[List]10 Best Shaving Creams For Men 2020

10 Best Shaving Creams For Men 2020

In this article, we will be looking at 10 Best Shaving Creams For Men 2020. We will look at the definition of shaving, the types of products and tools used for shaving, and a list of shaving creams and soaps. The list is by no means exhaustive but it will give you an idea of what is available for you to make the best choice.

Let’s begin and see what the list of 10 Best Shaving Creams For Men 2020 has to offer!

What Is Shaving?

I thought it would be easy to give a short definition of what is shaving. It is simply the removal of excess body hair (facial, underarms, legs, private areas). You can remove body hair using depilatory creams(a more popular known brand is Veet), scissors, shaving cream, shaving soaps, or shaving gels.

What Is Shaving Cream?

A shaving cream is a creamy substance which comes in a can or other container that is simply applied with a brush or your fingers to your face or the area where you plan to remove the excess body hair.

Of course, it seems that the thicker the cream, the better it appears to prep the skin for a closer shave. It is not the ‘only sign’ but it does help. You can apply more than one layer of the cream if you choose.

What is Shaving Soap?

A shaving soap is another way to produce a lather or foamy layer to apply to the area that needs to be shaved. It is best applied to a thoroughly wet surface. You can apply the soap with the fingers or with the use of a brush. It does the same thing as the cream though it may be a bit easier to store and surely, a tad more long-lasting in terms of applications.

What Is Shaving Gel?

A shaving gel is yet another shaving product aid. It is usually in an aerosol container or other containers under pressure. The application is similar to above. You need to ensure that the surface is prepared for the shave.

How Do You Use It?

No matter which product you choose as a shaving product, you need to use it as directed on the label. This should be a standard procedure for your using any product – not necessarily only when shaving. The product label gives you the best way to apply in order to get the best and desired results.

The Tools To Use When Shaving

Once you decide that it is time for a shaving experience, you need to get your tools ready for the job!

There are:

• Shaving brushes – it doesn’t have to be complex, as long as it does the job. Here is a recommendation – Perfecto Orginal Shaving Brush.
• Shaving knives – usually best in the hands of a professional and it does an even cleaner shave. Here is a recommendation –  Professional Barber Straight-Edge Razor.
• Fingers and Palms – totally free and readily available to apply any shaving product, but then you still need the aid of a tool to remove the hair.
• Disposable Razors – handy, inexpensive, and easily available to do the job. Here is a recommendation – Gillette Disposable Razors.
• .Electric Razors – a tool that you need to have a ‘steady hand’ to get the job done but one that will improve with consistency. You have electric razors that can be used for wet or dry shaving. Here is one recommendation – Philips Norelco Electric Razor.

 

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10 Tips For Shaving

Here is a short and easy list to help you ensure a good shaving experience when you decide that it is time.

1. Morning is the best time to shave – your skin is at its softest and most relaxed when you are just awake and the razor will glide easily
2. It is best to use a pre-shave cream if you have one – it softens the hairs and preconditions the skin
3. Wrap your face in a warm towel – or do like in the old days…shave after you shower when the skin is soft and hydrated
4. The best lather is by using a shaving cream or a shaving soap along with a brush – it is a better overall coverage and gets down to the roots for a closer shave. Remember to use circular motions.
5. Use firm strokes and follow your facial contours keeping the skin taut.
6. Keep your razor clean, rinsing after every two-three strokes. Wash and dry thoroughly after each use to prevent bacteria nesting. Change the blades often as well.
7. Lathering twice ensures a smoother shave. So, as they say in the business – rinse and repeat!
8. Rinse thoroughly to get all the cream or soap off your face to prevent dryness and residue.
9. Use an aftershave lotion or cream to help ‘relax’ the skin and moisturize it as well.
10. As often as you can, use a light face cream to help keep your skin supple.

Benefits Of Shaving

This is a very personal thing. People shave for different reasons. In a nutshell, I think the following are a few of the benefits associated with shaving:

• it helps to remove dead skin cells during the process which in turn helps to show a clean, smooth skin surface.
• it removes troublesome hair – stubs, ingrown hair.
• it helps in your grooming process.

I am sure there are more that you can think of and when you do, please let me know in the comment section so that I can add it to my 10 Best Shaving Creams For Men 2020 list!

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10 Best Shaving Creams For Men 2020

1/Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Shaving Cream

The Taylor of Old Bond Street is ‘hands down’, it seems to be the most popular choice of all the other creams that we will be looking it at. It has amassed more than 8,000 reviews! And if that is not impressive, then I don’t know what is, when it comes to checking out a product.

Let’s look at the features:

• It has a very long holding power
• No product build up
• Helps to leave your hair shiny and heightens the hair color
• Great with humidity issues
• Leaves the hair soft to the touch
• The shaving cream not only works on the beard but also acts a moisturizer
• Has a variety of essences like Sandalwood, Cedar, Lavender, Rosemary

And if all the above features don’t get you excited from only one shaving cream, then the fact that it comes with a handy shaving cream bowl to help you get the job done, then this is like icing on the cake. This shaving cream has earned its prime place on this list indeed.

Here is a list of ingredients:

Aqua, Stearic Acid, Myristic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Coconut Acid, Glycerin, Parfum, Triethanolamine, Sodium Hydroxide, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone

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2/Cremo Original Shave Cream

The Cremo brand is also another popular shaving cream on the market. The people have spoken! This brand was founded by two men who needed a product to make a difference – in performance and in price.

The main features of this shaving cream:

• It helps to get you a closer shave
• Minimizes razor nicks and burns
• Its ingredients are made up of ‘slick molecules’ which help to make the shaving experience an easy and effective one
• It is very concentrated and you can easily use the slogan – less is more – it only takes a little to get the job done
• Made with natural botanical plant extracts like Macadamia Seed Oil, Aloe, Calendula Extract, Lemon Extract, Papaya Extract, and Olive Leaf Extract
• The Original shaving cream is made up of peppermint, menthol, and tea tree oil which is invigorating for the skin

Coupled with all the goodness above is the fact that it is paraben free and cruelty-free. And it should last for about 90 days.

Here is a list of ingredients:

Now Paraben Free! Water (Aqua), Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Stearic Acid, Glycol Distearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Polyether-1, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Xylitol, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Fruit and Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Linalool, Limonene, Perfluoromethylcyclopentane, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Titanium Dioxide, Citric Acid, Fragrance (Parfum)

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3/Henry Cavendish Himalaya Shaving Soap

Using a shaving soap is not an entirely new concept, especially when we start looking at the ones that really work and you can see this based on the popular feedback received. Let’s look at the features if the Henry Cavendish Himalaya Shaving Soap:

• It lathers easily and does so well enough to allow for a smooth shave
• Because it has Shea Butter in its ingredients list, it also helps to moisturize your skin
• Does not dry out your skin
• It has Soy extract that is a great conditioning agent
• It has a high glycerin content which helps the soap’s mildness and silky lathering property
• It is bigger in size than the usual shaving soaps – lasting at least 3-6 months.
• Fresh scent that is not overwhelming
• It uses minimal all-natural ingredients and has no artificial color or fragrance
• 100% satisfaction money back guarantee

One thing that would encourage me to try this soap, apart from its ingredients, is the 100% refund guarantee, it gives me nothing to lose by trying it out. Maybe you should too. It is a sure winner.

Here is a list of ingredients:

Glycerin, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Sodium Castorate (Castor) Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Purified Water, Carthamus Tinctorius (Hybrid Safflower) Seed Oil, Sorbitol (Moisturizer), Shea Butter, Soy, Himalaya Fragrance (a blend of exotic woods: Indian cedar, Himalayan blue pine, cashmere musk and Indian amber). We guarantee NO toxic ingredients such as DEP (Diethyl Phthalates) or any petroleum or coal tar ingredients such as Toluene which is found in most synthetic fragrances. Chronic exposure to these is linked to anaemia, lowered blood cell count, liver or kidney damage. These synthetic fragrances can also be drying and irritating to your skin.

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4/Proraso Shaving Soap

The Proraso brand was established in 1908 by Ludovico Martelli Proraso. It created the first pre-shave cream in 1948 and continues to deliver quality products for professional use and simply using at home. The products are made in Italy. This brand is committed to using more natural-based ingredients and fewer mineral oils and artificial colors.

The main features of this shaving soap:

• Natural-based formula
• No mineral oils or artificial colors
• No parabens or silicones
• Made with sensitive skin in mind
• Delivers a creamy lather which helps to produce a close shave with minimal skin irritation
• Dermatologist tested
• Cruelty-free
• Over 95% natural ingredients
• Two great ingredients – oatmeal and green tea – known for their soothing g qualities and their anti-inflammatory properties

Even though it is a shaving soap, it lathers up well and seemingly does the job it set out to do!

Here is a list of ingredients:

Aqua (Water/Eau), Stearic Acid, Cocos nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Lactic Acid, Parfum (Fragrance), Menthol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Geraniol, Citral, Limonene, Linalool, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-dit-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Thymus vulgaris (Thyme) Flower/Leaf Extract, Avena sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Camellia sinensis Leaf Extract, Etidronic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA.

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5/ Proraso Shaving Cream

This is the original Proraso shaving formula. See the other review above. This particular formula is highly popular based on the feedback seen.

The main features:

• Its ingredients have eucalyptus oil which helps to tone and purify the skin
• It has menthol which helps to cool, refresh, and revigorates the skin
• It generates a thick lather and it helps to reduce irritation
• It is made with a ‘hot soap’ process which helps the product to generate a thick foaming ability
• Formulated with glycerin which helps to produce a smooth shaving experience
• Reduces razor burns
• No parabens, no silicons
• No mineral oils, no sodium laurel sulfate
• No artificial colors
• No animal
• More than 95% natural ingredients

Its traditional formula is basically vegetable-based with botanical extracts and natural oil which moisturize and protect the skin. Its formula has been used for years and like the saying goes – if it’s not broken, no need to fix it!

Here is a list of ingredients:

Aqua, Stearic Acid, Cocos nucifera Oil, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Menthol, Camphor, Eucalyptol, Eucalyptus globulus Leaf Oil, Pentaerythriytyl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Metasilicate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Hydorixyethylcellulose, Sodium Hyrdoxymethylglycinate, Geraniol, Parfum

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6/ Pacific Shaving Company Caffeinated Shaving Cream

Both men and women use this brand of shaving cream. It has been featured in USA Today, Forbes, Men’s Health, Good Morning America and other publications. It is commonly used for travel and is not stored in an aerosol can.

The main features:

• Made with natural and organic ingredients
• Popular for use with sensitive skin because of its unique formula which helps to reduce irritation and razor bumps
• Travel user-friendly especially with the security regulations of the TSA in the USA
• Cruelty-free testing
• Included in its ingredients are aloe vera oil – a great moisturizing agent; spearmint essential oil – cooling and invigorating.
• Vegan
• Paraben-free
• Antioxidant-rich and naturally-derived caffeine

It is touted to have excellent lubricating properties which help to hydrate and protect your skin. You don’t need a lot to get results.

Here is a list of ingredients:

Potassium myristate, Potassium stearate, Sodium myristate, Sodium stearate, Glycerin, Caffeine, Organic aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Organic Butyrospermum parkii (shea butter), Organic helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, Mentha viridis (spearmint) leaf oil, Zea mays (corn) oil, Sorbic acid, Menthol, Tocopheryl acetate (Vitamin E), Hydroxyethylcellulose CAFFEINATED AFTERSHAVE: Water (Aqua), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Plant derived), Glyceryl Stearate (Plant derived), Cetearyl Alcohol (Plant derived), Glycerin (Plant derived), Cetearyl Glucoside (Sugar/Corn derived), Caffeine, Argania Spinosa Kernal (Organic Argan) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Organic Jojoba) Seed Oil, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Crambe Abyssinica (Abyssinian) Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Camellia Oleifera Leaf (Green Tea) Extract, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate (Coconut derived), Xanthan Gum (Natural thickener), Menthol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.

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7/ The Art of Shaving Shaving Cream

With this brand of shaving cream, it offers soft skin and less skin irritation and razor burn with consistent use.

Its main features:

• Its ingredients include glycerin – helps to soften the skin; coconut oil – natural irritant reducer; added essential oils
• It lathers easily with a shaving brush or just your fingers
• Includes 100% pure Sandalwood essential oil which is moisturizing for the skin
• Allows for a closer shave and results in smooth, moisturized skin
• No synthetic dyes or alcohol

The lather with this shaving cream is rich and foamy and allows for an easy glide during shaving.

Here is a list of ingredients:

Water, Stearic Acid, Myristic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Coconut Acid, Glycerin, Triethanolamine, Sodium Hydroxide, Methylparaben, Propylparaben.

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8/ Lather & Wood Shaving Soap

Contrary to what people might think, shaving soaps are quite popular and this brand is on the 10 Best Shaving Creams For Men 2020 even though it might not be a ’cream’ in the true sense of the word. Let’s take a look at the features:

• It has a big size which can potentially last for a long time
• Has a natural Sandalwood scent which is not overpowering
• Made in small batches which does not compromise its quality
• Made with Shea Butter and Tallow which helps to produce a slippery lather and helps to get a closer shave
• Reduces irritation and razor bumps

It is a good product and easy to use for your shaving experience. It might even change your mind about using a shaving soap versus the usual shaving cream.

Here is a list of ingredients:

Stearic Acid, water, tallow, coconut oil, potassium hydroxide, glycerin, shea butter, fragrance, sodium hydroxide.

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9/Gillette Series Shaving Gel

And the Gillette brand of shaving products is a well-known one that is very common in general households. The whole family uses it! Its main features:

• Infused with Aloe Vera which is a well-known moisturizer for the skin
• Helps to protect the skin from irritation
• Its formula has 3x protection for the skin as well as moisturizing and refreshing it
• Has a light and fresh fragrance

A fairly inexpensive brand that still delivers a good ‘bang for your buck’!

Here is a list of ingredients:

Water/EAU, Palmitic Acid, Triethanolamine, Stearic Acid, Isopentane, Glyceryl Oleate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Ptfe, PEG-90M, PEG-23M, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sorbitol, Propylene Glycol, Fragrance/Parfum, Isobutane, Blue 1.

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10/ C.O. Bigelow Premium Shave Cream with Eucalyptus Oil

Bigelow C.O. has been around for a long time since 1838 and is no stranger to the beauty world of different products. A very common oil that I see in most shaving products is the eucalyptus oil which certainly helps in leaving the shaved area feeling refreshed very easily. The main features of this shaving cream:

• Leaves you with a cool, comfortable shaved area and can be used daily
• Lathers easily
• Can be used with a shaving brush or easily lathers with the hands/fingers
• Reduces razor burns and irritation
• Cruelty-free product

This brand is a very popular brand among Italian barbers.

Here is a list of ingredients:

Aqua (Water), Stearic Acid, Cocos Nucifera (coconut) oil, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Menthol, Camphor, Eucalyptol, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Pentaerythirtyl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Metasilicate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Hydroxyyetyl-cellulose, Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate, Geraniol, Parfum (Fragrance).

 

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My Final Thoughts About 10 Best Shaving Creams For Men 2020

I hope that this list of 10 Best Shaving Creams For Men 2020 has been able to help you make a choice on which soap or cream you can use for your shaving needs. It is good to try a few to see how they compare to each other until you find the best fit.

So, I would recommend starting with small sizes if you can. Like most things, you have to eliminate your choices based on trial and error. In any event, if you find a shaving product that is better and doing great things for you, please drop me a line so that I can update my list so that others can be helped as well. Thank you.

I wish you good luck.

Images courtesy of Pixabay and Amazon.

[Updated April 2020]

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