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💭 For a shave as soft as a warm croissant

Pre-shave lotion - PREPA SHAVE - 75mL

Validated COSMOS NATURAL by Ecocert Greenlife

Vegan formula with 100% of ingredients of naural origin

THE solution for shaving sensitive skin

Prevents irritations and ingrown hair

👩‍🔬💬 | As the barbers say: A well-prepared beard is an already half-shaven one! That's why a pre-shave is THE solution for shaving sensitive skin and for those rough mornings!

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🧑‍🏫 Use

Splash your face with warm water, for example, when you are done showering. Apply to your damp skin, massaging lightly into your sleepy face. Let it penetrate for 1 to 2 minutes (take the opportunity to brush your teeth). That's it, let's go for a smooth shave!

P.S: if you want to learn more about the subject, discover our free incredible skincare classes!

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As a beautiful day begins with a good breakfast, a successful shave requires real preparation! This is why Monsieur Barbier pre-shave lotion places a protective film on the epidermis and softens the hair before using the razor. 

Sensitive skin? Wake her up gently!

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Its formula enriched with vitamin C and caffeine awakens and tones the skin by stimulating microcirculation to make it much less irritable, while zinc PCA helps fight against skin problems.

100% natural ingredients, everything else from advanced research in active dermatology. Free from parabens, silicones and any animal derivatives. Validated COSMOS NATURAL by Ecocert Greenlife.

🌱 Ingredients (INCI)

Aqua (Water), Caprylic/Capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Coco-caprylate, Glyceryl stearate SE, Pentylene glycol, Cetearyl alcohol, Xanthan gum, Caffeine, Zinc PCA, Ascorbyl palmitate, Tocopherol, Sodium hydroxide.

COSMOS NATURAL validated product by ECOCERT Greenlife.

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Pre-shave lotion - PREPA SHAVE - 75mL

NATURAL & CERTIFIED

CRUELTY-FREE & VEGAN

MADE IN FRANCE & BELGIUM

RECOGNIZED & REWARDED!

"Goal: Zero irritation! Its formula enriched with vitamin C and caffeine awaken and tones the skin by stimulating microcirculation to make it much less irritated, while zinc PCA ensures an antibacterial action, and prevents the development of skin problems."

RELAXES THE HAIR

RELAXES THE HAIR

Apply a small amount on your face, and let it sit until the lotion softens the beard hair, thus facilitating the cut, during the blade's passage.

ANTI-IRRITATION

ANTI-IRRITATION

This lotion places a protective film on the epidermis, to soften the blade's contact with your skin, and thus avoid any redness or irritation. Goodbye razor burns!

Questions fréquentes

À quoi sert une lotion avant-rasage ?

Elle prépare la peau juste avant la lame : elle assouplit le poil, qui se coupe alors plus net et sans tirer, et elle dépose un film de glisse qui limite le feu du rasoir. C'est l'étape que la plupart des hommes sautent, et c'est souvent celle qui manque quand un rasage irrite.

Comment bien préparer sa peau avant le rasage ?

Trois gestes suffisent. Rasez-vous après la douche, quand la peau est chaude et le poil gorgé d'eau, donc plus tendre. Passez la lotion PREPA SHAVE sur peau propre et sèche. Puis appliquez la mousse ou le savon par-dessus. Un gommage doux une à deux fois par semaine, en dehors des zones irritées, complète utilement la routine.

Lotion avant-rasage ou après-rasage : quelle différence ?

Les deux ne jouent pas au même moment et ne s'opposent pas. L'avant-rasage prépare : il assouplit le poil et facilite le passage de la lame. L'après-rasage apaise et hydrate une fois le rasage terminé. Les barbiers font les deux, dans cet ordre, avec notre PREPA SHAVE avant et l'EXTRA SHAVE après.

Peut-on se raser avec la lotion seule, sans mousse ?

Ce n'est pas son rôle. La lotion prépare la peau, elle ne remplace pas la mousse ou le savon, qui font tenir le poil et protègent la peau du passage de la lame. Se raser avec la lotion seule expose à un rasage moins net et à davantage d'irritations.

Vaut-il mieux se raser le matin ou le soir ?

Le matin reste le plus courant, la peau étant reposée et le rendu net pour la journée. Le soir a l'avantage de laisser la peau récupérer toute la nuit, ce qui convient bien aux peaux réactives. Dans les deux cas, la préparation compte plus que l'horaire.

La lotion aide-t-elle à limiter les poils incarnés ?

Elle agit sur deux des causes les plus fréquentes : un poil raide mal coupé et une lame qui tire faute de glisse. Une peau préparée réduit donc le risque sans le supprimer, la forme du poil et le sens de la pousse jouant aussi. Notre article sur les poils incarnés détaille la routine.

Did you know?👇

Pre-shave, a key step!

Waking up is hard? So it is for your skin! Give it a dose of caffeine to prepare it for shaving. This will wake up the skin and activate the microcirculation, to limit the risk of cuts on still-sleepy skin, which would be awakened by a razor blade! The smoother it is, the more it glides. A little Vitamin C provides energy, and it is recharged for the day. A real balanced breakfast for healthy skin.

Zinc PCA, a purifying anti-seborrheic agent, regulates sebum production while limiting bacterial infections due to micro-cuts and ingrown hairs.

Finally, its exclusive COSMOS NATURAL certified formula softens the epidermis, preparing it for the blade's passage, without damaging it. The solution for a smooth shave, without cuts or irritations!

How does a pre-shave work?

At the barbershop, a hot towel or steam will be applied to your face to open the pores and make the hair easier to cut. At home, spray your face with hot water for a good start. Then apply a dab of PREPA-SHAVE pre-shave lotion to a dry face, without forgetting the neck!

In one or two minutes, its super-protection is activated. The secret? It covers the epidermis with an invisible, ultra-thin, yet super-resistant film for unparalleled protection, and it softens the hair before your razor blade passes through. Find more tips in our free weekly shaving classes and on Monsieur BARBIER's blog!

Happy routine!

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See you soon for the coolest and greenest morning routine!