TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.7*
Why: One woman says, "shhh, don't tell my husband, but I 'borrow' this from him when he's not looking. I love how the cream makes shaving such a delight. I am prone to nicking my legs, but when I use this product -- no nicks -- just smooth legs." Another woman says, "I can't imagine a better shaving cream for men or women. It is one of my favorite Aveda products and a staple in our home. My husband and I both use it. You don't need very much product to do the job and it also has a subtle peppermint and lavender scent that I can't get enough of." A male reader says this is an "excellent product. Lathers up well, smells pleasant and is soothing to the skin." Another man says, "this is a good product with a nice scent and clean feeling afterwards." And one exclaims, "I went from Chewbacca to Telly Savalas. Yea Baby!"
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.7*
Why: Many readers say this makes for the perfect Father's Day Gift. "My husband loved this gift from the kids," says one reader and another agrees saying, "this is a great idea for a gift, but you'll want to give it to a guy who already uses Burt's or isn't in love with his shaving foam. The soap scent is great. The cup and shaving brush in this kit are pretty nice too." Another reader says, "I bought this for my husband and he is getting to realize that products that are more natural can actually be healthier and work great. He doesn't cut himself anymore now."
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9*
Why: One man says, "I've tried other Aveda products for men and this one rocks. Great scent and a great feel on the face. It's a very soothing, clean shave." This woman agrees, "rosemary is so soothing to shave with. There's a little tingle, but it's a good tingle, not a burning sensation. My legs are smooth and soft afterwards." One woman says, "I tried this product after I heard that models love it. Now I'm hooked too. I get the closest shave ever and my skin is nicely conditioned. Over the past summer, on numerous occasions, I overheard men's remarks about my pretty legs. This hasn't happened in the past, and I'm over 50, so you know this stuff is magic!"
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.7*
Why: One reader says she was "sick of my husband complaining about cutting himself with his dirt-cheap shaving cream, so I grabbed this for him. He's now addicted � his skin is moisturized, smoother, and he cuts himself less. It has a pleasant scent and it's super thick. It is a little pricy, but I think the quality of the product is very good. (I may have to 'borrow' it for my legs.)" One reader says, "my boyfriend has a very thick beard and finds that many creams don't help soften the hair when he shaves, but he loves the Body Shop shave cream ..." Another woman says her husband loves "how close of a shave he receives. The smell is intoxicating and I hate it when he uses anything else." One woman says, "forget your man -- use it on your legs! Seriously silky."
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.8*
Why: Readers say this is "very soft," "sexy" and "unisex." One reader says the product is, "touted as a unisex fragrance, Kiehl's Musk has been so popular that it has been difficult to get. Why? Well, it's the BEST personal fragrance. Kiehl's doesn't spread out around the room, announcing your arrival -- it's only sensed by those close enough to notice. I have heard, 'Mmm, you smell good,' 'What are you wearing?!' and other nice comments when hugging someone (or leaning in close). It is a very classic fragrance with a twist -- and, that twist makes it unforgettable." Another reader says, "this has been my new fave scent over the last year without the heavy overtones often associated with 'musk'. It's subtle, complex and great to wear with any mood." One woman says, "my husband and I share this. I like it even better on him. This scent is so sexy it should be called an olfactory aphrodisiac!"
The time of year where we give thanks to dad is just around the corner. Yup, Father's Day (June 20th to be exact). And beyond your own dad, you might be celebrating the father of your children too.
While the majority of the products on TotalBeauty.com are for women and mostly reviewed by women, we also have skin care products for men on our site too. We get men chiming in about the skin care products they love and we even have women fessing up that they borrow (more like steal -- with love) their man's shaving gel, razor, body wash -- you name it. Start reading their confessions.
This roundup of male grooming products contains top-rated skin care goodies for your face and body, but unsurprisingly have lots to do with shaving. See the products now. So if you decide to put together a little Father's Day package full of skin care products like shaving cream, razors and aftershave -- be sure to pass along these shaving tips to dad as well:
Tip 1: Avoid shaving first thing in the AM. This gives puffiness from fluids (that collected in your skin while you were sleeping) time to deflate, which will help you get a closer shave.
Tip 2: Use an exfoliating cleanser to slough off dead skin cells and open up your pores to prepare them for a close shave.
Tip 3: Wet your stubble with warm to hot water before shaving. This will swell the hair shaft so that the razor can cut the hair and not your skin.
Tip 4: Rub shaving cream into face thoroughly. Try an aloe-based shaving cream, which will give you a soothing, close shave and help prevent razor burns and rashes.
Tip 5: Avoid super foamy shaving creams that contain skin irritants such as Sodium Laurel Sulfate if you have sensitive skin.
Tip 6: Use a sharp blade. A dull blade yields nicks. Change your blade every five shaves.
Tip 7: Use slow, short strokes and rinse your blade frequently in hot water when shaving.
Tip 8: Shave in the direction of hair growth -- shaving against the grain can cause ingrown hairs and razor burn.
Tip 9: Apply an oil-free moisturizer after shaving to soothe and protect your skin.
Tip 10: Steer clear of after-shave that contains alcohol and shaving products with menthol in them because they may irritate skin.
