It doesn’t require a genius IQ to know that skin care for men should cover the same basics as that for women. However, getting a man to stick to a routine may take a bit of ingenious thinking. The easier the routine, the higher the chances of success. And if, by sheer coincidence, the products do more than just provide the basics in cleaning and moisturizing, that’s just icing on the cake, isn’t it?
While taking into consideration the differences in men’s skin, choosing double-duty skin care will keep things one-step simple while products do twice the work. Here are our top picks for low effort/high results:
- Apothekari AHA- Mazing Clean: A triple-action, man-friendly gel that cleans, exfoliates and hydrates. This multi-tasking cleanser not only gets rid of the oil and dirt but also sweeps away the dead skin cells that can make for a dull complexion and, in the case of men, helps reduce ingrown from shaving. Plus, the sugar cane extract helps skin retain moisture.
- Anthelios KA SPF100: There’s nothing more aging than sun exposure, but getting a man to use sunscreen AND a much-needed moisturizer every day is challenging even for the most determined of us, so why not make it a two-for? Anthelios KA SPF 100 not only hydrates the skin but also provides great every day sun protection with Mexoryl XL, titanium dioxide and Tinosorb S, sun filters that will push the odds in your man’s favor in the anti-aging game.
- Neostrata Anti-Aging Cream for Men: Is it too much to ask for men to use a moisturizer at night? We hope not. This wrinkle-fighting cream uses a blend of peptides and retinol to reduce the appearance of lines, boost collagen production and increase elasticity. Although the odds of getting him to use a dedicated serum first are pretty much zero, choosing a cream with skin care darling retinol built-in allows him to hydrate and incorporate age-fighting actives in one fell swoop. And the MicroDelivery system entraps the retinol to protect its potency and maximize benefits while minimizing irritation to men’s sensitive skin. We won’t even mention the appealing black packaging.
If I’m going for broke, I’d add in Complex 15 Body Lotion for him. Its non-slippery, non-greasy, fragrance-free formula absorbs quickly and does its work with a no-fuss mentality that men can appreciate. Am I reaching for the stars on this one?
He may not get ID’d the next time he orders a drink, but when he bumps into an old friend he hasn’t seen since his college days, he might just hear, “You haven’t change a bit!”
