Van Der Hagen Self-Heating Shave Cream - Burst of Warmth Opens Pores and Softens Stubble, 6 oz

This Van Der Hagen self-heating shave cream has been a great addition to my shaving routine. The moment I apply it, the warm burst of heat feels comforting and effective, helping open my pores and soften stubble for a smoother shave. It creates a rich, creamy lather that stays put without drying out or feeling sticky. The scent is pleasant without being overpowering, and the texture feels high quality. It rinses off cleanly, and my skin feels smooth and comfortable afterward with less irritation than I usually get from standard creams. For the price this shave cream offers excellent value, since it makes the shave noticeably easier and more enjoyable, and the self-heating feature really works as advertised. Overall I’m pleased with it and plan to keep it in my grooming rotation.

This stuff is great if you follow the label unlike what I did. lol First off, wet your face. Then get your hands wet as well. Then add small amount on your hand and lather together in your hand. Then apply to your face. Its nice and warm and works well. I first did not do that. I put on my hand dry and onto my face dry. If you do that is is hard and does not apply to face very well. It goes on like putty. Wet is key. You can thank me later! :)

Doesn't do what it claims. It stays warm for a few seconds. If you apply too much, it's a sticky paste and not a smooth shave at all. If you don't apply enough the heat doesn't work (which it barely works to begin with). Gave me bad razor burn. I tried it a few times thinking maybe it was operator error. But no, it's just not a good product. I ended up throwing it away.

I like the smell of the Van der Hagen shaving soap but this smells different. The instant heat for just a second or two adds to the shaving experience but the problem is the cream is too thick. This smells good too but the viscosity also hampers shaving with a safety razor as it tends to clog the blades. Use water to dilute it a bit thus allowing the blade to slide across your skin more smoothly.

My husband loves the shaving cream, loves the heat

Didn’t get ‘that’ warm, My husband was not impressed. Was expecting a bit more warmth than product described. Did not like the texture

I generally shave with a single blade slant bar safety razor, brush, and mug soap. I purchased this for my gym bag to quickly shave after a workout. I tried it at home, using cold water because the water at the gym automatically shuts off after a few seconds The heat didn’t last long, but long enough. Added the water, and shaved. Very smooth, no cuts, nicely moisturized. Finish it off with a traditional aftershave (think Aqua Velva or Skin Bracer) and you’re good to go! I was able to easily rinse the blade, because it’s only a single blade. I did it after every few strokes, and then at the end. Now…I deducted one full star for the smell. I don’t care for it, but I’m sure others like it. It seems hard to get rid of the cloying smell. I have always liked Vanderhagen products, and instead of reordering this, I will most likely get the standard shave butter that I have used before. However, this is not a bad product; the only negative I have is the scent. The performance is great, like all of the Vanderhagen products I have tried in the past.

Excellent!