There’s a difference between having a grooming routine and owning one sad razor, a mysterious bottle of 3-in-1 and whatever moisturizer your girlfriend left behind. Fortunately, upgrading your bathroom cabinet doesn’t require a 14-step regimen or suddenly knowing what every skincare acid does. A few well-chosen products can handle everything from keeping your skin hydrated to ensuring those thinning hairs don’t ruin your confidence. So we took the liberty to help you fellas by listing out eight grooming upgrades worth making.
See also: Why so many young men are secretly hiding their hair loss (and why it’s time to stop)
Men’s Rogaine® 5% Foam
A solid grooming routine isn’t just about what you can see today—it’s also about taking care of what you want to keep. For men experiencing hereditary hair loss, Men’s Rogaine® 5% Foam offers an easy way to make hair regrowth part of the daily routine. Formulated with 5% minoxidil, Rogaine is clinically-proven to reduce hair loss, revitalize hair follicles and regrow hair. The foam format makes application straightforward, meaning it can comfortably find a place alongside the skincare, fragrance and other grooming essentials already occupying your bathroom counter.
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More importantly, taking action on thinning hair doesn’t need to be something guys are embarrassed to talk about. If keeping your hair matters to you, addressing it can simply be another form of personal care. Think of it less as hiding hair loss and more as taking a proactive approach to your grooming routine.
MANSCAPED The Lawn Mower Ultra Gen 6
Some landscaping jobs require better equipment. MANSCAPED The Lawn Mower Ultra Gen 6 brings a weighted metal frame, enhanced blades and the brand’s SkinSafe technology to body and groin grooming, giving you considerably more control when working around areas where “close enough” can have unfortunate consequences. It’s certainly more sophisticated than grabbing whatever beard trimmer happens to be sitting beside the sink.
Native Deodorant
Smelling good should be one of the easier parts of your morning. Native Deodorant uses an aluminum-free formula with odour protection for up to 72 hours. The lineup comes in enough scent options to make choosing deodorant weirdly entertaining. Swipe, dress, leave—and ideally don’t conduct your own 72-hour endurance test just to verify the claim.
The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%
Skincare terminology can occasionally sound like you need a chemistry degree, but the goal here is refreshingly straightforward. The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% is a cream-like formula designed to improve the appearance of uneven skin tone and texture while targeting dullness and visible redness. It’s non-comedogenic, alcohol-free and suitable for all skin types. Consider it an approachable way to make your skincare routine look considerably more grown-up without turning your bathroom into a laboratory.
Henson AL13 Razor
Disposable razors have their place, but Henson AL13 Razor takes a decidedly more engineered approach to the morning shave. Its low weight is intentional, encouraging you to guide the razor with your fingertips rather than attacking your face with unnecessary pressure. When your razor shares manufacturing standards with satellite components, blaming the equipment for your patchy shave becomes considerably harder.
Dove Men+Care Alcohol-Free Taming Gel
Your hair should look styled, not like it has been shellacked into place since 2007. Dove Men+Care Alcohol-Free Taming Gel offers high hold and shine while being formulated to avoid leaving hair looking greasy or flat. Basically, it handles the “I definitely made an effort this morning” look without revealing just how little effort was actually involved.
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CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
Yes, gentlemen, you need moisturizer. CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion helps restore the skin barrier, retain hydration and soothe the skin. The lightweight formula is oil-free, non-comedogenic and suitable for sensitive skin. Use it before bed and allow your face to do some maintenance while the rest of you contributes absolutely nothing.
MANSCAPED Weed Whacker 3.0 Pro
There comes an age when hairs begin appearing in locations nobody invited them to. MANSCAPED Weed Whacker 3.0 Pro tackles nose, ear and eyebrow grooming with interchangeable heads. It’s waterproof, rechargeable for up to 60 minutes of runtime and even includes an LED spotlight for locating those particularly ambitious strays. Think of it as preventative maintenance for avoiding the day somebody else notices that rogue ear hair before you do.
Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Parfum
The finishing touch is something people notice without actually seeing it. Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò Parfum takes the familiar marine character of Acqua di Giò in a deeper direction, opening with bergamot, ginger and marine notes before moving through geranium, rosemary and clary sage into woods, patchouli and incense. The result sits in woody, aquatic and spicy territory, with incense adding extra depth to the signature freshness. A couple of sprays on the pulse points should do nicely—because smelling intriguing is good; announcing your arrival from three rooms away is not.
Feature image by Tima Miroshnichenko
