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Payot Optimale Soothing Aftershave Lotion

Brand: Payot

Type: Aftershave Lotion

Regular price $54.99
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Payot Optimale Soothing Aftershave Lotion instantly and lastingly soothes the hot, uncomfortable feeling that shaving can leave behind. Enriched with white willow bark extract, it helps limit ingrown hairs after shaving and smooths the skin's texture. The skin feels calm, fresh and comfortable, and its ultra-fresh water-gel texture carries a woody scent.

Key Benefits

  • Instant comfort: calms the feeling of irritation right after shaving.
  • Fewer ingrown hairs: helps limit their appearance after shaving.
  • Smoother skin: gently lifts away dead surface cells and refines skin texture.
  • Less visible redness: helps limit the look of redness after shaving.
  • Fresh water-gel: an ultra-fresh texture with a woody scent, made in France.

Key Ingredients

White willow bark extract, a plant source of salicylic acid, gently lifts away dead cells at the skin's surface, smooths its texture and helps limit ingrown hairs. Smithsonite, a stone rich in zinc, helps keep the skin looking healthy and balanced. Arnica, known for its soothing properties, comforts skin that feels sensitive or tight after a close shave.

Discover the full Payot range of French skincare, including the Optimale line for men.

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How to Use

Use after each shave, morning or evening. Right after shaving, apply Payot Optimale Soothing Aftershave Lotion to dry skin by patting it gently over the shaved areas of the face and neck. Let it absorb; there is no need to rinse.

Ingredients

Key Ingredients: White Willow Bark Extract, Smithsonite, Arnica

Full ingredient list: AQUA (WATER), ALCOHOL DENAT., GLYCERIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, SALIX ALBA BARK EXTRACT, POLYSORBATE 20, MALTOOLIGOSYL GLUCOSIDE, MANGANESE PCA, SMITHSONITE EXTRACT, ARNICA MONTANA FLOWER EXTRACT, HYDROGENATED STARCH HYDROLYSATE, XANTHAN GUM, CELLULOSE GUM, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), CHLORPHENESIN, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM HYDROXIDE

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use Payot Optimale Soothing Aftershave Lotion?

Apply it right after shaving, on dry skin, by patting it gently over the shaved areas. Payot designed it for use after every shave, whether you shave in the morning or in the evening, and it does not need to be rinsed off.

Does Payot Optimale Soothing Aftershave Lotion help with ingrown hairs?

Yes. Payot enriched it with white willow bark extract, a plant source of salicylic acid that gently lifts away dead cells at the skin's surface. This helps limit the appearance of ingrown hairs after shaving and leaves the skin's texture smoother.

Does Payot Optimale Soothing Aftershave Lotion contain alcohol?

Yes. Its ingredient list includes denatured alcohol, which adds to its fresh feel, alongside glycerin, white willow bark extract, smithsonite and arnica flower extract. Its ultra-fresh water-gel texture soothes the skin and carries a woody scent.

Who is Payot Optimale Soothing Aftershave Lotion for?

Payot created it for men, as part of its Optimale line. It suits skin that feels hot, tight or irritated after shaving, or that is prone to ingrown hairs and redness, and it comes in a bottle sold without an outer box.

Is Payot Optimale Soothing Aftershave Lotion dermatologist tested?

Yes. Payot states that the lotion was tested under dermatological control. It is made in France, in a bottle that contains recycled plastic and can itself be recycled according to local sorting rules.

Specifications

SKU
PP3390150588495
Barcode
3390150588495
Size
100ml
Made in
France
Packaging
French version, imported from France
Type
Aftershave Lotion
Brand
Payot

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Payot Optimale Soothing Aftershave Lotion 100ml, front of the bottle
Payot Optimale Soothing Aftershave Lotion
Regular price $54.99

Free US shipping over $100*

Tracked, duties paid to the US. Arrives in 3 to 10 business days.

Large or heavy orders may carry a small additional charge, shown at checkout.

30 day easy returns

Return unopened products within 30 days. Damaged items replaced at no cost.

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