Looking for some recommendations for skincare products for men. Getting a bit overwhelmed with some of the choices as most of the suggestions seem to be US based and the pricing doesn't really work out well.
I understand the basics to have is:
So what would you suggest?
Wish it was that easy lol.
Water and soap?
it is… my wife doesn't agree though
Old spice is all you need
Kerosene on a rag.
Pharmacy Student, with an ozbargain mentallity
Thanks, really helpful.
lol, I use the shampoo that runs off my scalp #ozb
does face wash has expiry ?
i got a bottle unopened for over 2 years, is it still safe to use ?
only 1 way to find out
it lasts a long time hey!
doesn't get touched until moving house :)
are these the best value products money can buy? i assume you did your research, so im probably going to just buy all these.
That's subjective - if a product doesn't work for you, it has no value. For example, if a $20 product works well, then it would be better value in comparison to a $30 product of the same size. However, if the $20 product doesn't live up to expectations like the $30 ones does, then the $30 one would be better value.
With stuff like skin products, you can't really just compare $/unit like you can when buying flour from the supermarket. One product might be too drying, another too heavy, another might be irritating etc. and these effects will be different for different people.
Before you buy the face wash in the above comment, you could try something cheaper like Cetaphil which I find works well. But again, products work differently for different people.
Lab Series or Clinique For Men is good imo. But ofcourse depends on budget and skin type.
WD40 and degreaser from SCA.
On a serious note though, I've found the Nivea men's range to be quite good, and goes on special every 6 months or so
Most skincare products are unisex, you don't need any specific products for men unless you have really oily skin or you like the smell of a certain product.
For cleansers, I generally just pickup anything cheap or on sale. I do really like the Jurlique foaming cleanser but it is quite expensive when it's not discounted. They had a 50% off sale last year so I bought a few.
You don't really need a toner unless you have really dry skin. If your skin is normal, combination or oily, then you can skip this step.
As for moisturisers, I tend to use a lighter serum type product and then just use a high coverage SPF sunscreen on top. I find La Roche-Posay ultra light sunscreen really nice and easy to use. Under that, I've recently started using products from The Ordinary and they've been doing wonders for my skin. The hero of this range is the Argirelline solution. It's very cost effective ($13.90 a bottle) and easy to apply, I've got hubby hooked on it now too.
The exfoliator I sworn by for years and years is the St. Ives Apricot scrub, but recently I found Aldi has an almond scrub which is only $2 per tube and works equally as good and smells wonderful too. It's smaller than the St. Ives one but still works out to be cheaper. My skin is pretty OK so I only use an exfoliator and cleaner, but if you have acne prone skin or have some acne scars, then you might want to look into peels, The Ordinary has some products you can try.
One other thing worth doing is a weekly or twice-weekly mask. I really like the Sand and Sky pink clay mask but can't really justify the price. I'm only using it because I got gifted two jars as a present. Peter Thomas Roth has some really good masks and I would recommend anything from their range depending on your skin concern.
Most of these products can be bought from Priceline, Sephora, Mecca and also check out the Adore Beauty website. You can take a look online first to see what you like before hitting the shops.
By the way, Myer has 10% off beauty at the moment so now might be a good time to take the plunge. :)
Do you need to moisturise if you have oily skin?
Asking for a friend.
You should, because if you don't use a moisturiser, your skin could still dry out and cause more oil production. You just need to choose carefully which product to use.
My oily skin protects me from skin cancer :)
My friend thanks you. :)
I just use moisturizer. Didn’t even know toner was a thing.
Neither did I until I ran out of it. Fortunately Officeworks is just down the street.
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Would have been the answer given when i were a a lad
Going from what my wife spends it's not as easy as picking the first one that you seem to like the smell of and some of them can cost a small fortune, so i'd recommend you go actually talk to people that know, walk into your closest Myers / David Jones type place they have people paid to not just sell you the most expensive stuff you can buy, but they should if they know their job be able to explain all this and what you need and what is nonsense and the reasons why you need or don't need particular things.
I'd Noticed Priceline one of the pharmacies offering the same kind of service which in some of the suburban shopping centres can be a lot quieter than some of the department stores
One thing i have learnt is making yourself a known and loyal customer to a pharmacist helps, i.e. always picking up scripts, in this case lotions and potions and other bits and pieces, they are more inclined to help you and steer you away from crap that is just marketed heavily & towards something that's better and and or cheaper.
They should all be able to provide you sample packets to try.
Each category of products you listed have different textures and properties that set each brand/product apart. You need to figure out what your skin is like and what kind suits your skin and daily routine. Eg. some moisturisers are really moisturising, but may clog your pores, ruin your makeup or leave your face looking like a disco ball later (not attractive!).
For cleanser, there's mainly gels, creams, foams. Cream might be too rich for oily skins, some gels might be too strong and drying. I personally love Derma Sukin gentle wash.
For moisturisers, do you need something light or rich? Do you need to add extra oils to your skin? Do you have skin problems? Sun protection is a must though.
For exfoliation, there's different types like physical and chemical. It really depends on your skin condition. If you skin is problem-free, using too many unnecessary products could be overkill and could cause new problems.
I would suggest going into Priceline (or Myer/Mecca if you have a higher budget) and trying out the testers to get an idea on different textures available. I've spent too much money on trying new products to find out what suits me and my daily routine. Luckily all my products were from Priceline, so I'm not yet bankrupt.
Just keep in mind that beauty products are one of the things where if it works on me, it may not necessary work on you.
i use aesop
You do need a toner people. The toner closes the pores that have been opened up by cleansing.
I like Dickinsin’s Plain Witchhazel - which is a clear distilled product without all the crap.
Don't be conned by all the marketing hype. If you want to look after your skin, there are three simple rules to follow:
Your older self will be forever grateful that you did.
It depends on your budget. If you are happy to splurge, clinique products are good. The best thing about them is their staff are super helpful and they are always happy to give you generous samples so you can try it before buying.
Don't bother with toner and if you are only starting a regime now, the best thing is to keep it simple. Then you'll be more likely stick to it rather than giving up after one week. I'd suggest a face wash, a moisturiser with spf for day time and a night cream or serum for night time.
Yeah I understand the "premium" you can pay for gendered products. E.g. women buying mens razers etc. The point of saying "men's" products was to take into consideration products that may better suit the typical male lifestyle. For example, most women wear makeup and most men do not, this I assume could play a significant role in a lot of the product suggestions for pH control. Sunscreen might also be more important for men for the same reason.
I use No7 for men, it’s expensive tho as it is a UK brand. It’s really good and works well on my skin.
The best one is protect and perfect intense advaned serum, can be used for both men and women.
Where do you buy it?
this is referring to Boots No.7 a serum made by the Boots pharmacy chain in the UK.
AMCAL stocks it here in Australia and it is currently half price.
Wait what?
Thank you so much.
e: they don't have makeup nvm
My husband uses Kiehls - I've also bought him Lab Series
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