#41
I went for it and made a decision. I just purchased SMN shave cream. Im really excited to try it.

I didn't purchase the SMN Tobacco Toscana Cologne - I researched and brought the much, MUCH cheaper RazoRock Santa Maria aftershave. I thought why spend $135 on the SMN cologne - Ill try the cream out with a similar but cheaper splash - If I really like the cream Ill then buy the SMN cologne. For now I have a cheaper option to keep me going.

Anyone know of any good, unscented moisturizers, gels or balms that might "slot in between' the SMN cream and the RazoRock aftershave?

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#42

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Las Vegas, NV, USA
When it comes to balms, lately I quite like Soap Commander’s Integrity (menthol free), which is unscented. Absorbs quickly without leaving any residue. If I feel I need something a little heavier, I’ve been using Mystic Water Soap’s unscented whipped shea butter for a short while now, but it does have a bit of a scent, and may leave the skin a bit shiny, or at least give some extra glow.

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#43
(03-30-2017, 08:31 PM)Matsilainen Wrote: When it comes to balms, lately I quite like Soap Commander’s Integrity (menthol free), which is unscented. Absorbs quickly without leaving any residue. If I feel I need something a little heavier, I’ve been using Mystic Water Soap’s unscented whipped shea butter for a short while now, but it does have a bit of a scent, and may leave the skin a bit shiny, or at least give some extra glow.

Thanks - ill take a look at both. I am, however hoping that the SMN cream performs well enough for me not to need a moisturizer - and just go straight to the slash.

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(03-30-2017, 08:32 PM)Toffeeman Wrote: Thanks  - ill take a look at both. I am, however hoping that the SMN cream performs well enough for me not to need a moisturizer - and just go straight to the slash.
That could very well be the case, especially as temperatures (and possibly humidity) rise. Though it is nice to have a backup for those days when the skin just feels a little tight, for whatever reason.

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#45
(This post was last modified: 03-30-2017, 08:40 PM by Toffeeman.)
(03-30-2017, 08:36 PM)Matsilainen Wrote:
(03-30-2017, 08:32 PM)Toffeeman Wrote: Thanks  - ill take a look at both. I am, however hoping that the SMN cream performs well enough for me not to need a moisturizer - and just go straight to the slash.
That could very well be the case, especially as temperatures (and possibly humidity) rise. Though it is nice to have a backup for those days when the skin just feels a little tight, for whatever reason.


LOL - I live in Alaska, temperatures don't rise much here Smile What's humidity?

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#46

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(03-30-2017, 08:39 PM)Toffeeman Wrote: LOL - I live in Alaska, temperatures don't rise much here Smile What's humidity?
I did remember you mentioning Alaska earlier, so I knew that “conditions may vary”. I was born and raised in Finland myself, so I know what dry air and dry skin feels like. Confused (At the same time I must say that summers there can be quite humid, so throughout the year there are plenty of opportunities to experience various “feels” on the skin.)

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#47
(03-30-2017, 08:32 PM)Toffeeman Wrote:
(03-30-2017, 08:31 PM)Matsilainen Wrote: When it comes to balms, lately I quite like Soap Commander’s Integrity (menthol free), which is unscented. Absorbs quickly without leaving any residue. If I feel I need something a little heavier, I’ve been using Mystic Water Soap’s unscented whipped shea butter for a short while now, but it does have a bit of a scent, and may leave the skin a bit shiny, or at least give some extra glow.

Thanks  - ill take a look at both. I am, however hoping that the SMN cream performs well enough for me not to need a moisturizer - and just go straight to the slash.

I live in relatively dry Cali, and I have dry skin, and when I use SMN I never have felt the need to use a moisturizer. Just my 2 cents.

Kudos on pulling the trigger! You will not be disappointed.

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#48
(03-30-2017, 08:57 PM)Matsilainen Wrote:
(03-30-2017, 08:39 PM)Toffeeman Wrote: LOL - I live in Alaska, temperatures don't rise much here Smile What's humidity?
I did remember you mentioning Alaska earlier, so I knew that “conditions may vary”. I was born and raised in Finland myself, so I know what dry air and dry skin feels like. Confused (At the same time I must say that summers there can be quite humid, so throughout the year there are plenty of opportunities to experience various “feels” on the skin.)

Where I live, we get around 40 days a year with clear skies. Average temperature in the summer is 64F, and average rainfall is 170 inches ((14 feet)!

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#49

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Detroit
(03-30-2017, 09:08 PM)Toffeeman Wrote: Where I live, we get around 40 days a year with clear skies. Average temperature in the summer is 64F, and average rainfall is 170 inches ((14 feet)!

Are you sure you don't live in Michigan? Tongue

I kid, we don't get anywhere near that much rain.

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#50
Congrats, you made a great choice!
All the best,

Michael P


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