I've been going against the grain since day one.
I was using 'tend skin' until I received my 'clear head' from HB.
I skipped the 'tend skin' for a couple of days last week, and I had a few bumps.
I use headslick for shaving, then I use clear head afterwards, and finish it off with HeadLube Matte.
i've had good results so far with this routine.. although I'm reliviely new, so not sure if I'm doing the best thing, but it works for me so far.