UNLESS YOU'RE SHAVING with a top-notch wet or dry electric razor, you’ll need to first apply a product to prep the skin. There are really only two options: pre-shave oil and shaving cream. For the smoothest, most irritation-free shave, opt for both in order.
However, the latter is a non-negotiable unless a red, sliced-up face is the look you’re going for. The truth is, your shave is only as good as the cream you use because the right shaving cream cushions the skin, reduces irritation, and locks in moisture for added comfort afterwards. It also helps the razor glide smoothly, preventing nicks and tugging.
Most importantly, it turns a tedious routine into a clean, refreshing experience. But not all shaving creams are created equal—some barely protect or soothe at all. To save your skin the abuse (and potential scars), I’ve rounded up the best options worth trying.
Jackfir The Classic checks every box I look for in a shaving cream. Its ingredients are clean, its scent soothing, and the formula protects the skin from irritation and cuts. Simply put, I got one of the closest, smoothest shaves I’ve ever had with this cream.
The creamy lather cushions the razor perfectly while aloe, cucumber, and panthenol keep the skin calm and hydrated. The scent is invigorating and woodsy, thanks to natural oils like cedarwood, vetiver, and chamomile instead of synthetic fragrances. This also makes it safe for sensitive skin without being entirely scentless.
On top of its long list of at least 70 percent organic ingredients, it even comes in sustainable packaging made from recycled materials. I generally shave with a safety razor for my face and a cartridge razor for my body (or when traveling), and Jackfir was perfect for both. It’s slick enough that it never clogs up the blade, but thick enough to keep my skin protected.
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