When I ask the men in my life about their skincare goals, I usually get a similar answer from them all. While everyone has their own unique skin concerns, skin that looks and feels healthy is the number one goal for most. If that healthy skin can be achieved with a routine that's as streamlined and simple as possible, even better!
If you’re shopping skincare for a man in your life–and yes, that man can be you!–here's a guide to products and routines that make getting good skin simple.
Every product and routine I share in this article was chosen with this motto in mind: effective and multitasking. You’ll find no 10-step routines here. Instead, I’ll share tips for how you can make a minimal amount of skincare products work for you.
Best Products for Men
Face Foam Cleanser
Face Foam is a gentle foaming cleanser suitable for all skin types. It’s incredible at gently removing dirt, debris, and excess oil without stripping your skin. Removing too much of the skin’s natural oils can actually leave skin more susceptible to irritants, environmental damage, and bacteria that can cause skin concerns like dryness and acne.
The ingredients in Face Foam were chosen to offer great multifunctional benefits. Azelaic acid brightens skin, unclogs pores, and reduces inflammation while willow bark extract, a natural BHA, helps smooth skin texture and minimizes the appearance of pores.
The light, non-irritating, fragrance-free foamy texture is something people love about this cleanser. Reviewer Gail C. describes Face Foam as, “Like washing your face with air....only better.”
Jade Moon Serum
An important part of skincare is making sure you have a healthy skin barrier. Essentially, your skin has its own oasis of ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids that create a protective layer against it and the rest of the world. This is what helps moisturize stay in the skin, and keeps the bad stuff like bacteria and pollution out.
Jade Moon was designed to replenish the skin barrier. Featuring a blend of plant oils that contain fatty acids for the barrier and antioxidants for warding off the damage that causes visible signs of aging and fatigue, Jade Moon keeps your skin healthy with just three drops applied to the face daily.
Plus, many of the ingredients in Jade Moon like oat oil, rosemary extract, and chia seed oil are also beneficial for hair and are known to keep it soft and healthy. That makes Jade Moon great as a beard oil, too! No separate product needed.
Super Sensitive Skin Stuff Face + Eye Cream
Skin Stuff is our ultralight ceramide moisturizing cream. It feels weightless on the skin and doesn’t have a strong scent–something we know many men appreciate. It’s formulated to work for even the most sensitive skin, meaning it gently provides skin barrier support and hydration. Skin stuff also includes ingredients like vitamin C-rich rosehip to brighten skin and give skin a healthy glow, and blackcurrant and evening primrose oils to firm and smooth skin.
Here are two reviews from men who are Skin Stuff fans!
Corey W. said, “It makes my skin feel nourished and smooth.”
Dylan C. shared, “This product is heaven and I'm very thankful for it. It's even gentle enough to moisturize my skin after shaving. Brilliant and highly recommend.”
Phyto Clear Botanical Retinol Gel Cream
The lightweight gel-like texture of this moisturizer makes it a fan favourite for men who hate the feeling of any residue or stickiness on their skin. Phyto Clear contains a blend of herbs (parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme) that are known to clarify skin, leaving it even, clear, and smooth. It also contains two botanical sources of retinol, which means the benefits like firmer, brighter skin can be yours without the sensitizing effects of traditional retinol. (Did you know you’re more susceptible to sun damage when you use traditional retinol?)
Beyond these main benefits, Phyto Clear has protective ingredients like broccoli seed oil and chlorella. It also has neem oil, a personal favourite ingredient of mine for its ability to soothe irritated skin, even eczema.
Our Favourite Routines
A great skincare routine is one that is simple and made up of gentle, multipurpose products that work for your skin type. Luckily, our products are all clinically tested for sensitive skin and are suitable for all skin types. Our entire line of skincare was made to do more–each product is jam-packed with natural ingredients that offer a variety of skin health benefits.
Here’s some of our favourite routines, using many of the same products to highlight all the different ways and reasons why you would use them!
The Facial Hair Care Routine
A daily routine for men with facial hair. Do this routine once a day, or every morning and evening.
Face Foam + Jade Moon + Phyto Clear
Step 1: Wash your face with Face Foam, working the product onto your skin for at least 30 seconds. Face Foam contains glycerin and sodium cocoamphoacetate, which help condition hair, so you don’t have to worry about avoiding your facial hair when washing your face!
Step 2: Apply 2-3 drops of Jade Moon to your skin, warming it on your fingers first then applying it all over.
Step 3: Apply more drops of Jade Moon to your facial hair (amount will depend on how much facial hair you have).
Step 4: Finish your routine by applying a pump or two of Phyto Clear to your skin.
The Gym Lover’s Routine
If you find your skin gets very red and inflamed while working out, and you need a bit more cleansing to get all the sweat and dirt off your skin, try this routine.
Face Foam + Skin Stuff
Step 1: While in the shower after the gym or a game, use two pumps of Face Foam to wash your face.
Step 2: Make sure to massage Face Foam into your skin for at least 30 seconds, so you can get the most out of this cleanser’s ingredients and make sure all your sweat and dirt is washed away
Step 3: When you’re out of the shower, pat your face to remove excess water and apply 1-2 pumps of Skin Stuff. Bring any excess Skin Stuff down onto your neck. Since this moisturizer is so gentle, it’s perfect to soothe any irritated, red, or hot to the touch skin after a workout.
The Healthy Skin Barrier Routine
If you’re finding your skin is dry, easily irritated, oily and breaking out, or red, that’s a sign your skin barrier is damaged. In general, focusing on your skin barrier is a great way to approach your everyday routine and products. Do this routine every day!
Face Foam + Jade Moon + Skin Stuff
Step 1: Wash your face with Face Foam, working the product into the skin for at least 30 seconds before washing off.
Step 2: Mix 1-2 pumps of Skin Stuff and 2-3 drops of Jade Moon together in your hands, then smooth it over your skin. Skin Stuff’s ceramides and Jade Moon’s omega-rich oils both support barrier function!
Step 3: If you have facial hair or any dry spots, apply extra Jade Moon to those areas.
What Else Should You Use?
A washcloth or exfoliation tool: A bit of gentle exfoliation helps dislodge any extra dirt, sweat, and dead skin cells on your skin. A simple damp washcloth can provide this, or an exfoliating tool like our bamboo charcoal sponge.
SPF: UV damage, whether it is significant enough to result in a sunburn or not, can damage your skin and leave it exposed to dirt, pollutants, bacteria, and more. Using an SPF daily, or choosing to cover your face with a hat while in the sun, helps protect your skin.
Give the Gift of Great Skin
Skincare makes a fantastic gift for the holidays. You hit that sweet spot of time when everyone is deciding on their resolutions for the new year, and some effective, multifunctional skincare might inspire someone to add healthier skin to their list!
A full skincare routine is the best way to get them started! This Men's Favourites Bundle contains Face Foam, Jade Moon, and Skin Stuff.
