A solvent activated shaving wipe includes a substrate, such as a cloth having a generally porous construction. The shaving wipe includes a dehydrated shaving cream composition applied or impregnated into the substrate that is dry from the point of manufacturing, packaging, and distribution. The shaving cream composition includes stearic acid, lanolin, glycerin, polyoxyethylene, sorbitan monostearate, but specifically does not include a solvent.