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.

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.

It gets the job done. The warming feature is actually pretty interesting, and when it's fresh, it lasts for a fair minute. It works very good as a shaving cream, and I'm so glad that they have instructions.

The cream does heat up, but only very briefly. It'll warm your hands, but by the time it gets to your face, the warming effect has already basically stopped. Still works okay to shave with, for me, but it really doesn't lather well or stay slick for long before it starts to dry out, and needs to be refreshed pretty often.

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! :)

Went in wanting to love it but it really is like rubbing glue on your face. It’s incredibly thick and difficult to wash/wipe off after a shave. I would compare it to honey, maybe a bit thicker. The heating feels nice though it is short lived at about 5 or so seconds. The cons outweigh the pros by quite a lot in this case.

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.

This really works well. It really helps and lessens irritation.