5 Most Effective Skincare Products for Men
These products are most suited to offer his skin a bit of TLC, from SPF to moisturizing serums, with scrubs in between.
While borrowing or stealing skincare from girlfriends, wives, roommates, or other female acquaintances is entirely appropriate, there may be a benefit to using products designed expressly for males. Why? Because male skin is thicker, oilier, and has larger pores than female skin, and because both genders have comparable concerns—fine lines, sun damage, redness, and roughness—targeting issues with products and formulas designed with your skin type in mind has advantages. Regardless of skin type or gender, an ideal regimen should contain a cleanser, exfoliator, serum, lotion, and sunscreen, as well as traditional grooming staples like after-shave balm, depending on what you and your skin require.
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Tom Ford understands what he’s talking about when it comes to skin. His high-end unisex product, which was created to address his own unique needs, includes a powerful caffeine compound to energize tired-looking skin, as well as brightening, pore-tightening, and wrinkle-reducing chemicals. It may be used alone or under a moisturizer because it is moisturizing and hardworking.
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Kiehl’s has long been a go-to for guys who are just getting into skincare—and with good reason: the line is super-effective, has minimal frills, and looks excellent on the shelf. Tell me if there is a cleaner with a more compelling, “I’m ready to get the day going” name than Facial Fuel?
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This is life-changing if you have dry, itchy skin. This deep moisturizer, which is essentially an extreme sports version of a hydrator, lasts up to 72 hours, making it ideal for slathering on post-beach, apres-ski, or any time skin feels thirsty.
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There’s a new brand in town. Self/Ish is a skincare line created by men for men, according to the tagline. Eye cream should also be used by guys. This one contains wrinkle-fighting bakuchiol, hydrating hyaluronic acid, anti-inflammatories, and antioxidants, as well as anti-inflammatories and antioxidants.
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The Good is a clean, multi-tasking face serum created by Stacy Keibler and her husband Jared Pobre that contains 27 active botanicals, many of which are wild-harvested from the Grand Tetons, such as fireweed, yarrow, elderflower, and nettle. The texture is mild, and the results are clinically proven (brighter, tighter skin). This could be the one-and-done you’re looking for, minimalists.