ProrasoPre-Shave Conditioning Cream for Men, Protective Formula for Dry Skin with Vitamin E and Aloe Vera, 3.6 oz

This product performs exactly as described. As someone with a difficult beard, this makes everything a lot easier and less bloody. The scent, as others have mentioned, is more nostalgic than refined. This is my second jar and I will be ordering another one soon. Pro tip: Do not drop the jar on your toes.

It's not that it smells bad, it's just a somewhat strong, old guy aftershave smell. Reminds me of Brut, actually, and I wouldn't want to walk around all day with that fragrance wafting off off of me. But this is a pre-shave cream, so the smell goes away as soon as you rinse off your face. And the cream makes shaving much more comfortable, even when using a quality shave soap or cream, properly lathered up by a silver-tipped badger brush, as every man ought to. The Proraso pre-shave cream moisturizes the skin and lubricates it to help the razor glide more smoothly, and the black label variety is the thickest and most effective of the varieties I've tried (all of them except the blue). So despite not loving the scent, I do love product because the scent is a very temporary component of it. Absolutely worth the money and the extra ten seconds it takes to apply; I won't shave without it.

Good pre-shave treatment. I apply, add shaving cream, then shave. Works great

I think it’s better than pre-shave oils. My razor glided easier.

I was going to return this, because the first time I smelled it, it had too much of an "old timey" vibe. It worked well, so I gave it another try, discovering that the scent faded away after some time. A little goes a long way, so this jar should last a while, shaving every other day.

At first I wasn’t sure if this would work well as a pre-shave for me; I am a wet shaver who shaves in the shower with a bowl, brush, etc. I use various different shave creams and soaps, most recently I’ve been a big fan Jack Blacks Supreme Cushion Tub Shaving cream, (among others). This Blue Proraso Pre-shave rocks! It smells great in my opinion, a clean and light scent, it provides both a coat of protection as well as a bed for additional lather and the menthol adds to the fresh, clean cutting along with a little skin brace of sorts. The only down side is its a small jar for $13 bucks but it should last you a few months depending on how much you use and shave. I love the old school, glass jar over plastic but be careful in the shower as you obviously don't want to drop a glass bottle in the shower. I love this product and the glass bottle as well as the effectiveness from it. If you're looking for an alternative to the Pre-Shave Oil's definitely give this a try! The Pre-Shave Oils always clog up my DE razor blades far too much and also create an exceptionally slick Shower floor when using, and sadly for the family that may follow your shave in the shower with pre-shave Oils. I’ve bought this for family and friends to try who use various shaving methods and so far everyone has really enjoyed it and has added to their regular having routine. They make this in different scents and benefits but the blue label has been our favorite. Happy shaving!

I like how this pre-conditioning cream helps soften my facial hair after a few days of growth, allowing for a smooth and pull free shave. The smell is great. Cream is easy to apply. Will continue to purchase this product, have not found a suitable replacement.

I've been using Proraso products for about 5yrs and have always been happy with the way my face feels both before with the pre-shave all the way to the after shave. Ir's all good. Will buy again.