OK, so those of you who have been reading this for a while know that I’ve been more aware and careful of the chemicals that go into the stuff I put on my skin. I recently was trying to use up a coupon at CVS and was hoping to stock up on some Alba shaving cream, but alas they were out. So, I stumbled upon Burt’s Bees and decided to try it, as my wife has had good luck with some of their other products. While their stuff is hit-or-miss, this product is definitely a hit. I tested it with a dead battery on my Gillette ProGlide Fusion razor, and I was fairly impressed after the initial test. Several days later after letting my beard grow longer than usual, I buzzed it down, replaced the battery and cleaned up my act. Again I was very impressed, especially after experiencing almost no razor burn after shaving such a ragged beard.
Is this better than the Alba? For me, yes. Will it replace Alba in my house? Definitely not. Try it out and see for yourself, and remember that it will be received differently by different people. My honey tried it out shaving her legs the other day, and to help me out she did one leg with the Alba and the other with the Burt’s Bees. She noticed no difference in performance, but did note that she liked the texture, consistency and fragrance of the Alba better than the Burt’s Bees. Take either product and check out the labels, then shave with confidence, both in performance and chemical content.
Any downside to these products? Price. They are roughly twice as much as the most expensive Gillette products, but I think well worth the extra cost. You can buy a 3-pack and get a bit of a break on the price. If you’re a fan of the Alba, check out a great deal on a 4-pack. Either way, it might not be a bad idea to pick up just one bottle for a test run at a local store, decide which one works best for you, then go online and stock up!
