Review: Dollar Shave Club Shave Cream
Dollar Shave Club’s cooling shaving cream offers a super close shave with a rich, gentle, lightly-fragranced formula. This DSC product is designed to reduce discomfort and skin irritation caused by shaving.
Carefully crafted with a blend of coconut oil, jojoba oil, and aloe extract Dollar Shave Club Shave Cream offers gentle and effective care for sensitive skin. There is no use of alcohol, synthetic dyes, or parabens, ensuring the formula is free from harsh chemicals and safe for even the most delicate skin types.
What You Need To Know
The "Good"
- Pleasant, whipped formula applies clear so you can see what you’re doing
- A little goes a long way
The "Could Be Better"
- Thinner than traditional shaving cream
Uses/Benefits
Dispense a "strawberry-sized dollop" into your wet hand and rub the together to create a rich, fluffy lather. Apply the lather evenly to your wet skin using circular motions, then proceed to shave with a fresh blade, rinsing with hot water between strokes. Finally, rinse skin thoroughly.
Ingredients
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is a versatile ingredient that is commonly used in men's skin care products, including moisturizers, shaving creams, and aftershave balms. Coconut oil is derived from the fruit of the coconut palm and is known for its numerous skin care benefits, including hydration and nourishment. Coconut oil is also non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores, making it a good choice for men with acne-prone skin.
Jojoba Oil
Jojoba oil is a versatile ingredient that is commonly used in men's skin care products, including moisturizers, shaving creams, and aftershave balms. Jojoba oil is derived from the seed of the jojoba plant and is known for its numerous skin care benefits.
Macadamia Oil
Macadamia Oil can help improve the overall appearance of skin. The oil helps to make skin softer, smoother, and more supple. It contains high concentrations of palmitoleic acid, an omega-7 fatty acid that helps restore the skin's natural moisture barrier and prevent skin from becoming excessively dry.
Peppermint Oil
Peppermint Oil is a versatile ingredient in men's skincare, offering a refreshing and invigorating effect on the skin. This natural oil is derived from the peppermint plant and is known for its cooling, soothing, and antiseptic properties. It helps to soothe irritated or inflamed skin, leaving it feeling refreshed and revitalized. Peppermint Oil also has a cooling effect that helps to reduce puffiness and fatigue, making it a popular ingredient in after-shave products.
Full Ingredient List
Water/Aqua/Eau Stearic Acid Myristic Acid Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil Glycerin Potassium Hydroxide Fragrance (Parfum) Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil Hydrogenated Soybean Oil Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil Menthol Allantoin BHT Silica Hydroxyethylcellulose Caprylyl Glycol Menthyl Lactate PEG-23M Polysorbate 60 Sodium Nitrate Disodium Phosphate Sodium Phosphate Citric Acid Disodium EDTA Phenoxyethanol Sodium Hydroxide Limonene Linalool
Verdict
Dollar Shave Club’s Shave Cream is a fantastic option for a safe and close shave. It works well on coarse hair and contains no alcohol or dyes, making it safe for sensitive skin. Its creamy texture goes on like butter and applies clear so you can see what you’re doing. This stuff smells great—peppermint, rosemary, and lavender—without being overpowering. Give this stuff a try for a painless shave.
4.5
