PRE-SHAVE
Best in Test
With a good pre-shave you reduce the friction between blade and skin, making shaving both easier and gentler. Sometimes a pre-shave can even be the only product you need – for example if you simply want to tidy up beard lines.
Gents’ barbers have tested all our pre-shaves, and here are their three favourites:
Summary
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A pre-shave prepares the skin before shaving by softening the beard and reducing friction between razor blade and skin.
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The product creates a protective layer that makes shaving gentler and reduces the risk of irritation, redness and small cuts.
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Gents’ barbers have tested several products and selected their favourites based on glide, skin comfort and shaving results.
#1
Truefitt & Hill Ultimate Comfort Pre-Shave Oil
This shaving oil works with all types of razors and has the perfect consistency. It certainly doesn’t hurt that it also smells great, is very economical to use, offers good value for money, and comes in a very elegant bottle.
Ultimate Comfort Pre-Shave Oil achieves the ideal glide with the help of ten essential oils that promote hydration and skin care. If you want an especially close shave and the feeling of a professional barbershop experience, this oil is a perfect choice. Truefitt & Hill Ultimate Comfort Pre-Shave Oil is particularly recommended for men with coarse beard growth and sensitive skin, and it also has healing qualities thanks to its beneficial antioxidants.
#2
Proraso Pre-Shave Cream Sensitive Green Tea
Pre-Shave Cream Sensitive Green Tea softens the beard before shaving, protects sensitive skin and helps prevent irritation, but it can also be used after shaving to soothe and moisturise the skin. The cream has a rich, concentrated texture and contains vitamin E and aloe vera, making it especially suitable for sensitive skin.
The scent comes from refreshing green tea, and the cream is completely free from parabens, mineral oils, silicones and artificial colourants.
#3
Mirrorflex Shaving Gel
Some people may raise an eyebrow here – can a shaving gel really belong in the pre-shave category? Actually, yes. Mirrorflex’s transparent shaving gel is a clever multifunctional product where pre-shave is just one of several possible uses.
The gel is enriched with the key ingredient Ectoin™, known for its protective and anti-inflammatory properties. It provides exceptional glide during shaving by minimising friction between razor and skin. In other words, it is a brilliant product to use underneath your regular shaving foam. Apply a thin layer to the skin and apply your usual foam on top. Shave. Rinse.