I can't begin to name all the brands and types of aftershave (and razors) he's tried over the years that just didn't cut it when it came to preventing ingrown hairs or irritation after shaving. My hubby is the type of guy that can shave at 8:00am and already have a five o'clock shadow a couple hours later. Fighting razor bumps, irritation, ingrown hairs, redness, etc. has been an ongoing struggle for years, especially since his job requires zero facial hair and he's often exposed to the elements. After using this for three weeks, the improvement in his skin is amazing. No more razor bumps or ingrown hairs or feeling like his face is on fire after shaving. This is hands down the best aftershave he's ever used. Very light and refreshing to use after shaving and it immediately calms down any razor burn or irritation. It's a cream, but it dries quickly without feeling sticky or greasy and leaves his skin smooth and moisturized. There is no overpowering scent, either, which we both love. Since it only takes a bean-sized dot to take care of his face and neck after shaving, and because it works so incredibly well, the cost is well worth it. It's one of those products that you desperately hope they never discontinue or dink with the formula because it's perfect just the way it is. The hubby is NOT a product guy, so for him to gush over anything skincare related never happens. Because this has worked so well, I've even gotten him to follow this balm up with a La Roche-Posay sunscreen. He'd use sunscreen everywhere else but his face because of so many bad experiences with breakouts or intense irritation, so getting him to wear it on his face was always a battle. This Vichy aftershave has treated his skin so well that he is now willing to try other facial care products (like a good sunscreen!). I wish Amazon carried the rest of the Vichy men's line products as well.