I don’t know about you but I have had enough of the “hipster beard”! For one thing, many
don’t groom and maintain their beard correctly. But personally, you can’t beat
the timeless classic … a
clean shaven face.
Shaving is an important part of a man’s grooming regime and
for most it’s a minefield of sensitive skin, razor burn and ingrown hairs … But fret not, I am sharing my
Shaving Routine that will banishes
all these snags and will leave you with the closest shave ever.
I start off
my Shaving Routine by cleansing or
exfoliating my face and neck. It depends on the day & my skin’s needs on
which product I use. Here are my favourites:
Exfoliator:
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Clinique for Men Face Scrub (for a thorough but gentle exfoliation)
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Origins Never A Dull Moment (a gentle, light way to brighten your skin)
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St Ives Blemish Fighting Face Scrub (if my skin is acting up L)
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Cleanser:
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Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cleanser (for when my skin is behaving itself, leaves it
balanced)
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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel (just a staple, enough said!)
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Right …
next I’ll apply my pre-shave oil, I’m currently really liking the King of Shaves AlphaOil. I find that
applying a shave oil gives me more protection and it soften my facial hair for
an easier shave, it also conditions my skin and help the razor glide for a more
comfortable shave.
Next up is my shaving gel; my
absolute favourite is the Nivea MenSensitive Cooling Shaving Gel. It provides a generous, soothing foam that
helps cool any redness or burning that may arise from shaving.
But, my favourite part of my Shaving Routine is my razor … the Gillette Fusion ProGlide with FlexBall Technology. This razor is
unequalled. You can have the best of shave oils and foams but the razor makes all the difference. It is
the star of your whole grooming arsenal. The FlexBall provides the closest shave, and it doesn’t cause razor
burn – you can hardly feel it against your face!
Finally to finish off my Shaving
Routine, I apply a dallop of the Cliniquefor Men Post Shave Soother. An excellent after-shave soother that is jam-packed
with aloe vera. I smooth this over my face and neck after shaving to take down
redness, calm stinging and restore moisture. With no fragrance, oil or
irritants, makes it suitable for even the most flare-prone skin.
I find that by following these
steps, I get the best possible shave without any nicks or razor burn. My face
is transformed into a clean shaven masterpiece and most importantly my skin is
comfortable and calm.
Let me know
what your shaving essentials are?
