Proraso Green Refresh Shaving Foam, 300 ml

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The exotic citrus scent of Proraso Azur Limes Beard Wash ensures your beard smells fresh all day long, whilst the formula is great for cleansing your face fuzz without stripping your skin of important oils. You are using “brushless” to mean, the product can be used successfully without a brush (at least that’s what I think you mean). Makes perfect sense to me. But in some respects, aren’t virtually all creams capable of being used without a brush? I think that what be what our Italian poster might be questioning” I have only a couple of excellent creams that are true brushless. They need to just be applied and after some time I go straight for shave. But they will never lather with any brush. They’re made like so. We have a rather synthetic sweet anise and amber accord here, smelling like a sort of licorice cologne. The scent is very artificial, and even those who love, say, Cool Water will find this of little interest. The fragrance design is cloying, simple, and dull. The scent is certainly different from Green, and is arguably more modern, but it certainly is not very pleasant. Strength does not fade during the shave but does not linger much after the shave is done, which is just as well. This is not at all spicy, but rather sweet and only mildly musky. The real problem with Proraso cream is the combo of mediocre cushion and little to no post shave protection. If you end up with a sore face after using Proraso Green, that sore face will be with you for a few hours unless you add some post shave balm or splash to your visage.

Scent: This is a great example of how wet shavers can profit by economies of scale. As many know, sandalwood from India is extremely scarce and protected, and hence quite expensive. Most shaving products that claim use of “sandalwood” are using synthetic simulations of the substance. Sandalwood is pretty easy to duplicate, so as long as the maker is not using dirt cheap fragrance oils, even artificial sandalwood can smell nice. However, the real deal is quite rare and costly, and even then, usually comes from other places than India. Summary: Given its low price point, and pleasant scent (for many), it’s hard to say bad things about Proraso Green. However, the poor cushion and non-existent post shave conditioning make it clear that Proraso Green is from an older generation of shaving software. I still feel this is a great way to start wet shaving, but once most users experiment with other creams or soaps, I think PR Green may either be eliminated from the rotation or saved as a once in a while trip down memory lane. Our preferred selection would be a soap, then the cream, then a gel and never the foam. Despite what we think, many UK buyers will buy these cans of foam. Step into the world of Proraso, the epitome of Italian excellence in grooming and skincare. Established in Italy over a century ago, Proraso has been a trusted companion for gentlemen seeking impeccable grooming experiences. With a rich heritage and unwavering commitment to quality, luxury, and timeless style. as italian and I was born with Proraso products and in my humble opinion I disagree with your statement about the tubs.Note from Mantic59: As part of “Italian Shaving Month” on Sharpologist I asked Craig to update this post and I’m republishing it here today.] With a formula rich in green tea extract and oatmeal, Proraso's Sensitive Skin range is great for enjoying an irritation-free shave. Proraso Toccasana Vintage Shaving Selection includes Pre-Shave Cream. The secret – that is not a secret- is to start loading (and preferably a lot) with a well shaken, almost dry brush. Then adding water gradually. As every soap.

As advocate of face lathering and wet shaving overall, to me it’s not that difficult to have a rich lather that lasts and does not dry easily. I shave with it since 20 years and I tested all formulations. Never had thin or insuffucuent lather, except my very first days of wetshaving. About the remaining article, well, probably is biased due the different price costs in US and here in EU/IT. They don't do that good a job at protecting the skin, and they are also full of chemicals which are not good for your skin. People buy these to squirt some foam on to their face for a quiet shave.

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Rooted in tradition, our formulations are infused with the essence of Italian craftsmanship. Each product is carefully blended to provide the ultimate balance of functionality and indulgence. Our renowned shaving creams and soaps produce a rich, creamy lather that softens your beard, prepares your skin, and guarantees a smooth and comfortable shave every time. The Proraso marketing folks know that a lot of males like these newfangled fancy shmancy marine and fresh scents, and Proraso Blue is going to give them what they want. Or will try to, in the same way that kindly old Gramps and his musical codgers will try to do an At The Gates cover for you… Their hearts are in it, but they have no real idea as to what they are doing, and they can’t quite achieve the intended result. Piero invented Proraso Crema Miracolosa, a eucalyptus-based cream that could be used before a shave to soften the beard and after a shave to soothe irritation, in 1950. It’s known today as Proraso Pre/Post-Shave Cream. As hinted above, the big challenge to Proraso Green comes from Cremo, an increasingly significant US brand due to its wide availability in both big box retail and online. Their creams are cheaper than Proraso and offer superior shave protection and post shave feel. The Cremo scents are arguably weaker / worse than Proraso, but I’d bet many cream users don’t care much about scents anyway and want a cheap and effective shaving solution. If this is you, Cremo might be a superior choice. It works fine with hand lathering also. However, I think of PR soap as the Honda Civic of the soap world.The Civic is a fine sporty, car and a great introduction to the design and its characteristics. Some may love their Civic so much that they’ll just buy another one when the old one wears out, but others will use that Civic as the entry point into a journey that leads to getting a Mustang, Challenger, or Corvette. Either path is fine, depends on what the individual wants.

In this case it is your skin and any form of blade. The problem with that chemical is that it also stops water and moisture getting into the skin. That means the skin gets dehydrated and that is not good for healthy skin. You are using “brushless” to mean, the product can be used successfully without a brush (at least that’s what I think you mean). Makes perfect sense to me. But in some respects, aren’t virtually all creams capable of being used without a brush? I think that what be what our Italian poster might be questioning. Scent: A very mild citrus / powder is found here, with a slightly sweet note that perhaps suggests the apple notes that the Proraso marketing folks are speaking about. Despite the marketing verbiage, there is not a very prominent lime note present – a lot more moderate and less sharp citrus seems to be at work, maybe a mild bergamot scent. Some feel this is a medicinal composition, but I find it crisp, subtle and refreshing – a great Spring or Summer scent. This is the least powerful scent in the Proraso line, but is certainly pleasant enough and is also reasonably distinctive. I admit that my own skin seems to get little benefit from aloe when applied as a post shave or shave lubricant, so those of you that are sure that aloe will help your face may get better results. And the touted Vitamin E is present in virtually omnipresent in most shaving soaps and many creams in the modern age, so I doubt many will get any sort of special benefit from its presence in Proraso Blue. Scent: Imagine your grandpa is a member of an old school jazz quartet that plays at local weddings. Now imagine you ask your grandpa and his band to play a Swedish death metal tune. This is kind of like what’s happening with Proraso Blue.

Marketed For: Proraso says: Protective and moisturizing, this formula is dedicated to those who demand a close and comfortable shave but have dry, rough skin that needs extra hydration. With aloe vera and vitamin E. A modern and spicy fragrance with notes of amber and musk. I disagree with virtually all of this, even the scent notes. See below.