SAY A-MEN

BEING THAT VALENTINE'S DAY IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER, WE THOUGHT WE’D GIVE SOME THOUGHT TO MEN AND THEIR NEEDS. WHILE MY PARTICULAR MAN IS AGAINST ALL SKINCARE, WE KNOW THERE ARE MANY OF YOU OUT THERE WHO APPRECIATE A GOOD TOILETTE, SO WITH THAT IN MIND, HERE’S A SHORT LIST OF SOME FAVORITES TO GET THROUGH THE LAST WEEKS OF WINTER. 

For years women have sworn by the Clarisonic face brush, and there’s finally a version for men’s thicker, oilier skin.  The Alpha Fit ($189) promises to clear away dirt, sweat and oil and will cleanse 6x better than just using your hands.  

These Arcona Clarity Aftershave Spot Repair Pads ($28) help soothe razor burn, clear skin and alleviate ingrown hairs. It also helps with breakouts and includes witch hazel and lactic acid to reduce pore size.

It’s really the name that got us, but the Billy Jealousy Assassin Intensive Face Moisturizer ($30) is actually really good. It’s rich in proteins, vitamins and antioxidants, is paraben, colorant and fragrance free and will brighten, tighten and make you look at least 10 years younger than you actually are.

The Kiehl’s Facial Fuel Energizing Scrub ($26) is full of caffeine and menthol for a quick wakeup. It also exfoliates dead skin and breaks down your tough facial hair for a closer shave. 

Another Kiehl’s favorite, the Heavy Lifting Anti-Aging Moisturizer ($40) is specifically formulated for men’s thicker, coarser skin and promises to lift, firm and diminish wrinkles while tightening skin.

The MD Solar Sciences Daily Anti-Aging Moisturizer SPF 30 ($68) is a great drama-free daily moisturizer with an SPF high enough to be effective but leaves no white residue stuck in your beard. 

The Lubriderm Men’s 3-in-1 Lotion ($11.44) is perfect for the guy who can’t be bothered with more than one product as it can be used as a body, face, and post shave lotion.

Jack Black’s Epic MP 10 Nourishing Oil ($32) is the Windex of skincare. You can use it as pre-shave oil, shave oil, a beard, face, body, elbow and foot moisturizer, a body lotion booster and a dry treatment for your hair and cuticles. 

Naturopathica’s Daily Defense Moisturizer ($58) is a lightweight blend of antioxidants and hydrating Aloeto, which promote a healthy-looking complexion.

A creamy, invigorating blend of astringent cypress oil and hydrating aloe vera, sea algae and shea butter to calm the skin, Naturopathica’s Soothing Shave Cream ($26) will also help to smooth and firm skin.

The Black Turbo Body Bar from Jack Black ($15) guarantees that your body will look as good as your face does with a blend of lava rock, shea butter and ginkgo biloba.

Anthony’s Wake Up Call ($38) deeply hydrates, refreshes and stimulates all while it’s soothing any irritation on the surface of the skin and reducing redness and puffiness. It’s ideal for dull or tired skin and is a powerful remedy for the effects of travel or a long night.