Grooming Guide: Skin care

Basic skin care is something we can all aspire to as "blokes". We don’t have to be a "metrosexual" and we don’t have to spend hours in the bathroom to get a presentable mug. Having a blemish-free face makes all the difference in our everyday lives – it makes us feel more confident, looks more professional at work and can give you the edge with the ladies in your life.

So if you’ve got skin like a hob-nob biscuit with leprosy, read on.

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Elemis post-shave recovery mask

As a guy, you know that there’s nothing like a wet-shave to keep you looking fresh and well groomed – electric shavers generally just leave you looking like Homer Simpson.

But as a guy, you also know of the dreaded razor burn. It’s an evil affliction, and to me extremely unfair. I mean, as men we have to shave at least some of the time. So unless you’re homeless, a beardy weirdo or Father Christmas, there’s no avoiding it.

Enter the Elemis post-shave mask (£25 for 75ml). Slap on after shaving to reduce razor burn, help heal razor cuts and replenish vitamins your skin loses during shaving. Oh, and it smells great too, being loaded with soothing Lavender, Macadamia, Rosemary and Thyme.

The Xmas List, No.17: Philips QC5170 hair clippers

This is the first-ever set of clippers designed specifically for self-haircuts, thanks to the unique 180° pivoting head. As someone who has cut his own hair for many years (I’m sad to say I’m slowly going bald, so no point shelling out £15 for a grade-four all over), this sounds too good to be true. But, having used these clippers, I can say that Philips might be on to something. The swivelling blade certainly makes cutting the back and sides of your hair much easier – especially the tricky bit around your ears. It’s rechargeable and cordless too.

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4VOO’S make-up range for men

Sister site Kiss and Makeup brings us ill tidings of a new range of makeup for men. American cosmetics company 4VOO (‘for vous’ – ‘for you’, geddit!) does a nice, metrosexual line in men’s makeup. Why not try 4VOO’s ‘Confidence Corrector’, which, thrillingly, promises to ‘banish dark circles in an instant’. Or be the envy of all your mates by using their ‘Luminous Lips’ stick, which will make your lips ‘radiate with sensual appeal’.

Our favourite, though, is ‘Indelible Eyes’, their mascara (or manscara, as we’d like to name it). It comes in two colours: ‘Raven’ and ‘Brownie’. Enough said. We don’t have a problem with moisturiser and aftershave balm but manscara is a step too far. If you’ve lost all your marbles, or you’re a gay newsreader who likes to do his own slap, and would like to buy any of 4VOO’s products, click HERE.

Five manly aftershaves, so you won’t smell like a big girl

1 HUGO BOSS IN MOTION

Hugo Boss make some of the most tasteful men’s scents. Boss’s In Motion is aimed at sporty, adrenaline-addicted types. Its top notes are Bergamot Oil, Basil Flower and Violet Leaves, meaning it smells fresh and energetic. Or something like that. BUY IT

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Mullet shampoo and body wash

I’ve heard about two-in-one, but this is ridiculous. BoysStuff is selling some Mullet Shampoo and Body Wash, that’s designed to be used for your hair AND your car. It promises to keep your mullet (or rat-tails) clean and bushy, while at the same time ensuring your motor stays sparkly-fresh.

I can’t help thinking they’re missing the point though. What’s the point of having a mullet if it’s NOT lank and greasy, and accompanied by a car that’s NOT dustier than Jimmy Saville’s underpants? Anyway, the pack costs £16.95, and is presumably doing a roaring trade in Hoxton. BUY IT

James Dyson’s 400mph hand dryer

There isn’t enough loo-related technology in this country, as opposed to Japan, where every public convenience is staffed by robots. Probably. But James Dyson isn’t settling for that. The Brit inventor has announced a new hand dryer that "pumps room-temperature air through a tiny slot at 400mph".

He claims it’ll dry both your hands in ten seconds, freeing you from those embarrassingly damp post-pee handshakes when you return to your pub table and somebody new has arrived. Come on, that’s not just me. It’s called the Airblade – nice name – and apparently uses 83% less energy than most hand dryers. It goes on sale next month for £549 plus VAT.

(via The Sun Online)