men's grooming

[petep9000]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

I use La Mer in my face.

Eucerin on my body

My cologne is Boucheron

I wear little hair product - but when I do, it usually is some kind of gel.

And - I clip the body hair once a once.

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention I'm a body hair clipper too. Especially the underarms, and the naughty bits.

When I was in college, I used to wear patchouli too. But, my partner of 13 years absolutely hated the smell of it and basically condemned me from wearing it forever. But, he's gone now- so perhaps I should buy a vial again. In the same vein as patchouli, I used to also wear something called 'Egyptian musk' when I was in college. It was an oil, sold in small vials.
As for Burt's Bees, I tried the lip balm but found it too difficult to apply. Maybe I got a bad tin of it, it seems like it was a hard-ish mass which I couldn't get out of the container onto my finger. Like a wax candle. So, I had bought a tin of Burt's Bees hand salve, which is much more viscous and I found that it spreads easier and I use it on my lips instead.

[JazmenFlowers]

^^^
I love the Burt's Bees hand salve.

here's mine:

morning - use the bathroom, strip, weigh. in the shower, I have a specific routine. brush teeth with whatever toothpaste I have and Spinbrush Pro. rinse. bathe with soap, usually a French-milled soap, then follow up with a good smelling body wash. right now I'm using the Exotic Infusions Moroccan body wash. once a week, I'll do a good body scrub all over. then, I wash my hair with Dove volumizing shampoo. I like Aveda's Rosemary Mint too or any good, cleansing salon shampoo. then, I put conditioner in (I have to use the same brand/scent of conditioner as the shampoo I use). every now and then I'll do a hot oil treatment or something. while the conditioner is doing its thing, I wash my face with Origins Clean Mint wash or philosophy's Purity. once or twice a week, I'll do a scrub. then, I shave. I will only use Mach 3 razors and Nivea for Men Sensitive shaving cream. then, I rinse entirely one last time. step out of shower and clean ears with Q-tips (no offbrands; I hate offbrand Q-tips). comb hair, no product usually. slap a light body lotion on arms, chest, shoulders, elbows, lower back, knees and heels. put on deodorant, I only wear Suave Sun-Ripened Raspberry. don't ask why, but I'm scared to try anything else. then, I spritz a little cologne. I have worn Acqua Di Gio for almost 10 years and it's my staple, but lately I've been wearing a little Burberry Touch or Clean Men, will try Rochas Men next. then, I put on Oil of Olay Complete moisturizer with spf on my face and neck. that's something I'm not seeing a lot of you do. you must wear sunscreen. I know some of it can seem heavy, but it's really something you need. then, I put a little philosophy hope in a tube under my eyes and a little Lip Fusion on my lips. then, I get dressed. sometimes, I will wear a tinted moisturizer or apply a little, light MAC powder to even out my skin tone and fill in my eyebrows. on a daily basis, that's about all that I'd wear.

once I get to work, I dab a little Aveda hand relief before I get started working. throughout the day, if my face feels dry I put Aloette Nutri-C Moisture Creme on. it's light and does the job.

night - wash my face with Oil of Olay cleansing cloths or philosophy's Purity and alternate between La Mer face cream and eye cream and philosophy hope in a jar (face) and hope in a tube (eye). every now and then, I'll do a deep oxygen exfoliation with Oil of Olay's Regenerist line.

I'll do a Queen Helene's Mint Julep mask now and then to get rid of blackheads. I do a hand treatment and fix my cuticles probably twice a month. I give myself a manicure and pedicure, pluck my eyebrows and any stray hairs and do any "personal" grooming every Sunday night. every now and then, I slather myself with a good body butter. usually something from The Body Shop. I put lotion on my hands constantly. usually Aveda Hand Relief. it's the best hand lotion ever. I also always keep something on my lips as I have a tendency to lick them til they are dry. I use Lip Fusion or anything Burt's Bees. I've never had acne or a pimple problem (luckily) so I don't really have to use any type of acne treatments.

every six weeks, I get my hair highlighted (yes, I'm not a natural blonde, shocking I know). I get a haircut probably once a month.

if I'm going out somewhere, I'll apply some (a little) MAC foundation, a little bronzer, fill in my eyebrows, vanilla on eyelids and dark brown in creases of eyes and a little Lip Fusion in a mauvey color. I try to look as natural as possible.

other product lines I like are Baxter of California, Anthony Logistics, Zirh, Jack Black, Clinique, Kiehl's and Sharps.

Mikey - I used to LOVE Clinique's M lotion. I can't remember why I stopped using it, but I think it was because it didn't have spf. does it now have spf?

[xdreamsunwindx]

You guys have more advanced grooming methods than most chicks I know. Just thought you should know that

[petep9000]

Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

^^^
I love the Burt's Bees hand salve.

spf on my face and neck. that's something I'm not seeing a lot of you do. you must wear sunscreen. I know some of it can seem heavy, but it's really something you need.

I know I should. My mother has had multiple basal-cell carcinomas removed from her face through the years, so I'm tempting fate. But, I find that sunscreens make me feel greasy, and also they burn my eyes and taste awful if it comes near your lips or mouth. I mean, I don't wear sunscreen for daily wear, but if I know I am going to the ocean or will be laying by the pool all day, then I will apply.

[The Tower]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

And - I clip the body hair once a once.

With what- a lawnmower???

Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

...put on deodorant, I only wear Suave Sun-Ripened Raspberry. don't ask why, but I'm scared to try anything else...

There it is again... You're scared to try any other deodorant?? What the hell are you going to do when Suave discontinues that brand??


I do the following

Shower: Pantene shampoo and conditioner - Dove sensitive skin soap wash stuff (by hand, no poof like Mike)

Then lotion- Lubriderm on arms, torso, face

Q-tips to clean ears

Speed Stick Irish Spring deodorant/anti-perspirant

Brush teeth: Crest spinny electro tooth brush with Mentadent toothpaste and Listerine Cool Mint mouthwash

Dry hair and apply molding cream by a company I can't remember

Spritz on Polo Blue by Ralph Lauren


Ba-da-bing, ba-da-boom. I shave once a week. That's about it!

[foxyluva]

Okay, well I wash my hair about once a week I have a night cream that I used to use when I was on accutane, and still continue to use it. I wash my face at night with a Dermelogica face wash (best facial wash ever) and use a Dermalogica moisturiser and sunscreen during the day. I used to have an under eye cream, but I don't really give a **** about that any more...

[The Tower]

Originally Posted by xdreamsunwindx

You guys have more advanced grooming methods than most chicks I know. Just thought you should know that

That's cuz most of us are a bunch of homos, dear....

[mikeschmike]

Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

Mikey - I used to LOVE Clinique's M lotion. I can't remember why I stopped using it, but I think it was because it didn't have spf. does it now have spf?

The regular M lotion does not, but they do have M Protect spf 21. I haven't tried it so I really don't know if it's as good as the regular lotion.I'm thinking it's a little heavy for my skin type anyway.

I do wear sunscreen when I go outside for extended periods of time. My honky ass goes from pale white right to pink with no stops in between so I need to be on top of that.

[estranged4life]

Originally Posted by The Tower

That's cuz most of us are a bunch of homos, dear....

I (A straight dude) learned great grooming tips from y'all.

[JazmenFlowers]

Originally Posted by petep9000

I know I should. My mother has had multiple basal-cell carcinomas removed from her face through the years, so I'm tempting fate. But, I find that sunscreens make me feel greasy, and also they burn my eyes and taste awful if it comes near your lips or mouth. I mean, I don't wear sunscreen for daily wear, but if I know I am going to the ocean or will be laying by the pool all day, then I will apply.

I know what you mean, but the Oil of Olay Complete is not very greasy or heavy and doesn't taste bad or anything. as for burning your eyes, all sunscreens will likely do that, you just have to avoid your eye area and use something formulated specifically for that area.

Originally Posted by The Tower

There it is again... You're scared to try any other deodorant?? What the hell are you going to do when Suave discontinues that brand??

I know. I'm pathetic. I don't know what I'll do if/when they discontinue.

Originally Posted by mikeschmike

The regular M lotion does not, but they do have M Protect spf 21. I haven't tried it so I really don't know if it's as good as the regular lotion.I'm thinking it's a little heavy for my skin type anyway.

sweet. I'll have to check into it. thanks.

[xdreamsunwindx]

Originally Posted by The Tower

That's cuz most of us are a bunch of homos, dear....

I know that, darlin'. That's why I love it

[mikeschmike]

Originally Posted by The Tower

Dove sensitive skin soap wash stuff (by hand, no poof like Mike)

I said shut up!

Okay, I'll admit it. The poof is about as gay as it gets, but it gently exfoliates and leaves me shiny and new! You just don't get that with hands or a washcloth.

[JazmenFlowers]

^^^
I know the poof you speak of and I used to use it, but it was a little too harsh for my face, but I bet it would be good for my body.

[mikeschmike]

Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

^^^
I know the poof you speak of and I used to use it, but it was a little too harsh for my face, but I bet it would be good for my body.

I never used it on my face because like you said it is too harsh. I'd be red for days. It's great for use on the body, so try it out. Of course to get the natural glow you'd need a different kind of poof.

http://www.clinique.com/templates/pr...ens-_-skincare
have you seen this? i need to hit up sephora. stat.

[skcin]

Originally Posted by petep9000

I know I should. My mother has had multiple basal-cell carcinomas removed from her face through the years, so I'm tempting fate. But, I find that sunscreens make me feel greasy, and also they burn my eyes and taste awful if it comes near your lips or mouth. I mean, I don't wear sunscreen for daily wear, but if I know I am going to the ocean or will be laying by the pool all day, then I will apply.

I tried Eucerin sensitive skin facial moisturizer with SPF 30 recently & I love it. It's very light, non-greasy & really gentle.