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Alba Botanica Moisturizing Cream Shave, Mango Vanilla 8 fl oz (225 ml)

 
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Alba Botanica Moisturizing Cream Shave, Mango Vanilla, 8 fl oz
 
4.3

(based on 69 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (49)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (6)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (5)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (6)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (3)

77%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Moisturizes skin (28)
  • Close shave (22)
  • Fresh scent (20)
  • Clean feel (18)
  • Protects against nicks & cuts (17)

Cons

  • Clogs razor (11)
  • Messy (3)

Best Uses

  • Legs (21)
  • Women (20)
  • Face (12)
  • Men (12)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Clean shaven (15)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

I love this stuff!!

Unlike other reviews that said they needed to use a lot, I did not. I found you can use the smallest amount and I did NOT even get any razor burn, which always happens...Read complete review

Unlike other reviews that said they needed to use a lot, I did not. I found you can use the smallest amount and I did NOT even get any razor burn, which always happens with other creams and lotions. A little goes a long way! I will NEVER shave without this again! After years of nicks and the dreaded underarm razor burn I have finally found a fix. I know it may not work for everyone, but if you haven't found anything that works so far, please give this a shot. I do not have course hair, so this might make a difference. The smell is awesome and the cream left my skin soft. I will be purchasing this again (and again!), as well as the other scents. I felt it was a GREAT deal for the price.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Wow so disappointing!!!

Yuck!! This stuff is the worst. I thought I knew what to expect after reading other reviews (use sparingly; doesn't foam, obviously) but boy was I disappointed. It doesn't allow the ...Read complete review

Yuck!! This stuff is the worst. I thought I knew what to expect after reading other reviews (use sparingly; doesn't foam, obviously) but boy was I disappointed. It doesn't allow the razor to glide smoothly across the skin, so didn't provide me with a close shave and I ended up with razor burn. Seriously, I've had better shaves using hair conditioner or plain soap when I've run out of my regular shaving foam . Even with using a small amount it gunked up my razor. I would give it 0 stars if that were an option. This stuff will be going straight in the garbage.

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5.0

Great shave gel!

By Vanessa

from Baltimore, MD

describe yourself Clean Shaven

See all my reviews

Pros

  • Clean Feel
  • Fresh Scent
  • Moisturizes Skin
  • Protects Against Nicks & Cuts

Cons

  • Clogs Razor

Best Uses

  • Face
  • Legs
  • Men
  • Women

Comments about Alba Botanica Moisturizing Cream Shave, Mango Vanilla, 8 fl oz:

I use this product to shave with a Gillette Fusion razor and my husband uses it with his safety razor. Both of us have sensitive skin, and this is product is rare in that it smells amazing but does not cause irritation for either of us. It does clog the blade in my case but rinses out easily in the shower. Additionally, this cream is very moisturizing. It does not lather and works best if used sparingly.

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1.0

Not good at all.

By Kayla

from Tacoma, WA

Pros

    Cons

    • Clogs Razor
    • Does Not Glide
    • Greasy
    • Messy

    Best Uses

      Comments about Alba Botanica Moisturizing Cream Shave, Mango Vanilla, 8 fl oz:

      This was probably the worst shaving cream I've ever used. Not impressed at all. Did not glide smoothly for a close shave because it clogs the razor up. Save your money and buy something else.

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      5.0

      Great shave lotion!

      By Vanessa

      from Baltimore, MD

      describe yourself Clean Shaven

      See all my reviews

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Fresh Scent
      • Good for sensitive skin
      • Moisturizes Skin

      Cons

      • Clogs Razor

      Best Uses

      • Face
      • Legs
      • Men
      • Women

      Comments about Alba Botanica Moisturizing Cream Shave, Mango Vanilla, 8 fl oz:

      This shave cream smells amazing! It works best if you use a very small amount. It's also different from other shave creams in that it doesn't lather at all - just apply a thin film like a moisturizer and shave. It does clog the razor quickly but rinses off easily, so this doesn't bother me. I have very sensitive skin and was wary of using a scented product for shaving, but it doesn't seem to cause problems. It doesn't dry out my skin, either.

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      5.0

      Better than the foams in the cans.

      By Carl the Clinger

      from Arlington, Virginia

      describe yourself Clean Shaven

      See all my reviews

      Pros

      • Clean Feel
      • Close Shave
      • Moisturizes Skin
      • Protects Against Nicks & Cuts
      • This Is Good Stuff

      Cons

      • Clogs Razor
      • Messy

      Best Uses

      • Face
      • Men
      • Women

      Comments about Alba Botanica Moisturizing Cream Shave, Mango Vanilla, 8 fl oz:

      I have never bought this product from drugstore.com. In the future I might buy it from drugstore.com hopefully before I run out of it.

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      5.0

      Great shave!

      By lilybloom

      from Washington

      describe yourself Clean Shaven

      See all my reviews

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Close Shave
      • Moisturizes Skin
      • Protects Against Nicks & Cuts

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Legs
        • Men
        • Women

        Comments about Alba Botanica Moisturizing Cream Shave, Mango Vanilla, 8 fl oz:

        Great smell, and great clean shave. It says to use just a small amount and you REALLY should. Spread it like you're putting on lotion. Otherwise it will clog the razor. And using a tiny bit makes it last a lot longer!

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        5.0

        Bestttt

        By Lia

        from San Francisco, CA

        See all my reviews

        Pros

        • Clean Feel
        • Close Shave
        • Fresh Scent
        • Moisturizes Skin
        • Protects Against Nicks & Cuts

        Cons

        • Clogs Razor

        Best Uses

        • Legs
        • Men
        • Women

        Comments about Alba Botanica Moisturizing Cream Shave, Mango Vanilla, 8 fl oz:

        This stuff is the best shaving cream! On first try, it looked like it wouldn't do much because it wasn't as foamy as most shave gels.. but it really works well. I get a closer shave and somehow it's not as irritating as the stuff I used to use. Very pleasantly surprised. Both my boyfriend and I use it, and he likes it just as much as I do. Plus, it has a fantastic smell!
        The only con... it does clog the razor pretty easily. But that's not really a big con at all.

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        2.0

        I'll be getting my money back for this

        By Elyse

        from USA

        See all my reviews

        Pros

        • Doesn't Clog Razor
        • Fresh Scent
        • Moisturizes Skin

        Cons

        • Irritates Skin
        • Not a close shave
        • Ruins Razor

        Best Uses

          Comments about Alba Botanica Moisturizing Cream Shave, Mango Vanilla, 8 fl oz:

          I picked this up because it was cheaper than what I normally use to shave and it's made by Alba, a company that I'm familiar with. I really wanted this product to work, because it smells so good (more like coconut than mango vanilla) and really softens my skin, but sadly, no matter what I did, it didn't work.

          I tried using just a little, like it says, but the razor just dragged across my skin too much. I used a little more and then a lot (still enough to be transparent though), but there was always a problem. Either it made the razor drag across my skin too much, didn't get a close enough shave, or it just ruined my razor blade altogether and I had to use a new razor blade that I had just put in the day before.

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          5.0

          Pleasantly surprised!

          By Tina

          from Wichita, KS

          describe yourself Clean Shaven

          See all my reviews

          Pros

          • Close Shave
          • Fresh Scent
          • Moisturizes Skin

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Legs
            • Women

            Comments about Alba Botanica Moisturizing Cream Shave, Mango Vanilla, 8 fl oz:

            First off, this shave cream defines "a little goes a long way." Don't use too much of this or your razor will get clogged. The mango vanilla is a wonderful scent, not too fruity. The emollient characteristic of this cream allows a close shave but you will have to rinse your razor often. I had little/no ingrown hairs using this, whereas I did with other products. I would recommend using a lotion afterwards, too. I will continue to use this product, definitely worth it!

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            5.0

            Excellent product

            By James

            from Columbia, sc

            describe yourself Clean Shaven

            See all my reviews

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Clean Feel
            • Close Shave
            • Doesn't Clog Razor
            • Fresh Scent
            • Moisturizes Skin
            • Protects Against Nicks & Cuts

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Face

              Comments about Alba Botanica Moisturizing Cream Shave, Mango Vanilla, 8 fl oz:

              Excellent product, leaves your face clean and refreshed.

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              5.0

              LOVE

              By LJG154

              from New York, NY

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Close Shave
              • Doesn't Clog Razor
              • Fresh Scent

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Legs

                Comments about Alba Botanica Moisturizing Cream Shave, Mango Vanilla, 8 fl oz:

                This is the best shave cream I have found to date for shaving my legs. The scent is great and I love the way my legs feel after using it. The plastic package is much better than the metal shave creams which often rust when left in the shower. Love this product!

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