Posted in Contests, Shave Products, tagged Competition, contest, Every Man Jack, Fragrance free, Giveaway, Mens Grooming, Sensitive skin, Shave Cream, Shaving on September 7, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Win this: Every Man Jack Shave Cream - Fragrance Free
Our latest giveaway features Every Man Jack’s Fragrance Free Shave Cream. To find out how to qualify for our giveaways please visit the Contests section. One lucky winner will be randomly selected. The deadline to qualify for this contest is Monday, September 12th at 11:59pm Pacific Standard Time. Good luck!
Posted in Moisturizers: Face, Shave Products, tagged After-shave, Aftershave, American Crew, Cooling, Face Lotion, face moisturizer, Mens Grooming, post-shave, Shaving, tea tree oil on September 3, 2011| Leave a Comment »
American Crew Post-Shave Cooling Lotion
American Crew Post-Shave Cooling Lotion Ingredients List
Overall Rating: ★★★★☆
Price: $$ ($10-$20) – Available at Drugstore.com and Amazon.
Scent: Slight hint of tea tree.
I Like: the light texture and mild cooling sensation.
Not a fan of: the paraben preservatives.
American Crew’s Post-Shave Cooling Lotion is a versatile, lightweight after shave balm that also acts as an all-purpose face moisturizer. The tea tree oil in the lotion helps soothe and disinfect, thus minimizing post-shave irritation. I recommend this product to those with normal to oily skin. Unless applied constantly throughout the day, this light lotion may not sufficiently moisturize dry skin.
Posted in Contests, Shave Products, Videos, tagged Aubrey Organics, Competition, contest, Giveaway, make skincare, Men's Stock, Mens Grooming, North Woods, Shave Cream, Shaving on August 30, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Win this! Aubrey Organics Men’s Stock North Woods Shave Cream
Our latest giveaway features the all-natural Aubrey Organics Men’s Stock North Woods Shave Cream. To find out how to qualify for our giveaways please visit the Contests section. One lucky winner will be randomly selected. The deadline to qualify for this contest is Monday, September 5th at 11:59pm Pacific Standard Time. Good luck!
See our review for Aubrey Organics Men’s Stock North Woods Shave Cream here.
Posted in Shave Products, tagged all natural, Aubrey Organics, Cooling, Men's Stock, Mens Grooming, paraben free, pine, review, Shave Cream, straight razor, wet shaving on August 23, 2011| 3 Comments »
100% Natural and Cool: Aubrey Organics Men’s Stock North Woods Shave Cream
Aubrey Organics Men’s Stock North Woods Shave Cream Ingredients List
Overall Rating: ★★★★☆
Price: $ (under $10) – Available at Aubrey Organics, Drugstore.com, The Vitamin Shoppe, and Whole Foods Market.
Scent: Natural blend of pine, eucalyptus, and camphor .
I Like: that the product is made with 100% natural ingredients. The cool, tingling feeling of the cream. Less foam means you can see where you’re shaving.
Not a fan of: how the cream can occasionally clog the razor.
What I enjoy most about using Aubrey Organics Men’s Stock North Woods Shave Cream is knowing that it is made with all-natural ingredients and therefore less likely to cause major skin irritation. The brisk, tingling sensation of the cream may not appeal to all people, but I really enjoyed it – it wakes me up in the morning and makes shaving a bit more exhilarating. The fragrance is distinctly masculine – a natural blend of pine, eucalyptus, and camphor. Those seeking a lot of lather should look elsewhere – this shave cream does not generate a lot of foam, but it helps provide a slick surface for your razor to glide on.
Posted in Advice, Body Washes and Soaps, Hair, Health, Shave Products, Videos, tagged artisanal, Bar soap, Body Wash, cruelty free, liquid soap, Natural Soap, paraben free, small business, Soap Deluxe, United Kingdom on August 19, 2011| 2 Comments »
Artisanal Natural Brand: Soap Deluxe's "Sporty Outgoing" Bar Soap
Soap Deluxe's "Sporty Outgoing" Bar Soap Ingredients List
As someone who is developing a business, I appreciate other emerging business owners who focus on being environmentally-responsible. One such company is Soap Deluxe, a maker of natural, cruelty-free handmade soaps based in the United Kingdom. I met Soap Deluxe’s founder, Philip Woolley, by chance through YouTube. Philip contacted me one day about one of my videos, “Bar Soap vs. Face or Body Wash – Which One is Better?” In this video, I tout the advantages of using liquid body washes without really considering the benefits of bar soaps. With Phillip’s help, I now realize I was generalizing when I spoke about both body washes and bar soaps in the video. Not all body washes and bar soaps are made the same. Many commercially-made big brand liquid cleansers and bar soaps contain chemicals that can over-dry and irritate your skin. What I should have said in the video was pay close attention to the ingredients of the body washes and bar soaps you purchase. Stick to products with more natural ingredients whenever possible. Your skin will benefit from it.
Pictured above is Soap Deluxe’s Green bar soap, characterized as “outgoing sporty.” The scent is a refreshing blend of basil, rosemary, ginger and fennel. Ideal for use in the morning or after a workout.
Posted in Contests, Moisturizers: Face, Shave Products, Videos, tagged Aftershave, Burt's Bees, contest, Giveaway, Mens Grooming, post-shave, Shave, Shaving on August 17, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Win this:: Burt's Bees Natural Skin Care for Men Aftershave
Our latest giveaway features Burt’s Bees Natural Skin Care for Men Aftershave. To find out how to qualify for our giveaways please visit the Contests section. One lucky winner will be randomly selected. The deadline to qualify for this contest is Monday, August 22nd at 11:59pm Pacific Standard Time. Good luck!
See our review for Burt’s Bees Natural Skin Care for Men Aftershave here.
Posted in Moisturizers: Face, Shave Products, Videos, tagged After-shave, Aftershave, Burt's Bees, Face Lotion, face moisturizer, Male skincare, Mens Grooming, Natural, patchouli, Shave, Shaving on August 13, 2011| 1 Comment »
All-Natural Moisturizer: Burt's Bees Natural Skin Care for Men Aftershave
Burt's Bees Natural Skin Care for Men Aftershave Ingredients List
Overall Rating: ★★★★★
Price: $ (under $10) – Available at Burt’s Bees, Drugstore.com, and CVS.
Scent: Mildly masculine blend of bergamot, orange, patchouli, fir, and rosemary.
I like: the lotion’s gentleness, light consistency, all natural ingredients, mild scent, and versatility – it works as an aftershave/moisturizer. Not tested on animals.
Not a fan of: nothing.
Burt’s Bees Natural Skin Care for Men Aftershave works well on practically any skin type. Just because the packaging says “aftershave” doesn’t mean you can’t use it as an everyday moisturizer – it’s versatile, though you’ll need to apply a facial sunscreen with this product if you’re going out during the day . Because the lotion is 100% natural, it is ideal for those with sensitive skin who tend to breakout when using products with synthetic fragrances. The subtle, naturally masculine scent is just right – it’s a blend of bergamot, lemon, orange, patchouli, fir, and rosemary. If you’ve been using synthetic or alcohol-based aftershaves, now is the time for you to transition to more natural alternatives. Start by trying this great moisturizer.
Posted in Contests, Shave Products, Videos, tagged Competition, contest, cool, Cooling, Giveaway, King of Shaves, Menthol, Remington, Sensitive skin, Shave Cream, shave gel, Shaving, tea tree on August 3, 2011| 1 Comment »
King Of Shaves Alphagel Shave Gel Sensitive Skin
King Of Shaves Alphagel Shave Gel Sensitive Skin Ingredients List
Overall Rating: ★★★★☆
Price: $ (under $10) – Available at Target, Remington, and King of Shaves Direct.
Scent: Cool blend of tea tree oil, spearmint, and camphor.
I Like: the gel’s cooling effect. It’s an excellent value. Not animal tested. Made in the UK.
Not a fan of: the sodium laureth sulfate.
Not long ago, I was still using shave gel in a can. I thought the thick foam from canned shave gels and creams made for superior, less-irritating shaves. I was wrong. Most canned shaving products contain synthetic ingredients that can actually dry out and irritate sensitive skin. For those of you with sensitive skin still searching for a reasonably priced shave gel in a tube, may I suggest trying King of Shaves Alphagel Shave Gel. It contains aloe vera and tea tree oil to help soothe your skin. The gel’s translucence eliminates the guesswork in shaving – you see exactly where your blade is touching your skin. The energizing blend of spearmint and camphor cools and helps to wake you up in the morning. It has a medicinal, but tolerable scent – I actually like it. Try using this shave gel if you’re on a budget and have sensitive skin.
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