I have always been bothered by the gender divide in skincare. Many “for men” products opt for darker packaging, amplified fragrance, and dumbed-down marketing. I am here to tell you what a minimalist (or a lazy guy) needs to improve his skin without committing to an elaborate routine, or an elaborate expense. That includes a little makeup, the kind nobody will ever notice you are wearing.
This is where I review all of it: shaving, cleansers, eye creams, bronzers, tinted moisturizers, and the grooming basics every man should own.
Wondering if you need eye cream? Here is a doctor’s take and my top picks.
Want to look healthier without looking made up? Try the best matte bronzers for men.
A pro at justifying a luxury splurge in the grooming department, I am thrilled to have joined forces with Neiman Marcus to curate a round-up of essentials for you guys. Literally, you GUYS. Today, August 19th, is National Men’s Grooming…
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With Father’s Day just a week away (June 19th for those unaware), there is still time to pull off that perfectly thought through gift idea. Happy to help! The following rounds up some of the most exciting grooming launches from…
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Dominating the beauty industry, Korean skincare brands are without a doubt the most inclusive of the male market segment. Oblivious to aggressive marketing, faux-sculine fragrance, and lumberjack packaging, K-Beauty ‘for men’ is actually driven and inspired by K-Pop boybands. On…
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The first time a tin of NIVEA Men Creme popped up on my social media feed, I blinked extra hard to make sure I wasn’t hallucinating. Initial reaction: NIVEA and I go way back. For those of you whom I…
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Imagine a makeover for your bathroom and restocking all grooming essentials for just $72…without watching hours of HGTV or YouTube. Morgans, a subscription service now delivers the quintessential basics to cleanse, treat, and maintain your face, body and hair. Using…
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If you follow me on instagram, you may have noticed that my LUNA™ for MEN sonic cleansing device accompanies me everywhere I go. It may have the most stamped passport of all my grooming essentials. Not even kidding. Thrilled with…
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Technically low maintenance yet annoyingly particular, guys often become the holiday shopping roadblock. I KNOW! Luckily, I’m a guy who lives with a guy who is surrounded by product. I’m asked ‘do I need it?’ and ‘will he use it?’…
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Metrosexual may have been the biggest fail of our modern day lexicon, but terms like manscaping or Brotox seem to have successfully crept into the mainstream. At the same time, the number of grooming products is becoming increasingly more overwhelming…
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