Up Your Grooming Game with Enhanced Skin and Hair Care Products

Hit a foam run

Ditch that old bar of soap at nighttime for the new breed of men’s face washes that gently foam while bringing deep-cleaning action to remove excess dirt and oils. Moisturizers in these formulas also protect the skin from drying out or feeling tight. Nivea Men Maximum Hydration Face Wash ($8, cvs.com) is a moisturizing facial cleanser specifically designed for men to soothe and nourish the skin. It’s formulated with aloe vera, provitamin B5 and other moisturizers to replenish the skin. La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Facial Cleanser ($16, target.com) is a foaming gel that routinely cleanses oily-to-normal skin of dirt and impurities while maintaining the skin’s natural moisture barrier and pH in an alcohol- and chemical-free preparation. Made for all men’s skin types, Kiehl’s Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash ($15, macys.com) removes debris, dirt and oil with a non-drying cleanse. An energizing wake-up call for the face, the gel formula with caffeine, menthol and vitamin E also preps for a comfortable shave.

(From left) Oars + Alps Face Moisturizer & Eye Cream, Harry's Brightening Eye Cream for Men; Papatui Men's Paraben-Free Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid and Caffeine Under Eye Patches

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The eyes have it

It’s no secret that the eyes are one of the first places men start to show their age. While those crinkles can add character, dedicated eye creams are now a standard feature in many men’s skin care lines. And for good reason — they’re effective in terms of hydrating the skin and maintaining essential collagen to minimize the appearance of these furrows and lines.

If you’re a maintenance minimalist, Oars + Alps Face Moisturizer & Eye Cream ($22, macys.com) is an all-around player that both moisturizes skin and fights free radicals (a main component of aging). Fortified with aloe leaf juice and vitamin E, the nongreasy, fast-absorbing mixture is alcohol-free, so it will not irritate the skin after you shave. If you’re looking for quick results as well as long-term benefits, Harry’s Brightening Eye Cream for Men ($12, target.com) helps reduce the appearance of dark under-eye circles instantly and looks natural on a range of skin tones. Fragrance-free and ophthalmologist-tested, the elixir pairs brown seaweed extract with algae extract to help reduce the appearance of dark circles in the long term.

From Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s skin care lineup comes a quick fix to give those peepers some pop. Papatui’s Ageless Action Undereye Patches ($13, target.com) are stocked with a high-performance blend of peptides, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide. These patches are said to visibly reduce puffiness, dark circles and fine lines just 10 minutes after application, thanks to their dermatologist-tested, lightweight, nongreasy formula.

Gotta hand it to you

Hands are often the first thing people notice about you, and yet a good hand cream is one of the most underrated grooming products for men. Everything from the extremes of winter weather and sun exposure wreaks havoc, not to mention a battering from rugged hobbies, a weight-lifting routine or drying soaps.

Hand creams are often thicker for better skin protection and, hands down, more beneficial when used every day for continuous relief from dryness and chapping. Jack Black Industrial Strength Hand Healer ($16, nordstrom.com) is a go-to for men who wash their hands often or spend time outdoors in extreme temperatures. The nongreasy cream contains vitamins A and E to help heal and soothe dry, chapped, cracked hands. No bleats about it, Dionis Goat Milk Hand & Body Cream – Men’s Fresh ($12, kohls.com) contains goat milk, which is loaded with protein, fat, iron and a slew of vitamins to soothe your dry paws. The nongreasy salve is dermatologist-tested and safe for sensitive skin. Good for travel or to stow in a gym bag, Nivea Men Creme, Face, Hand and Body Cream ($11, walmart.com) is a multipurpose tub of concentrated cream designed to moisturize and protect a man’s face, body and hands with quick-absorbing action and nongreasy practicality.

Aveda’s Foot Relief Foot Cream

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No mean feet

Defunkifying your feet is another grooming challenge that’s getting more attention these days. Those trotters need some dedicated tending to avoid an unsightly appearance, lingering odors and that general tuckered-out feeling. Aveda’s Foot Relief Foot Cream ($28, nordstrom.com) moisturizes with a blend of exfoliating fruit acids and plant-derived oils like jojoba and castor. Peppermint oil and tea tree oil leave a cool and invigorated result at the end of the day. Safe for all skin types, Dry Goods Original Athletic Spray Powder ($20, walmart.com) helps keep feet dry, fresh and fungus-free with a cooling effect that alleviates heat and irritation, leaving you feeling refreshed. Lather Eucalyptus Foaming Foot Scrub with Pumice ($20, lather.com) utilizes pumice and quartz to gently slough away dead skin, while glycerin nourishes the heels. Its soothing blend of essential oils helps stimulate and refresh tired, achy feet and toes.