Skin care
Make Over Your Guy's Grooming Routine (on the Sly)Does the dude in your life use body wash to anchor the shower curtain? Mine does. Here's how I got my husband to actually apply a few grooming products |
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I lecture him about this constantly, but I haven't made much progress. (Surprise, surprise, right? As any woman knows, nagging isn't exactly the best way to inspire her guy to change.) So I do an informal poll of my male friends who wear sunscreen, and they almost unanimously recommend Kiehl's Facial Fuel UV Guard SPF 50+ For Men, $38. I head over to Kiehl's to test it out. It sinks into the skin almost instantaneously and feels like nothing -- and nothing is exactly what Brandon wants. I make room for it in the medicine cabinet and hope that it catches his eye.
A few days later, Brandon packs a bag for a weekend golf trip and I notice that the SPF is missing from the bathroom. I stare in disbelief at the blank shelf space where his sunscreen now lives. Then, I remind myself that packing a product is one thing -- using it is something completely different.
When he gets back Sunday night, I notice that his skin is the same shade it was the Friday before. "Was it very sunny?" I ask coyly. "It was hot as hell," he replies. "I used that sunscreen that was in the bathroom. It was pretty good -- it didn't get all over my clubs." And then he promptly changes the subject.
I sneak into another room to do a happy dance.
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Mine must use products
by Zeaundra Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 01:51PM Report as inappropriate
My fiance has no issues with products, which is handy. He also loves Kiehl's so I may just surprise him with some of that sunblock soon!
by tallredamanda Monday, March 11, 2013 at 05:45AM Report as inappropriate
nice
by Nicole2814 Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 06:32PM Report as inappropriate
my guy loves new products! its always great to show him new things he can use.
by rayshaviolet Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 04:20PM Report as inappropriate
Getting my man to start moisturizing (with an SPF) was a challenge but now that it's a habit for him, it's no big thing. Now, if only I could get him to shave more regularly...
by HeathRene Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 11:05AM Report as inappropriate
very sneaky my friends
by LittleBunny Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 10:46AM Report as inappropriate
Cute article...my man is surprisingly into all those things EXCEPT using lotions or moisturizers with SPF. I'll be sure to suggest that he pick up some sun-blocking products too!
by MizzPink Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 08:06AM Report as inappropriate
Mine does not use anything, I mean anything other than deodorant. lol
by yestfl Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 07:18PM Report as inappropriate
Don't know a guy who would use any of this except the Axe (I remember using it myself) though even I would stay away from the rest back before my transition. Now I can't live without a bathroom and bedroom full of stuff. Think I would be in a good position to tell him how important it is to take care of his skin ect but nope! He only tells me how nut's I am.
by Alana_Danes Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 05:47PM Report as inappropriate
It's nice to see a man use the products you buy for him.
by EricaC123 Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 03:31PM Report as inappropriate