It’s a grooming editor’s responsibility to test every skincare product. That’s the gig. We often review every new moisturiser, serum, shaving kit and any other men’s grooming products that claim to improve your skincare routine. It’s a difficult job, but someone has to do it! To be honest, many of the products that come our way are so beneficial that we end up using them around the clock. The good news is that we don’t keep these game-changing products to ourselves, so I’ve chosen 10 products that should earn a permanent place in your grooming cabinet. There’s no overarching theme for them other than “this is the good stuff.” What more could you want?
Must-Have Men's Grooming Products
Dior Sauvage 2-in-1 Face Cleanser & Mask
Dior’s face cleanser and mask is the best of both worlds: you can use it daily as a cleanser or weekly as a face mask. It deeply purifies the pores and has a delicate aroma that leaves the skin with a subtle fragrance trail.
Clinique For Men Super Energizer SPF 40 Anti-Fatigue Hydrating Concentrate
Adding an SPF-rich moisturiser to your routine is a simple way to protect your skin. This daily broad-spectrum moisturiser with SPF 40 defends against both UVA and UVB rays. And, yes, wearing an SPF will help protect your skin from ageing too.
Elemis Superfood Matcha Eye Dew
This matcha-infused eye gel is truly your solution for waking up lacklustre skin around the eyes. Additionally, it contains kiwi and honeydew melon to reduce fatigue and puffiness.
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
If you’re new to serums, fear not. You can get stellar results from using it. The Ordinary’s serum has a potent mix of hyaluronic acid and B5 to hydrate while increasing the skin’s moisture retention. Apply a few drops to the face AM and PM after cleansing and you’re good to go.
Tabac Original Shaving Bowl Refill
Not only is this shaving soap rich and creamy, like the kind you’d find in a fancy barbershop, but the scent is swoon-worthy. If old-school shaving soaps are your thing, this stuff is the best.
Clarins Men After Shave Soothing Toner
Even if you do everything right during your morning shave, you may end up with ingrown hairs or a shaving rash. Aftershaves are designed to aid in the healing of your skin after shaving and to help avoid future skin issues.
Jo Malone London Vitamin E Lip Conditioner
If you’re the type of guy who licks his lips to keep them from cracking, look for a vitamin E lip balm. This stellar ingredient will protect and keep your lips smooth all day long.
Kiehl’s Grooming Solutions Bar Soap
This sleek and solid soap bar contains pumice, jojoba seed powder and pracaxi oil, which is good for your skin. Plus, with a woodsy blend of cedarwood, sandalwood and eucalyptus, it’s the perfect pick-me-up for your morning shower.
L’Occitane Shea Shower Oil
If there is such a thing as a status body wash, this is it. A shower oil is undoubtedly a step up in your body grooming regimen. It will naturally turn into a cream when combined with water, hydrating even the driest skin. Keep this in your shower to impress anyone who might see it.
Molton Brown Oudh Accord & Gold Body Lotion
With rich oudh, myrrh and cinnamon leaf in this body lotion, you can now indulge in the ultimate luxury. Think of this as a spa-like skin treatment, whose deep, enigmatic, woody scent from the East smells oh-so good.
