6 Products to Add to Your Facial Hair Removal Arsenal to Help Manage Skin Irritation Due to Shaving

If you’ve ever struggled with the appearance of razor bumps and skin irritation due to shaving, you know how important it is to use the right products, before, after, and during the shaving process. For a few products—from the L’Oreal portfolio of brands—that can help throughout your facial hair removal process, read on!

A good, clean shave can add a pep into any man’s step. And while it sounds easy enough to achieve a well-shaved face, scores of men can be stuck dealing with the appearance of a seriously pesky (not to mention, painful!) side effect of rushed or too-frequent shaving: razor bumps and visible skin irritation. If you fall into that camp, don’t fret. There are plenty of products you can incorporate into your current shaving arsenal to help address skin irritation due to shaving after the fact. There are also facial hair removal products to use if you’re prone to visible razor bumps that don’t include a razor at all!. Read on to discover a few of our favorite products—from the L’Oreal portfolio of brands—to help reduce the appearance of and/or soothe skin irritation due to shaving.

L’Oreal Paris Men Expert Hydra Energetic After Shave Balm

Calling all dudes! There’s no denying the inconvenience of razor irritation due to shaving on your face. Not only can it feel uncomfortable, concealing it can be a real pain! Help Keep the unwanted side effects at bay by using the L’Oreal Paris Men Expert Hydra Energetic After Shave Balm. This comforting cream helps fight common signs of discomfort caused by shaving: razor burn, tightness, irritation, and excessive dryness. Plus, it’s formulated with Broad Spectrum SPF 15 sunscreen to help protect the skin from UV damage when used with other sun protection measures. Can your current after shave balm do all that?

L’Oreal Paris Men Expert Hydra Energetic After Shave Balm, $7.99 MSRP

Kiehl’s Post Shave Repair Gel 

Formulated with 90% aloe vera, squalane, and peppermint leaf extract, this soothing after-shave gel helps fight razor irritation caused by shaving and does not disrupt the skin’s moisture barrier. It’s also a suitable post-shave formula for sensitive skin types.

Kiehl’s Post Shave Repair Gel, $22.00 MSRP

Kiehl’s Close Shavers Squadron Smooth Glider Precision Shave Lotion

When it comes to protecting the skin from razor irritation caused by shaving, using a high-quality shaving lotion can make a world of a difference. This lightweight gel-lotion formula—infused with Kukui Nut Oil and aromatic essential oils—instantly shifts into a transparent gel upon application and softens facial hair for a precise shave, while helping protect skin from razor irritation that is caused by shaving. Smooth it onto your skin for an effortless shave.

Kiehl’s Close Shavers Squadron Smooth Glider Precision Shave Lotion, $16.00 MSRP

Baxter After Shave Balm

After shaving away unwanted facial hair, help replenish your skin with a hydrating formula, like the Baxter of California After Shave Balm. Designed specifically for freshly-shaven skin, the formula hydrates and soothes skin as it combats dryness caused by daily shaving.

Baxter After Shave Balm, $19.00 MSRP

Vichy Homme After Shave

There are plenty of after-shave products available out there, but not all are created equal. Vichy Homme After Shave has an alcohol-free formula and can help reduce the appearance of skin irritation caused by shaving. Like all other Vichy products, this after-shave is formulated with Vichy Mineralizing Thermal Water, which is enriched with 15 minerals and sourced from the French volcanoes.  

Vichy Homme After Shave, $23.00 MSRP

SoftSheen Carson Magic Shave Razorless Cream Shave Regular Strength

Can’t beat the razor burn, no matter what you do? Consider a razorless hair remover or depilatory cream, like this one by SoftSheen Carson. Magic Razorless Cream Shave starts removing unwanted hair in just four minutes. That’s right—you could be four minutes away from a close shave without the use of a razor! To use, simply smooth the cream over unwanted facial hair and wait four minutes before gently removing.

Editor’s note: If this is your first time using Magic Shave, perform a sensitivity test first on a quarter-size area of your beard. If after 24 hours there is no sign of irritation, continue with the rest of your beard.

SoftSheen Carson Magic Shave Razorless Cream Shave Regular Strength, $4.49 MSRP