13 Shaving Creams You Need to Shave Above the Knee

Believe it or not, for a long time I thought shaving creams were more or less unnecessary add-ons to a hair removal routine. I assumed that ingrown hairs, nicks, razor burn, and general irritation were the price to pay for being vain enough to shave above the knee. But it wasn’t until I tried my very first shaving foam that I realized how wrong I was.

“You should always use a shaving cream—putting a razor against your skin with no buffer is going to cause irritation,” says Fur co-founder and CEO Laura Schubert. As it turns out, everyone knows shaving cream is necessary. Once you find the right one for your skin type, shaving creams will help you get a smooth, close shave without any irritation. Here, find the 13 best shaving creams you’ll wish you knew about sooner.