8 Best Aftershaves to Heal the Burn in 2025

After you mow over your facial hair with a bare blade or six, you need to calm things down. That’s where the best aftershaves comes in. Its job is to soothe skin, restore moisture, neutralize bacteria, and keep pores clear, thus helping prevent bumps, ingrown hairs , and razor burns. It does so with a slew of common skin care ingredients, such as aloe vera, witch hazel, tea tree oil, and salicylic acid. While I certainly hope you still use a pre-shave oil, an editor-approved shave cream , and, of course, a sharp, fresh razor , above all, I believe that you should use a post-shave product. That product gets bonus points if it has soothing, hydrating ingredients-and steers clear of skin-drying ones like alcohol. However, because post-shave products meet many needs these days, it’s important to ensure that you’re matching your skin's needs with the ingredients in a given bottle to get the best results. To help you decipher the dizzying variety of aftershave grooming products out there, we’ve tested and tried loads. Following are the best of the best. The Best Men’s Aftershaves, According to GQ Best Aftershave for Sensitive Skin: Proraso Aftershave Balm - Sensitive Skin This timeless barbershop favorite comes to mind first any time I recommend shaving products for sensitive skin. While the brand has four formulas addressing different needs, its products for the most sensitive skin types may be its finest. This lotion, in particular, has a glycerin-rich base that floods dry and vulnerable skin with moisture and also contains a dash of sweet almond oil, which is rich in skin-shielding antioxidants like vitamin E. A caveat: This formula has a pinch of artificial fragrance, so if that puts you off, take note. However, that same scent gives my mind so much peace. For some reason, it feels like a mother’s embrace, which makes this product doubly soothing. Key ingredients Glycerin moisturizes and nourishes, while oat and green tea extract counter redness and inflammation. Consistency Lotion Best Aftershave for Bumps and Ingrown Hair Prevention: Bevel Bump Control This product is as much a regular exfoliant and toner as a post-shave, which helps ensure that your hair follicles are always unencumbered. For bump-prone skin, I suggest using it as your go-to exfoliant a few times a week to prevent pore clogging and ensure oil balancing. Its potent combination of astringent witch hazel and exfoliating glycolic acid helps you from buying a standalone post-shave product (ahem: budget-minded guys or minimalists). It’s also among the easiest to layer beneath your moisturizer, not to mention one of the best bargains on this list. I do think it could smell a little cuter. Not that it stinks, but it’s not exactly menthol or lavender. Still, it’s great that this one lacks any artificial fragrance. Key ingredients The hero ingredient is a concentration of 10% glycolic acid to remove surface cells and prevent clogged pores-alongside witch hazel, aloe, and glycerin to amp up its toning, hydrating, purifying, and balancing powers....

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