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.. what do you guys use to shave your face? Can all the fellas answer. For past 4 years i've been shaving with Mach 3 Turbo form Gillete. However, it really irritates my face. Wtf should i do? Should i go electrical? And if so.. what? Also, if you know, whats a good non-alcoholic solution to use for my face to remove oil and redness? I don't have an acne problem ,but my face gets really irritated due to shaving. Thanks.
I've used the Mach 3 for yrs
I say use a sensitive skin gel, I know people that use skin creams before or after shaving.
Well, I work at Walgreens, however not really in the cosmetics part of it. I have seen all sorts of different face creames and shit though that you could use, stop by Walgreens if you have one near you and check it out... should find somethin. As far as the shaver, I have an electric Remington Titanium R9170. (I went to the bathroom to check, couldn't even remember. 
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Now... go spoil yourself and buy some equipment!
Is electrical better than hand shavers? I mean, when you use electrical.. do you have to put shaving cream on or what's the process? I never used an electric shaver nor have seen anyone at the time of usage.
I haven't used a hand shaver, so I couldn't answer that. Electical shavers you just simply turn on and start shavin. I don't have any irritation or anything so maybe I am just quicker or somethin', but I can shave in about a minute or so and be on my way... 
The electric shavers nowdays, clean themselves, the braun one does and the thing has a battery meter. You don't need to use gel to use them but the cost is usually 100 bucks. I shave 1-2 times a week and I don't spend much on razors or gel. I can see if you shaved everyday, then you could consider it. I just don't see the electric razor as worth the cost for me.
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| Originally posted by mto Is electrical better than hand shavers? I mean, when you use electrical.. do you have to put shaving cream on or what's the process? I never used an electric shaver nor have seen anyone at the time of usage. |
I see. My facial hair is just really thick, and i usually get the shadow really early in the afternoon if i shave in the morning. So lately i came to realization that the good old Mach 3 can't serve me right anymore. I mean, i dont cut myself or anything. Just major irritation. It sucks.
I use the Mach 3- but that bitch just isn't cutting it. I have to use like 4 strokes per spot to get rid of hair. Anyone tried that new one that Gillette has out?
DO NOT get an electric shaver if you have sensitive skin or you have an acne problem. It irritates your face, trust me, i have used one for about 3 years, but have changed to the good old fashioned razor recently.
I think your best bet would be to get some sensitive skin gel/aftershave or something like that, as people have suggested
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| Originally posted by mto .. what do you guys use to shave your face? Can all the fellas answer. For past 4 years i've been shaving with Mach 3 Turbo form Gillete. However, it really irritates my face. Wtf should i do? Should i go electrical? And if so.. what? Also, if you know, whats a good non-alcoholic solution to use for my face to remove oil and redness? I don't have an acne problem ,but my face gets really irritated due to shaving. Thanks. |
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| Originally posted by Emil I use a Mach 3 also and I had the same exact problem you do with redness. I use Old Spice sensitive skin shaving cream now AND I use this stuff from Clinique. It's called "Post shave healer for Men." It's awesome, after I shave I put some on a tissue and rub it in my face, presto no more redness. So buy some of it, you won't be disappointed. |
I use the Sensor Excel by Gillette. Normally, the Excel only is a two-blade system, but I use the CVS/Rite Aid brand three-blade refills. As for shaving cream, I use the Nivea sensitive skin shaving gel and my aftershave is the Nivea sensitive skin balm respectively. Actually, I use my aftershave as a facial moisturizor for my entire face. The Nivea stuff works well for dry skin and redness.
When I started shaving, I used an electric razor. Once my facial hair started coming in more heavily, the electric razor started to really hurt my face so I can't recommend them unless your facial hair is not thick. About a year ago, I made the switch to a "real" razor and have never looked back. Blade razors seem to give me a more accurate and close shave and works so much better to cut out facial hair such as sideburns, like I have. I haven't had nearly as much irritation since I switched.
I suggest shaving with nice, steamy water and plenty of cream if you have irritation. Also, don't shave against the grain and never shave an area more than twice. These seem to work very well for me, although my acne makes things a bit more difficult.
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| Originally posted by torontotrance I've used the Mach 3 for yrs I say use a sensitive skin gel, I know people that use skin creams before or after shaving. |
i use electrical, its a Phillips. I want to use the blades though.
Most of the time i have to go over an area multiple times and against the grain too. I have having to go over my skin multiple times. Does this happen with the blades?
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| Also, if you know, whats a good non-alcoholic solution to use for my face to remove oil and redness |
i use electric, it is way faster with it. But, hair seems to grow faster with it.
braun cordless shaver...I dont grow mad hair so that's all I need...great cuz I can shave in the car on the way to wherever i'm going...convenience is a plus
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| Originally posted by Vigilante DO NOT get an electric shaver if you have sensitive skin or you have an acne problem. It irritates your face, trust me, i have used one for about 3 years, but have changed to the good old fashioned razor recently. |
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| Originally posted by mto Do you use this clinique stuff along with aftershave or do you just use it alone? |
I used to get a similar problem.
This is the thing, facial hair has a roughness almost equal to steel wool when it is short.
This is what you do.
Get those old fashioned shaving cream brushes, whip the shaving cream with it. Then apply it and leave it on for about 2 minutes. Then shave, you'll see. Most guys hit problems with shaving cuz they put the cream and shave right away. But doing it this way you will not have to do one area more than once.
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I used some shitty Gillette but when I turned 18 I got a Mach 3 in the mail (still figuring out how that happened) and been using that, works really well. As for shaving cream, I use Nivea, I don't know if thats a Dutch brand or international, but works ok.
I only shave like once a week though, I hate shaving.
Yeah pretty much everyone who has to shave, hates shaving. I have some friends who are in their early 20s, who barely have to shave. Or if they do, maybe once every week and a half or two. Its crazy.
I use a Gillette Mach 3 and use Gillette Foam. The one for sensitive skin I think...
I don't use the gel one though. Not sure why. I always seem to go through them at the same pace and they only ever last as long as each other. So I go for the cheaper foam option.
I also put on Nivea for Men After Shave Balm cos it cools and smells nice. The missus loves it!
i use gilette as well,id go as far to say its the best a man can get.
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