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How much does your man look after himself?

22 February, 2015 - 09:28pm by - First Lady | 27 Comments

Article by BR Natalie

As First Lady of Beauty Review it probably won't surprise you that I have lotions and potions scattered across the house.  I have many a cupboard full of beauty products and I have a set skincare and haircare routine.  I also live with a man who considers soap and deodorant the only acceptable beauty products for men.  And heaven forbid he run out of soap and have to use one that isn't blue or use a deodorant that doesn't smell like Lynx Africa.

Yes, when it comes to beauty The Husband still has two feet firmly in the cave.  He's not even peeking outside to take a look at what's happening in the men's care aisle.

Oh, but if he did, what a wonderful sight would befall him!  No longer do men have to scurry along to a teeny shelf and hurriedly pop a moisturiser or cleanser into the trolley.  They don't have to secretly use our products (and for some reason gravitate to using our most treasured ones).  Male beauty products have gone from the 'metro' label, to just 'men's stuff'.  And most men seem to be embracing at least some part of it.

BR founder Merilyn was General Manager of Beiersdorf NZ and when they launched NIVEA for Men back in 2001, men were horrified at the thought of beauty products for them.  And now look how far we've come.  From outdoorsy man using lipbalm to the more mature men targeting his wrinkles (which always look better on them anyway), just like women, there are products to suit every man's needs.  And almost every brand worth it's salt now has a men's care range.

And as BR Zoe will attest - it's not just beauty products that more men are embracing.  She treats more and more men for hair removal every week.  She shapes eyebrows on, gives mani-pedis to and spray tans men regularly.  There are even beauty salons popping up soley for the males, with the back, sack and crack topping the list.

So - what kind of menfolk do you have in your life?  Are they well kempt and no stranger to looking after themselves with their own products?  Or do they just pilfer from your stash on the d-low? Or, like The Husband do they resist all and any attempt at getting them to take better care of their skin?

Get chatting below!

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5th March, 2015

The only time my guy will put a product on his skin is when he gets sunburned and then it's only aloe. No moisturizer for sensitive skin, no serum for sensitive skin. Nothing. Around Christmas I won a little travel sample of a facial cleanser. I asked him if he'll use it and he said put it in the shower I might give it a shot. It's a tiny bottle and it's still full. I don't think he's using it, but then since it's not labeled for men maybe I should start using it as I hate things going to waste.

5th March, 2015

Mine loves Lush products after testing his daughters stash, "Mum I think Dads been using my soap and shampoo cos' the lid is always off" It must of been good because the courier arrived a couple of days later with a new selection lol. He also likes to have a manicure (he's an engineer and welding is a little tough on the skin), and he likes to have a facial. Just as well he has his own products.

27th February, 2015

My man tries to look after himself and loves trying new products. He often comments about the samples I've received as feels left out cos there is not a man equilivent of beauty review

25th February, 2015

My man was actually quite a fusspot with his appearance when we met (nearly 9 years ago) - he would only wear brand name clothing/shoes etc (of course he didn't have children either). He was a chef so was nicely shaved also, not sure if he used men's products eg moisturiser, definitely didn't do mani's or pedi's lol. NOW 9 years on, he is stay-at-home Dad to our 2 year old daughter (who's not in any playcentres etc yet, but that's changing soon!) - has a big grizzly fairly unkempt beard, the likes of which would make some of the big rugby player's jealous, he also gets stared out by other guys with beards checking it out HAHA, lives in trackies and t-shirts (has also put on a few pounds). He is, however starting to work out on our X trainer and has told me the beard goes when he gets to a certain weight (which isn't that far off now, but I'm not holding my breath lol). He does have pretty good skin, some of which is natural (being Maori) so is lucky there but could still use some goodies of which I might have to suss out on BR and buy some for him. I do wax/pluck his eyebrows for him as they are quite unruly. There is a Man Salon opened in Dunedin fairly recently - well it's a hairdresser I think but with extras, so might talk him into going in there for a wee go-over hehe

25th February, 2015

Mine looks after himself well and has for a long time to the point that a lot of workmates don't believe his age. He has always used excellent branded moisturisers. No cleansers but does use a scrub every so often. I introduced my18yr old son to cleansers, scrubs and moisturisers from about when he was 13 but I only get the supermarket brand ones for him. Using something regardless of a brand name is def better than nothing.

25th February, 2015

My man is the old fashion kind and if I can get him to use the occasionally body gel and once in the old blue moon, even a bit of moisturiser. He is just not that kind of guy. Might be an age thing, I an sure young men are more interested in their personal care. My son takes more time in his personal care than his dad.

25th February, 2015

thats my man ,two feet in the cave.to be fair he does have senstive skin and to try something new can be a big trial.

25th February, 2015

I'm married to the original pre-historic caveman - there is no way he would even entertain the thought of applying moisturiser, let alone purchase any! Unless it's for a new tattoo of course, that has the man-factor so it's acceptable. That's what you get for marrying a bushman I guess ;)

24th February, 2015

My hubby would be at home if it was still cave man days, I gave up buying him "mens stuff" as it never moves from the packaging, he is definitely a deodorant and soap only guy

24th February, 2015

Since I got my hubby an old school razor that he had wanted for ages for Christmas he has been paying attention to his skin. He read about the benefits of exfoliation for shaving and has started doing that regularly so I have a moisturizer arriving for him soon. I made sure it had MEN on it so that he cant tell me its for girls. I'll keep trying to work new things in if that goes well hehehe!

24th February, 2015

Mine like Ong's husband is a true blue farmer man. He's rugged and sticks to his body wash and deoderant,. He has been known to sneak my Beauty Box Moisture Mist moisturiser because 'it makes his face smoooooth' his words! I buy him facial mens stuff and all but it sits unused in the cupboard. I got him to start using a Nivea Men scrub before shaving so we have a bit of progress here! Fingers crossed it continues because his skin feels yummy since using it

23rd February, 2015

My husband has his own products. Moisturiser and eye cream but occasionally he nicks my cleanser :) he does love Dr Hauschka toner as an after shave soother

23rd February, 2015

My man does nothing :(

23rd February, 2015

My partner wouldn't go to the shop just to buy products but he does use the products that I've brought him though

23rd February, 2015

My hubby's the original Kiwi Bloke, a shower, shave combs hair, that's it. Doesn't like any form of moisturisers, after shave, not even hand lotion. He doesn't even like to use deodorant. His only concession to using a product is Chapstick and sunblock cream.