6 Essential Grooming Tips For Men

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Yahoo Beauty editor in chief Bobbi Brown, a mother of three young men, shares her best men’s grooming tips. (Photo: Trunk Archive/Dan Forbes)

More and more men realize the benefit of a little grooming, from skincare to even a little bit of makeup (if done right a little concealer can cover up imperfections and be totally undetectable). Even if you don’t have a ton of time, here are a few basics to focus on:

  • First things first. It’s important to rinse off any debris, dirt, and pollution each night to keep skin and pores clean and clear. Make sure to use a cleanser that’s specifically designed for the face. Avoid using regular soap as this will dry out skin.

  • Apply a lightweight moisturizer all over your face every day. Hydrated skin keeps the appearance of wrinkles at bay. If your skin is especially dry, add a serum underneath or switch to a richer moisturizer.

  • Use an eye cream that’s specially designed to take care of the sensitive skin under the eyes.

  • Make sure to moisturize lips with lip balm. No one likes chapped lips.

  • If you feel too pale, a light bronzing gel can revive your look. It provides just enough color for a healthy glow. I created a Joe Brown Bronzing Gel for my father (and he’s a man’s man). He wears it every day.

  • Use tiny amount of lightweight creamy concealer for an instant pick-me-up under your eyes. Use a creamy formula in a shade lighter than your skin tone. It works by lightening any under-eye darkness so you look like you’ve had eight hours of sleep.

  • When it comes to brows, a little goes a long way. Use tweezers to pluck any stray hairs between the brows as well as any hairs growing below the brow — including those that appear just below the arch.

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