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philosophy the common man, extra-comfort shaving cream

3.3 oz (93.6 g)

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philosophy®: wake up, bathroom, breakfast, paper, shower, shave, brush teeth, get dressed, go to work, come home, workout, dinner, read, sleep. the routine is common but the man is not. celebrate the common man who makes the meaningless, meaningful.

natural oils to soothe and moisturize
soothes and calms skin while shaving
contains topical anesthetic for a slight numbing sensation
acts as a skin freshener
vitamin e acetate for antioxidant and emollient properties

Water (aqua), Propylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Squalane, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isopropyl Myristate, Glyceryl Stearate, Lanolin Alcohol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Cetyl Alcohol, Ethyl Paba, Tocopheryl Acetate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil (jojoba), Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil (sesame), Camphor, Titanium Dioxide, Polyquaternium 10, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Triethanolamine, SD Alcohol 40B, Xanthan Gum, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Imidazolidinyl Urea

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Husband loves this

by Jen

in Missouri on 6/15/09

Pros: Soothes Skin

Describe Yourself: Minimalist

Skin Type: Normal

Age: 35-44

Bottom Line: recommended

My husband says this is the only product that keeps him from getting the red shaving bumps on his face. He has tried numerous products but swears by this one. He will not be without it!

What a man needs

by Timm Dean [Verified Buyer]

in Brilliant, Oh on 12/5/08

Pros: Creamy, Lightweight, Moisturizes, Softens Skin, Soothes Skin

Best Uses: Daily Use, No razor bumps, Sensitive Skin

Describe Yourself: Minimalist

Skin Type: Oily

Age: 45-54

Bottom Line: recommended

This product is for men who hate to shave becasue of the irration, lumps and bumps from blade shaving. This produict truley works.

I agree. It does need to ...

by Anonymous [Verified Reviewer]

in Undisclosed on 1/27/08

I agree. It does need to lather or foam. I usually use it underneath my normal shaving cream (Gillette or Barbasol). This works best for me. I think I really just like the anesthetic.

I ordered this because my ...

by Anonymous [Verified Reviewer]

in Undisclosed on 3/20/07

I ordered this because my mom and sisters are all obsessed with philosophy stuff, so I was excited to see a product for men. I really wanted to like this product, but I just don't think it is all that great. There is no lather or foam, and I find that my shave is not very smooth. It basically feels like I am shaving with something slightly more lubricating than water. I even shave in the shower and the result is no better. The smell of the product is horrid. It smells like a medicine cabinet, (think Vaporub or Bengay). I was expecting a much better fragrance from philosophy. Men want a nice-smelling product too. This smell is not even masculine, just medicine-like. And the numbing thing is just weird. I really don't want my shave to be numb so that I can't feel when I am cutting myself! I much prefer Neutrogena shave gel.

Pricey, yes. Fortunately, ...

by Anonymous [Verified Reviewer]

in Undisclosed on 3/5/06

Pricey, yes. Fortunately, this product is VERY MUCH worth the price. I don't have sensitive skin but gave this a try. You only need a little bit and it does not lather much. This was strange to me. If you let it sit for a little, you will feel a tingly sensation. With use, I had absolutely no ingrown hairs. Be prepared for an EXCELLENT shave!

I have extremely ...

by Anonymous [Verified Reviewer]

in Undisclosed on 9/18/05

I have extremely sensitive skin (I had a derm take pictures of my scratch test to show rotating interns when I was a kid). I've tried Gilette, Edge, Noxzema for men, Aveeno for men, and this philosophy stuff. The philosophy Common Man is simply great. The key is to apply it wet (I shave in the shower), and wait a minute before starting to actually shave. It gives the topical anesthetic time to kick in. Worth every penny, and it actually lasts quite long.

This stuff is AWESOME!!!! ...

by BETH

in Latrobe, PA on 8/6/05

This stuff is AWESOME!!!! Truly AWESOME. No matter what type or brand of shaving cream or gel I've used, I always have irritated skin for hours after shaving. Not anymore. Truly amazing.

I am a loyal philosophy ...

by jessica [Verified Reviewer]

in san diego, CA on 5/3/05

I am a loyal philosophy products user and I use this product on my super sensitive bikini and my underarm areas. I absolutely love it! I no longer have to deal with red, irritated skin and razor burn. I get a super close shave and my skin feels moist and soft afterwards. I would recommend this product for both men and women with overtly sensitive skin!

Simply wonderful. I had ...

by Ben

in Essex, NY on 6/6/04

Simply wonderful. I had no idea switching products could make such a difference, but this blows away anything from a can. My face feels moist, I shave with almost no resistance even against the grain, and comes away noticeably smoother than ever before. Aftershave has considerably less sting now too. Five stars arent enough, but will have to do.

This is very thick, so ...

by Anonymous [Verified Reviewer]

in Undisclosed on 2/2/04

This is very thick, so you will want to rub it between wet fingers before applying it to your face if you don't use a shaving brush. Beyond that, it's no more exciting or easier on my sensitive skin than other good shaving creams. I'd say pass this one up because of the price; there's plenty of other shaving creams here that work great.

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shave in the shower if you have a mirror (optional)
apply a thin, see-through layer to a warm wet face (brush optional)
shave down first
reapply another see-through layer
shave upwards
apply hope in a jar (optional)

the common man is a special shaving cream designed especially for the common man with uncommonly sensitive skin. this cream causes a slight numbing sensation to the skin to make shaving more tolerable.