Overall Rating: ★★★★★
Price: $$$ ($20-$30) 4 oz. tube – Available at Malin+Goetz, Grooming Lounge, and Barneys New York.
Scent: Menthol.
I liked: how cooling and invigorating it felt – no other shave cream comes close in this department. It rinsed easily off the blade and did not dry out my skin.
I didn’t like: Nothing. However, the major cooling sensation and price tag may take some getting used to.
It felt as if my face was in the Arctic when I used the Malin + Goetz Vitamin E Shaving Cream. I have never experienced a more cooling shave cream. The menthol really packs a powerful punch – ideal for those mornings when you need a little help waking up. Because this shave cream doesn’t really lather up it didn’t over-dry my skin – I’m sure the extra boost of vitamin e doesn’t hurt. Unlike some thick creams out there, this one didn’t clog up my razor cartridge – which I greatly appreciate since they cost a fortune to replace. Four ounces of this frigid goodness will cost you $22 – worth trying if you’re man enough to face its chill.