The Best Men's Beauty Products of 2011
Men need beauty and grooming products, too! We rounded up the best of the best from 2011.
Anthony Logistics Oral Supplements
Beauty-nay, handsomeness-starts on the inside. Show your guy you love him to the core, by investing in dude-chic oral supplements to promote collagen production that will make his hair, skin, and nails look and feel stronger.
$46 each; beauty.com
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Axe Hold + Touch Paste For Fine Hair
Give a man with a thinning mane a bit of volume up top, courtesy of this weightless paste which thickens strands. The crunch-free hold will allow him to coif his hair however he likes without looking like a Jersey Shore cast member. (Sorry, Pauly, we still love you.)
$7.99; amazon.com
Billy Jealousy Fuzzy Logic Hair Strengthening Shampoo
Let's get down to the nitty gritty. Thinning hair for men (cough, baldness) is induced when a byproduct of testosterone, called DHT, causes hair follicles to shrink. The good news? This wash contains two DHT-blockers, methyl lactate and peppermint oil, to slow down the process.
$22; nordstrom.com
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Conair Istubble Facial Hair Trimmer
Clooney. Timberlake. Hamm. All of theses stars rock sexy five o'clock shadows. Now, it's easy to help your guy maintain the perfect amount of fuzz with this trimmer that boasts 15 precise settings and a swivel head to prevent nicks and cuts.
$44.99; amazon.com
Jack Black DIY Power Peel Multi-Acid Resurfacing Pads
Nobody likes sun spots, even your beau. These acidic wipes slough away dead cells and promote the growth of firmer, smoother skin without the use of parabens, sulfates, or fragrances.
$38; beauty.com
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Kiehl's Facial Fuel Transformer Age-Correcting Moisture Gel For Men
Even macho men have their skin concerns. For most dudes, these include larger pore size and oiliness. So, Kiehl's came out with this one-step solution. Packed with protein-filled blue algea, this moisturizer helps improve the appearance of his mug in just four weeks.
$30; kiehls.com
Neutrogena Men Active Protect Face Lotion SPF 50+
For the man looking to buy one product that touts both SPF-protection and hydrationwe love this oil-free daily lotion that won't clog pores. Bonus? The sweat-proof formula will protect his skin from harmful UV rays, without stinging his baby blues.
$7.43; drugstore.com
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Strivectin Real Men Wrinkle Set
Peptides and Strivectin's NIA-114 technology (which have made the anti-aging products a cult fave among women) are the worker bees in this firming trio. Together, the scrub, concentrate, and intensive wrinkle concentrate, minimize rough textures while gently filling in fine lines.
$71; amazon.com
ZIRH Clean Face Wash
Thanks to alpha hydroxy acids, this face wash removes impurities (sweat, dirt, cigar smoke-yuck) without drying out the skin. We also love that the simple packaging is oddly Bond-esque.
$20; nordstrom.com
Lab Series Moisturizing After Shave Spray
Gentler than a fragrant cream, which can cause irritation, this antioxidant-rich spray can be spritzed on the face and neck post-shave to prevent ingrowns and calm skin.
$30; labseries.com
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