Best Shaving Cream UK 2021 Reviews 

Thanks for taking your time to read out information and reviews on the best shaving creams, that are currently available on the UK marketplace. High quality shaving creams sell really well on the UK market.

Using a cream that is specifically designed for shaving truly makes the world of difference to a wet shave. There are a few reasons for this, which we have listed below.

1. Affordability - most of these creams cost between £6-10 and that is enough for around 50 shaves, if applied with a brush. If applied by hand that does fall to around 30 shaves. (We explain later why this is the case) So for a year's shaving the cream will cost around £60 a year
2. Convenience - the cream is faster than using a soap
3. Skin Protection -  Shaving creams protect the skin from the directness of the blade, and at the same time they moisturise and hydrate the skin

If you are in a hurry and simply want to know which the best options are, then directly below we have provided you with a top 15 list of the best shaving creams available on the UK market.

If you have more time, then we strongly suggest you read our buying guide first, before making a purchase.

We have listed these creams by showing the highest buyer rated creams first. When we do our research we look at a number of online websites that sell this type of wet shaving product.

We then make notes of the rating each cream gets. We add those up and work out an average percentage score. We then list those in buyer satisfaction order as seen below.

Underneath the table, we offer some quick buying tips, and below that, more detailed reviews of each cream on our list.

Before You Buy - Top 5 Buying Tips

Just before checking out the main reviews, we have provided a few tips just below on buying a shaving cream, that we think will help you make the best choice.

1. Buy a Known Brand -Shaving creams have been out for a very long time. The best brands, or at least the most popular are Taylor of Old Bond Street (a British brand) Proraso (an Italian brand) and a new comer known as the Gentleman's Face Club. some of the older classics are also interesting including Palmolive, Benny's, Truefit and Trumpers 
2. Don't spend too much - These types of creams cost around £10 on average. If you are a beginner to using these, then it may take you a few tries to find the one you like. The scents vary slightly on these so it is always a matter of preference.
3. How long does a tub last? - If applied using a brush, a typical 150 gm (ml) tub will last for about 50 shaves. You will need to buy around 7-8 tubs per year. If applied by hand they tend not to last as long, and typically you get about 30 shaves.
4. Are creams hard to use? - Nothing could be any easier. The main beginner mistake is using too much cream when starting out. A small amount goes a very long way
5. Creams vs soaps vs gels - We get asked a lot which is better a cream, a shaving soap or a gel. We think this is personal preference. Traditional wet shavers will stick with using a soap and brush. A cream is really just a lathered soap so most of the work is done for you. Gels are just easier to find in supermarkets and chemists, though not as good as these types of high quality creams.

Top 15 Shaving Cream Main Reviews

Just below you will find concise reviews of the top 15 shaving creams that are available in the UK. We have listed those showing those that have got the best reviews and ratings from online buyers.

How to Use Shaving Cream the Right Way

Step 1 - Prepare the Face

Ideally the best time to shave is just after the shower. Otherwise the face or area being shaved should be washed with hot water.

Ideally a hot towel should be used to soak the beard, but we also understand that not everyone will have the time to do that. If you do great, and if not, then make sure it is well soaked.

Step 2 - Use a Shaving Cream

It is important to use a good quality shaving soap, cream or gel. Again ideally this should be applied using a good quality shaving brush.

Shaving cream can be applied by hand (unlike soap) so a good choice for that type of application. It is better though to apply the cream using a shaving brush.

Step 3 - Using a brush

Put a small amount of cream in a jar, mug or bowl, and then get your brush. Make sure the brush is well loaded with warm water. Mix the cream in the bowl using the brush and it will form a stiff creamy rich lather.

Apply this to the face by pushing the bristles of the brush into the bristles.

Step 4 - Shave with the Grain

When using a safety,disposable razor, cartridge or cutthroat it is important to shave with the grain, or in other words, the direction the hair grows in. With an electric shaver that is not important to do. That is because the cutting style of electric shavers is different to shaving with an exposed blade.

We recommend starting with the cheeks first, then the neck and finally finish off with the chin and the mouth.

Step 5 - Apply Moisturiser

When finished wash your face with cold water to close the pores in the skin. Then apply a balm, post shave cream or moisturiser before applying any after shave.

Shaving Cream Buyer's Guide

Hopefully we have given you enough information to be able to pick the best shaving cream for your needs.