Aftershave befuddlement
October 16, 2013 3:23 PM Subscribe
What kind of aftershave product should I be using?
Any recommendations for men's facial aftershave products that help prevent skin irritation and are UNSCENTED? The product doesn't need to be moisturizing necessarily, in fact I might prefer non-moisturizing since I don't have dry skin.
Any recommendations for men's facial aftershave products that help prevent skin irritation and are UNSCENTED? The product doesn't need to be moisturizing necessarily, in fact I might prefer non-moisturizing since I don't have dry skin.
Plain old rubbing alcohol works. It evaporates instantly so there's no lingering smell.
posted by dortmunder at 3:46 PM on October 16, 2013
posted by dortmunder at 3:46 PM on October 16, 2013
I use Neutrogena "Triple Protect" face lotion, which has a faint scent. It soothes without being smelly and gives a little sun protection as well.
It absorbs fast and is not greasy. On windy, dry days it's really helpful.
posted by Kakkerlak at 4:36 PM on October 16, 2013
It absorbs fast and is not greasy. On windy, dry days it's really helpful.
posted by Kakkerlak at 4:36 PM on October 16, 2013
I use Lucky Tiger, it does have a light citrus scent but disipates within 10 minutes.
posted by KingEdRa at 4:49 PM on October 16, 2013
posted by KingEdRa at 4:49 PM on October 16, 2013
Do you have gnarly, ingrown hair issues? If so, Tend Skin is your new best friend. It's somewhat enhanced rubbing alcohol, and it stings like hell, but that shit works.
posted by ablazingsaddle at 4:50 PM on October 16, 2013
posted by ablazingsaddle at 4:50 PM on October 16, 2013
I like the Baxter of California After Shave Balm. In the past I've also liked the Nancy Boy Cooling After-Shave Gel. I'm not a big fan of scented after shaves and neither of these bothered me.
posted by ActingTheGoat at 5:15 PM on October 16, 2013
posted by ActingTheGoat at 5:15 PM on October 16, 2013
Girl here, seconding Tend Skin if you get ingrowns/bumps.
Shaveworks The Cool Fix is also great for ingrowns/bumps. It smells nicer (like aftershave), stings less, and is a gel that feels soothing. You can also apply it with your fingers instead of a cotton ball, so you're not leaving little wads of cotton that catch on your stubble.
posted by homodachi at 5:18 PM on October 16, 2013
Shaveworks The Cool Fix is also great for ingrowns/bumps. It smells nicer (like aftershave), stings less, and is a gel that feels soothing. You can also apply it with your fingers instead of a cotton ball, so you're not leaving little wads of cotton that catch on your stubble.
posted by homodachi at 5:18 PM on October 16, 2013
Blarg, I missed where you said unscented. Tend Skin smells like rubbing alcohol, but then evaporates.
posted by homodachi at 5:40 PM on October 16, 2013
posted by homodachi at 5:40 PM on October 16, 2013
I think it's going to be hard to find a completely unscented aftershave. I love Trumper's Skin Food. There is a light, light scent--it's basically unnoticeable, unlike aftershaves that are meant to be smelled. Feels great, doesn't sting. I buy a 500ml bottle and use it for years.
posted by Pater Aletheias at 7:48 PM on October 16, 2013
posted by Pater Aletheias at 7:48 PM on October 16, 2013
Witch Hazel. Be careful with rubbing alcohol.
posted by bongo_x at 8:27 PM on October 16, 2013 [2 favorites]
posted by bongo_x at 8:27 PM on October 16, 2013 [2 favorites]
Thayer's witch hazel. There is an aftershave version which is a ton stronger than their normal stuff, but you'll probably need to buy it online.
posted by aspo at 10:59 PM on October 16, 2013 [1 favorite]
posted by aspo at 10:59 PM on October 16, 2013 [1 favorite]
I'm prone to shaving bumps on my legs and such, and salicylic acid is the magic bump-prevention ingredient for me. I use this astringent from Neutrogena, which is meant to be used on the face anyway; it's not fragrance-free but the scent is medicinal and light. Salicylic acid is in a lot of face treatments, so you'll have a lot to choose from.
There's a homemade Tend Skin recipe floating around the Internet if the price gives you pause. Tend Skin contains salicylic acid's cousin, acetylsalicylic acid - aka aspirin. Some people get really good results with a couple uncoated aspirin dissolved in water/rubbing alcohol/etc.
posted by Metroid Baby at 4:42 AM on October 17, 2013
There's a homemade Tend Skin recipe floating around the Internet if the price gives you pause. Tend Skin contains salicylic acid's cousin, acetylsalicylic acid - aka aspirin. Some people get really good results with a couple uncoated aspirin dissolved in water/rubbing alcohol/etc.
posted by Metroid Baby at 4:42 AM on October 17, 2013
In for witch hazel. I avoid alcohol as it dries the skin.
posted by tip120 at 4:56 AM on October 17, 2013
posted by tip120 at 4:56 AM on October 17, 2013
I've been using Nivea After-Shave Balm for years and can't imagine using anything else. Fragrance/dye/alcohol-free.
posted by Thorzdad at 8:48 AM on October 17, 2013
posted by Thorzdad at 8:48 AM on October 17, 2013
I get my Thayer's from some online store (Vitamax? Vitacost, maybe?) and I use it every day.
posted by wenestvedt at 6:46 PM on October 17, 2013
posted by wenestvedt at 6:46 PM on October 17, 2013
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posted by matildaben at 3:31 PM on October 16, 2013