Hello all, last week I reviewed Nickel Fire Insurance After Shave Cream and mentioned the my one buddy that was the actual reviewer for that product was also going to do Nickel Super Clean Face Scrubbing Gel too. However, since I use face scrub on a regular basis and like to try different ones out, I figured we would both put in our fifty cents.

Like I said, I use a gentle face scrub & cleanser combination on a daily basis and a regular face scrub 2-3 times per week. This may be excessive to some people and if you are prone to breakouts, do not use scrub at all. I can honestly say that once you start using any type of scrub and feel the difference (and see) on your face, you’ll be hooked and probably go overboard like me (although my skin feels great!). This Nickel scrub is a daily cleansing and scrubbing gel, which means that this is a facial cleanser and mild scrub combined that is gentle enough to be used daily.

To really feel the effects of the actual scrub part you need to press harder on you skin when using it, according to the directions. My thoughts–this is a great daily scrub to use before shaving to get the extra close shave. Its a bit more intense than other daily scrubs I have used and you feel the difference afterwards. My face felt very very clean and a bit smoother than normal. I will continue using this for a while until I find a better one.

As for my friend, of coarse he liked it but he’s never used scrub before so he’d probably like anything. I’m beginning to think that he is not the best choice for tester since he has virtually no experience with high end men’s skin care and grooming products. However, on the plus side, he’s a believer now after trying out a few items.

All in all, this is a great daily deep cleanser and face scrub to use before shaving (as with all scrubs). You do not need to use a regular scrub 2-3 times per week along with this if you don’t feel you need to but it doesn’t hurt. My advice is that if you choose to go this route, use it in the morning and your regular cleanser at night. You do not need to use this twice per day unless you really want to (I don’t).

See you next week when we start on the Billy Jealousy line and my personal favorite.