Since then I've had a few inquiries about it and several thousand views of the video. A couple of weeks ago the folks from Oliveology, Inc., in New York, wrote to ask if I'd like to try their olive oil-based shaving gel and, if I liked it, if I'd put up a YouTube video. So I said, "Sure."
So they sent me sample (meaning I didn't pay for them)one 8oz and one 2oz travel size bottle of Oliveology ShaveGel.
ShaveGel is a 3-function product: it conditions, lubricates, and moisturizes your skin.
I've been using it since Saturday now and will continue using it. First, on Saturday, I used it with a brand new (disposable Wilkinson) razor. Here's the video I posted after that:
And then on Sunday I used an old razor (same brand) that I'd used for probably a month.
Here's that video:
So here's the bottom line about my testing and very subjective reactions:
- You use very little of the product, a small drop is enough, so it ought to last a long time
- It's clear, so you can see what you're shaving
- When I used the new blade it felt great, and I didn't catch my skin anywhere and cut myself, which I often do with a new razor
- The old razor didn't drag on my skin, which was why I stopped using it earlier - but I saved it for this test.
- As far as I can tell there's no odor to this product, so you won't walk around smelling like a salad (although my sense of smell is pretty dismal, so don't count on it. I did ask Marge, however, and she didn't smell anything either).
- It's very convenient not to have to use an aftershave or moisturizer after shaving -this is really two products in one. What I did was just sort of rub my face a once after shaving. Didn't need to rinse off extra shaving cream.
- It feels good
- Works as promised
- Saves some time and maybe money (because you use so little and because it's also a moisturizer)
- I like it.
If you're interested in this product, check out the Oliveology website.
