Toner and moisturizer instead of aftershave

Discussion in 'Preshave and Aftershave' started by Alex7, May 12, 2015.

  1. Alex7

    Alex7 Active Member

    Can I apply some toner and then moisturizer instead of the alum and aftershave? On paulaschoice.com customer service and even some folks on SkincareAddiction(on www.reddit.com) recommend this.
     
  2. Mr. Shaverman

    Mr. Shaverman Well-Known Member

    Of course you can. It's your shave. Do what feels good.
     
  3. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    Read what's under my avatar. :)
     
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  4. tuxxdk

    tuxxdk International Penguin of Mystery

    I think he's more asking whether it's doable, not so much if it's frowned upon.

    I can't directly answer the question, because I don't know what a toner is.

    But I often apply moisturizer alone, nothing else. Works wonderfully.
     
  5. SHAVEWIZARD420

    SHAVEWIZARD420 Well-Known Member

    yes. the toner would act as an alum block or an aftershave. I have heard of people doing this along with witch hazel
     
  6. Alex7

    Alex7 Active Member

  7. Bama Samurai

    Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

    Witch Hazel is a traditional toner for after shaving. Alum is really an astringent/antibacterial.

    But yeah man, do whatever your face likes!
     
  8. Spyder

    Spyder Well-Known Member

    I never use alum, but I always use witch hazel, followed by balm, or aftershave. Lately I've been on a balm kick, because of the moisturizing effect.
     
  9. Alex7

    Alex7 Active Member

    I'm asking the question because I use aftershave balm(Proraso White and Proraso Blue). So applying the aftershave balm and then a moisturizer would seem like applying the same type of product. Maybe I can apply alum after the shave,rinse it off, then toner and finally moisturizer.
     
  10. tuxxdk

    tuxxdk International Penguin of Mystery

    Yes, no need to apply moisturiser after the balm. Or the other way around. Also no need to apply a balm after an after shave splash. They should do the same, in different "packaging". If the splash does not provide the protection and you feel you need a balm, then it's an inferoir splash that IMHO needs to be binned.

    YMMV.
     
  11. Rusty blade

    Rusty blade The Good Humor Man

    After my shave I apply a hot facecloth, then I apply witch hazel (toner) and put away my gear...then I apply Shea butter (my new found treasure) or coconut oil, or olive oil or Eucerin cream as a moisturizer/balm.
     
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