Noxzema Protective Shave

Noxema medicated (menthol) shaving foam is by far the best shaving foam I have ever used. A gentlemans product first introduced in the late 60's Noxema is well renown for its excellent abilities in the shaving department. I have been using it for about 3-4 years now, and I would do one of those tests where you take product A and product B, and decide which is the "BEST" product and Im positive it would be Noxema. Have you ever taken a shower with Original Source? That fresh feeling you get when you step out, like someone gently blowing cold air on your skin. This has a very similar feeling, it ... more

I believe this shaving foam is American and in this country it costs about £4.95 a can where as in the states it costs approximately a £1.40 a can. However this is one of the best shaving foams I have ever used, it is thick and rich and after using it I never get any razor burn what so ever. If combined with shaving oil such as Kings or Somerset then the shaving experience is a joy as opposed to a pain. Additionally the can size of 300ml normally lasts me approximately 4 months, I normally shave every other day. Therefore £4.95 is not too bad every 4 months or 2 months if you shave everyday ... more

There are few shops that keep this shaving foam on the shelves and you never see it advertised. This is a great shame as it provides an excellent shave and a really dense foam that helps ease the razor across your face and to soften bristle. The can design is not very attractive being blue or white depending on the scent chosen. Personally I prefer the non menthol version in the white can. The scent is unusual and a little clinical but is not overpowering. This foam is imported from the United States and this probably contributes to its rather high price, however when you get used to using it ... more