[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Before I buy a shaving cream, my main concern is whether it will help with razor burn, irritation, and redness. I also look at the scent that the cream has and try to choose one with a pleasant, "fresh" aroma. I sometimes use different types of razors, i.e., mach 4, safety razor, straight razor, so I would also like to get a feel as to whether the shaving cream can work into a thick lather, that will be a layer of protection against the razor.
Packaging & Design: I like the feel of the packaging and the design of both the trade dress and the utility of the can. The mess free cap which turns is interesting. It seems to work as intended. I've never had an issue with the nozzle becoming clogged with other type of shaving creams, so I'm not sure how necessary it is. That said, it's the first time I've used a gel based shaving cream, so perhaps clogged nozzles is more of an issue with them. Over all, I would give the package and design high marks.
The Shave: As I stated, this is the first gel based shaving cream I've tried, and I must say that I really do like it. It isn't as messy as the "whip cream" like cans of cream and it easily works up a nice lather on the face and neck. The shave itself (using a mach 4 blade), is smooth and produces no irritation or razor burn.
The one area that I am not sold on is the intense "cooling sensation" that comes on after the area is shaved. I can't say I hate it and it probably does ease some of the hot razor burn, but I don't love it either. Even so, it isn't enough to make me not use the product. In fact, I will absolutely continue to use it.
After the shave, it left my skin feeling soft and refreshed. There was no redness or inflammation. It moisturized the skin and there were no dry, irritated areas, which is a common problem I encounter.
The scent is pleasant and it does not overpower you. After the shave, there is enough of the aroma left behind to give me a fresh, clean scent as I start the day.
Conclusion: In all, I like the product quite a bit. It produces a good, comfortable shave. There is a small issue with the very intense cooling sensation that comes on strong after an area is shaved. It can be a bit overwhelming at times, however, it may be responsible for the lack of irritation and/or redness that is common after I shave, in which case the sensation is worth the benefit. I have quite a bit remaining and I will continue using it until the can is empty. I am certainly not an expert on shaving cream and have been using the same boring bargain brand for years and years. But I would definitely buy this product in the store, although I may look to see if they offer a type without the cooling sensation.