Men's Cosmetics, Skin Care, and Supplements for Men

In recent years, there has been a significant evolution in the men’s cosmetics industry, with more and more men approaching it and adopting a daily beauty routine focused on skincare and personal beauty.

Men’s cosmetics today are characterized by various trends and changes compared to the past, reflecting greater cultural openness and a diversification of men’s needs regarding personal care.

No longer just beard products, but also skin care, anti-aging, body or hair products, hair removal, facial enhancers and much more…

So what are the best beauty products and men’s cosmetics?

Which cosmetics do men need?

There is obviously no perfect cosmetic product or supplement in absolute terms; the choice of cosmetics for men depends – just as it does for women – on the specific individual needs of the skin and the desired results.

However, in general, men can benefit more from certain products than others, such as cosmetics for skincare and personal hygiene.

Here are some men’s cosmetic products that could be useful:

• facial cosmetics and enhancers,
• products for male cellulite,
• products for male water retention,
• supplements for weight loss and/or body health and beauty.

Let’s analyze them in detail!

Men’s skin care: face and body

As far as male FACIAL SKIN CARE is concerned, we are talking about:

• cleansers for the face,
• moisturizing face creams,
• face masks,
• anti-aging products and treatments and anti-wrinkle products,
• products for acne and impurities,
• sunscreens,
• face scrub,
• beard care and/or aftershave products,
• lip balm,
• men’s cosmetics for the eye contour or for bags and/or dark circles,
• men’s facial enhancers.

Let’s spend a few more words on this last point: what are “enhancers” and what changes between men’s and women’s facial enhancers?

Men’s facial enhancers

Enhancers are cosmetic products very similar to “concealers”, but with some slight differences:

• Enhancers are products designed to improve the overall appearance of the skin and can therefore include moisturizing creams, primers, BB Creams, CC Creams and other products that provide benefits such as hydration, sun protection, even skin tone or reduction of imperfections. The main goal of enhancers is to give the skin a more even, radiant and improved appearance.
• Concealers, on the other hand, are products focused on covering specific skin imperfections or discolorations. They are often more concentrated and offer greater coverage than enhancers. Concealers are used, for example, to hide dark circles, pimples, dark spots or other localized imperfections.

Having made this necessary premise, men’s facial enhancers are products designed to improve the appearance of the skin, providing benefits such as hydration, reduction of imperfections, oil control and even anti-aging effects.

Here are some common facial enhancers for men:

• moisturizing cream with SPF (sun protection factor)
• BB Cream or CC Cream, to add a light touch of color and even out skin tone, lightly covering imperfections.
• Primer to create a smooth base for possible makeup, reduce the appearance of pores and improve makeup longevity.
• Serums concentrated for intensive hydration or anti-aging agents to reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
• Mattifying moisturizing gel for oily skin.
• Tinted moisturizing creams, more delicate than foundation concealers.
• Anti-acne creams.
• Illuminators or highlighters, to highlight certain areas of the face, giving a radiant and youthful appearance.

P.S. It is always advisable to first test products on a small area of skin to ensure they are suitable for your skin type and do not cause irritation. To learn more, read the article on hypoallergenic cosmetics.

Men’s body care cosmetics

If instead we move on to body care, the main men’s cosmetics include:

• moisturizing products for hair removal (before and after),
• sunscreen creams,
• hand and body cream,
• products for personal hygiene and care such as deodorants, perfumes, and shower gel,
• products for hair (shampoo, conditioner, anti-dandruff products…),
• toners and reshaping or slimming creams.

When talking about the male body, however, we certainly cannot avoid also exploring some specific imperfections that affect both men and women.

Male cellulite: which products to choose

Yes, men also have cellulite, although less frequently than women.

The causes of male cellulite can be linked to genetic factors, diet, lifestyle and hormones.

But fighting male cellulite is possible, if you choose the right anti-cellulite cosmetics!

Men can also apply specific bandages for localized cellulite and fat deposits or toning bandages, anti-cellulite body creams, muds or reshaping serums to treat cellulite imperfections, the cause of the “orange peel” effect.

Male water retention: which products to choose

The same applies to male water retention: The Unique Form cosmetic products for water retention are also suitable for men.

Water retention, also known as edema, can in fact affect both men and women. It is an abnormal accumulation of fluids within body tissues, often caused by various factors which – for male water retention – can be summarized as: poor circulation, inadequate hydration, sedentary lifestyle, hormonal fluctuations, incorrect diet or possible dysfunctions.

Draining bandages, muds or draining creams are excellent, very versatile examples for fighting male water retention and saying goodbye to swelling and excess weight!

Men’s supplements: for losing weight and feeling better

Speaking of excess weight, but not only…

What about men’s supplements?

A good draining supplement can act more deeply on the treatment of water retention.

Adding vitamin or anti-cellulite supplements to your beauty routine can contribute to the health and beauty of the body, starting from within.

However, when it comes to losing weight and getting back in shape, not only appetite control supplements or slimming products come into play, such as Caffè SLim, but also real food products and meal replacements for dieting.

Here are our food products, perfect for men as well: get back in shape with taste with The Unique Form tips!