Do you have a man in your life who hasn’t the faintest clue when it comes to beauty products? Same.
And it’s such a shame too because they’re really missing out. After all, beauty products are for everyone – regardless of gender. Plus, more often than not, when nudged in the right product direction, they’re hooked after the first try.
So if you’re looking to introduce a few game-changers into his routine (so he can see what all the fuss is about), we’ve got some stellar suggestions…
#1 An after-shave moisturiser
You know, he probably thinks that dry, tight and red-raw feeling post-shave is normal. So imagine his delight when he discovers the power a humble moisturiser has at making skin comfortable again. Just make sure it’s a low-irritant formula like TriShave 3in1 Post Shave Moisturising Lotion SPF 30+ (great if he’s a morning shaver with the added sun protection!).
We also love a classic sorbolene cream like the Kenkay® Sorbolene Cream with 10% Vegetable Glycerin for scaly skin. Or treat him to the soothing sensation like the Natio Calming Aftershave Balm or Lab Series 3-in-1 Post-Shave.
- TriShave 3in1 Post Shave Moisturising Lotion SPF 40+ ($11 at trishave.com.au)
- Kenkay® Sorbolene Cream with 10% Vegetable Glycerin ($2.39 at pharmacydirect.com.au)
- Natio Calming Aftershave Balm ($13.95 at Myer)
- NIVEA MEN Sensitive Skin & Stubble Balm ($11.99 at Chemist Warehouse)
#2 Colour-restoring hair products
Discovering grey hairs can knock anyone’s confidence. And if he’s not ready to embrace a salt and pepper mane just yet (although, hello George Clooney), there are some products that can help him camouflage without committing to a complete all-over colour.
Restoria Discreet Colour Restoring Shampoo is one such clever invention. It helps to gradually and gently restore natural-looking colour to grey hair – no ammonia or peroxide necessary. Just For Men Shampoo-In Haircolour is a similar in-shower hair hero and both work best when evenly combed through (we love a Rock & Ruddle Pocket Comb). Or if it’s for one-off special occasions, Schwarzkopf Hair Mascara provides a quick fix.
- Restoria Discreet Colour Restoring Shampoo ($18.49 at Chemist Warehouse)
- Just For Men Shampoo-In Haircolour ($12.99 at Chemist Warehouse)
- Rock & Ruddle Pocket Comb ($14.95 at David Jones)
- Schwarzkopf Hair Mascara ($21.99 at Priceline)
#3 Beard and moustache tamers
The relationship between a man and his facial hair is sacred. They sure are fond of the whiskers they grow. And as such, they should really take care of them.
A beard oil like Urbane Mess Beard Oil, muk Haircare mr muk Beard Oil or the Sebastian Professional SEB MAN The Groom Hair and Beard Oil work wonders for turning tough, prickly hair into soft and touchable coverage.
- Urbane Mess Beard Oil ($6.30 at Woolworths)
- muk Haircare mr muk Beard Oil ($27.95 at mrbirdandco.com.au)
- Sebastian Professional SEB MAN The Groom Hair and Beard Oil ($26.50 at My Haircare)
#4 A lip balm and hand cream
Nobody is immune to chapped lips and rough hands. And if he’s outdoors and on the tools a lot, chances are the skin in these areas has been severely neglected.
It may take a little convincing at first, but once he’s privy to the life-changing hydration a simple lip balm can provide, he’ll be hooked. Trust us. Try easing him in with a simple tube of paw paw; Natralus Natural Paw Paw Lip Butter and Dermal Therapy™ Lip Balm Enriched With PawPaw are both goodies.
As for hand cream, strategically place one on his bedside table and encourage its use before his head hits the pillow. This way, he can’t complain about it feeling ‘sticky’ (that’s just what hydration feels like mate) because all he’s about to do is sleep. Try the HANDSOME Antibacterial Hand Cream or DU’IT Tough Hands if some manly packaging will help.
- Natralus Natural Paw Paw Lip Butter ($6.95 at natralus.com.au)
- Dermal Therapy™ Lip Balm Enriched With PawPaw ($5.49 at Chemist Warehouse)
- HANDSOME Antibacterial Hand Cream ($15.95 at ha.ndso.me)
- DU’IT Tough Hands ($10.49 at Chemist Warehouse)
*This article has been updated since its original publication.
Have you or the men in your life tried any of the above products?
In winter such condition can really face the drynesss at the skin so very much need of the moistarizer can be good for using it…
Boost Lab is great, but I haven’t used that particular serum.
No partner for me so not relevant =)
I would have to probably put it on him while he was asleep (or tranquilized) but that Pure Tan for the face could do just the trick! lol No but seriously I think it would be g reat for him (my man)!
My husband uses face cream, hand lotion, AHA cream, cleanser, foot cream and essential oils.
Good on him and I bet he is a lovely person to cuddle
His customers comment on how nice he smells
Wow there’s some wonderful men’s products available these days!
My Man just uses Nivea moisturizer. i would love to get him to try a few products but this is not happening
So many Men now use products and take good care of their hair and skin.
Not too much tan, you don’t want him waking up looking like Donald Trump!
You can tell I’m old because I’m still getting used to dudes that use beauty products and are actually out about it! Go dudes!
My hubby wouldn’t know what a beauty product was even if it hit him in the face. He’s very low maintenance which is probably good for me in some ways because he won’t be stealing my products.
I wondered why we were helping Patrick Dempsey at first! My husband is definitely not the beauty product type, and probably hasn’t forgiven me since I rubbed air freshener into his sun burn instead of after sun gel (the bottles were very similar)!
My husband uses a moisturiser and that’s about it.
My husband is one of those people unfortunately that wouldn’t use Male Skincare Products. Unlike Patrick Dempsey and the new generation of Men who have been brought up that you can still use Skincare Products even if they are not designed for Men.
My husband does little Men’s Fragrances and uses them every day after he shaves.
My husband’s skin is extremely oily and he looks like he hasn’t aged a day since we married over 20 years ago, so no moisturizers or glow needed for him. As for his hair, it’s turning a distinguished grey and there’s no way he’d consider colouring it.
My hubby hasn’t tried any of the above products, I’ve also purchased skincare from men’s lines and his not used them. I’ve also tried encouraging him to use mine still to no avail. Although if I offered to do a face mask or exfoliation for him he would happily let me and enjoy it…
He he lol it really does look like donald uses fake tan doesn’t it! : )
Great to see men are looking after themselves too.
I have used one amazing beard oil (scent was so delish!) on my hair. =D
Great idea for Father’s Day gift
Ha ha , it’s hard work to be done !
I sprayed some of my mist toner on my Husband’s face the other night when he was brushing his teeth with his eyes closed lol. Looked like he secretly enjoyed the cool mist feeling 🙂
Sneaky xx
The only one of these my hubby uses daily is beard oil.
I think the younger generation of men are looking after themselves a bit better than the older generations. They seem to be into the beard and hair trends and using the products that go along with it as well as skin products. Good luck try to get guys around 45 and over to start using beauty products, most see it as “unmasculine”.
Mine is younger and he won’t use any of these things, he thinks it is too vain or feminine.
Mine wouldn’t use any of these…
Thankfully hubby is now using a moisturiser every day. He has very sensitive skin so any natural products I try I leave at his end of the vanity and quite often he comments on what he thinks of them. Some things I just won’t give him access to like my two bottles of the Boost Lab Resurfacing Serum.
There’s no way he would colour his hair, and he doesn’t need a beard oil or such but he uses an aftershave balm.
Every time a beauty products parcel arrives he asks if there is anything for him – so I suppose he’s taking an interest in his old age.
I think I could introduce him to some glow – he’d be down for that!!
Mine hasn’t the faintest idea and is also not at all interested
I agree – mine sees it as a waste of time and money and is amused by how many products I use!
my husband likes cleansers, exfoliators and eye creams
I never understand men who willingly chooses to not take care of their skin (my husband included).
Good to see men taking care of their skin
Mine isn’t interested either.
Hubby isn’t really interested in using skicare
I don’t know of any men that are into looking after their skin.
Me either
Hubby uses Cetaphil moisturiser. Not all the time , only when his skin is feeling particularly dry. I
Yes. My husband tried couple of product here. Restoria Discreet Colour Restoring Shampoo is one of his favourite.
I had to create a chart of products for my husband to indicate application order, with pictures of the products so that there’s no confusion (cleanser -> serum -> moisturiser -> sunscreen (AM). It has separate AM and PM sections. It is stuck on the bathroom wall next to the basin. To his credit, he is keeping up with the routine most days!
Patrick Dempsey!! Oucha magoucha!!
No man in my life, but it’s nice to see men taking care of their skin.
No man in my life, so NOPE!!! Ha ha!!!
Haha love this!
Yeah all that black packaging looks quite appealing for a guy I’d expect! Men do seem to go for that sort of thing.
Mine is quite basic too.
That’s amazing SAE – wow eyecreams!!!
so many don’t care too much. My daughter’s boyfriend is probably the best at it – liking the Aveda Cherry Blossom products (he used my daughter’s and loves it) and the Handsome face moisturiser he loves to use too. I think if we threw an exfoliator his way he’d probably use it. He’s 42 so maybe age can have a bit to do with it?
My brother likes the Handsome face moisturiser I gave him and my daughter’s boyfriend also likes using that too. They are 47 and 42 respectively so maybe that is the first age group that likes this sort of thing as my hubby is 54 and isn’t that into it at all – though he does like using his electrical trimmer!
They don’t seem to be big on it – my hubby the least but he loves his basic cake of soap!
Ohhh that’s so cute jupiter! He sounds like he’s trying so hard! Awwwwww!