Many shaving aids foam and froth dramatically, but that doesn’t mean they’re offering your face protection through a shave. Prepping your face with a quality pre-shaving formula—one that sits directly against the skin—will ensure you’re safe from nicks, bumps, and irritation. True to its name, John Allan’s pre-shave solution creates a super slick and super protective primer coat, over which you can apply your usual shaving solution. Think of it like the Zamboni that smoothes and cools the shaving surface, allowing your razor to glide like Apolo Ohno.
I have a tough beard and sometimes bleed while shaving. I've tried a couple of pre-shaves and had some wins, but this one succeeds for a reason.
I use proraso shaving gel along with this and a gilette proglide razor. The texture is like thick sugar syrup which is the reason why its so good. Unlike other pre-shaves that have an oily consistency and tend to drip before you've even hit your face this one forms a layer and stays there while you lather up. Must have. The sample is good for the travel kit too..
...and I'm still thinking about how wonderfully this product worked. I'm a white dude that uses black men's shaving products because I have a terribly sensitive neck. This pre-shave completely reduced my problems dramatically, and while I continue to try other per-shaves, this has been, hands down, my favorite so far.
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