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When I had the opportunity to receive the HYD For Men Shave Cream, Buffer Stick & Razor Shield for my husband to try out- I jumped at the chance. Not only does this mark the very first review not written by me, but it also marks his first blog post! Enjoy!
Our unique blend of natural oils and moisturizers allows your razor to glide effortlessly across your skin, reducing friction and irritation.Our soothing low lather formula is designed to provide superior coverage while using less shave cream. As a result, your razor will perform better and your blades won’t clog from excess shave cream.
Directions: Wet face with warm water. Apply shave cream. Shave slowly in direction of hair growth. Rinse with cold water to close pores. For an even better shave, apply HYD Razor Shield to blade following each shave. Not recommended for use with a shaving brush.
Ingredients: Aqua (Deionized Water), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf (Aloe Vera Gel) Juice,Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine,Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Leaf Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Mineral Oil, Hydrolyzed Wheat Proteins, Hydrolyzed Wheat Proteins, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin-E), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf (Green Tea) Extract, Dimethicone, Sodium Stearate, Citrus Aurantium (Orange) Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Carbomer, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Aceteyl Hexapeptide-8, Titanium Dioxide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.
HYD For Men Buffer Stick ($24.99 for 2 oz.) "Eliminate 50 million barriers to healthy skin with this one-step microdermabrasion treatment. Buffer Stick combines hydration and long-lasting, skin-enriching treatment with professional-quality microdermabrasion." Buffer Stick offers instant results with no pain or irritation, increased absorption of your skin care products and minimizes the appearance of dark spots and fine lines. Add to your grooming routine to hydrate your skin and gently remove dead skin cells while fighting ingrown hairs. Directions: Wet clean face with water. Wet stick, press onto skin and move in circular motion for 30-60 seconds across face. Rinse clean with warm water. Use once per week to start and increase treatment as needed. Do not use more than 3 times per week. Microdermabrasion is strongly discouraged on any person with very sensitive skin, acne or rosacea. Ingredients: Propylene Glycol, Aluminum Oxide, Nonyl Nonoxynol-150, Water, Sodium Stearate, Dipropylene Glycol, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan), Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Oil, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Ferocactus Wislizenii (Cactus) Extract, Orchis Maculata Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi (Bearberry) Leaf Extract, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Caffeine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, PVP, Trihydroxystearin, Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol.
HYD For Men Razor Shield ($17.99 0.5 oz. 90 uses lasts 3-12 months depending on grooming frequency)."A proprietary formula that coats and protects razor blades, preventing oxidation and calcification to greatly extend razor blade life."Razor Shield creates a liquid barrier, protecting razor blades from the corrosive chemical reactions that dull blades and make shaving uncomfortable. Sharp blades coated in our proprietary blend of natural oils keep your face smooth and revitalized, making for a clean shave. Save your blades. And your face. All while saving money.Directions: Apply directly onto blade after each shave. Store in normal conditions. Complement with HYD Shave Cream for optimal results. Not for use on electric razors.Ingredients:Helianthus Annus (Sunflower) Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf (Aloe Vera Gel) Juice, Petrolatum, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D), Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Isopropyl Palmitate, BHT, Simmondsia Chinesis (Jojoba) Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Australian Tea Tree Oil).
My experience: Ask any man "encouraged" to shave everyday by the traditional convention of his profession and you'll find that we envy the whiskered hipsters who've abandoned the razor. Though excuses why I didn't shave on any given day are plenty, often I just wanted to give my skin a break. Well, I may have just lost my best excuse not to shave. The shaving set from HYD For Men is everything it purports to be, and more. And after 30 plus years of dragging a razor across my face, the razor is now gliding back and forth effortlessly, leaving my skin moisturized and sans stubble. The Shave Cream has a pleasant citrus scent that is not overpowering yet still slightly invigorating. For those of us that abandoned cologne in college, the mild scent is a plus. Out of the tube, very little shave cream is needed to achieve coverage. The cream feels more like a post-shower moisturizer than a more traditional slick-feeling shave gel or cream. The first time I used the shave cream I had not yet applied the razor shield so while the experience was better than average, I had yet to experience a paradigm-shifting shave. The next morning, after my razor had bathed in the Razor Shield, I had an amazing experience. It was as if I had a layer of lubricant on my face that kept the razor off my skin, yet it effortlessly snipped the stubble. After rinsing the remnants off, my face felt soft and smooth. There were no areas of tightness nor did I experience any of the razor burn I was accustomed to before using this product. The Razor Shield also claims to increase the lifetime of your blade. I use one of the more expensive razors so I am looking forward to not having to continue raiding my 401K as often when I need new blades. Overall, the Shave Cream and Razor Shield have carved out a permanent place in my daily regime. The HYD For Men Buffer Stick is intended to exfoliate the skin, minimize the appearance of dark spots, lines and small scars, and prevent ingrown hairs. Used up to three days a week, it certainly lived up to its billing with respect to exfoliation. How well it addresses the spots and lines on my chronically sun-kissed face remains to be seen. I used the Buffer Stick after shaving and it definitely made an impact. My skin was fresh looking, albeit a touch pink. I'm informed by others that this means its working! One caveat, if you spend as much time as I do at the beach or in the sun in general, be sure to slather on the sunscreen if you've recently used the Buffer Stick. Overall assessment: In conjunction with the Shave Cream and Razor Shield, the Buffer Stick fills out the trifecta of a new morning routine that gets me out the door with a smile on my face. Available from HYD For Men #HYDForMen www.facebook.com/HYDForMen www.twitter.com/HYDForMen www.pinterest.com/HYDForMenSpecial 20% off your entire purchase with this special link: http://bit.ly/11ARXvI Use Promo Code: SAVE20 Expires 9/01/2013Press Samples from iFabbo. All views expressed are categorically my own. (Link provided by iFabbo). Stock photo courtesy of HYD For Men.Copyright © 2013 www.lolassecretbeautyblog.com All Rights Reserved.
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