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The five products every man needs in his life

Words: Thea Bichard 

Every man has his grooming habits – be it a ten-step skincare ritual or a simple shampoo-and-shower-gel set-up. Right now, though, while everyone’s looking forward to being reunited with their barbers, grooming habits are particularly high on our radar. It’s time to rethink the old grooming regime, so we’ve selected the five best men’s grooming products to keep skin, hair and beards looking (and feeling) fresh.

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beauty bulletin

The five products every man needs in his life

Words: Thea Bichard

Every man has his grooming habits – be it a ten-step skincare ritual or a simple shampoo-and-shower-gel set-up. Right now, though, while everyone’s looking forward to being reunited with their barbers, grooming habits are particularly high on our radar. It’s time to rethink the old grooming regime, so we’ve selected the five best men’s grooming products to keep skin, hair and beards looking (and feeling) fresh.

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KIEHLS FACIAL FUEL

KIEHL’s

Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash

Perfect for: becoming a morning person

Why: Think of the Facial Fuel Energizing Wash as your morning cup of coffee in skincare form. Caffeine and citrus extracts wake up your skin and shake off feelings of fatigue, while Vitamin E is naturally soothing and helps neutralise free radicals that might otherwise stress out your skin. After rinsing, you’ll be all set up for a more comfortable shave, and the menthol in the formula leaves you with a cooling, tingly feeling.

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AVEDA PUREFORMANCE GROOMING CLAY

AVEDA

Pure-formance Grooming Clay

Perfect for: all-round good hair days

Why: Aveda didn’t just consider your hair when creating this matte grooming clay, oh no – the lightweight, non-greasy formula is vegan and poured into recyclable packaging, too. You only need a small drop to create texture and keep your hair in check – and, anyone lucky enough to admire your newly sculpted style up close can appreciate the refreshing, spicy scent of the organic essential oils swirled into the clay. Everybody wins.

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ACQUA DI PARMA BARBIERE GROOMING KIT

ACQUA DI PARMA

Barbiere Grooming Kit

Perfect for: an envy-inducing beard

Why: Whether closely clipped or long and luscious, every beard should have a look all of its own, but not necessarily a life of its own – you’ve gotta keep those whiskers in check. Acqua di Parma’s pouch of grooming goodies includes an oil to prep your skin for shaving, a serum packed with almond oil and grape-seed oil to keep your beard in tip-top condition, and Iconic Colonia for a dab of light, subtly floral fragrance.

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Top tip for refreshing your routine: when wet shaving, it is really important to prepare your skin and your beard. We recommend trimming your beard down as close as you can before applying products. The Acqua di Parma Shaving Oil is great to prepare and condition the skin. After the shave, use cold water and moisturisers to cool, soothe and comfort the skin – this is something that most people tend to overlook!

– Zamaine Ismail, Master Barber at Acqua di Parma

TOM FORD OUD WOOD

TOM FORD

Oud Wood eau de parfum

Perfect for: establishing a new signature scent

Why: Tom Ford’s fragrances have a way of saying plenty about the man who wears them. Oud Wood is a spicy blend of rose wood, cardamom, incense-y oud wood (one of the most expensive ingredients in perfumery) and vetiver, with a sensual spike of warming amber. It’s distinctive without being overpowering – the scent equivalent of Tom Ford’s deftly cut suits. It says you know a complex fragrance when you smell one, and it’s great for leaving a lasting impression.

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LE LABO FACE LOTION

LE LABO

Face Lotion

Perfect for: keeping your skin contented

Why: Not to be overlooked in a grooming routine, lotion keeps your skin happy and hydrated. This blend from Le Labo does exactly that with help from an ingredients list packed with nature’s finest – you have shea butter, mango and ginger root to nourish and smooth, along with bergamot, lavender, violet and tonka bean to add a fresh, cool fragrance into the mix. Massage it on after you’ve patted your newly cleansed skin dry, before applying cologne.

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