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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It's time to make some strategic swaps I decide to tackle the shower. We run out of soap, and I tell Brandon we have none in our backup stash. (Lies, lies!) I replace his bar soap with Axe Shower Gel in Apollo, $4.85. It's their newest scent -- inspired by astronauts (what guy doesn't love astronauts?!). And it's more subtle and grownup than some of their other fragrances.

I also make room for a bottle of Dove Men + Care Fresh Clean Fortifying 2-in-1 Shampoo and Conditioner, $3.99. Brandon's comfortable with Dove because of their iconic beauty bar ("soap" to him, of course), and I'm hoping this new Dove Men + Care product will entice him.

He emerges from his next shower smelling like an astronaut and has crazy-soft hair. I'm feeling seriously smug.

However, he can't let go of the soap. First it's: "Can you please bring some soap home from the office?" Then: "Any soap yet?" After two weeks of talking about soap, I give up and unwrap a beautiful bar of Fresh soap and pop it in the shower. He's delighted -- which is actually a victory if you think about it. How many guys obsess over a $15 bar of soap?

But here's the really crazy thing: The soft-haired-astronaut situation continues -- except with a hint of fancy soap mixed in. I don't want to ask him because I'm afraid to jinx it, but I think he's using not one, but three products in the shower.

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Fresh Sugar Soap

9.3

Kiehl's Facial Fuel UV Guard SPF 50+

0.0

Lab Series Pro LS All-in-One Face Treatment

0.0

Axe Shower Gel in Apollo

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Dove Men+Care Fresh Clean Fortifying 2 in 1

8.0

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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