Close-Shavers Shaving Formula 31-O

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A dual-purpose formula ideal as a pre-shave hair softener or for creative shaving.

  • Formulated for men with sensitive skin, ingrown hairs, razor burn, or a tough beard
  • Efficacious natural oils help protect, comfort, and moisturize skin for a smooth, comfortable shave with superb rinsability
  • Used on its own, the translucent formula helps you avoid spots, blemishes, or problem areas while shaving

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Eucalyptus Extract is an aromatic oil native to Australia. It has been regarded by both Aborigines and European settlers as a general cure-all in herbal remedies. The pale, volatile liquid is taken from fresh eucalyptus leaves, and the most important component of the liquid is Eucalyptol. Used to refresh skin. Produces an aromatic odor.

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Rosemary Oil, extracted from the leaf of the Rosemary plant, contains a variety of Amino Acids, Caffaic Acid, Rosemary Acid and Apigenen. It has been shown to contain strong antioxidant activity. It is also utilized for its fragrance in a wide variety of skin care products.

Used by the ancients to scent their bath water and as a restorative, spearmint has made its way up through the centuries as a useful culinary and medicinal herb. Its therapeutic properties resemble that of peppermint, it is a stimulant, however, spearmint’s effects are gentler and its taste is sweeter. Aromatherapists use spearmint to energize the mind and body. A few drops in bath water has a refreshing effect.

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How to Apply:
-As a pre-shave, this formula softens facial hair to help prevent razor burn. Wet face with warm water; massage a few drops into beard; top with shave cream; shave and rinse off.
-Use alone for a fast, eas,y and smooth shave.Wet face with warm water; massage a few drops onto facial hair; shave and rinse off.

Kiehl’s Grooming Tip:
To allow for the ultimate smooth shaving experience, rub Close-Shavers Shaving Formula #31-O lightly on your face. This product is also great to prep the skin for electric shavers.

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Kiehl's Since 1851 Store asked: Why did you choose this?
David D: to help with a comfortable shave, great product! Jun 16, 2013
Howard G: love this product. makes shaving even easier Jun 16, 2013
Pavel O: Makes the shave closer Jun 13, 2013
Andrew B: Fundamentally improves my daily shave...closer and smoother. Jun 13, 2013
William I. C: To make order reach $50 and qualify for free shipping. Kiehl's a bit sneaky. Most mail order houses give you the free shipping upon reaching the stated threshold before applying a coupon. Kiehls doesn't do that. Some may argue that it makes no sense to spend $18 (Less 20%), to save $7 but I wanted to try this stuff anyway. Jun 13, 2013
Laura D: For my husband -- he has really gotten into shaving with an "old fashioned" razor these days, and I thought he might like this. Jun 13, 2013
jay z: extremely effective. Helps protect skin and prepare for shave Jun 11, 2013
Ade A: I want my beard to sit down and appear more coherent. Jun 8, 2013
William P: Recommended By one of your customers May 29, 2013
anthony e: used it for years love it May 29, 2013
Lane C: I've used the pre-shave oil before and it has always made for a better, closer shave with better feeling skin afterwards. May 21, 2013
Michael Y: Have been using for years. Works great May 20, 2013
Frank R: always use it, am out May 13, 2013
Anthony G: Best stuff I have ever found for not nicking myself while shaving. My beard is like barbed wire and this really softens the hair to make shaving much closer and my face less irritated. May 9, 2013
Jonathan H: It works May 8, 2013
Melissa P: My husband shaves his head and face and cannot live without this product!!! May 8, 2013
Craig C: Helps soften my beard for shaving, and also is a great "second shave" product for going over the face again to be sure tough stubble is gone. Helps reduce ingrown hairs on my very dry, sensitive skin. May 7, 2013
Andrew S: Allows for incredibly close shave with no irritation May 6, 2013
Shayna D: My husband loves this! Mar 27, 2013
Anthony K: Excellent pre-shave for smooth shave. Mar 26, 2013
Robert S: Great shave oil! Just works really well! Mar 21, 2013
Eric P: A great product to use prior to shaving... makes shaving 5x a week more manageable. Feb 11, 2013
Marc G: i was given a gift from the grooming lounge. they had a preshave oil. i like kiehl's better so i'm hoping this does the same thing because the oil seems like the golden ticket Jan 30, 2013
Suzanne M: Because my husband has a very think and tough beard. Jan 22, 2013
elizabeth e: Liked what the reviews said Jan 16, 2013
Juan J C: Complements the White Eagle Shave Cream perfectly for a pleasant shave every time. Jan 14, 2013
Leslie K: hoping it helps husbands razor burn Jan 3, 2013
Craig K: Gift to a friend to use with a new electric shaver. He didn't like it. Jan 2, 2013
Uvaldo M: I love this preshave oil! Dec 31, 2012
David P: Great addition to shaving ritual - helps minimize irritation to skin and ingrown hairs Dec 30, 2012
Bill B: This is the best pre-shave oil ever! Dec 26, 2012
Robert F: Helps with the close shave, makes razor slide over my skin without snagging on whiskers. Dec 24, 2012
Adam D: See if it works or helps with shaving irritation. Dec 23, 2012
Michele S: This is the first time I have ordered it, but since I love the shave cream, I'm sure this will live up to my high standards! Dec 21, 2012
Johnna P: My husband has ingrown hairs and sensitive skin-this is a splurge for him but HE LOVES IT and he's worth it!!! Dec 19, 2012
Jerri T: i have bought another shaving oil for someone and wanted to try a different brand Dec 18, 2012
Caryl T: My son and son-in-law love these products. I thought that my brother would too Dec 15, 2012
Neil R: Its a great product and goes perfectly with the brushless shaving cream. Dec 15, 2012
Jin P: as a gift Dec 12, 2012
jeanne h: my son and son in law have tough beards and tender skin Dec 12, 2012
Jaime K: my husband likes the size for travel and he uses it instead of shave cream sometimes Dec 11, 2012
Caitlin M: My fiance has sensitive skin Dec 9, 2012
Nicole N: My husband has made this product apart of his daily shaving routine. It works great! Dec 7, 2012
Carrie B: Based on others' positive reviews Dec 6, 2012
John A: Gift for person that has razor burn Dec 5, 2012
Tiffany M: Recipient has ingrown beard issues Nov 25, 2012
Kalpesh P: The only shaving oil that I use Nov 24, 2012
Rocco G: going to try it Nov 24, 2012
Jerry S: read reviews Nov 24, 2012
Stephen E: I needed a good pre-shave balm and this had good reviews Nov 24, 2012
Eric M: This is an item that I have changed my mind about. I originally didn't like it but now after shaving with a regular razor and White Eagle, I find that this is very good to apply before using my electric shaver to remove the last stubborn remnants of my beard. It leaves my face in better condition than the Boots oil I had been using Nov 22, 2012
Eric M: I was looking for a good shaving oil to complement the Keihl's White
Eagle Shaving Cream but this isn't it. Nov 19, 2012
Stuart S: Best pre-shave I've ever used. Nov 17, 2012
Kristine R: my son has very thick beard so will help get a close shave Oct 24, 2012
Vincent G: I have very sensitive skin and ingrown hairs and burn and become irritated whenever I shave. I heard this was a great solution. Oct 24, 2012
Bernard H: I like it Oct 21, 2012
ryann l: a go to! use it everyday. the only oil that is not greasy. Oct 21, 2012
Thomas L: I spoke with a live customer service representative and asked for a recommendation. Oct 19, 2012
Paul F: The shave oil I prefer no longer seems to be available so I'm going back to this one. I like this, my only complaint is that it seems to be too thick going on and doesn't clear out of the raser as well as the other oil that I used to be able to get a whole foods. Oct 18, 2012
Brian R: It really helps to shave smooth when the razor glides easily over my face. Oct 14, 2012
Juan J C: Been using it for years & completely satisfied with this product. Oct 10, 2012
David B: This product will give you a closer shave than you ever thought possible. I have a very tough beard and never had a great shave until I foung Close-Shavers. Excellent product Oct 8, 2012
Betsy D: works well on my husbands sensitive face Oct 1, 2012
Theresa T: This product also helps my husband with a better skin tone after shaving and keeps his skin clear of blemishes. This product keeps my husband looking young. No one believes he's 50! Sep 25, 2012
alan u: the best. Sep 22, 2012
Tony F: Long time user Sep 22, 2012
Robert F: Helps the razor glide over my face when used with Ultimate Brushless shave cream Sep 14, 2012
Jeffrey L: You will get no better shave when you prep with a good facial scrub and Formula 31-0. I normally a brush and mug shave at home, but when I travel I use a travel size kiehls of shaving creme and 31-0 and all is well. Sep 10, 2012
Kevin W: It is a good product, good value and it has no animal products Aug 20, 2012
Jason R: This is very good as a pre shave application that helps prior to shaving cream application. Aug 20, 2012
donte w: it makes shaving easy, on your skin Aug 8, 2012
ROBERT M: The Close-Shavers shaving formula does an excellent job of preparing my beard for shaving. I seldom have in-grown hairs and my skin is not irritated nearly compared to not using the shaving formula. Jul 26, 2012
Lisa B: My boyfriend LOVES this product and won't shave without it ! Jul 25, 2012
Juan J C: Have been using it for years. Swear by it. Jul 17, 2012
Rodney K: Great product for shaving. Helps avoid razor burn and gives you a great close shave. Jul 15, 2012
Brian L: I have very sensitive skin and razor burn is a constant battle. This is the best pre-shave I have found to eliminate razor burn and providing a close, smooth shave. Jul 8, 2012
Donadrian R: Helps make the shaven experience smoother Jul 5, 2012
brian c: The product minimizes razor burn and in-grown hairs. I have been using the product for over a year and now would not consider shaving without it. Jun 25, 2012
John H: Great for pre-shave. Really gets the hairs standing up and skin prepared. Jun 25, 2012
David J: I have trouble with in-grown hairs and razor burn. Jun 23, 2012
George S: tough beard Jun 22, 2012
Kasha W: My husband has trouble getting a close shave on his neck Jun 20, 2012
Jeffrey D: Have been using this for a while now. Helps me get a closer, smoother shave without irritating my sensitive skin. Plus it is not oily like the other pre-shave oils I have used so my face doesn't feel like it needs to be washed again. Jun 16, 2012
Jeffrey F: Free shipping with $50 purchase, and I needed shaving oil Jun 12, 2012
kevin k: its warm Jun 5, 2012
John H: Best pre shave product I have used Jun 4, 2012
Richard R: I have a tough beard. This product really helps make my shaving easier and more comfortable May 22, 2012
Nancy E F: My husband loves this! May 20, 2012
Barissa C: Gift for boyfriend May 19, 2012
Drew G: heard good things and my facial hair sucks so I am switching to a safety razor and kiehls to hopefully get a good shave May 9, 2012
paul f: smells great, close shave May 7, 2012
Juan J C: I've been using this product for years and am thoroughly pleased with it. May 1, 2012
Suzanne S: My husband loves this product best. Apr 30, 2012
Michael C: For close shave Apr 29, 2012
Pamela M: My son-in-law likes it. Apr 29, 2012
Casey R: I currently use / LOVE this pre-shave oil. Apr 26, 2012
nichole b: my boyfriend raves about this stuff and he has a fast growing tough beard! Apr 26, 2012
Jonah B: Thought I would give this one a try Apr 25, 2012
George G: Wanted to try it out since I use other products. Apr 20, 2012
frank c: because i have sensitive skin Apr 19, 2012
Billy B: Really aids shaving. Apr 16, 2012
Dan F: I have been using it for a couple of years and have yet to cut myself shaving. Apr 9, 2012
Charles W: want to try Apr 8, 2012
stuart w: IT works. I have a curly beard and this prevents ingrown wiskers Apr 2, 2012
Rajesh T: must have for shaving. shaving experience will be 50% better with this. Mar 27, 2012
George F: trying it Mar 27, 2012
Roger C: Makes shaving easier Mar 27, 2012
A shopper asked: does this product have a gender neutral smell in case a woman wants to use to shave her legs? Dec 20, 2012
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James S: I think it is mostly gender neutral as it does not add any extra fragrance to my face after shaving and rinsing off.. I cannot say enough about this product, after using it once, years ago, I see to it that I never run out (I always keep 2-3 extra around). It is that good. James, RVC, NY Dec 20, 2012
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Samer S: Yes. Formula 31-0 doesn't really have a residual scent. I don't notice a scent after shaving my face so really doubt you will be able to smell it when using it on your legs. Dec 30, 2012
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Dan B: I have not ever noticed a smell at all from this, like some others I have tried. It also works better than the others I have tried including more expensive ones. Dec 20, 2012
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Michael R: Yes it does. There just a slight peppermint smell, but does not last. Dec 20, 2012
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Dan K: the product has no fragrance or smell. Dec 20, 2012
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Charles L: Yes. Neutral. Dec 20, 2012
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A shopper asked: I am wondering how long a bottle last if used daily? Thanks Mar 7, 2013
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Ursula L: Well, he's still using it so it must last a long time. (Last purchaed in 2011) He also likes it and that's even more important. Most important is that it doesn't leave an aroma since I'm allergic to perfumes. Mar 8, 2013
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Nichole K: I don't use on a regular basis but do use when I have a long beard. I put on after a hot shower and let it sit and then apply Kiehls white eagle shave cream.

Nice shave and lasts a long time. Mar 7, 2013
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Anthony K: The product has great coverage so you only need to use very little of it for each application. Being careful, it should easily last 3 if not 4 months. Mar 7, 2013
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Caleb L: I don't use it daily, but about 3 times a week. It lasts me a good 6 months. Mar 7, 2013
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Charles L: Probably about three weeks to a month. Mar 7, 2013
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A shopper asked: Does this work for electric shavers? Mar 27, 2013
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Eric I D: I am not sure. I use this with a power Gillette fusion razor, and most times I double up with the white eagle for a nice smooth shave. Mar 27, 2013
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Roger C: I do not use an electric, but I would think it would work for a wet one. Mar 27, 2013
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Matthew S: not sure May 14, 2013
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A shopper asked: Can you buy this product in the uk.? Thanks Ian D May 20, 2013
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ANTHONY M: Yes May 20, 2013
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Melissa P asked: When will this product be back in stock? May 5, 2013
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