Listen up, guys. If you don’t already have a skin care routine, it’s time to get one. Daily cleansing, toning, moisturizing and sunscreen are important to making sure your complexion is as clear as possible.
But you don’t have to spend a lot to look your best. If you don’t know where to start, these skincare basics can be found at your local drugstore and will have you on your way to great-looking skin.
One of the best ways to have great skin is to keep it clean. And CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser is the OG of cleansers. It cleans and hydrates the skin and is gentle enough to use daily.
Take your cleaning routine to the next level with this silicone scrubber tool. Choose from the scrubber’s two textures to gently exfoliate you skin. Use with your favorite cleanser.
Say goodbye to oily skin and acne with the Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay Mask. Made with 100 percent natural calcium bentonite clay, it gives your pores a serious deep clean. Mix with apple cider vinegar to give your skin a spa-like treatment at home.
One or two drops of the Night Resurfacing Serum from Shea Moisture on clean skin, and you will wake up feeling like a brand new man. Formulated for blemish-prone skin, it’s made with African black soap and clarifying AHA and BHA to help minimize pores and give your face a refresh.
La Roche-Posay Hydrating Gentle Face Cleanser is a daily creme wash that gets rid of dirt without irritating the skin.
Get rid of the dirt and grime left behind after you clean with this Vitamin E moisturizing toner from The Body Shop. This hardworking toner is gentle enough for all skin types and will leave your skin feeling clean and hydrated.
Made with papaya, yuzu lemon and Vitamin C, Brighter Days Ahead serum from Shea Moisture is a must-have if you want to level up your skin care routine. Use it day or night to hydrate your skin and even out your skin tone.
Once your skin is clean, it’s time to moisturize. CeraVe’s AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion is the answer to your dry skin’s prayers and includes a Broad Spectrum SPF 30 to provide protection against the sun.
Sunscreen is not just for the summer. The sun’s rays can do damage all year long, which is why you should be applying sunscreen to your face daily. Unseen Sunscreen from Supergoop! is a lightweight SPF 40 that keeps you protected and hydrated.
Don’t be fooled by the name, Black Girl Sunscreen isn’t just for the ladies. This vegan, cruelty free sunscreen protects skin from harmful UV rays and helps prevent hyperpigmentation and dark spots. And it’s formulated specifically for people of color, so you don’t have to worry about that annoying film some sunscreens leave behind.
Made with ingredients like Vitamin C, arbutin and licorice root, Good Molecules Niacinamide Brightening Toner is formulated to improve hyperpigmentation. Swipe a small amount on a cotton pad after cleansing to even out your skin tone and have less visible pores.
If you have a beard, keeping it clean should be part of your regular skin care routine. Scotch Porter Moisturizing Beard Wash is a gentle shampoo that will give you a shinier, healthier looking beard while protecting the skin underneath.
Bump Control from Bevel is a soothing after shave treatment. Made with witch hazel, natural green tea extract and 10% glycolic acid, it helps prevent annoying razor bumps and ingrown hairs.
Say goodbye to clogged pores and unwanted breakouts with CeraVe SA Cleanser. It exfoliates without causing redness or irritation. Because it’s an exfoliator, you may only want to use this one a couple of times per week.
Soothe those dry chapped lips with Vaseline Lip Therapy. It’s made with pure petroleum jelly and rich cocoa butter to keep your lips soft.
Add a thin layer of Daily Hydration Overnight Face Oil from Shea Moisture before bed to restore your skin’s moisture overnight. Made with 100% Virgin Coconut Oil, it helps soften your skin while you sleep.
Every now and then, your skin could use a little pick me up. The Rosewater Refreshing Facial Mist from Heritage Store refreshes your skin and your mood.
