I have enlisted the help of my good friend, the beauty guru,
Kendra Marie Studdert, founder/dreamer of
YOUTHskin/care© and
YOUTHblog, to help the young gay and straight guy (because I know you secretly read my blog, and want me to be your
Queer Eye for the Straight Guy), to highlight some items that every man should have on his
drug store/
Target/online shopping list. We kept in mind affordability...so MEN, there is no excuse to why you can't add this small routine that will protect and help your face in the long run and land you some amazing dates!
First things first, you need a great cleanser! Here are a few to try:
Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser
Coveted by many celebrities and available at your local drugstore, this product is the must-go-to if you can't get your hands on one of the others. It also rinses residue free, is great for all skin types, and leaves your skin feeling AMAZING!
It leaves your skin feeling refreshed, never tight or dry. Spend the extra dollar and it comes in its own case, which is great for when you are traveling or spending the night at that AMAZING guy's house!
Mario Badescu Seaweed Cleanser
Thanks to the great mineral rich and anti-inflammatory Seaweed, this mild and gentle exfoliating cleanser, rinses residue free, is great for all skin types, and helps reduce inflammations.
Malin & Goetz Grapefruit Cleanser
Helps to gently purify and hydrate to pH balance all skin types, especially sensitive skin. The great thing about this product is that it reduces the need for a toner, since it rinses residue free.
You now have the cleansing part down, all that is necessary is a good moisturizer. I am not talking about your mom's rose scented creams. These help protect your face, something that is exposed daily to all the harsh elements.
Mario Badescu After Shave Moisturizer
This non-greasy formula will not only soothe your skin after shaving but help restore moisture to your skin using lavender's anti-septic and anti-inflammatory properties, coupled with algae's moisturizing properties and carnation oil to help protect against fine lines and wrinkles.
Clinique M Lotion
This is the other half to the 2-step Clinique face cleaning regime. This lightweight lotion is great for normal to dry skin. It leaves your skin feeling smooth and comfortable, and it is great to help soothe shaving irritation!
Other brands to take a look at are
Anthony Logistics,
Jack Black (my personal favorite which I live by, oh and this isn't the actor), and
Lab Series. If you are on a budget but don't want to cut out quality then check out
Cetaphil's product line...it is the best!
Once you have added this routine to your every day lifestyle, you can add the rest of your body. Also recommended is
YOUTHskin/care body exfoliator.
It leaves your skin feeling smooth and hydrated, plus the smell is AMAZING! Trust me guys, it won't clash with the cologne. Your man/woman will love the scent and go CRAZY!
Take the time, read about each product, find out what you need the most, and try it out! All that is left is going out now and getting those dates...hey you have to do some work! Now get to!
