This morning, I went out for breakfast with my niece and nephew, and then we went to the barbershop, because I needed a haircut, and so did my nephew. My barber told me that the Proraso Green cream is completely different now in the formulation, and that he very highly recommends it. At first I told him that I used it for a while, and that I took a strong dislike to it, and he told me like this, "Jeff, you know I will never suggest anything to you that I never tried or didn't like. Here is a brand-new tube of it--it is a gift for you, and I want you to enjoy it. You pay me nothing for it, it is my pleasure!" Well, let's see how it performs tomorrow when I take my morning shave. Guys, wish me good luck!
A reformulation that actually improved performance? Blasphemy! I can't wait to see what your results are.
Well, this so-called "new formulation" is bullsh.. as far as I can see. The lather was and still is always very dependable, the cooling effect is still great, yes - but the scent is still lousy (to me) and while I was doing my 2nd and 3rd passes, I started to feel some irritation which I never get from the 2 other Proraso versions, meaning the red tube and white bowl soap. Oh sure, I got a very smooth shave, but I did NOT enjoy it so much. I plan to use this stuff as rarely as possible if I decide to keep it.
Bill, there is no difference in the ingredient list whatsoever - I am holding the tube in my hand as I write this comment. The tube is a slightly darker green in color than the last tube which I bought around 6 years ago.
Then if the ingredients are the same and in the same order (which will indicate amount used) then what is the change?
Years ago (not sure how log ago but you still find a dusty box tucked away at some pharmacies) the tube looked like this and contained Lanolin Now it looks like this and does not contain Lanolin
I hear a lot of great things about the Proraso and before I get on the bandwagon I just have one question: does sensitive skin tolerate their products?
I would have to say that it matters.. There is fragrance in it... some cooling. If you have very sensitive I would stick to ones designed for sensitive. However I haven't ever heard of anybody with a reaction to Poraso.
The cream's performance itself is fantastic - but it just doesn't give me any pleasure compared to other menthol creams and soaps. The lather is A-1 and super-easy to work with, but I hate the scent and it doesn't take care of my skin.
I've used the Proraso in the green tubes for the past 10-years and I have very sensitive skin, and it has served me well. I've never used the product in the red tube or white tub, but I think I will give them a try. That scent you do not like is the eucalyptus.
