I hate shaving if I could grow a real beard I wouldn’t shave in all my life, but what I do is using my same cleanser (Neutrogena Extra gentle cleanser) as a shaving cream; however I’m one of those males that really try to take care of his skin so I even cleanse my face the way Caroline Hirons says.
About the use of balms for cleansing should I bit the bullet with The Body Shop one? I can’t find many in Mexico (Clinique doesn’t bring its balm) and this one is easily available.