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

by Dawn Davis

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The power of a good incentive I get invited to a men's grooming launch party, and I'm encouraged to bring a male plus one. Perfect timing. And get this: They have games! With prizes! Brandon spends two hours drinking Heineken, playing Golden Tee, and saying, "I wish my job were like this." At the end of the night, he's got the best golf score and wins a gift certificate to our local driving range.

We also leave the event with two bottles of Lab Series Pro LS All-in-One Face Treatment, $29. I assume we'll be donating them to my younger brother -- he grew up with three women and understands the appeal of a good beauty product -- but Brandon stashes them in the medicine cabinet. Victory! The lotion contains antioxidants, moisturizing ingredients, and mattifiers -- it's a major step up from his routine of nothing.

While I never see him apply the lotion, I can feel it on his face -- and his skin starts to glow. (OK, maybe not glow, but my man is definitely more radiant than usual.) He doesn't say anything, but I notice that he lingers in front of the mirror for a few extra seconds in the morning. Maybe he sees a difference, too?

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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