you get it right (this will also help break in your brush if it is boar hair). Angle is very important, as it determines whether or not the blade is making the optimal amount of contact with your face. Make sure you are shaving in a quiet (if not silent) space when you are first staring, as the sound of your whiskers being sliced will alert you to the proper angle. If after a few shaves you are still having problems you should check back in with /r/wicked_edge . After shaves are a personal preference. I myself don't really use them, so I can't say much on all of the brands; however, I have tried the Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm and didn't feel any difference between that and a standard shave, but of course you may have different experiences. You also mentioned neck irritations. When I irritate my neck, I find that rinsing the area with cold water a few times to be the simplest means of soothing the pain and bumps. But, as you get more comfortable with the routine, you will find that the frequency with which you neck is irritated will decrease. Well, I think I got everything, if you please tell me.

maybe some after shave balm. should be about $5 at the store.

Nivea for Men Sensitive Post Shave Balm

http://www.amazon.com/Nivea-Men-Sensitive-Comfort-3-3-Ounce/dp/B001FB5IGE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373119174&sr=8-1&keywords=nivea+aftershave+sensitive

I decided to go for the Nivea for Men Sensitive Formula because I am a little weary of putting alcohol on my face. It smells really nice and is not overpowering.

Try experimenting with a different technique, different soap etc. Avoid shaving over the same area multiple times. If you don't use any aftershave maybe you should investigate something like this.

I've used this and this Of the two, I like the post shave balm better, much less oily, smells better, and worked better for me. Currently using the AoS lavender after shave balm, but that's a bit pricier than either of those.

Muhle makes their razors out of Zamak. I'd be hard pressed to call it BIFL.

I'm going to make a quick BIFL list with short explanations on why.

*Links are my preference.

======BASIC REQUIREMENTS======

• Pre-Shave
  >Optional, depends on your face. Warm distilled water works for me.
  
  
• Shaving Cream
  >Find one that suits you. Hard soap lasts longer, creams are better for hard water.
  
  >*Proraso
  
• Razor
  > When choosing the razor, make sure it is made out of solid stainless steel. The Muhle listed (to my knowledge, is made of Zamak steel (brittle, will break if dropped several times)
  
  >I'd personally suggest a Vintage Gillette/ Feather/ Weber/ Pils/ Above the Tie/ iKon
  
  >*Weber 316L SS Razor
  
  >Technically speaking 303 steel is not as ideal as 316L
  
• Brush
  >The brush may not last a lifetime, but is well worth getting one that you enjoy. Hair types vary and cater to different faces, note the grades of badger hair in particular.
  
  >There are different sizes and a deep or normal set which should also be taken into account.
  
  > *Wipped Dog Silvertip 22mm Regular Set
  
  
• Bowl
  >I like a homemade bowl. If you're going to be using one every day, it's best to just get one that looks nice.
  
  >This is expensive, but this should give some ideas.
  
  
• Blades
  >Each razor+blade combination is different. If you have a BIFL razor, you will probably not have to retry every blade known to man.
  
  >Blade Sampler
  
  >I love my *Silver Blues
  
  
• Aftershave
  >Depends on your face and scent preferences.
  
  >I have sensitive skin and my face dries out easily so I always get *Nivea Sensitive Shave Balm
  
  

  
  <br />
  Cartridge shaving can give fair shaves in short amounts of time.<br />
  <br />
  Wet shaving takes longer, even when you get better at it.  It can in fact be enjoyable.<br />
  <br />
  As for technique and how to: /r/wicked_edge.<br />
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  TL;DR: GET A RAZOR THAT IS **SOLID STAINLESS STEEL** NOT [ZAMAK](http://www.reddit.com/r/wicked_edge/comments/20g48v/what_if_we_want_a_more_serious_longer_lasting_de/cg32pv8).

I live in Florida with oily, acne-prone skin. I use mostly AB, but there are some western products that I haven't been able to find better replacements for. Here's my oil-conscious morning routine:

• Cleanse with sulfur soap. I'm currently testing this out on my acne and recently switched from Cosrx's Low PH Good Morning Gel Cleanser.
  
  
• Tone with Cosrx Natural Bha Skin Returning A-sol.
  
  
• Reduce excess sebum with Cosrx Bha Blackhead Power Liquid 2-3 times per week. I find that this helps keep my pores clean and reduces oil production.
  
  
• (After waiting 20 minutes) Protect with Biore UV Aqua Rich sunscreen.
  
  
• Moisturize and prime with Nivea Men Sensitive Skin After Shave Balm, which is seriously the best makeup primer I have ever used. Possibly also the cheapest. Feels like nothing on my face, yet allows makeup to stay on all day. Definitely one of my HGs.
  
  
• Color correct with Missha Magic Cushion. It's lightweight, provides good coverage, stays on and doesn't get cakey.
  
  
• And, if I know that I'm going to be outside or busy all day, I'll spray on Skindinavia's Makeup Finishing Spray, which works better than powder and doesn't dry out my skin.

I'm only 29, and disgusted by the amount of replies involving electric shavers. I have an extremely sensitive neck, but never have issues with razor rash or breakouts. Here's what you need:

THIS
THIS
and THIS

Take a long hot shower, then shave. Whip up some soap and apply with the brush, going against the grain. This suspends the hair in the soap. Then shave your face once, going WITH the grain, using short, quick strokes.

Apply soap once again, making sure you use hot water to whip it up. Shave a second time, this time going AGAINST the grain.

Rinse your face with COLD water. This is important. You need the pores closed back up ASAP to prevent irritation. Then apply the aftershave balm.

Keep in mind, there's a learning curve to using safety razors. You WILL cut yourself. but once you learn, I promise you'll have no more irritation.

I highly recommend these Nivea after shave. They are the best moisturizer and after shave combination. They don't leave that oily feel you get from lotion. Your skin will absorb it almost instantly. The only downside is that it doesn't seem to have any spf protection.

This help me prevent pimples too so there's that. Probably because my face will get too dry.

Been using this for 4 years now.

We must be related. I've got a bunch of Irish in me. I burn if the sun glances at me sideways, and my skin is so sensitive it's ridiculous. I'll preface this by saying I haven't gotten it totally under control. Here's what works best for me:

1. Before shaving, I take a hot shower. Use a sensitive skin cleanser (I use neutrogena). After rinsing, I rub some Dove conditioner all over the beard, and let it sit for a minute or so, just letting the steam of the shower do it's thing. I'll then do an extra-long rinse.
   
2. Get a sensitive skin shaving cream. I use Prorasa Sensitive Skin.
   
3. Once you have the lather built up in a bowl with a badger hair brush (see the sidebar for a basic DE kit), I then take it and re-lather it on my face. Try to get every direction. You should apply enough pressure that you can feel the bristles moving your bristles around.
   
4. My hanle is a Merkur 180
   
5. My blades are Personna Medical Prep blades. They are meant for hospitals to use when shaving hair for surgery. They are fantastically sharp, but WAY better than most DE blades I've tried. Derby blades tore my skin up. These also stay sharper longer, I can get 2-3 more shaves out of each blade. At 100 blades and shaving ~2/week, that 100 pack will last about 2 years.
   
6. I keep hot water running and let the razor get all drippy with it when I rinse and go back to the face. It's extra cleanup.
   
7. When I'm done, I do a quick splash with cold water, then finish cleanup with a towel.
   
8. I use Nivea Sensitive Skin Aftershave Balm immediately after the towel-off.
   
   That's my routine... it's worked pretty well.

I use Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm around my member. Feels and smells freaking great, and is a slight disinfectant. That'll help with irritation, and ingrown hairs. I follow up with a facial moisturizer, and I'm done. I'll do this daily, after my shower. After a couple of days, I might add gold bond, but I find it's a little too much right after a shave.

You can buy a 4 pack of the balm for the same price as at wal-mart.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001FB5IGE/ref=od_aui_detailpages01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It is a rather mild after-shave that won't make a statement and is only there to help soothe and moisturize the skin.

Looking at that styptic pencil, you are paying for the packaging, as most pencils I've seen are just like loose candles.

I have used this for a while
It's a little greasy perhaps and you don't want too much or it'll never rub in nicely but used in small amounts it does a good job and definitely leaves my skin feeling much nicer post shave than if I use nothing.
I've just made the move to a DE & as part of that I have ordered a new Edwin Jagger aftershave balm I'll report back once I've had a week to test it out.

Added this aftershave to cart. Still no idea about soap/brush

NIVEA FOR MEN Sensitive Post Shave Balm 3.30 oz (Pack of 4) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001FB5IGE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_tisKDbAS992D2

I go back and forth between using a primer and not, but I always use setting powder.

For reference, my skin type is Dehydrated/Combo leaning a little more towards oily. I use Skin79 Green BB Creme, Nivea After Shave Balm For Men (Non-AB) as a Primer, and Coty Air Spun Original (Non-AB) as a setting powder.

I have a desk job where I don't do much and generally wear lighter makeup, so usually I'll skip my primer. However, if I'm going out or planning to wear heavy makeup, I always do a primer, setting spray, and setting spray (just in case because of how oily my skin can get).

I'm planning on ditching my primer eventually and looking into Innisfree No Sebum Powder as my setting powder because of how highly recommended it is for oily people! I'll be eyeing this thread for primer recommendations :)

I suggest at least getting a setting powder and seeing if that does the trick. If not, try finding a primer that works for your skin and see if that help. If that doesn't work, add a setting spray and hopefully that should do the trick!

Definitely much better than before! You don't look as messy right now. Make sure to use enough styling product in your hair - not so that you can get rid of the curls, but so you can reduce the frizz and make the curls that you still have more defined.

The cut you had here is really cute as well, so you can still have longer curls if you want, as long as you make sure the cut is still short on the sides and your curls are well-defined (which I know takes work). Do not brush or comb your hair when it's dry (whatever cut you have), unless you're about to wash it. Curly hair frizzes like crazy if you do that. Use gel in wet hair to get nicely defined curls, and re-wet your hair every morning to style it. If you need hair help in future, /r/curlyhair is where you need to go.

I really like the clean-shaven look, it suits you well! It looks like you're getting some razor burn / irritation though, so I'd look into that. Make sure to shave with a sharp blade, use enough shaving cream (or substitute) so the razor glides over your skin easily, and use an after-shave balm without alcohol, like this one.

Look no further than this for post shave with little scent

No, I just splash cold water after and then I shower. A little of this stuff after. But YMMV, of course.