Omega 46001 Shaving Cream in Bowl

by Omega

Product Features

• Rich in eucalyptus oil
• Protects the skin and gives a close, comfortable shave
• Packaged in a convenient 5 ounce plastic cup for easy carry and storage
• For use with a shaving brush - just add a tiny bit of soap for a great lather
• Each cup provides over 100 shaves - a great value

Product Description

For those who like to renew the barber's rite every morning, this rich, emolliant shaving soap ia available in a convenient plastic cup. rich in eucalyptus oil, this shaving soap is designed to protect this skin and provide a close, comfortable shave. for use with a shaving brush.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3 x 3 x 2.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000JY0X4U
• Item model number: #46001
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,986 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good stuff, June 8, 2008

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Michael G. Spencer (Arkansas USA) - See all my reviews
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This soap works great with my Merkur safety razor. It whips quickly to a thick, moist lather that stays on my face until the shave is finished. And, although I usually don't like scents, Omega has a subtle, pleasing smell that I actually enjoy. I can't imagine a better shaving soap.

24 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Should be avoided by people with a sensitive skin, November 13, 2009

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Angela Clark (AZ USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Omega 46001 Shaving Cream in Bowl (Health and Beauty)

I read so many glowing reviews for this product that I was sure my husband would love it. Unfortunately, as soon as he applied this cream to his skin and started shaving, he told that it caused an unpleasant tingling sensation, which soon turned into a mild burning.

I decided to use this "crema da barba", made in Italy to shave my leg. The cream is very smooth and lathers well, but I didn't like the smell at all: it was too strong & too cheap. Obviously, scent is a very personal thing, so please don't concentrate on this part of the review too much.

I didn't feel any tingling - just a little bit of a cooling effect on my legs. While shaving legs, I accidentally touched my face with my hand, and right away I felt what my husband was describing before. I washed the cream away within seconds. I also looked at the ingredients used in it, and I believe that menthol can cause this irritation. Unfortunately, the label doesn't indicate the percentage used, so it is difficult to say for sure which component may have caused this unpleasant tingling. Also, because menthol has an ability to quickly penetrate the skin layers, it can carry other chemical compounds with it. One of the components in this shaving cream is sodium borate, which is safe for use in cosmetics up to a specified concentration limit (in concentrations less than or equal to 5%), but as I mentioned earlier, the % used is not specified on the label, so at this point we can only guess. At 5% and higher boric acid should not be used on infant or injured skin as it causes irritation.

If you don't have a sensitive skin, give it a try, but my husband will have to go back to "Cremo Cream" & "Art of Shaving" creams.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great shave soap, December 17, 2007

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NuclearLee (Albuquerque, NM USA) - See all my reviews

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I love this stuff. I rarely use any other shave soap for shaving (with my straight razor). The menthol in it makes the shave feel very pleasant.