The best men’s skincare brands to help turn back the clock

If each day, before you head out, you take the time to do your hair, shave your face and slap on some cologne, then there’s no excuse for not allowing yourself a few more minutes to include a little skincare. This is particularly important if you’re old enough to have owned a Game Boy.

For those of you yet to establish a regular routine, we’re not talking about products for men that involve a whole 12-step endeavour—the basics will do. A daily cleanse, followed by a moisturiser and a swipe of sunscreen in the mornings, supplemented by an eye cream in the evenings and an exfoliant once or twice a week to keep your skin cells happy.

“Skincare is like taking care of your health,” Hyram Yarbro, the brains behind The Inkey List’s Selfless by Hyram skincare line, tells GQ. “It’s like brushing your teeth, taking a shower, and working out. People think of skincare as something aesthetic when in reality, it’s about daily investments in health.”

It’s important to note that these daily investments are going to prove far more effective when incorporated into your regular routine as soon as possible. Why? Because preventing future damage to your skin is a whole lot easier than repairing existing damage.

With that being said, it’s never too late to get started. 

Tronque

One from our friends across the ditch, Tronque is the New Zealand skincare and bodycare brand that we’ve recently found ourselves loving. Clean and effective, the product range itself is all inspired by the serenity, calmness, and—most importantly—cleanliness of Aotearoa New Zealand. While the growing range is all great, the Body Milk is a particular highlight for us, aptly named Cleopatra’s Ganache. It’s a silky soft cream that rubs right in and doesn’t leave you feeling all sticky after. Lather the velvety goodness all over to support long-lasting hydration.