Men's Picks: best beauty buys

The Body Shop For Men Maca Root Energetic Face Protector €17.50

I discovered this product last November and I haven’t looked back since. I use it daily as it gives your skin that clean, protected feel. There’s no greasiness or shiny face, it’s loaded with natural ingredients and it smells great

Alexander Lawrence

Remington grooming kit €28.99 (Argos)

I recently converted to using electrical trimmers as razors were causing a serious amount of skin irritation. There’s no mess or fuss so you can use this 5 minutes before your’e about to head out to give you nicely trimmed stubble. It also comes equipped with a number of different blades so it caters to men with full grown beards too.

Alexander Lawrence

Fellow Barber Strong Pomade $22

Keeps hair in place with a water soluble hard-holding mix that leaves hair shiny but not greasy. Curls are tamed and it’s great for sculpted or slicked back styles.

Laurence Keating

Clarisonic Smart Machine €249

Perfect for men as it has a boost button for those a pesky ingrown hairs caused by shaving. It deep cleans into the pores and will have your skin looking amazing in no time. Use in the shower for an even quicker deep clean.

Leonard Daly

Elbow Grease, Lush €7.95

One for the inked up guys (and girls) out there.’Elbow Grease’ is a tattoo brightener, with moisturising cupuacu and murumuru butters. Rub the bar over your tattoo(s) to make the colour and detail pop. Lacking ink? This little bar is perfect for any dry areas and is full of essential oils that smell fantastic.

Fergus McCarthy

Beard Bourbon, Brendan The Barber €13

A no-brainer for the guys rocking beards. Beard oils are fantastic for conditioning, softening, and keeping the skin by the roots healthy This handmade Irish product is available in a variety of flavours. Comb through your beard daily, getting to the root of the hair and say goodbye to beard itch.

Fergus McCarthy