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28K views 104 replies 63 participants last post by  KarlynBarrett 
#1 ·
Curious if any of you guys use skin care products besides shaving related goods. There's a lot of male-oriented products by companies like Baxter of California, Jack Black and Lab Series on the market. Personally I only use Origins' A Perfect World White Tea Skin Giardian which I originally bought as part of a package for my girlfriend. It leaves skin very smooth and moist and I recommend it especially to anyone who is in the sun a lot. Otherwise, I ignore this metrosexual genre but wonder what anyone else uses and likes.
 
#3 ·
I never leave the house without applying some sort of lotion with an SPF in it. I have a buddy that is a brother to me that is fighting melanoma and I've already had basal cell carcinoma.

Not a sexy answer, but it works.
 
#10 ·
^ good stuff.

I use nivea for men products. I have somewhat sensitive skin and have noticed their shaving cream works the best for me. I also use their daily face lotion. It smells good and I like to think it improves my complexity.
 
#14 ·
I love the l'oreal stuff. I use their daily skin booster after i shower and it works great. Doesnt clog pores or feel greasy. I also use their daily face wash and its really nice if you have sensitive skin like i do.

I shave with this stuff and I love it!

 
#17 ·
you are very very smart.

I use coconut oil as well for moisturizer, its completely natural so there is no harmful chemical being introduced to your body like those 'beauty products'

Its medium chain fatty acids are perfect for skin absorption and its anti-bacterial/viral/fungal properties are perfect for disinfection and keeping the immune system balanced outside and inside of your body.
 
#18 ·
None of you use Kiehl's products? They have a fantastic men's line, I got ItODDospeed using their stuff, and it's all either of us uses. If you have a stand alone store near you, go in and tell them what you currently use and what your needs are, they should hook you up with great samples to try. We went in this past weekend and in addition to the regular samples, we got an entire travel bag filled with additional stuff.
The counters in department stores don't usually have the larger samples, nor are they as giving with them.

They will happily refund/exchange you if there is something you don't like or doesn't work for you.
They also have a great package recycling program in the stand alone stores - return 10 empties and you'll get a free lip balm, a travel sized item and $25 off a full sized item.

I do not work for them, I just adore them...and they keep me looking younger than other ladies my age.
 
#21 ·
It's good stuff, I bet you have wonderful skin.

im using st. ives apricot scrub :p
No issues from using it? It's one of the most abrasive exfoliators out there, the apricot pit is not very finely ground...it tends to tear and scrape more than a regular exfoliant. The ideal exfoliator is one with rounded particles, they won't scratch. You shouldn't ever feel burning if you wash after your scrub. A dermatologist is the one who told me how much damage I was doing with St Ives, and she didn't follow it with a sales pitch for another item, so I tend to believe her.
 
#24 ·
Kiehl's (I promise I don't work for them) has a new men's eye product - Facial Fuel Eye De-Puffer

That's the only male-targeted eye product I'm aware of, but I'd imagine any high-quality brand would work - find the best reviewed women's product and see what you're willing to spend.
 
#25 ·
I use clinque products. However everyones face a different. Maybe ask a dermatologist. Experimenting is never good.
 
#36 ·
Man with all the ballers on this website Im surprised that many of you haven't used a lot of the top of the line products out there. Here are some of my favorites in no particular order.

For starters Malin+Goetz pretty much has everything. Though I wasnt a huge fan of the shaving cream as it seems runny and doesnt lather well with a shave brush. The Cannabis candle they sell if pretty awesome too. I also use the deodorant cause its aluminum free and doesnt smell like junior high old spice.
(MALIN+GOETZ) - HOME

-Baxter is always a standard go to and same with Khiels. Khiels has a great hand cream that I use all the time especially living in wet, cold Seattle. Same with the Khiels chapstick. The Baxter travel shave brush is a must for the serious shaver on the go.

-Edwin Jagger is also a great mens line. The have good shaving creams for those that like to use a shaving brush.

-Art of Shave is decent too. I like the shave creams cause it lathers well but wasnt a big fan of the rest of the line.

-Lab series... Not a fan. Didnt like the shaving cream cause it didn't lubricate well and doesn't lather at all. The rest of the line I never bothered to try cause I hated the shave cream so much.

-Nivea?? How dare you even ask. Ok, Im being rude cause it works for a bit of people. I cant stand it. It smells like a high school locker room and not really preferable for people with sensitive skin cause of all the perfumes and chemicals.

Me personally I dont use most of the above mentioned unless my standards are out of stock or Im waiting too long for them to ship from overseas. Most people have not heard of these brands Im about to mention but I swear they will blow all of the above out of the water.

For starters Kyoku is the tits! Go to kyokuformen.com and read the story of how the product line was created. I use everything they have for the most part. They rock. Not cheap though. I swear by all the products they offer.

My new favorite shave cream is called Ursa Major. Ursamajormen.com. The shave cream doesnt lather with a brush but it doesnt need to. It rocks and smells like nothing youve smelt before.

My last favorite is Task. TASK Essential - Le spécialiste du soin pour homme. I have sensitive skin and this is best facial moisturizer Ive used that doesnt make my skin super oily. Most moisturizers are too milky for me. Not this one. The whole line is awesome. Good luck finding it though. Order online or in-store at Barneys SF of NY. Oh and its Swiss made so it has to be good right?

So yeah give some a try. I mean you spent how much on a lambo that you might use a few times a month but you got the cheapest shit possible for the stuff you put on your face every day?? Step your game up. Your ladies will love it too.
 
#39 ·
-Baxter is always a standard go to and same with Khiels. Khiels has a great hand cream that I use all the time especially living in wet, cold Seattle. Same with the Khiels chapstick. The Baxter travel shave brush is a must for the serious shaver on the go.

Me personally I dont use most of the above mentioned unless my standards are out of stock or Im waiting too long for them to ship from overseas. Most people have not heard of these brands Im about to mention but I swear they will blow all of the above out of the water.

My new favorite shave cream is called Ursa Major. Ursamajormen.com. The shave cream doesnt lather with a brush but it doesnt need to. It rocks and smells like nothing youve smelt before.

So yeah give some a try. I mean you spent how much on a lambo that you might use a few times a month but you got the cheapest shit possible for the stuff you put on your face every day?? Step your game up. Your ladies will love it too.
Your brand choices peg you as a Blackbird shopper. I tried the Ursa Major and it is amazing shave cream and with a brush and mug and some hot water it does indeed lather up some.
 
#38 ·
Kiehl's has a savings promo now thru the end of the year - enter HOLIDAY at checkout and get $20 off of a $65 purchase.
 
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