Four Extremely Manly Products You Won’t be Embarrassed to Admit You Use

menproducts Four Extremely Manly Products You Won’t be Embarrassed to Admit You Use

This one is for the men! Despite the fact that most articles, product reviews, and tips in the beauty world are written for the fairer sex, men still have needs.

Sure, they’re a little bit different. After all, most men (unless we’re talking Halloween in West Hollywood) aren’t really interested in volumizing mascara or what shade of blush they should purchase. Most just want a solid face wash and maybe a decent hair gel.

After doing a little research (aka I talked to my fiancé, Ryan, and a few of the men in the office), I picked out four quality products that should fit nicely into the daily regimen of most men. Don’t worry about having to conceal these products from house guests under your sink; we took your suave self into consideration during our research.

Without further ado, here they are. Did I mention they also make perfect gifts?

1. Jack Black All Over Wash

If this body wash manifested itself into human form we’d have to stereotype him as the guy’s guy. This shower wash deeply cleans skin and can be used all over – yes, mean all over.

2. Anthony Logistics for Men Hair Gel

It keeps hair intact for your hard-working day. And it doesn’t make you look like you’re walking around with a Chia-Pet head of hair. For the bald men out there…sorry…!

3. The Art of Shaving 4 Elements Kit

This kit includes it all – pre-shave oil, shaving cream, after-shave balm, and a pure badger shave brush. Umm, can it get any easier than that?

4. Molton Brown Re-Charge Black Pepper EDT

You’re the most interesting man in the world. You’re bold and daring yet a tad refined. Molton Brown, meet your match.

Cut To The Chase:

If you’re thinking about making the transition from Neanderthal to Cro Magnum, these four products are a good place to start. As a man, you really don’t need much product to look, feel, and smell your best. You just need a few quality ones.

If you have any questions about other brands or products you’re considering, feel free to email them to me at michele@beautycollection.com.

Bad Beauty Habits to Break

WOMEN

Leaving makeup on when you go to bed. It ages your face and counteracts all of the good things you do to keep your skin youthful and healthy.

Use makeup remover as part of your nightly skincare routine. Don’t skip this step!

Contaminating your skincare. Good skincare is filled with healthy, natural ingredients that bacteria loves. Even the most paraben-infused makeup is subject to contamination by your fingers. Avoid it by using a spatula (clean it after every use) or pump (increasingly common).

Not regularly cleaning your make-up brushes. After cleansing your face in the morning, you are more than likely spreading bacteria back on your face when you apply make-up with a brush. Makeup brushes are breeding grounds for bacteria. Use a brush cleaner like the one from Japonesque.

Using the same washcloth on your body as you do on your face. Make sure you have a facial sponge AND a body sponge – using one for all is a little, well, you know…check out Dermalogica’s body buffing cloth and facial sponge cloth.

MEN

Not trimming your nosehairs. Guys…there’s nothing more unappealing and unattractive than not keeping your nosehairs under control. If your mission in life is to embarrass your significant other when you’re out in public, let nature take its course. Otherwise…get a good trimmer and make it part of your weekly routine. Try Zwilling’s Ear & Nose Hair Cutter.

Not regularly clipping your fingernails. Another thing too many men let happen. Women notice and don’t find it attractive. Keep ‘em clipped!

Not washing your face at night. Too many guys get lazy and skip this step. The result? Blackheads. Get with the program, gents and use Baxter’s Daily Face Wash for optimal results.

Finally, guys, get one bar of soap for your head, and one for your body. The thought of you using one for the whole shebang, well…YUCK. We recommend Anthony Logistic’s Body Cleanser for everything below your neck.

When it comes down to it, most women (and men!) prefer masculine men. We just want you to take care of some of the basics so we don’t feel like we’re dating a troll.

Holiday Gift Sets

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Claus Porto Soap Gift Set
Enjoy Claus Porto’s Favorito set which includes three Red Poppy soaps, one of their most popular fragrances. It comes packaged in a beautiful gold gift box – perfect for holiday giving. Numerous other fragrances available as gift sets as well. $30

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The Thymes Eucalyptus Sink Set

The Thymes Sink Sets with Caddy come in several different scents. The one pictured is their Eucalyptus Hand Wash and Eucalyptus Hand Lotion in a silver colored rust resistant caddy. A perfect gift for home. $26

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Voluspa Santiago Huckleberry Gift Set
The perfect gift, the Voluspa Santiago Huckleberry Gift Set will fill any home with the rich aromas of rare Huckleberry mixed with vanilla pods and sugar cane for a sweet, delicious scent. The set includes: fragrant oil diffuser, travel candle and aroma room spray. $48

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Tocca Bagno da Viaggio Gift Set in Cleopatra
A perfect gift of Tocca’s most popular items in an elegant box. Set contains Crema da Corpo Body Lotion, Bango Profumato Bath & Shower Gel and a Candelina Travel Candle. Cleopatra is the scent of watery Cucumber and tangy Grapefruit. $48