Collection: Pre-Shave
Shop pre-shave and shaving prep products, including pre shave cream, cleansing cream, gel, oil and lotion formats. Pre-shave products are used before shaving cream or soap to help soften beard growth, improve glide and prepare the skin for the razor.
Choose a pre-shave cream for classic wet shaving preparation, an oil when extra glide is needed, or a cleansing product when the beard and skin need a cleaner start. Pair with shaving cream, shaving soap, double edge safety razors and post-shave care.
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Special OfferAlexander Simpson Est. 1919 Pre-Shave Oil Bay Rum 50ml
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Special OfferAlexander Simpson Est. 1919 Pre-Shave Oil Lime 50ml
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Alexander Simpson Est. 1919 Pre-Shave Oil Sandalwood 50ml
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Castle Forbes The Pre Shave 150ml
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Sold outCella Organic Pre Shave Gel 75ml
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Cella Pre-Shave Gel 75ml
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D.R. Harris Arlington Pre-Shave Lotion
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Jack Dean Pre-Shave Cleansing Cream 90ml
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Omega Via Barberia Pre-Shave Balm 50ml
4.0 / 5.0
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Sold outOsma Pre-Shave Oil 50ml
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Proraso Blue Pre-Shave Cream 100ml
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Proraso Green Pre-Shave Cream 100ml
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Proraso Professional Pre-Shave Cream 300ml
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Proraso Red Pre-Shave Cream 100ml
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Proraso White Sensitive Pre-Shave Cream 100ml
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The Bluebeards Revenge Professional Range Pre-Shave Oil 250ml
5.0 / 5.0
(1) 1 total reviews
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The Scottish Fine Soaps Thistle & Black Pepper Shave Gel 100ml
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About Pre-Shave
What Pre-Shave Does
Pre-shave products sit before the main lather. They can help soften beard growth, add glide and make the shaving routine feel more controlled, especially with coarse stubble, dry skin or daily shaving.
Cream, Gel, Oil or Cleanser
Choose pre-shave cream for a classic barber-style preparation, gel for a lighter modern feel, oil for extra glide and cleansing cream when you want to clean and prepare the beard before lathering.
Building the Full Shave
After pre-shave, apply lather from shaving creams or shaving soap, shave with light pressure, then finish with post-shave care if the skin needs calming.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is pre-shave used for?
Pre-shave is used before the main lather to prepare beard hair and skin. It can improve glide, support comfort and make coarse or dry-feeling growth easier to shave.
Do I still need shaving cream after pre-shave?
Yes. Pre-shave is not usually the main lather. Apply shaving cream or shaving soap over it before using the razor.
Is pre-shave useful with a safety razor?
Yes, especially if you use a double edge safety razor and want extra glide or beard softening before shaving.
Should I use pre-shave oil or cream?
Use oil when extra glide is the main priority, and cream when you want a more traditional pre-shave feel that sits naturally before brush lathering.
Let customers speak for us
from 392 reviewsI'm usually used to using a heavy shaver for my daily shave. I thought about trying the Henson AL 13 v2 as I quite fancied a change. I was very surprised to find this shaver is very accurate to use almost surgical like. I quite fancy now perhaps trying to buy a Henson ti22 which is the titanium version. I most certainly recommend this company and this shaver highly. I will be using male grooming supplies again in future.
I was debating whether to get the medium or aggressive razor. As I can't be a***ed to shave more than every five days I went for the aggressive. Fantastic, just cuts through the stubble with consummate ease. Very light and ergonomic too. Easy to manoeuvre and the design means that you get the correct shaving angle naturally.
The only thing better is the service from MGS! I had a few queries which were answered almost immediately, great! I ordered the razor on Friday afternoon and it was delivered by nine on Saturday morning. Brilliant.
Both the razor and service are so good in fact that I will probably order the medium Henson to go with its big brother.
Thanks guys!
A gift for a friend who absolutely adores it
This brush (T3) is amazing and fantastic value for money. Well made and made to last. Robust when lathering up with no need to pre soak before use. Highly recommended.
Having just got back into wet shaving, I thought I would try the T3 Trafalgar & Henson AL13++. I've just used both of them and they are fantastic. The T3 is great for lathering and no need to pre soak. The Henson is just something else. If you are new to wet shaving, go for this, I didn’t have any nicks but a really close shave (3 passes). Don’t be put off as it is very lightweight, the blade will do the work and you will learn how much pressure you need to apply after a couple of uses. Using these going forward will be an absolute pleasure. Highly recommended, both of them.
Taylor of Old Bond Street is a wonderful shaving cream and I highly recommend to all.
Simpson Bay Rum shaving cream has got a very delicate but elegant scent, not too overpowering but very pleasant throughout the shave. The cream lathers easily and it's very slick, the razor will glide effortlessly. Post shave is very good, my skin was left soft and elastic even before applying the post shave balm. Definitely recommended!
After several years my old razor stopped aligning the blade correctly. This razor is a much better design, easier to clean, and a very smooth shave.
I have the Muhle R89 standard, however I wanted I wanted to improve on it for two main reasons, a longer handle and having a two rather than three piece head, whilst retaining the R89 head. The R89 'twist' was just what I needed and it most definitely works for.
Highly recommended well done male grooming for rapid dispatch
salter shaving creams never dissapoint, performance is great and aftershave feel fantastic.
the vetiver fragrance is a very dark earthy fragrance if you like vetiver this is for you
cannot fault this cream only wish they did matching splashes or balms
I’ve used these with the Henson AL13 and they seem to work very well! I suspect I may never have to buy any more razor blades for the rest of my life…!
I've used a few regular safety razors before, but I've never had a shave this smooth and clean. I finally tried this bad boy with an open comb, and it has been a total game-changer! Yes, you need a good technique, but the results are absolutely remarkable.
It also has excellent moisturizing effects.







