Color
White that becomes translucent when massaged onto wet beard area.
Consistency
Pearlized lotionScent
Peppermint, Grapefruit, Orange, Lime, Bergamot and Ginger oils. These oils complement the ones naturally found in our bodies, thus hydrating and refreshing skin.
Ingredients
Purified Water, Stearic Acid, Triethanolamine, Glycereth-7, Cocamide DEA, C12-15 Alykyl Benzoate, PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Cetearyl Alcohol, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Methylparaben, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Oil, Polyparaben, Zingiber Officanale (Ginger) Oil, Diazolidinyl Urea
Notable Quotes
"Good for both light and burlier beards, this cream provides armorlike protection for your skin and rinses off clean. Versatile and effective." -Rodney Cutler, Editor, Esquire Grooming Awards, http://bit.ly/elyAsw"The best shaving lubricant I have ever used." -Dennis Penner, HeadShaver.org
Chang sells more shaving cream than any other type of product and gives the blue ribbon to Hydroplane by Billy Jealousy ($20), which she says “is so good, it’s ridiculous.”
-From NY Times Blog on miomia apothecary in Brooklyn, NYC
Product Features
• Shave cream provides superior razor glide and reduces irritation and cuts
• Water-soluble silicone beads minimizes razor drag
• Natural citrus and mint fragrance without any perfumes
• Doesn't contain alcohol or menthol
• Winner, Best Shave Cream - Esquire, 2007 Grooming Awards
Q&A:
Why should I switch from my can of shave cream foam to Hydroplane Shave Cream?
Traditional foam shave creams are comprised mainly of air and tiny bubbles. These tiny bubbles provide the cushion between your face and a razor. Unfortunately, they don't provide much cushion or lubrication which often results in razor drag, nicks and ingrown hairs. Hydroplane Shave Cream, on the other hand, is comprised of millions of beads of water-soluble, micro-silicone. This ingredient provides much more lubrication which results in greater razor glide. The water-soluble part means that the product does not break down when it comes into contact with water. Instead, it becomes slicker and slicker, ensuring a close but comfortable shave.
How much product should I use?
Apply a quarter-sized amount to wet face.
Does it have a fragrance?
There is no added fragrance in Hydroplane Shave Cream. It does have a natural fragrance due to the orange, grapefruit, lime and bergamot oils in the product.
Hydroplane Shave Cream is pricier than some of the other shave creams I've seen. Is it still a good value?
Yes, it is an excellent value because you need very little product in order to experience a great shave. An 8oz bottle can last for several months.
Does it contain any alcohol?
There is no alcohol in Hydroplane.
Does it contain Menthol?
No Menthol was left out of this product. While Menthol triggers a nice cooling effect, we believe it over stimulates skin during the shaving process, when the skin is most vulnerable.
I've seen Benzocaine in some competitive products. Does your shave cream contain this ingredient?
No we left out Benzocaine as well. Benzocaine is a numbing agent. We feel that our shave cream is such a superior product that we don't need to include a numbing agent in it. Shaving with a product that includes Benzocaine may also result in applying too much razor pressure while you shave which may be harmful to your skin.
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"Our hero product. It's by far our #1 seller. Shaving irritation affected me all through high school, college and grad school. I later found out that about 80% of men and women experience shaving irritation, according to the American Dermatological Assocation. Hydroplane is the perfect remedy for all the classic problems associated with shaving. I think products like this along with improvements in razor technology have encouraged a lot more men to switch back to razor blades over electric razors. This is the one item I make sure I take when I'm on the road. When I'm out of the office that means I am meeting customers so a great shave is essential."
-Pat Parsi, Founder, Billy Jealousy
