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Proraso Shaving Soap

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Sensitive Shaving Soap, 5.2 Oz.

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Brand Proraso
Item Form Cream
Scent Fresh and fruity fragrance with notes of lime and apple
Skin Type Normal
Age Range (Description) Adult

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Description

This formula, ideal for sensitive skin, provides a creamy lather for a close shave without razor burn or irritation. Oatmeal and green tea calm, soothe and protect inflamed, irritated skin.

Benefits

Creates a rich, thick lather while protecting, calming and soothing skin prone to irritation.

Suggested Use

Apply with a shave brush to damp skin; work up a rich lather. Use after applying pre-shave cream.

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The Proraso Brand Story

Founded in 1908 by Ludovico Martelli, Proraso has been innovating professional highest-quality products in the shaving world for generations, and has evolved to become a staple of Italian culture. From the first Pre-Shave cream in 1948, to now, the Martelli family principles hold true: to create professional, quality products that deliver a pleasurable and impeccable shave, in the barbershop and at home.

Proraso Shaving Soap in a Bowl, Sensitive Skin

How to use:

Soak your Proraso brush in a bowl or cup filled with hot water for a few minutes before your shave. Apply a warm, damp towel to your face (or splash face with warm water) to prep your face for shaving, then apply your favorite Proraso Pre-Shave Cream. Apply another hot towel to your face for a few seconds. After the brush has soaked, gently squeeze out excess water, still leaving the brush mostly wet. Apply the brush to the soap in fast, repeated circular motions to coat the brush bristles well. Spread on your beard and proceed with shaving. Close the lid after use to keep the soap from drying out (though, even if it does dry out, it will not lose its efficacy or beneficial properties when reused). Shave and rinse face thoroughly. For an optimal experience, finish with another application of your warm, damp towel, followed by your favorite Proraso After Shave Balm or Lotion.

Short on time?

Apply your favorite Proraso Pre-Shave Cream to your damp face (for optimal results). To build up a rich lather, run your shaving brush under hot water for about 30 seconds, if you don't have time to soak it. Apply the brush to the soap in fast, repeated circular motions to coat the brush bristles well. Spread on your beard, shave and rinse, following with your favorite Proraso After Shave Balm or Lotion. Close the lid after use to keep the soap from drying out (though, even if it does dry out, it will not lose its efficacy or beneficial properties when reused).

  • Barber's choice since 1948
  • Dermatologist tested
  • No parabens, no silicones
  • No mineral oil, no SLS
  • No artificial colors
  • No ingredients of animal origin
  • Over 95% natural
  • Made in Italy

For the ultimate shave experience, see the 10 Tips for the Perfect Shave below

You'll notice that our soap may take a bit more water than you're used to, in order to achieve the ideal lather. That's actually one of our biggest points of difference -- the result of its manufacturing process -- and what makes Proraso soap so special. Because it has a much lower moisture content than other shave soaps, you’ll need more water on your shaving brush (we'd suggest soaking it for a few minutes prior to lathering), and perhaps just a touch more patience at first, to achieve that signature Proraso lather: rich, dense, elastic, and one that doesn’t dry out. Once you do, you’ll really see the difference (and why it’s become such a staple of shaving culture over the last 6 decades).

10 Tips for the Perfect Shave

Morning is the best time to shave

Your skin is at its softest and most relaxed just after you wake up, so the razor glides easier.

Always use a Proraso Pre-Shave Cream

It softens and straightens the hairs, making it easier to apply the shaving cream to your beard and pre-conditions the skin.

Wrap your face in a warm, wet towel

Just like traditional barbers do. Otherwise, shave after your morning shower when the skin is soft and hydrated from the warm water.

The best lather comes from a brush and shaving cream or soap

Applying shaving cream or soap with a brush increases the volume of your beard hair and allows for a closer shave. To build up a rich lather, wet your shaving brush and apply the cream in fast, repeated circular motions to coat the brush bristles well.

While shaving, use a delicate, but firm stroke

Don't put too much pressure on the razor and follow the lines of your face, always keeping the skin pulled tight.

Keep your razor clean

Rinse the blade with hot water at least once every two swipes of the razor. Residue from past shaves can reduce the blades' effectiveness and increase the risk of damaging your skin. Also, remember to change your razor often.

For the perfect shave, one pass just doesn't cut it

Lather your face a second time and repeat the shave.

Don't neglect your post-shave routine

Rinse your face well and repeatedly to remove any residue.

Always use Proraso After Shave Balm or Lotion

Even if you've shaved to perfection, your skin may still feel stressed and will need to be disinfected, restored and softened.

Take care of your skin

Especially if you don't shave every day, or have problems with ingrown hair, apply a face cream daily.

Have a question?

Which Proraso formula is best for me? What's the trick to making the best lather? Post your question in the Customer Questions section below and one of our pros will answer!

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 2.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 inches; 8 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 8004395001682
  • Department ‏ : ‎ womens
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Proraso
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B001JHEY14
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ Italy
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 7,875 ratings

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
7,875 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, durability, and comfort of the shaving soap. For example, they mention that it works well, provides a close, irritation-free shave, and is friendly to sensitive skin. Some appreciate the value for money.

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552 customers mention538 positive14 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the shaving soap. They mention that it provides a close, irritation-free shave, and works up a nice lather. Some appreciate the light scent, which goes a long way. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...The Proraso Red works very well too and I have purchased that one as I love a sandalwood scent...." Read more

"...The smell, the quality, the feel, it was a fantastic experience for my first time...." Read more

"...It has a delightful, mild citrus scent that doesn't linger; it actually has such a nice scent that even on days that I don't shave, I sometimes..." Read more

"...Summary: 4/5It's a nice shaving soap, but as mentioned earlier, we all have different levels of skin sensitivity, so while it might work for..." Read more

420 customers mention364 positive56 negative

Customers like the scent of the personal care appliance. They mention it feels good on their face and has a nice scent.

"...It has a great fresh-vintage Victorian scent, lathers easy(for me), smooth...but MWF is pricy and I still get some nicks...." Read more

"...The smell, the quality, the feel, it was a fantastic experience for my first time...." Read more

"...mild citrus scent that doesn't linger; it actually has such a nice scent that even on days that I don't shave, I sometimes take it out from under..." Read more

"...Fragrance: 3/5Both versions have a rather delicate citrus-coconut scent. To me personally the old version smelled a little nicer...." Read more

341 customers mention313 positive28 negative

Customers like the lathering of the product. For example, they say it creates a thick, rich lather. Some mention that it's not a true shave soap. That said, most are satisfied with the lathers produced by the product and recommend it to others.

"...It has a great fresh-vintage Victorian scent, lathers easy(for me), smooth...but MWF is pricy and I still get some nicks...." Read more

"...The lathering is best in a bowl or s cup separate from the bowl that it comes in. I learned that after struggling my first few times with it...." Read more

"...drop of the cream and whip it up with your brush, you can get an excellent lather...." Read more

"...With a wet brush, swirling it 10-15 times creates a very soapy lather...." Read more

331 customers mention324 positive7 negative

Customers find the comfort of the product to be good. They mention that it has mint or menthol in it that feels good on the skin, provides good protection, and has a nice skin feel after rinsing off. The product is soft and pliable, making it friendly to sensitive skin. The texture is enjoyable and soothing, and it has slickest, most cushioning, and protective medium. Customers also say it has cool tingle sensation as it dries.

"...The smell, the quality, the feel, it was a fantastic experience for my first time...." Read more

"...Lubricity is not a problem, although I have recently switched to electric shaver (wet), so having a ton of lubricity isn't as much of an issue..." Read more

"...I’m assuming a cream and soap hybrid.The texture is enjoyable and soothing. It also seems like it is going to last quite some time...." Read more

"...skin my face and neck is free of irritation and feels soft and smooth to the touch. And ingrown hairs are also a thing of the past...." Read more

199 customers mention180 positive19 negative

Customers like the smoothness of the product. They say the shave it provides is quite smooth, and the lather makes it easy to get a close sand. They also say it provides a nice cushion and slickness. Customers say it is by far the best, smoothest and closest sahave they've ever had. They are able to do two passes and some spot shaving, and it produces great glide for their razor. Overall, customers are happy with the smooth, pleasant s ahve with no irritation.

"...It has a great fresh-vintage Victorian scent, lathers easy(for me), smooth...but MWF is pricy and I still get some nicks...." Read more

"...It’s very slick in my usage. I am able to do two passes and some spot shaving...." Read more

"...The soap isn’t thick like can shave creams ,but its slick and i get a good shave with my DE razor. Does seem to leave skin dryer then can foams...." Read more

"...The shave is smooth and easy. I use disposable razors, the soap doesn’t get lodged between the blades...." Read more

160 customers mention152 positive8 negative

Customers are satisfied with the durability of the product. They mention that it lasts a very long time, the scent has some staying power, and there have been no issues with it over the last 5 years. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...great lather, easy to build up, light citrus-powder scent, lasts long and only $10...." Read more

"...a world of a difference in terms of slickness, fullness, and duration of use...." Read more

"...It also seems like it is going to last quite some time. I paired it with an Omega 10049 board hair shave brush, and that seems to work well...." Read more

"...It is actually pretty forgiving for those of you who shave with dollar shave club or harry's razor blades...." Read more

120 customers mention107 positive13 negative

Customers like the value of the personal care appliance. They say it's a good product for the money, with 5 stars for value. Some mention that the shave quality has not decreased, and the skin is less tingly after shaving.

"...Either one is well worth the money and a great product.Right now I have been using Mitchell's Wool Fat...." Read more

"...Both items together $20. I think it’s a good value." Read more

"...They smell wonderful, work much better than advertised and cost pennies relative to the fancy department store brands...." Read more

"...Overall value for the money is good." Read more

71 customers mention54 positive17 negative

Customers like the irritation of the product. For example, they mention it causes absolutely zero irritation, does not cause redness, and provides a good, close shave. Some say that it eliminates razor bumps and ingrown hairs. That said, most are happy with the product's ability to reduce irritation and redness.

"...Less Irritation, great lather, easy to build up, light citrus-powder scent, lasts long and only $10...." Read more

"...I will say that it does not cause redness or irritation when used...." Read more

"...This soap gave me no red skin, no bumps, nothing! And I used older blades!I am a customer for life!" Read more

"...First, it smelled like a menthol cigarette; made me physically ill. Second, it stung badly during the second round of lather...." Read more

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5 Stars
Awesome experience
I never used Proraso before but seen many great reviews of the product and I wanted to try something new because I come from Gillette products & I was getting tired of them.The lathering is best in a bowl or s cup separate from the bowl that it comes in. I learned that after struggling my first few times with it. It also doesn't take much to lather up when you got the right brush and bowl. The smell, the quality, the feel, it was a fantastic experience for my first time. I would definitely recommend if you want to have a quality classic shave experience when you do shave definitely do proraso products. I will be checking out other products over time but my experience has been great with all their products so far!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2021
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Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2023
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome experience
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2023
I never used Proraso before but seen many great reviews of the product and I wanted to try something new because I come from Gillette products & I was getting tired of them.

The lathering is best in a bowl or s cup separate from the bowl that it comes in. I learned that after struggling my first few times with it. It also doesn't take much to lather up when you got the right brush and bowl.

The smell, the quality, the feel, it was a fantastic experience for my first time. I would definitely recommend if you want to have a quality classic shave experience when you do shave definitely do proraso products.

I will be checking out other products over time but my experience has been great with all their products so far!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2023
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Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2015
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4.0 out of 5 stars Old vs. New Formula
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2015
The last time I bought this stuff was back in 2011. Then I purchased it again in Feb of 2015. The packaging has changed slightly, and so has the ingredient list. You can see an ingredient comparison chart for the two versions on one of the images. I am not a chemist, so I can't comment on whether it's a change for the better or worse. Gone from the new version seem to be all the parabens, which in theory should be a good thing. Gone is also propylene glycol which some people can be allergic to, so that should be a change for the better, as well. Aloe is also gone from the new version. I suppose oat extract is now used instead of it to provide some soothing effect. Thyme is also one of the new ingredients, but I'm not sure what purpose it serves... disinfectant possibly? As you can see, there are many other changes to the ingredient list - take a look for yourself.

Fragrance: 3/5
Both versions have a rather delicate citrus-coconut scent. To me personally the old version smelled a little nicer. The new version has more of a chemical undertone to it, but not bad.

Shaving action: 5/5
No complaints there. Both the old and the new version give a smooth shave as far as I can tell. Lubricity is not a problem, although I have recently switched to electric shaver (wet), so having a ton of lubricity isn't as much of an issue anymore. A good aftershave lotion or face cream is a must as your skin will likely feel dry right after the shave.

Allergic reactions: 4/5
Let's face it (pun), we all have different skin types and react to different allergens, so this is very personal. I remember after extensive use (a month or longer) of the old version, my skin would be very red, dried out, and burning, to the point where I had to stop using it. I haven't used the new version long enough yet to determine if the same thing will happen this time. So far so good. But I do feel the slight tingling sensation when I apply the lather to the face, which is probably caused by menthol. If your skin is super sensitive like mine, and you find out that this proraso product is just not gentle enough, I would recommend you try Aveeno Therapeutic Shave Gel. It's less expensive than Proraso, and it is the most gentle shaving product I have ever tried. Granted, the fragrance is boring (it smells like oats), but it kept me out of any facial skin allergic conditions in the past.

White film residue:
You may have seen some video reviews mentioning this. After you use this product for a while, you'll notice your shaving gear (razor, brush, bowl, sink, etc.) covered with very thin by stubborn white hazy film. I'm not sure which ingredient is responsible for this, but I've noticed this with both the old and the new version of the product.

Summary: 4/5
It's a nice shaving soap, but as mentioned earlier, we all have different levels of skin sensitivity, so while it might work for some, it may cause irritation to others. You just have to try it. If it works, that's great. If not, give that Aveeno Therapeutic Shave Gel a try.

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Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2024
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Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2018
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5.0 out of 5 stars Huge positive difference
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2018
Over traditional shaving foam in a tin can, this makes a world of a difference in terms of slickness, fullness, and duration of use. Using this soap with a lathering brush makes using this very efficient; a little goes a long way. A full month has gone by and it is still quite full. I can easily see this lasting me several months, shaving twice or three times a week. With a wet brush, swirling it 10-15 times creates a very soapy lather. In a separate lathering bowl the soapyness thickens to a nice whipped cream texture.

Being new to the world of using a safety razor, this soap is far better compared to what I’ve been using for years. The scent is very light, clean and crisp. Like Kiwi and Apple. It also has a small amount of menthol which gives your skin a nice cooling feeling, but it certainly isn’t overwhelming. It’s very slick in my usage. I am able to do two passes and some spot shaving. The amount of irritation and razor burn has been incredibly reduced given that my skin is very sensitive.

With proper technique and proper skin preparation, this soap will no doubt perform wonderfully. Proraso has certainly made a new customer out of me. I highly recommend this to those with very sensitive skin.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2024
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Eugenio Sandoval Trejo
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy dermatológico
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5.0 out of 5 stars Prima esperienza con questo tipo di sapone
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5.0 out of 5 stars Extraordinario
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