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The winners of the Men's Health Grooming Awards 2010 are the cream of a crop of 200 new products that we've handpicked from the sea of men's grooming range out there. From the best products for your face to the best body lotions, shavers, fragrances and products for your hair and teeth, we tested these products to help you make an informed choice.
Every man’s grooming needs are unique, and that explains the gamut of men’s grooming products that are available these days. There are moisturisers for normal-to-oily skin, a variety of shaving foams with different benefits, hair products for sensitive and dry scalps, and even different versions of a scent that are meant for use at different times of the day. We’ve also noticed some new trends.
Products that offer anti-ageing or youth-enhancing benefits are on the rise and targeted at younger men as a preventive measure, and at older men as a curative. And with more scientific evidence highlighting the damaging effects that unprotected sun exposure has on our skin, there has also been a rise in the number of sun care products that are no longer just limited for use when you’re at the beach. The new generation of sun care products are lighter-textured and suitable for everyday use.
We understand how frustrating it can be to pick something without knowing what may or may not work for you. So we tested these products for you to identify which are the ones truly worthy of a place in your cabinet. We present the winners of the Men's Health Grooming Awards 2010.
Best Face Moisturiser Biotherm Homme Aquapower Absolute Gel, $39, Biotherm counter, Isetan Scotts, Tel: 6333-8459
Air-conditioning, hot weather and lack of sleep contribute to skin dehydration, which causes it to look dull and shallow. Use a gel moisturiser for quick absorption into the skin.
Best Skin Brightener
Lab Series Power Brightening Serum Advanced, $69, Lab Series counter, Metro Paragon, Tel: 6733-9015
A build up of pigmentation causes the skin to look darkened and dull. A brightening serum breaks up this pigmentation for a lightened look.
Best Lip Treatment
Nivea for Men Activecare Lip Balm, $4.10, Watsons stores, www.watsons.com.sg
Chapped lips aren’t pretty and neither are overly glossed ones. Use a chapstick that keeps your lips moist and leave a matte finish.
Best Toner
The Face Shop Neo Classic Homme Ener-Surge Toner, $29.90, The Face Shop, #B1-13 Wisma Atria, Tel: 6884-9501
A toner serves three important functions: It cleans the skin completely, rebalances its pH level and provides rehydration. It also helps the skin absorb moisturiser more effectively.
Best Skin Firmer
Biotherm Homme Force Supreme Rebuilder, $98, Biotherm counter, Robinsons Raffles City, Tel: 6339-7685
Gravity and natural skin ageing cause the facial contours to sag. Massaging your face is an effective way to keep it firm.
Best Oil Control Face Wash
Origins Zero Oil Deep Pore Cleanser, $36, Origins counter, Isetan Scotts, Tel: 6887-0179
Eighty per cent of men have oily skin. Use an oil control cleanser, which helps get rid of oil without stripping the skin of moisture.
Best Anti-Wrinkle Cream
Lab Series Max LS Age-Less Face Cream, $118, Lab Series counter, Isetan Scotts, Tel: 6235-2052
Start early to slow down skin ageing. Use an anti-wrinkle cream to keep skin hydrated and nourished.
Best Overnight Treatment
Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate, $90, Kiehl’s, #B3-54 Ion Orchard, 6509-8941
Use a nutrient enriched treatment serum to boost skin repair when you sleep.
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Best Eye Contour Moisturiser
Molton Brown Bright Vita Eye-energy Serum, $64, Molton Brown, #B1-51 Ngee Ann City, Tel: 6736-4636
Carefully apply eye contour moisturiser with the clean tips of your ring fingers, massaging in a circular motion.
A tiny bit of sunscreen applied onto the face and neck goes a long way in protecting the skin against the sun’s damaging UV rays, which accelerate skin ageing.
Skin should be cleaned before applying acne treatment. Apply it onto the pimple only and leave to dry. Healing may take one to four days.
Best Oil Control Moisturiser
L’Oreal Men Expert Pure & Matte Bright Moisturizing Oil Control Gel Cream, $18.90, Watsons stores, www.watsons.com.sg
Oil and water don’t mix: Skin that is oily also has a tendency to be dehydrated. An oil control moisturiser hydrates the skin and keeps the surface matte.
Using a mask once or twice a week lets you treat skin deeply. A cleansing mask is useful for removing dead skin to unveil a fresher appearance.
Best Face Wipes
Simple Regeneration Age Resisting Cleansing Wipes, $15.90, Watsons stores, www.watsons.com.sg
Wipes come in handy when you’re at your desk or travelling and have no access to a sink. Imbued with cleansers, wipes help to mop up dirt and grime thoroughly.
Best Face Wash
Garnier Men Aquafuel Energising Detoxifying Gel Wash, $8.90, Watsons stores, www.watsons.com.sg
Face wash rids the skin of oil and dirt – nesting materials for microbes that cause skin problems. A gel cleanser does this effectively.
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Alex, you amaze me with some of the things you blog about! Loving this razor blade post prior to levanig the uk I bought my first three piece razor. After trying several different blades I opted for a brand called derby' which I really enjoy using.I'd love to have the chance to buy/use knock out' blades you got pictured above! Like you say though, so much more effort went on in the past I blame Mach turbo four blade plastic throwaway rubbish!Great post and piccys!
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Please do not use a different brand cnniitdooer. People with hair loss problem should use the massage cream to replace cnniitdooer. How? The scalp massage cream is similar to a cnniitdooer in texture but just thicker and more creamy. You cannot massage your scalp without having the cream touching your hair. Therefore your hair will automatically be moisturised and conditioned at the same time. Easy and efficient! You have to experience yourself to believe.1) use the shampoo alone for a couple times first. Do not use the massage cream or any cnniitdooer yet. This is to see the result of the shampoo more clearly. After 2-3 times of using this shampoo, you will notice the improvement. Your hair roots are strengthened and hair doesn't seem to fall out as before. You don't lose much hair when shampooing. I still recommend you use a leave-in treatment (but not too much) rather than cnniitdooer if your hair is very dry.2) Once you see improvement from the shampoo, start applying the scalp massage cream 1 -2 times a week. I tell you why I like it so much. I know that washing hair with hot water that is too hot will worsen hair loss problem. I was advised to wash my hair with just warm water because of my thinning hair problem. However, I like hot hot water. With this ginger massage cream, I can enjoy hot hot water!. Do you know ginger drink has to be very hot to be effective according to Asian herbal philosophy? I don't much in this area, just the basic I guess that is the logic behind why I can enjoy hot hot water with ginger shampoo and ginger massage cream without worries.You are always welcome to ask questions here!By the way, shampoo is out of stock again. I will not have new stock until later next week, so check with me before placing order.
I have been using Selsun on and off for many years now. I suffer from very mild skin irtiration which manifests occasionally on my scalp. Nothinng serious but annoying and virtually impossible to shift with the usual over the counter medicated shampoos. One or occasionally two applications of Selsun can be relied on to do the trick and the problem can be forgotten about for a month or two. The downside, as some have noted is that it smells bad. I mean *really* bad! You get used to it and it rinses out well enough (although I suspect that it probably lingers faintly for a day or two) but if you work in close contact with others, you may want to choose your hairwash day carefully, especially if you have a date or romantic dinner planned! I remember once that I Selsuned my hair in the bath and my whole body got a mild dose. Cue frequent, sulphurous gusts from beneath the sheets when I went to bed that night! Just saying! I've just checked on Netdoctor and was both pleased and surprised to discover that it is largely harmless ( surprised' because something that whiffs this bad can't be good for you, surely?). There seem to be a few mild side effects including hair loss or discolouration, irtiration, and sensitisation or allergic reaction, but the warnings only cover getting it in your eyes, or reaction with jewellery or hair dye. I have never had a problem with it though.
I have been using Selsun on and off for many years now. I suffer from very mild skin irtaitrion which manifests occasionally on my scalp. Nothinng serious but annoying and virtually impossible to shift with the usual over the counter medicated shampoos. One or occasionally two applications of Selsun can be relied on to do the trick and the problem can be forgotten about for a month or two. The downside, as some have noted is that it smells bad. I mean *really* bad! You get used to it and it rinses out well enough (although I suspect that it probably lingers faintly for a day or two) but if you work in close contact with others, you may want to choose your hairwash day carefully, especially if you have a date or romantic dinner planned! I remember once that I Selsuned my hair in the bath and my whole body got a mild dose. Cue frequent, sulphurous gusts from beneath the sheets when I went to bed that night! Just saying! I've just checked on Netdoctor and was both pleased and surprised to discover that it is largely harmless ( surprised' because something that whiffs this bad can't be good for you, surely?). There seem to be a few mild side effects including hair loss or discolouration, irtaitrion, and sensitisation or allergic reaction, but the warnings only cover getting it in your eyes, or reaction with jewellery or hair dye. I have never had a problem with it though.
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