This Paula’s Choice cleansing balm is the first step to cleanse away any impurities. With a blend of omegas 3, 6 and 9 from jojoba and meadowfoam seed oils, it prevents moisture loss that can arise from aggressive face washing.

Paula’s Choice Omega+ Complex Cleansing Balm
$46

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A man’s skin is generally oilier than a woman’s. As such, they are more prone to breakouts and acne. CeraVe’s formula contains a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) that helps gently exfoliate and remove dead skin cells to reduce blackheads and the appearance of pores. It also treats and prevents acne.

CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser
$34.90 $37.60 7% off

Harnessing the prowess of fungi, this Origins toner is formulated with reishi, fermented chaga, Coprinus mushrooms and sea buckthorn to soothe and hydrate skin post-shaving or cleansing.

Origins Mega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Soothing Treatment Lotion
$29.79

Did you know that SK-II’s bestseller also comes in a version formulated for men? It contains 90 percent yeast fermentation-derived Pitera that’s rich with natural moisturising factors, vitamins, amino acids and more to brighten and smoothen complexion.

SK-II Men Facial Treatment Essence
$325

For men with drier skin types that need more TLC, this Bulldog moisturiser contains hydrating aloe vera, moisturising camelina oil and protective green tea extract.

Bulldog Original Moisturizer
$15.62

And for guys who struggle with excessive sebum and shine, the Clinique oil-free moisturiser hydrates, moisturises and improves the skin’s moisture barrier with botanical extracts from cucumber and sunflower.

Clinique For Men Oil-Free Moisturiser
$43.90 

For active guys who do a lot of sports both on land and in water, the Neutrogena oil-free formula claims to be sweat- and water-resistant for up to 80 minutes. It’s also resistant to rubbing or wiping, and does not leave a white cast like most sports sunscreens.

Neutrogena Sport Face Oil-Free Lotion Sunscreen with Broad Spectrum SPF 70+
$15.30

Water- and sweat-resistant, the La Roche-Posay Anthelios sunscreen is suitable for all skin tones. It also uses proprietary sunscreen filters to protect against UVA rays that cause deeper cellular damage.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Hydrating Cream SPF50+
$40.30

Shaving is a very harsh, stripping process as you repeatedly scrape the skin with metal to get rid of unwanted facial hairs. Using a shaving cream like Proraso can help mitigate some of the damage. It also contains oatmeal and green tea to soothe and protect inflamed, sensitive skin.

Proraso White Shaving Cream in a Tube
$17

Much like how the hair on our heads can benefit from hair oil, beards and moustaches also require love from beard oils to keep them soft and conditioned. The King C. Gilette beard oil contains argan, jojoba, avocado, macadamia seed and almond oils.

King C. Gillette Beard Oil
$23.80

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