HAGS
The Awakening Aftershave Balm
The Awakening Aftershave Balm
Complete the ritual with this moisturizing balm. While it isn't available through Shave Compass, you can purchase it directly from HAGS.
→ The Awakening — Moisturizing Balm
SHAVE COMPASS BEARING
The Awakening opens unmistakably in Citrus Grove with Calabrian bergamot, then moves into a darker aromatic heart of lavender, Sichuan pepper and star anise. Haitian vetiver, patchouli and ambroxan give the base a dry, woody backbone that pulls the scent toward Fougère Forever. The result is a bright modern aromatic whose footing remains citrus-led even as the trail grows earthier.
ARTISAN DESCRIPTION
The Awakening
A sudden flash of bergamot tears through the dark, bright and electric, before lavender and pepper begin to rise beneath it. The fragrance moves from sharp citrus into a modern aromatic heart, where star anise adds a cool, slightly licorice-like edge.
As the brightness fades, vetiver, patchouli and ambroxan take over, giving the base a dry, woody and mineral finish. The result is clean and contemporary, but with enough earth and structure beneath the citrus to keep it from feeling simple.
Scent Notes:
Top: Calabrian Bergamot
Heart: Lavender, Sichuan Pepper, Star Anise
Base: Haitian Vetiver, Patchouli, Ambroxan
Aegis 6.1.2 – The Next Evolution in Aftershave Care
The Shield Your Skin Deserves. The Innovation You Expect.
Introducing Aegis 6.1.2, the latest and most advanced evolution of our renowned aftershave balm. Meticulously refined and enhanced, this new and improved formulation builds upon the strengths of its predecessor, delivering unmatched post-shave comfort, hydration, and skin defense.
Developed through rigorous research and customer feedback, Aegis 6.1.2 represents the next step in our commitment to performance-driven skincare, designed to provide a luxurious post-shave experience with superior soothing, moisturizing, and protective benefits.
What’s New & Improved?
- Optimized Texture & Absorption – We’ve fine-tuned our formula for a lighter, silkier, and faster-absorbing finish—never greasy, never sticky.
- Enhanced Hydration & Skin Barrier Support – Our latest blend includes a precisely balanced combination of hydrating botanical hydrosols, panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), and allantoin to instantly calm irritation and restore skin vitality.
- Refined Emollient System – With Olivem 1000, argan oil, olive-derived squalane, and nutrient-rich butters, Aegis 6.1.2 locks in moisture, softens skin, and reinforces its natural defenses.
- Balanced Fragrance for a Signature Finish – Now featuring a smoother, more refined scent, carefully blended to complement your grooming routine without overpowering.
The Ultimate Post-Shave Experience
- Calming Botanical Complex – A unique blend of aloe vera, witch hazel, calendula, chamomile, rose, and cucumber hydrosols works to reduce redness, cool the skin, and promote healing.
- Lightweight, Yet Deeply Nourishing – Advanced emollients and moisture-binding ingredients provide lasting hydration without heaviness, leaving your skin supple, refreshed, and protected.
- Designed for All Skin Types – Whether you have sensitive, dry, or combination skin, Aegis 6.1.2 adapts to your skin’s needs, ensuring comfort and resilience after every shave.
- pH-Balanced & Skin-Friendly – Free from parabens, drying alcohols, and harsh irritants, our latest formula is optimized at pH 5.0 – 5.5 to support your skin’s natural barrier.
Ingredients: Aqua, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Calendula Officinalis Flower Water, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Water, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Water, Squalane, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Glycerin, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Panthenol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cera Alba, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Parfum, Sodium Anisate, Sodium Levulinate, Citric Acid
Directions for Use:
After shaving, dispense a small amount of Aegis 6.1.2 into your palms and gently massage onto freshly shaved skin. Allow the balm to absorb naturally—no rinsing required. Suitable for daily use on the face and neck. For best results, use as part of your post-shave ritual to keep skin calm, hydrated, and protected throughout the day.
Important Information
- For external use only.
- Net. Wt. 2.7oz [80g]
- Produced by: HAGS Artisan Shaving Products
- Location: Psychiko, 15452 Athens, Greece
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