Aug/Sep Subscription Box: Upgrade Your Skin Care Routine Beyond the Shave

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The August and September 2024 Discovery Shaving Kit from The Personal Barber Featuring shaving soap, retinol serum, moisturiser and DE razorbladesDiscover a whole new level of grooming with our latest Extra-Care Shaving Box, carefully curated to go beyond the basics and deliver the luxurious care your skin deserves. This box is designed for those who want to elevate their shaving routine with premium products that nourish, protect, and rejuvenate your skin. From artisanal soaps to cutting-edge skincare, each item is handpicked to ensure that your grooming experience is nothing short of exceptional. Dive into this month’s selection and see how these exclusive products can transform your daily ritual into a moment of indulgence and self-care.

Scroll down to see what’s in this month’s kit.

What is The Personal Barber Shaving Club?

The Personal Barber is the curated shaving subscription that wants to turn your daily chore into a satisfying experience to look forward to.

We passionately believe that making the switch to a single-blade razor will change your whole outlook on shaving. Not only is it kinder on your skin so you can achieve a close shave without razor burn or rash, but there’s something very satisfying about using a single-blade that just isn’t felt from a modern, plastic, multi-blade razor.

That’s why we created our shaving club where you’ll be learning the art of the classic wet shave whilst getting to try a range of fantastic products to bring life to your morning routine. Every 6 weeks, we curate a selection of only the finest wet shaving gear from all over the world, introducing you to the lesser known brands and small businesses that you don’t see in the supermarkets.

Make the switch to one of our single blade razors (included in your first box) and find out exactly what you’ve been missing:

  • Warm scented lathers and effortlessly close shaves.
  • Suitable for sensitive skin. Eliminate irritation and say goodbye to shaving rash!
  • Artisan soaps/creams, post-shave balms, colognes and more. Every kit is different so you’re never bored.
  • A clean conscience, no more plastic cartridges. Our blades are 100% recyclable.

Pre-shave box – Post-shave box – Extra-care box

Our latest kit is the “Extra-care box” which will be going out to renewing Discovery box subscribers between August 16th – September 30th. With this kit we usually feature products that aren’t usually associated with shaving but provide the extra piece of the male grooming puzzle such as a top quality moisturiser or serum.

We also have a smaller sized box, called the Essentials box, that features just the latest picked shaving soap/cream and a restock of 10 DE razor blades. This is for members that want to try new soaps and creams but would rather pick their own extra products. You can add any additional items to your Essentials Box without incurring extra postage fees.

For the full description of everything in this month’s box, keep reading:

Cowboy Shaving Soap from The Personal Barber in black tinCowboy Shaving Soap RRP £9.95

We’re thrilled to introduce Cowboy, a brand-new shaving soap created in collaboration with our exceptional artisan soap maker in Wales. Crafted exclusively for The Personal Barber subscribers, this bespoke soap is designed to elevate your shaving experience.

Made with shea butter and a tallow-free, vegan formula, Cowboy shaving soap effortlessly whips into a dense and cushioning lather. This thirsty lather is stable and long-lasting, ensuring a comfortable shave while softening hairs and leaving your skin feeling well-moisturised.

Picture yourself under the expansive, star-studded skies of the American frontier, where the warmth of a crackling campfire dances on your skin, and the desert breeze whispers freedom. The essence of this untamed spirit is captured in Cowboy, a shaving soap that evokes the raw, rugged beauty of the Wild West.

Cowboy opens with the intriguing warmth of cardamom, leading into a heart of delicate iris and violet that adds a subtle, yet captivating floral touch. The scent deepens with a rich blend of smoky sandalwood and robust cedarwood, creating a grounding, woody base. Accents of spicy, leathery, and musky notes weave through the composition, delivering a unique and comforting aroma.
Cowboy is more than just a shaving soap; it’s an experience that transforms your daily routine into a moment of adventure and indulgence. Embrace the freedom of the open plains with every shave.

The scent is designed to be enjoyed only during your shave. It’s a rinse-off product so the scent doesn’t linger long and therefore won’t interfere with your choice of aftershave.

To use: Work a slightly damp brush (not dripping) on top of the soap for 10-15 seconds until the tips are well-loaded. Build your lather separately in a bowl or in your hand, adding water gradually, until you achieve a soft and creamy, meringue-like consistency (about 60 seconds).

Ingredients: stearic acid (palm), cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, elaeis guineensis (palm) oil (sustainable), persea americana (avocado) oil, ricinus communis (castor) seed oil, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, glycerine (vegetable), alpha-tocopherol (vitamin e) oil, 3,7-dimethyloctan-3-ol, 4-(tert-butyl) cyclohexyl acetate, 6,7-dihydro-1,1,2,3,3,-pentamethyl-4(5h)-indanone, eucalyptol, pinenes, alpha iso methyl ionone, benzyl benzoate, limonene, eugenol, geraniol, linalool

Hyaluronic Acid Day Moisturiser for Men from Skin SuperfoodSkin Superfood Hyaluronic Day Moisturiser RRP £19.90


Skin Superfood is a pioneering skincare brand that merges the power of nature with advanced scientific innovation. Believing that our skin is a living organism, Skin Superfood harnesses the vitality of natural, organic ingredients to enhance its beauty. Each formulation is infused with superfoods, celebrated for their exceptional nutritional content and benefits, delivering elevated skincare solutions. By combining nature’s vitamins and properties with cutting-edge science, Skin Superfood creates products that promote healthy, radiant skin, offering visible and tangible results.

Elevate your daily grooming routine with this Hyaluronic Acid Day Moisturiser. This lightweight yet powerful formula enhances your complexion, improves skin elasticity, and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Infused with hyaluronic acid, this moisturiser delivers high levels of hydration and locks in moisture, keeping your skin looking and feeling its best.

Why Hyaluronic Acid?

Hyaluronic acid is a game-changer in skincare, known for its exceptional ability to retain moisture, ensuring your skin stays hydrated throughout the day. This powerful ingredient not only plumps and smooths the skin but also helps to improve elasticity and combat the signs of aging. The result is revitalised, youthful-looking skin that stands up to the demands of daily life.

Whether you have wrinkles or not, this advanced moisturiser not only smooths and plumps the skin but also promotes long-term skin-health, making it a must-have addition to your routine.

To use: Apply twice daily to freshly cleansed skin. When using after shaving, apply after your post-shave balm has had time to sink in.

Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum (Fragrance), Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Gluconolactone, Benzyl Salicylate, Sodium Benzoate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Calcium Gluconate, CI 17200 (Red 33).

Retinol Facial Serum for Men from Q and A SkincareQ + A Skincare Retinol Facial Serum RRP £12
Q+A is a British skincare brand from Norfolk on a mission to simplify skincare with a natural, clean, and ingredient-focused range of products designed with your skin type in mind. Their range is 98% natural, vegan-friendly, and free from artificial fragrances.

Serums are the secret weapon your grooming routine needs because they penetrate deeper than moisturisers. While moisturisers focus on the top layers of your skin, serums target the lower levels, ensuring comprehensive skin health.

Retinoids are the gold standard in skincare, renowned for their unparalleled effectiveness in reducing fine lines, wrinkles, and enhancing skin texture. They accelerate cell turnover, resulting in a visibly healthier and more youthful complexion.

This serum is expertly formulated with a low-irritation grade of retinoid, making it ideal for those new to retinoids. It also harnesses the soothing benefits of Bisabolol and Squalane to calm the skin while delivering powerful, youth-boosting effects.

Natural Squalane, derived from Olive Oil, is a vegan-friendly alternative to Squalene, offering exceptional moisturising properties and fast absorption, suitable for all skin types.

Bisabolol, originating from the Candeia Tree and also found in Chamomile, is renowned for its naturally soothing qualities, traditionally used to calm dehydrated and stressed-out skin.

To use: Retinol should be gradually introduced into your regime to build up tolerance, starting with once or twice a week and building up to more frequent use. In the evening, prior to moisturising, apply one pump of product onto dry skin, avoiding the delicate area directly under the eyes.

Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Propylene Glycol, Isostearyl Isostearate Ethyl Olivate, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Glycerin, Triheptanoin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Squalane, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Bisabolol, Saccharide Isomerate, Jojoba Esters, Helianthus, Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Tocopherol, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglycerin-3, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid.

Feather Hi-Stainless and Gillette Minora double-edge razorblades

Feather Hi Stainless and Gillete Minora Double-Edge Razor Blades

Feather is a Japanese blade widely regarded as the sharpest in the world. Be careful using these blades and if you’re still learning the technique for the razor, practice with the Minora blades first. Platinum coated for added longevity. Each blade lasts 3-7 shaves.

The Minora Stainless are a DE brand from Gillette. They’re very similar to the 7 o Clock greens which are an excellent blade known for being relatively sharp whilst giving consistent shaves. Give 3-7 shaves per blade.

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