Hazel Glow
Byzantium Vegan Shave Cream | Luxury Shave Butter | Men's Grooming
Byzantium Vegan Shave Cream | Luxury Shave Butter | Men's Grooming
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Byzantium Vegan Shave Cream — The Empire of the Senses.
Byzantium. The city at the crossroads of East and West, where ancient spice routes met and the rarest ingredients in the world changed hands. This men’s shave cream was made in that spirit — opulent, complex and entirely unlike anything else in your bathroom.
Our Byzantium Vegan Shave Cream is a richly formulated men’s shaving cream handcrafted in small batches, designed to deliver a close, comfortable shave while wrapping the skin in a fragrance of extraordinary depth. Enriched with a skin-nourishing blend of avocado oil, grapeseed oil, castor bean oil and blackcurrant seed oil, it softens stubble and conditions as you shave. Kaolin clay provides a smooth, cushioning glide for the razor, while vitamin E soothes and protects — leaving the face calm, hydrated and irritation-free.
The Fragrance
Byzantium is a sensuous, opulent accord built around one of the rarest and most coveted ingredients in modern perfumery: black truffle. Dark, earthy and deeply complex, black truffle opens the fragrance with an immediate, arresting richness. Ylang ylang adds a heady, exotic floral depth — warm, slightly sweet and unmistakably luxurious. Fresh bergamot lifts the accord with a clean, citrus brightness. Blackcurrant weaves through everything — dark, fruity and quietly seductive. Together, they create a fragrance that is bold enough to be noticed and complex enough to be remembered.
Top: Bergamot, Blackcurrant | Heart: Black Truffle, Ylang Ylang
Key Features
- Rich shave butter texture — a cushioning, skin-softening lather for a close and comfortable shave
- Avocado oil, grapeseed oil, castor bean oil & blackcurrant seed oil — deeply nourishing
- Kaolin clay — smooth razor glide and gentle skin purification
- Vitamin E — soothes, protects and conditions
- 100% vegan and cruelty-free
- Paraben-free
- Handcrafted in small batches in the UK by Hazel Glow
Good For
- Men who want a shave cream that performs as well as it smells
- Sensitive or dry skin that needs nourishment alongside protection
- Those who appreciate handcrafted, small-batch grooming products
- Fans of dark, opulent and exotic fragrance profiles
- Gifting — Father’s Day, birthdays, groomsmen gifts, father of the bride or groom, Christmas stocking fillers
- Vegan and clean beauty advocates who won’t compromise on quality
Vegan · Cruelty-Free · Paraben-Free · Handcrafted in the UK by Hazel Glow
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Ingredients
Glycerin, Aqua (Water), Sorbitol, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, Sodium chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Fragrance ,Persea Gratissima Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed OIl, Tocopherol (Vitamin E Oil), Kaolin Clay,Linalool, Geraniol, Limonene, Coumarin, Eugenol
Yes — the formula is enriched with avocado oil, grapeseed oil, castor bean oil and blackcurrant seed oil to nourish and protect the skin barrier as you shave. Kaolin clay provides a smooth glide without abrasion, and vitamin E soothes on contact. It is paraben-free and free from harsh synthetic additives.
What does Byzantium smell like?
Byzantium is a dark, opulent and sensuous fragrance built around black truffle and ylang ylang. Black truffle opens with a deep, earthy richness that is immediately arresting. Ylang ylang adds a heady, exotic floral warmth. Fresh bergamot lifts the accord with clean citrus brightness, while blackcurrant weaves through everything with a dark, fruity depth. Bold, complex and entirely unforgettable.
What is black truffle in perfumery?
Black truffle is one of the rarest and most coveted ingredients in modern perfumery — the same ingredient prized by the world’s finest restaurants. In fragrance, it contributes a deep, earthy, slightly animalic richness that is unlike any other note. It is the ingredient that makes Byzantium immediately distinctive.
Can I use this with a shaving brush?
Absolutely. Byzantium Shave Cream works beautifully with both fingertips and a shaving brush. Work into a lather with a damp brush for a more traditional ritual, or apply directly with wet fingertips for a quick everyday shave.
Is Byzantium Shave Cream vegan and cruelty-free?
Yes — 100% vegan and cruelty-free, paraben-free, and handcrafted in small batches in the UK by Hazel Glow.
Dark. Opulent. Entirely Unforgettable.
Byzantium opens with bergamot and blackcurrant — bright, clean and immediately inviting, with a dark, fruity depth that hints at what is to come. Then black truffle arrives: deep, earthy and unlike anything else in perfumery. This is the ingredient that makes Byzantium immediately distinctive — the same rare ingredient prized by the world’s finest kitchens, translated into something you wear on your skin.
Ylang ylang deepens the accord into something truly opulent — heady, exotic and warm, with a floral richness that is neither sweet nor soft. It is the note that gives Byzantium its extraordinary sensuous character.
Byzantium is for those who understand that the rarest things are worth seeking out. Wear it and let the room take notice.
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How to Use Byzantium Shave Cream
Wet the face thoroughly with warm water to open the pores and soften the beard. Take a small amount of Byzantium Shave Cream and work into the skin using wet fingertips or a damp shaving brush, building a rich lather. Shave as normal, rinsing the razor frequently. Rinse the face with cool water to close the pores, then pat dry. Follow with the Byzantium After Shave Balm or your preferred moisturiser to complete the ritual.
For Best Results
- Use warm water to soften the beard before applying — this makes a significant difference to razor glide and comfort
- A small amount goes a long way — the formula is concentrated and builds a rich lather quickly
- A shaving brush gives the best lather and the most traditional shave experience
- Follow with the Byzantium After Shave Balm for a complete, layered scent experience
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and excess moisture
Safety Information
- For external use only — do not ingest
- Keep out of reach of children
- Avoid contact with eyes; if contact occurs, rinse immediately with clean water
- Do not apply to broken or severely irritated skin
- If irritation occurs, discontinue use and seek medical advice if symptoms persist