Questions about aftershave...

eNCore · 03-07-2011, 10:40 PM

...what does it do exactly?

Is it the same function as lotion, but companies made it to get you to buy another product?

I always wash my face with face wash before I shave. After I shave my skin will feel very dry so I'll put on lotion. I always wondered what aftershave does exactly. I would think it has almost the same function as lotion. For people who put on lotion after they shave like me, wouldn't it be weird to put on aftershave then lotion and have two products on your face?

MarkR171 · 03-07-2011, 10:48 PM

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=what+does+aftershave+do%3F

Tondtar · 03-07-2011, 10:50 PM

One small swig and it gives you a nice buzz after a hard shave (balls included)

nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn · 03-07-2011, 10:56 PM

It makes you smell like a fat italian in a track suit

CollinsE90 · 03-07-2011, 10:58 PM

I'm sure some brown people on here can help you, after all they have been shaving since 9

Year's_End · 03-07-2011, 11:07 PM

I just use cologne. Aftershave is basically the same thing watered down.

Quick6EF · 03-07-2011, 11:07 PM

i think it just tightens up your pours

I just splash collddd water on my face when I'm done.

You should look into 'Wet Shaving'. I just started and have never gotten a closer shave (with no razor bumps or ingrown hair).

eNCore · 03-07-2011, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quick6EF

i think it just tightens up your pours

I just splash collddd water on my face when I'm done.

You should look into 'Wet Shaving'. I just started and have never gotten a closer shave (with no razor bumps or ingrown hair).

Interested! Explain...?

Quick6EF · 03-08-2011, 12:17 AM

http://www.amazon.com/Tweezerman-280.../dp/B000G647Y8

http://www.amazon.com/Proraso-Sapone.../dp/B000MDCWWO

I own these two items.

I don't use a traditional razor because I'm a pussy and don't want to risk slicing my whole face open:

(http://www.amazon.com/Merkur-Handled...=pd_sim_hpc_93)

Do a bit of research on Google.

nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn · 03-08-2011, 12:28 AM

I shave with a straight edge. The best shave ever. It is hard to really slice yourself open, but it is easy to nick yourself.

yakev724 · 03-08-2011, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ferrari355fi

I shave with a straight edge. The best shave ever. It is hard to really slice yourself open, but it is easy to nick yourself.

gotta learn...

...post DIY

Year's_End · 03-08-2011, 12:58 AM

just gillette fusion that shit.

five blades motherfucker.

Blake · 03-08-2011, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikkahtropolis

just gillette fusion that shit.

five blades motherfucker.

i have thick facial hair...shit doesn't work well on me. i still use a mach 3 because i can get a closer shave with that.

Year's_End · 03-08-2011, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blake

i have thick facial hair...shit doesn't work well on me. i still use a mach 3 because i can get a closer shave with that.

thick hair? time to upgrade to knife status

NYCGP · 03-08-2011, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ferrari355fi

It makes you smell like a fat italian in a track suit

You sure you didn't mean a sweaty cuban from s. fl?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quick6EF

http://www.amazon.com/Tweezerman-280.../dp/B000G647Y8

http://www.amazon.com/Proraso-Sapone.../dp/B000MDCWWO

I own these two items.

I don't use a traditional razor because I'm a pussy and don't want to risk slicing my whole face open:

(http://www.amazon.com/Merkur-Handled...=pd_sim_hpc_93)

Do a bit of research on Google.

srsly?

fwmcb · 03-08-2011, 07:44 AM

I use the art of shaving 4 step process and use the lotion after shave instead of normal moisturizer when I shave.

Comet · 03-08-2011, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quick6EF

i think it just tightens up your pours

I just splash collddd water on my face when I'm done.

You should look into 'Wet Shaving'. I just started and have never gotten a closer shave (with no razor bumps or ingrown hair).

Shaving in the shower?
that's what I do...
it is the bomb and I don't need to use shaving gel.

FDfranklin · 03-08-2011, 08:02 AM

I just soap up my face and go to town with the vibrating Gillette fusion or w/e it is.. Works every time... EXCEPT for my neck, shits like wool.

JayKay335i · 03-08-2011, 10:19 AM

Depends what you use. Aftershave is a general term. You should be going for a lotion b/c you have dry skin but no oiley lotions. You want something light and natural. You dont want to use ANYTHING with alcohol in it as it'll dry you out. Generally, alcohol is a main ingredient in classic aftershaves.

Quick6EF · 03-08-2011, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYCGP

You sure you didn't mean a sweaty cuban from s. fl?

srsly?

Yeaaa. You guys are missin out

JayKay335i · 03-08-2011, 10:43 AM

I shave with a DE razor. Traditional wetshaving. No bumps no bullshit.

nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn · 03-08-2011, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikkahtropolis

thick hair? time to upgrade to knife status

I have insanely rough facial hair. I tried everything before I gave in and got a straight edge. I would dull disposable razors halfway through shaving, the mach 3 would only last two shaves, and the replaceable razors were useless. The straight edge is perfect. It only takes a few shaves to get comfortable. Shaving around the chin is the trickiest part, but you learn.

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Quick6EF Lieutenant 95 Rep 489 Posts Drives: E92 Space Gray Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	i think it just tightens up your pours I just splash collddd water on my face when I'm done. You should look into 'Wet Shaving'. I just started and have never gotten a closer shave (with no razor bumps or ingrown hair). __________________
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