Castle Forbes Cedarwood & Sandalwood Aftershave Balm 150ml

Every operation requires a close-out protocol. The Castle Forbes Cedarwood & Sandalwood Aftershave Balm is the designated post-mission asset to complement its matching shaving cream — formulated to restore, neutralise, and protect once the work is done. The same signature essential oils. The same uncompromising standard. Deployed at a different stage of the brief.

Fragrance Profile

Scented with Juniperus Virginiana (Virginian Cedarwood) and Santalum Spicatum (Australian Sandalwood) essential oils — sustainably sourced, naturally derived, and identical in character to the matching shaving cream. The application is brief and purposeful: a dry, fresh-hewn cedarwood presence grounded by warm sandalwood. As the balm absorbs, the scent settles quietly — present without announcing itself, which is precisely as it should be.

Recovery

The formulation centres on a Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana) distillate base, providing gentle astringency that closes pores and calms surface inflammation without stripping the skin. Aloe Barbadensis (aloe vera) reinforces the recovery action — reducing razor burn, neutralising redness, and restoring hydration to compromised skin. Glycerin functions as a humectant, binding moisture in the upper layers. The silicone-derived emollients — Cyclopentasiloxane and Dimethicone — contribute the non-greasy, smooth finish that distinguishes this balm from heavier post-shave products. Absorption is rapid; the finish is clean and powdery. Two to three drops is a sufficient field measure; a 150ml bottle represents several months of consistent deployment.

Technical Specifications

• Fragrance: Cedarwood (Juniperus Virginiana — Virginia, USA) & Sandalwood (Santalum Spicatum — Australia)
• Key Actives: Witch Hazel Distillate, Aloe Vera, Glycerin, Cedarwood & Sandalwood Essential Oils
• Finish: Non-greasy, fast-absorbing, lightly powdered
• Size: 150ml
• Format: Recyclable PET flip-top bottle
• Certifications: Paraben-free, no added alcohol, no added colourants, not tested on animals

Complete The Protocol

The designated recovery companion to the Castle Forbes Shaving Cream Cedarwood and Sandalwood 200ml. Together they form a complete Cedarwood & Sandalwood shaving system — consistent in character from the first application of lather to final skin conditioning. Precede the shave with the Castle Forbes Pre-Shave Gel 150ml for a fully optimised protocol.

The Brand: Castle Forbes

Established in 1996 at the 6,000-acre Castle Forbes estate in Aberdeenshire — ancestral seat of the Chief of Clan Forbes — the brand began as the world's smallest perfumery, founded by Lady Forbes and master perfumer Andrew French. Built on Haute Parfumerie principles, with a focus on sustainably sourced essential oils, small-batch production, and exacting formulation standards, Castle Forbes became a recognised leader in the global luxury wet-shaving market. The aftershave balm range was developed to extend the same philosophy beyond the shave itself — completing the protocol with the same quality of materials and intent.

Ingredients

Aqua, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Distillate Water, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Alcohol, Triethanolamine, Linalool, Carbomer, Juniperus Virginiana (Cedarwood Essential Oil), Citric Acid, Santalum Spicatum (Sandalwood Essential Oil), Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Farnesol.