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I’m the type of person who prefers to shave on a needs-to-happen basis, but after joining a swim club this summer, I found myself shaving almost daily. As much as I’d love to get laser hair removal on my underarms and legs, I haven’t taken the financial leap yet. For now, my hair removal methods lean heavily on shaving and waxing. I’ve used shaving cream for years, but with the constant exposure to chlorine, my skin started to get drier than usual, and I wanted a more hydrating option that would offer some hydration. I had the opportunity to test out the Athena Club Glossy Shave Oil ($10) and was curious how it would stand up to my shaving cream.
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Keep reading for my honest review.
About the Athena Club Glossy Shave Oil
- The formula is a mix between a serum and an oil.
- It features hydrating ingredients like jojoba oil, avocado oil, sunflower seed oil, and shea butter to help the razor glide smoothly.
- It’s scented with notes of mandarin, orchid, and vanilla.
- It’s safe for all skin types, including sensitive skin, and is dermatologist-approved.
What I Like About the Athena Club Glossy Shave Oil
I went into the experience just hoping for a more moisturizing substitute for my shaving cream, but was floored by how much easier it actually is to shave with an oil. Instead of trying to shave around mounds of creamy foam — which gets everywhere — the clear, glossy oil made it easy to see exactly what I was doing. I could work efficiently, guiding my razor along my legs without missing any patches. The oil kept a perfect moisture barrier between my skin and my razor and I didn’t have to keep applying it like I usually have to do with shaving cream. I got an incredibly close shave without any irritation and there wasn’t a foamy mess all over the shower afterward.
After toweling off, my legs felt more moisturized than they usually feel after shaving. I still had to apply lotion, but noticed I could wait longer, which gave me time to dry off my hair and run a brush through it. I also felt like I could get away with using less lotion because of how moisturized my legs felt from the oil.
How to Use the Athena Club Glossy Shave Oil
You can apply it over wet or dry skin. I found that two pumps per leg was the perfect amount for me. It doesn’t lather like a shaving gel, so you don’t need to rub back and forth to create suds, which also helps to cut shaving time in half.
What to Consider Before Trying the Athena Club Glossy Shave Oil
If you’re sensitive to fragrances, you might not like how fragrant this shaving oil is. The floral and fruity tropical scent can be a little intense, especially if you are shaving multiple areas of your body. I could still smell the oil after I rinsed and dried off, but it did wear off throughout the day.
Where Is the Athena Club Glossy Shave Oil Available?
The Athena Club Glossy Shave Oil is available at Target and the Athena Club.
Rating:
★★★★☆
Angela Elias is a contributing editor for PS Commerce. In her former roles at PS, she led the relaunch of its Latine identity and family-focused verticals, directed its Home vertical, and hosted shopping segments. She has nearly 15 years of experience working in the lifestyle space as a writer, editor, content strategist, director, on-camera talent, and publicist.