The hippy healer
Doers of London Shave Cream
All-natural, vegan-friendly and in
appropriately trendy packaging, this
non-foaming cream contains organic
birch extract to relieve redness, organic
grapeseed oil rich in antioxidants, shea
butter to nourish the skin, plus vetiver and
myrrh oil to heal your skin. Proper posh like.
£14 (100ml) / doersoflondon.comThe marine marvel
Clinique For Men Super Energizer SPF 40
Anti-Fatigue Hydrating Concentrate
This sweat-resistant moisturising gel has
a very long-winded name indeed. More
importantly, it includes caffeine and
sea whip coral extract to wake up tired
skin (ideal after a heavy night out), with an
SPF40 rating to fend off the merciless sun.
£40 (48ml) / clinique.co.ukThe witchy wonder
Origins Fire Fighter
Does shaving leave you feeling like you’ve
had your head wedged inside a wasps’
nest? Then check out this soothing balm.
Loaded with healing winterbloom (a type of
witch-hazel), it helps calm razor-scraped
skin by reducing stinging. You’ll soon feel
cooler than the Fonz in a fridge.
£16 (50ml) / origins.co.ukThe botanical benefactor
Aesop Moroccan Neroli Post-Shave Lotion
It’s not only snakes you’ll be charming
with this Moroccan-inspired hydrator from
Aesop. Pleasing the nostrils with fine
botanical oils such as sandalwood and neroli
blossom, it lightly hydrates the skin while
pacifying post-shave irritation. What’s
more, it’s great for all skin types.
£37 (60ml) / aesop.comThe hybrid hydrator
Jaxon Lane Rain Or Shine
Like the best hybrid laptops or a bottle of
Wash & Go, Jaxon Lane’s SPF50+ sunscreen
is a two-in-one. It carries all the necessary
UVA and UVB protection, but doubles as a
super-light daily moisturiser with vitamin E
that doesn’t leave you feeling like you’ve
rubbed yourself in lard.
£26 (60ml) / mrporter.comThe papaya protector
Lumin UV-Defense Moisturizing Balm
This all-in-one formula shields your skin
from sun damage with its SPF30 rating,
while anti-ageing ingredients work to give
you that fresh-out-of-the-botox-clinic
feeling. Well, not quite, but the papaya
extract will help fight early signs of ageing
by tightening the appearance of the skin.
£23 (30ml) / store.luminskin.comWant a face smoother than
a baby’s bum? Ew. Lee Bell
slathers himself in the top
shave, post-shave and
anti-sun saviours...The nutty nick-stopper
Kiehl’s Smooth Glider Shave Lotion
This long-lasting gel contains some rather
wacky essential oils – including kukui nut,
which not only gives off a lovely woody
aroma but also helps soften facial hair
in prep for the razor’s edge, ensuring a
frictionless shave. The result? A mug so
smooth you’ll put toddlers to shame.
£17 (150ml) / kiehls.co.ukThe friendly frother
Gruum Når Aloe Vera Shave Bar
Help save the baby seals and earn yourself
an eco-warrior badge with this plastic-free
alternative to a tube of gel, made with
zero palm oil. Handmade in England, the
100 %-natural bar is applied directly to the
face like your grandma’s block of soap.
Simply lather up and you’re ready to shave.
£8 (95g) / gruum.com1 Know your nose
The basic skin types for men are oily, dry and
sensitive (though some can be a mix of all
three). Most brand concessions in department
stores will do a test to help you determine yours.2 Widen your wallet
Even on a tight budget, you can find high-quality
skincare – see above. But step things up a little
if you can: more expensive products are often
loaded with better, stronger ingredients.UPVOTED
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