Yeah, I was in the same boat as you (thick, curly hairs that grow in every direction) and AoS is the only thing I've found that really helps.
Plus, the mild aroma of the Unscented Pre-Shave Oil (yeah, it's got a little aroma, but it's unscented...the scent disappears as soon as you shave), it VERY soothing and makes the experience truly wonderful. Doubly wonderful if you get a shave from one of their trained professionals.
As far as the men's skincare goes, has anyone found something to down-play shiny skin? I have a problem with my forehead perspiring in the summer, and my usual routine doesn't help. I mean, I look fresh and clean when I leave in the morning, but by the time I get to class, I'm drenched. (btw, it's not so much "oily" as wet...although it does get slightly oily)
Also, miko, there's an article on
www.askmen.com that deals with "Men's Cosmetics" and they discuss a lot of the common brands of skincare products (although they also discuss more make-up like things such as concealer and such as well). It might be a good place to find some new brands and a little insight.
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Originally posted by seizei
You don't need a separate line of stuff for men... all that's different is manly packaging.
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In some cases (such as with the Clinique moisturizer) this is true. However, some men's lines were specifically formulated to either be less irritating, have a "manlier" scent, or (ideally) designed with a man's thicker, usually rougher, skin in mind. This is especially important with some products, since the constant irritation of shaving necessitates a slightly different formulation for men to truly reap the benefits of skincare.