Proraso Shaving Soap

I shave my head and face almost daily. For years I've used expensive cartridge razors and top-of-the-line having products including Jack Black, Billy Jealousy, Kiehl's and Anthony. Not only was this costly, but I was NEVER satisfied with the result with regard to facial hair. Very recently, I was reintroduced to wet shaving with an old-fashioned double-edge safety razor. The difference in the quality of shave is startling, and I am just now learning the best techniques. Moreover, I just bought sample packs of about 15 brands of blades (about 60 blades) for $20. That would translate into about $240 in cartridges. If you go this route, Proraso products are a must. They smell wonderful, work much better than advertised and cost pennies relative to the fancy department store brands. The shaving soap, in particular, makes the most dense, soft and luxurious lather I have ever experienced, and the version for sensitive skin allowed me to use a very aggressive blade, shave extremely closely, without even the slightest irritation. Finally, the fresh clean scent of the shaving soap and post shave remoisturizer will probably make me give un on colognes and aftershaves for good. This is an amazingly good line of products at a sinfully low price.

I've recently been changing up my wet shaving routine after years of using the same razor, blades, and soap. I had been using Mitchell's Wool Fat soap which is an excellent product, but the price had gone from about 15 to 25 dollars, which I though was excessive for a puck of soap. I had used Proraso in the past and remembered that it worked well, so I decided to try it again and was extremely impressed. I chose the white version because I have sensitive skin, and it did not disappoint. Lather is very slick and cushiony, and the razor just glides through my beard with no effort. Scent was pleasant, and it does not cause me to sneeze or have skin redness. I have recently switched to a Parker semi-slant double edged razor and Gillette Silver-Blue blades, and the combination of the 3 products has been perfect for me. I use shave butter as an aftershave and it leaves my skin feeling soft and refreshed. The soap is a great product that helps gives you a close, comfortable shave, and I highly recommend it.

I have been a DE wet shaving for over a year and wish I discovered it sooner. I constantly read up on reviews and get different products to try. This so far is my favorite. I have coarse stubble growth, and I am prone to ingrown hairs and neck irritation. This was my 3rd brand puck or croap I tried and so far this IS the one that works for me. Less Irritation, great lather, easy to build up, light citrus-powder scent, lasts long and only $10. The Proraso Red works very well too and I have purchased that one as I love a sandalwood scent. But if you have a sensitive neck like me, the white may work better for you. Either one is well worth the money and a great product. Right now I have been using Mitchell's Wool Fat. It has a great fresh-vintage Victorian scent, lathers easy(for me), smooth...but MWF is pricy and I still get some nicks. Proraso will always be in my stock of soaps. I am also addicted to their aftershave...Great products!

The last time I bought this stuff was back in 2011. Then I purchased it again in Feb of 2015. The packaging has changed slightly, and so has the ingredient list. You can see an ingredient comparison chart for the two versions on one of the images. I am not a chemist, so I can't comment on whether it's a change for the better or worse. Gone from the new version seem to be all the parabens, which in theory should be a good thing. Gone is also propylene glycol which some people can be allergic to, so that should be a change for the better, as well. Aloe is also gone from the new version. I suppose oat extract is now used instead of it to provide some soothing effect. Thyme is also one of the new ingredients, but I'm not sure what purpose it serves... disinfectant possibly? As you can see, there are many other changes to the ingredient list - take a look for yourself. Fragrance: 3/5 Both versions have a rather delicate citrus-coconut scent. To me personally the old version smelled a little nicer. The new version has more of a chemical undertone to it, but not bad. Shaving action: 5/5 No complaints there. Both the old and the new version give a smooth shave as far as I can tell. Lubricity is not a problem, although I have recently switched to electric shaver (wet), so having a ton of lubricity isn't as much of an issue anymore. A good aftershave lotion or face cream is a must as your skin will likely feel dry right after the shave. Allergic reactions: 4/5 Let's face it (pun), we all have different skin types and react to different allergens, so this is very personal. I remember after extensive use (a month or longer) of the old version, my skin would be very red, dried out, and burning, to the point where I had to stop using it. I haven't used the new version long enough yet to determine if the same thing will happen this time. So far so good. But I do feel the slight tingling sensation when I apply the lather to the face, which is probably caused by menthol. If your skin is super sensitive like mine, and you find out that this proraso product is just not gentle enough, I would recommend you try Aveeno Therapeutic Shave Gel. It's less expensive than Proraso, and it is the most gentle shaving product I have ever tried. Granted, the fragrance is boring (it smells like oats), but it kept me out of any facial skin allergic conditions in the past. White film residue: You may have seen some video reviews mentioning this. After you use this product for a while, you'll notice your shaving gear (razor, brush, bowl, sink, etc.) covered with very thin by stubborn white hazy film. I'm not sure which ingredient is responsible for this, but I've noticed this with both the old and the new version of the product. Summary: 4/5 It's a nice shaving soap, but as mentioned earlier, we all have different levels of skin sensitivity, so while it might work for some, it may cause irritation to others. You just have to try it. If it works, that's great. If not, give that Aveeno Therapeutic Shave Gel a try. EDIT: can't seem to be able to add captions to images. The ones mentioning Aloe are for the old formula.

I don't understand how this helped make shaving so less painful? But it did. I recently started shaving for military type work and it was a nightmare with canned shaving creams even those marketed for sensitive skin. After reading Reddit users talking about this product I gave it a go as my first product like this and paired it with a badger hair brush and oh my god? What a difference. I'm not in pure agony anymore and I thank this wonderful product. I'll buy the rest of the products as well to complement everything for the full experience. I'm VERY happy.

I have really sensitive skin, and I struggled to deal with rashes with cartridge razors and canned shaving cream (even the sensitive skin stuff). A friend suggested switching to a safety razor and brush soap. I was reluctant, skeptical, but after a month, I was sold. The scent is mild, and while it's a bit drying, rinsing my conditioner over those areas undoes that, as does a tiny bit of lotion after the shower. It spreads and foams great, and I've stopped having rashes.

Proraso Shaving Soap White for sensitive skin is the right choice if you have sensitive skin or not. I’ve tried the green and it is good, but I think I prefer the white due to my wife being sensitive to certain scents. It does have a scent, but it is very mild and this soap provides a good lather to get your face ready for a shaving experience and leaves your skin feeling incredible. The fact that the soap comes in its own bowl with a lid just makes the value that much better. There’s no need to go find a shaving mug or bowl to drop a punch into and clean, just take the lid off this Proraso Shaving Soap, wet and face and brush, and then use that brush to whip up a nice lather to apply for your shave. When your done, just put the lid back on, put it away, and your be ready again quickly for your next shave. And value, well, the value of the Proraso Shaving Soap White can’t be beat. So, if you’re looking for a shaving soap that is of good value, and lathers quickly for a good shave leaving your skin feeling terrific, do yourself a favor than to look no further than the Proraso Shaving Soap.

I'e been using Proraso for 3 months, having switched from a German shaving cream in a blue tube. (I wont mention the brand.) While the cream in a tube was pretty good when the tube was fresh, after a while the contents of the tube got thicker and harder to use—a brush wouldn't lather the entire amount I squeezed out. So I decided to try the Proraso. It lathers really well, feels good being brushed on, and gives great lubrication, easy on my sensitive skin. Smooth shaves, no nicks. Mild herbal scent. For the record, I'm using a Merkur 34C razor, Feather blades, and a very old badger shaving brush.

Dafür, dass Prorasos Rasierseifen preiswerte Massenware sind, sind sie in ihren Inhaltsstoffen erstaunlich "sauber" und auch bei empfindlicher Haut von ausgezeichneter Verträglichkeit. Die Sapone da barba per pelli sensibile (Rasierseife für empfindliche Haut) aus der Linea bianca (weiße Serie) ist ein Paradebeispiel für eine Industrieseife, die preiswert, dennoch aus überwiegend unbedenklichen Inhaltsstoffen hergestellt wird und dabei ganz ausgezeichnet funktioniert. Diese weiche Seife lässt sich mit Leichtigkeit aufschäumen, weicht das Barthaar gut an, bietet der Rasierklinge eine sehr ordentliche Gleitschicht und schützt die Haut gut. Das Menthol in der Seife entfaltet im Schaum eine angenehme, nicht zu aufdringliche Kühlwirkung, welche nach der Rasur durch das Abspülen der Schaumreste mit kaltem Wasser noch verstärkt wird. Trotz des Umstands, dass die weiße Proraso eine weiche Cremeseife ist, ist sie erstaunlich ergiebig. Je nach der Schaummenge, die man pro Rasur bevorzugt, sind etwa 120-150 Rasuren zu jeweils drei Durchgängen mit einem Töpfchen von 150 ml Inhalt machbar. Die weiße Proraso hat es in weniger als einem halben Jahr geschafft, sich an die Spitze meiner Rasierseifen zu setzen und hat dabei deutlich teurere Konkurrenten aus dem Weg geräumt. Das ist eine Leistung, die ich gerne mit fünf Sternen bewerte. Empfehlung: Als Anhänger von Aftershaves auf Alkoholbasis empfehle ich nach der Rasur die Proraso Lozione dopobarba aus der Linea verde, also das Rasierwasser aus der grünen Serie, welches dezent nach Eukalyptus und Menthol duftet, die Haut hervorragend beruhigt und dabei auch noch sehr preiswert ist, vor allem, wenn man es in der 400-ml-Vorratsflasche kauft. Da wird der estate Italiana, der italienische Sommer, auch mitten im deutschen Herbst zur gefühlten Wirklichkeit.

Love this shaving soap

Great and recommend

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Eccezionale per pelli sensibili! Sono un appassionato di rasatura tradizionale da anni, e ho sempre cercato prodotti che possano prendersi cura della mia pelle sensibile. Il sapone da barba Proraso per pelli sensibili è stato una scoperta incredibile per me. La ciotola rende l'applicazione del sapone molto comoda e la fragranza è fresca e discreta. La cosa più importante è che questo sapone da barba è estremamente delicato sulla pelle. Non ho mai avuto irritazioni o arrossamenti dopo la rasatura, il che è una rarità per me. Crea una schiuma ricca e cremosa che facilita la rasatura e protegge la pelle. Inoltre, il fatto che sia prodotto in Italia, un paese noto per la sua tradizione di rasatura di alta qualità, è sinonimo di garanzia. La confezione da 150 ml sembra piccola, ma in realtà dura a lungo perché ne è necessaria una quantità molto ridotta per ogni rasatura.

I've been using this Proraso for a few months now and it is by a long way one of the best shaving soaps I've experienced. Using a decent brush and technique it whips up into a fantastic lather that lasts for the whole shave, unlike many foams and gels, thick enough to provide good protection and lubrication against a double-edge blade, but not so thick as to clog up cartridges. After the shave it leaves my skin feeling quite pleasant unlike some that can have a bit of a dessicating effect, and even my throat which has particularly sensitive skin rarely has any irratation afterwards. The scent is light and pleasant, no stong chemical scent to it (pleasantly non-irritating if a bit of it gets in one's nostri), and, for better or worse, once shaving is done the scent won't linger long. As a solid block soap it will last months even with daily use and for the price it makes for good economic sense. If I were pressed for a demerit it would be that you will need a decent shaving brush to make best use. All in all it makes for an outstanding daily use shaving soap. You could do a lot worse for a lot more money.