Hi guys, I'm thinking of starting my shave in the morning after shower. Now, I'm a bit confused about my after shave chore. After shaving, one will apply an aftershave but after its application is it okay to use a daily moisturizing cream(the one which I use after my shower on my face)? And also I want to know the right way to use an aftershave(I've been using it but not sure whether I'm doing it properly). And one more question what is a cologne, how to use it? Sorry for asking so many questions in one thread. :ashamed001
Cologne is not aftershave. It is not supposed to be used on the face after a shave. Cologne is a light perfume, which is meant to be used on the body, or around the back of the neck, on the wrists, or behind the ears. Never on the face.
Many Perfumers make the same scent in a cologne and an aftershave. I think that the scent of the aftershave is slightly less potent than the cologne, and I think it is due to more alcohol in the aftershave....???
Check this thread out about the difference. I don't see why you couldn't use a moisturizer before or after applying aftershave. Try it both ways. See what you like best. The only problem I see (and it may not be one for you) is if you use a heavily scented moisturizer. It may over-ride and scent you may have put on BEFORE the moisturizer. As for using aftershave (AS), I pour a little into my hands, rub my hands together, the slap it all over where I've just shaved. I like scented AS, like Brut. If I'm using a scented AS, I won't use a cologne. If, however, I'm using an unscented AS, such as witch hazel, then I may use a scented AS or cologne just to smell nice. For using cologne, read again what Jeff (crackstar) had to say. That's how I use it.
