Proraso Protective Shaving Cream

Great lather, smooth shave and a light scent. Great product!

I went back to wet shaving (from a Braun electric razor) early this year. After 30 years of shaving almost every day with the electric, I retired and now only shave 2-3 times a week. Electric just didn't work for that. After a few months with seveal different multiblade razors, I wasn't satisfied. In July, a started using a DE razor. For reference I use a Viking with the slightly longer handle. After a few weeks of shaving, getting my technique down and testing several popular blades, I have settled on, and regularly use Feather blades. I have used the standard Proraso tube, as well as this one, Cremo, and Taylor of Old Bond Steet St. James collection in a tub. I have come to prefer the Taylor. I still give this 5 stars overall. If there were 1/2 stars, I might take 1/2 off, but only COMPARATIVELY to the Taylor (maybe fairer to say Taylor would get a 5+). This creme has a very nice fresh smell and is supposed to be easier on the skin. I am not sure I see any difference from the regular Proraso Cream. It lathers well with a brush and lubricates reasonbly well. But the lather doesn't last well. I find that by the time I finish one side of my face the remaining lather nas thinned out and dried some and I have to constantly re-lather. But that is not a huge deal. The TOB lather lasts much longer, and lubricates better in my opinion. For tube cream users I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this. I really like the Proraso products and use their aftershave and a couple of their colognes regularly now.

This is such a great product, almost feels like it was made just for me. There is no skin irritation, the razor glides smoothly and the scent is very refreshing. After decades of trying various soaps, this is my forever shaving cream.

I’ve bought every scent of this product that’s out there. This one is not my favorite, but it still does the job. I don’t know if I would get this particular one again, but it’s just because of the scent is not my favorite

Great product, but I like the RED tube product better.

I just put a 1/2 inch dab of this on my damp brush and spread on my wet face. As soon as I hit it with a few drops of water on a splayed synthetic brush, it exploded into a thick lather so quickly it caught me by surprise. It's amazing, especially for a non-tallow soap.

WINNING! Razor burn sucks! Short of perhaps getting eaten by a shark that walks on land and breathes air or gouging one's eyes out with a dull plastic spork, it is without question the worst thing in the history of time that can happen to a man. While we often think about how the razor and aftershave affects razor burn, we sometimes do not consider the middle part...the cream/gel/foam. This intermediate can play a big role...it can lubricate the razor (or increases resistance), moisturize the skin (or dry it out), open up pores (or clog them), increase the cutting efficiency of the razor (or negatively impact it), etc. Proraso is probably best known for their aftershaves, which are fantastic. However, this Shaving Cream is something you certainly do not want to pass up on either. Their Shaving Cream is just as much a moisturizer as it is a shaving cream, which may be why this stuff works so well. Obviously, shaving itself drys out skin, and dry skin=irritation. This shaving cream contains some serious ingredients to keep the skin from drying out, and when you finish up and rinse the area off, you do not get that uncool radiating feeling of irritation that you may with other products. It also contains something that keeps the razor well-lubricated, and helps stop it from shaving "too low" to a point where severe razor burns follows...but at the same time, it gives a super close shave regardless of what kind of razor you use. So, if our discussions about shaving generally include the topics of: --Getting the closest shave possible, --Reducing/preventing as much irritation (razor burn) as possible, and --Moisturizing skin to prevent irritation that comes from dry skin, then using a good razor, this Shave Cream, and following it up with Proraso aftershave lotion will leave you amazed how well the above goals can be accomplished. I agree with those who say you can use your hands to work the lather (I generally do), but also agree it works better with a brush.

I've only used Proraso shave cream for the past few years and as long as I can continue to get it on Amazon, I'll keep using it. I usually use the red version (coarse hair) but there was no stock when it was time to reorder. Decided on this one because I didn't ever care much for the green or white version and I've been impressed with this version. Smooth shaves, smell is great, and it doesn't seem to have the quality control issues of the red version.

Secondo me:la migliore della proraso, la saponata viene veramente bene se si aggiunge il giusto quantitativo d'acqua durante il montaggio,da il meglio di sé montata in ciotola, la lama scivola bene sul viso proteggendo la pelle se usata con rasoi open comb o shavette, la profumazione inebriante e abbastanza persistente soprattutto se abbinata al prebarba dello stesso colore. Arrivata in poco tempo con la scatola e il prodotto stesso che non avevano nessuna ammaccatura come purtroppo spesso succede. Il prodotto sembrava appena uscito dalla fabbrica di produzione! Questa crema non ha veramente nulla da invidiare alle Marche di saponi o creme da barba più costose e blasonate e lo posso dire perché ne posseggo e ne ho provate tante. Proraso orgoglio Italiano. Consigliatissimo l'acquisto.

Proraso was recommended to me about four years ago and with good reason. They have a long Italian history of making a fabulous shaving cream. I have been used to using their original menthol cream and soap which gave me that good morning wake-up refreshment that I needed without drying my skin. I saw this variant and thought I would give it a try. It is formulated for sensitive skin containing aloe vera and vitamin E. Inconsistent true form using a smaller amount, say the size of a small almond, and a badger brush gave a rich creamy thick lather that was not foamy or too thin. It spread really nicely on the skin. There is very little, I would even say no sent, to the cream which is a stark contrast to its original formula which could make your eyes water. In true proraso form my razor glided effortlessly with no harshness or burning/irritation at any time. Post-shave my skin was left feeling smooth and moisturised unlike many other shaving creams I have tried. I did not feel the need to using Alum bar either. I would highly recommend the shaving cream for a comfortable shave especially if you want something with very little aroma.

Crema muy buena. Con un olor clásico sin más pero suficiente para el día a día. Seguro que hay más sofisticada pero si la consigues a un buen precio te la recomiendo

Das ist nun meine vierte Creme und meine Sammlung von Proraso ist komplett. Wie immer guter Schaum, sehr ergiebig und als Schüler auch erschwinglich. Der Geruch ist sehr dezent und riecht nach Aloe Vera, mit leichten süßen Hintergrund, aber in meiner Nase nicht muffelig und sehr schwach. Es gibt keinen kühlenden Effekt, aber ein sehr angenehmes Hautgefühl.

Elle monte bien à condition de mettre la bonne quantité d'eau (comme avec tous les savons/crèmes!), je n'ai pas eu de problème de séchage, mais je me rase au rasoir de sûreté, et cela prend donc moins de temps qu'au coupe-chou. Étant visiblement allergique à un constituant des produits Proraso verts (probablement l'eucalyptus), je me suis tourné vers cette crème avec une petite appréhension tout de même. Mais j'ai bien fait : elle est vraiment confortable ! Bon, c'est de la crème (c'est-à-dire du savon pré-moussé), donc le tube se vide plus vite qu'un pot de savon à prix égal, c'est normal. Ceci étant, elle est bon marché et fait parfaitement son travail : pas de quoi s'en plaindre, il faut le savoir, c'est tout ! N'en ayant pas encore vidé un, je ne saurais pas dire combien de temps il me fera, mais on doit trouver l'information assez facilement sur internet. L'odeur est assez discrète, elle me plaît, mais c'est quelque chose de très personnel, à chacun ses préférences. Je trouve l'odeur plus légère que les "séries" verte (menthol / eucalyptus) et rouge (bois de santal / beurre de karité), je n'ai pas (encore) essayé les produits blancs. Elle protège très bien, je n'ai ni irritations ni peau qui tire : bref, je la recommande, et j'en rachèterai !