There was no doubt in my mind this wouldn't be a great product when I bought it, you can pretty much count on anything from Proraso to be top quality.

As I said above, I have never been disappointed with any of their products

This is the first preshave product I’ve ever bought and a made the world of a difference.

I believe Matt calls this his "secret weapon." I could take it or leave it as a pre-shave. As a post-shave, I wouldn't use it as there are many fine post-shave lotions and creams available. I did notice, however, that this pre/post gave me a slicker shave, possibly reducing razor rash irritation. My face has been BBS after every shave with this product. I hate the feeling of oil on my face because I have always had oily skin. Additionally, my face has the unusual quality of "weeping" oil after every shave (I've been told this is a reaction to any damage a razor has done to my face). Thus my affinity for alcohol-based aftershave lotions. Using this pre/post cream, I noticed that my face felt less oily. The fragrance of this product is very nice, almost barbershop-like and is identical to the Proraso shave cream in a tube. I recommend the Proraso pre/post cream, it's a small but very pleasant little ritual I now use all the time. Another tool in the toolbox.