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The Art of Shaving Pre-Shave Oil - Sandalwood
What it is:An essential preparatory step for a close, comfortable shave.What it is formulated to do:The Art of Shaving(R) Pre-Shave Oil - Sandalwood softens the beard and prepares the skin for a soothing, efficient shave without leaving an oily residue. This natural formula protects the face and neck by acting as a barrier between the skin and beard, helping the blade glide over the skin.What else you need to know:With its unique blend of botanical ingredients and 100 pure essential oils, this shave optimizer is ideal for men with sensitive or normal-to-dry skin, ingrown hair, razor burn, or tough beards. It is free of alcohol, synthetic dyes, synthetic fragrance, and other ingredients that can be harmful when absorbed into the skin.
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Review 1 for Pre-Shave Oil - Sandalwood
anjukafei
So good.
-02.20.13
Quick Take: improves shaving, skin-softening
I'm a woman and I use this on my underarms, and it makes me smell nice all day, doubling as a deodorant.
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Review 2 for Pre-Shave Oil - Sandalwood
Best scent
-07.22.12
Quick Take: improves shaving, best scent is sandalwood
This scent is the best smelling of the sets by far. I thought the ocean would smell the best but this one is very nice. My boyfriend and I were in the Las Vegas Art of Shaving store and we tried all the products and this was by far the best. If you want a less messy shave you can also wet the alum block and use it to make the hairs stand up for a smoother closer shave.
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Review 3 for Pre-Shave Oil - Sandalwood
won't let the hubs be without!
-06.07.12
Quick Take: improves shaving, skin-softening
This stuff must really work; the hubs is basically a werewolf (should really shave a couple times a day!) and using this pre-shave oil absolutely gets him a better shave, with less skin irritation.
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Review 4 for Pre-Shave Oil - Sandalwood
A must have for women
-04.05.12
Quick Take: improves shaving, skin-softening, great for women, pricey
I know mostly men use this product, but I bought it for me. Works great for bikini area. Allows for a much smoother, closer shave without the razor burn. I received a sample of the "unscented" one but was horrible scent. The sandalwood is a great smell, other one smelled medicinal. Only draw back is it gets your razor a little nasty because oil will put a film in it and hard to rinse, but minor compared to benefits.
+2points
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Review 5 for Pre-Shave Oil - Sandalwood
Careful Ladies!
-11.11.11
Quick Take: improves shaving, skin-softening
I ordered a sample of this for my (vain) husband, and he had to make a special trip to Sephora to get more. I've created a monster! He loves this stuff, and it smells fantastic!
+2points
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Review 6 for Pre-Shave Oil - Sandalwood
Smells amazing
-08.04.11
Quick Take: improves shaving, skin-softening, smells great
My boyfriend uses this and I like how it smells better than any of his cologne.
In fact, I made him purchase the Art of Shaving sandalwood cologne spray after using this.
-1point
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Review 7 for Pre-Shave Oil - Sandalwood
My husband loves this!
-02.10.11
Quick Take: improves shaving, skin-softening
I got a sample of this for my husband to try, and he asked me to order him some after one use. This oil gives him a fabulous shave, and his face has never felt smoother.
+1point
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Review 8 for Pre-Shave Oil - Sandalwood
beadgurl
for my husband
-01.30.11
I bought this for him after Christmas since he loved the little $10 gift set. He uses an old fashioned razor and said this feels good on his skin before shaving. Smells great too!
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Review 9 for Pre-Shave Oil - Sandalwood
Hubby loves it
-01.25.11
Quick Take: improves shaving, skin-softening
He had the sample from one of my previous sephora purchases and absolutely loved how it helped prep his face for shaving.
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Review 10 for Pre-Shave Oil - Sandalwood
smoothhhhh!!!
-12.20.10
Quick Take: improves shaving, skin-softening
i got a 3 step sample of this for my finace on a purchase and he loved it so much he bought full size in everything!!
trust me he is not a beauty guru like me...and could use the cheapest razors and shaving cream for all he could care....but he said this stuff left him with NO IRITATION (the tiny red bumps your usuually see on guys after they shave) NO DRY SKIN.....and he sking felt babys bottom soft and smelt soooooo good.
He is completely hooked!
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Review 11 for Pre-Shave Oil - Sandalwood
smooth
-07.30.10
Quick Take: improves shaving, skin-softening
I bought this for my boyfriend to complete his kit (for Christmas I bought him the soap-in-dish and after shave lotion). He has sensitive, dry skin which and with a rough beard that combination leaves irritated skin, red bumps and ingrown hairs. Almost immediately, after his first use, it cleared up the problem! He loves it and says his razor glides over his face, making shaving almost enjoyable (at least, not a task).
Not only does he like the product, but I love it! The sandalwood is a wonderful manly sent without being overpowering, no cologne is needed.
Not only does he like the product, but I love it! The sandalwood is a wonderful manly sent without being overpowering, no cologne is needed.
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Review 12 for Pre-Shave Oil - Sandalwood
Make your husband happy!
-05.27.10
Quick Take: improves shaving, skin-softening
Got my husband the full Art of Shaving kit last year and he loves this stuff. He has sensitive skin and this gets a close shave without the burn
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Review 13 for Pre-Shave Oil - Sandalwood
-05.21.10
Quick Take: improves shaving, skin-softening
my husband swears by this stuff. He said it gos on like honey. he used to be prone to bumps and ingrown hairs on his upper neck area. Since using this those issues are all gone. lasts a pretty long time too.
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Review 14 for Pre-Shave Oil - Sandalwood
MarkAlan
Location:Las Vegas, NV.
Age:35-44
Incredible product!
-03.09.10
Quick Take: improves shaving, skin-softening
Prior to purchasing this product I had never used a pre shave oil and I must say that this is one awesome product! It does everything it says it does and more.
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Review 15 for Pre-Shave Oil - Sandalwood
transformative
-02.21.10
Quick Take: improves shaving, skin-softening, reduces irritation/razor burn
I already wrote a rave review for the other products in the sandalwood line. I love, love this. My husband has gone from ashy to flashy lol since using this wonderful line.
+2points
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Review 16 for Pre-Shave Oil - Sandalwood
Luxurious Feel and Nice Scent
-01.11.10
Quick Take: improves shaving, skin-softening
My husband swears by this pre-shave oil. He has tried others and always goes back to this one. It helps to provide a very smooth shave and has eliminated bumps caused by shaving. It has a very nice, woodsy scent to it.
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Review 18 for Pre-Shave Oil - Sandalwood
Only for RAZORS!
-12.27.09
I got this as a free sample...it's NOT for use with electric shavers. It made a HUGE mess on my husband's face, on/in the shaver, and all over the sink from the dripping. This oil should only be used with a razor!
-7points
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Review 19 for Pre-Shave Oil - Sandalwood
Returned immediately
-10.16.09
I bought this for my husband in combination with the after shave balm. He loved the balm but hated this. He didn't like the texture and it gummed up his razor pretty badly. He thought the smell was okay, but I thought it smelled really strongly of olive oil. He returned it to the store.
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Review 20 for Pre-Shave Oil - Sandalwood
Excellent
-10.09.09
Quick Take: improves shaving
My husband loves this pre-shave oil. I tried it and like it as well. I use it underarms and bikini area and it leaves my skin smooth with no shaving iritation.
+1point
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