We have once again been digging into our sales database. This time we looked at what the most popular after shave balms are. The list below of this Top-5 is based on the sales data from the period 2018 to 2020 from our NL webshop for the Netherlands and Belgium.
Why should you use an after shave balm?
A good balm soothes the skin and restores it a little bit. A balm penetrates the skin, nourishes it, and ensures that it feels comfortable. If you suffer from dry skin after shaving, it is nice to use a balm. In winter, we deal with cold dry air. If you work outside a lot, you may experience dry skin more often. After shaving, you can then have dry, chapped skin and an annoying tight feeling. A small amount of balm prevents this.
Unlike an old-fashioned after shave splash, a balm contains no alcohol. A balm contains various nourishing, skin-repairing, and moisturizing ingredients, such as: Argan oil, Allantoin, Aloe Vera extracts, Jojoba oil, and calendula. Many balms are lightly scented. Some after shave products are almost neutral to unscented.
Many of our customers swear by an after shave balm because it feels pleasant and comfortable after shaving. For many men, it is a standard part of wet shaving. Because the emulsion is well absorbed by the skin, it often does not feel greasy. Finally, if the balm's scent matches that of the shaving soap, shaving becomes a 'small party' in the morning.
Top-5 after shave balms
Based on the number of pieces sold, here is a list from number 1 to 5.
1. Proraso after shave balm menthol & eucalyptus
Worldwide, the Italian Proraso is extremely popular. They are all fantastic shaving products with an excellent price/quality ratio. Proraso has various after shave balms in its range. For every skin type or shaving problem, there is a solution.
The Proraso after shave balm menthol & eucalyptus nourishes and refreshes the skin after shaving. The various oils (almond oil and shea butter/oil) care for and calm the skin. At the same time, the added menthol and eucalyptus oil refresh the skin. This lightly scented balm has a fresh scent of Mint and Eucalyptus.
The shaving products from Proraso contain no parabens, silicones, mineral oils, or artificial colorants.
2. Proraso after shave balm
Directly after No. 1 comes this balm from Proraso for sensitive skin . It is a very good nourishing and calming balm. Because this balm is nearly neutral and contains very few fragrance components, it is extremely suitable for sensitive skin. It contains, among other things, green tea and oat extracts. These ingredients stimulate the skin's restorative function and have a soothing and moisturizing effect.
3. Baume.be after shave balm
The reason for developing the Baume.be after shave balm was very understandable. The Belgian Karl Indigne has very sensitive skin. His skin is highly allergic to various components in after shave products. When his favorite aftershave balm was no longer sold 10 years ago, he started developing a balm himself. It was to become a nourishing product specifically for sensitive men's skin. Manandshaving.nl was his first foreign business customer 10 years ago. From the start, it has been a bestseller. Later, Karl expanded the range with a pre-shave gel, shaving soap, and shaving cream.
Characteristics of a quickly irritated skin after shaving include: dry, tight, and itchy sensations or burning red spots. This balm is popular because it really does its job well. It is a thin liquid emulsion with a slightly oily composition, absorbs quickly into the skin, and provides relief. It calms and moisturizes the irritated skin. It contains, among other things, shea butter, jojoba oil, tea extracts, and chamomile extracts.
Baume.be contains mainly natural ingredients and has a light neutral to fresh scent.
4. HeadBlade after shave balm Matte
The freshly shaved scalp also needs care, of course. The scalp is more vulnerable than the skin on the cheeks. HeadBlade has therefore developed 2 after shave balms: Matte and Glossy. Both products are fragrance-free and have a moisturizing effect. Result: a fresh nourishing scalp.
The American HeadBlade has been the No. 1 shaving brand for shaving the scalp for years. Because many men shave their heads bald, HeadBlade's care products are very popular.
The HeadBlade after shave balm Matte is more popular than the Glossy balm. The Matte balm provides a normal matte complexion for the scalp. If you want a nice shiny head like our comic hero Lambik from Suske & Wiske, then you should use the Glossy. The Glossy actually provides a shiny complexion. HeadBlade is a no-nonsense brand. All shaving products are either fragrance-free or very lightly scented.
These balms contain, among other things, the following ingredients: Aloe Vera extracts, Tea Tree oil, Mint oil, and Shea butter.
5 Truefitt and Hill sandalwood after shave balm
Once you have used the sandalwood shaving cream and after shave balm from this beautiful classic English shaving brand, you will want to use nothing else. The sandalwood fragrance line from Truefitt and Hill is immensely popular. Although this balm is relatively expensive compared to the previous products, it is a very popular balm.
The sandalwood scent of Truefitt and Hill sandalwood after shave balm is warm and fresh at the same time. It is a recognizable classic men's fragrance with base notes of sandalwood, tonka, and cedarwood, combined with lavender, thyme, and jasmine. The top notes are subtle fruity notes of pineapple, melon, lemon, and bergamot.
The added lanolin and Aloe Vera extracts nourish, soften, and hydrate the freshly shaved skin.
This product comes in a beautiful chic bottle made of frosted glass with a convenient pump dispenser.
