20 Things Every Man Needs in His Medicine Cabinet

A good arsenal of grooming products will set you up to begin or end your day in absolute style. You can learn a lot about a man from the products he uses (or doesn’t). A real man isn’t afraid to admit that he needs help maintaining his skin/hair/teeth/beard. We’ve gathered a list of the things you need to pack into your medicine cabinet to get your grooming habits at their best. And to impress anyone who snoops through it.

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Face: Aesop Amazing Cleanser

This low-foaming gel cleanser works gently but strongly on combination or oily skin. This product is ideal for use in warmer months or climates for those really humid and skin-clogging days. Using citrus-based botanicals, this clear gel foams up after contact with water and thoroughly cleanses the skin to the point that you can practically hear it making a satisfied “aaaaaaah” sound after use. The foam gets rid of a whole day’s worth of grime while absorbing excess oil.



$31

Hair: American Crew Molding Clay

This molding clay is a great choice for any man who likes his hair to hold even after a few hours of heavy sports play. The all-natural, white holding clay is naturally healing and stimulating and good for sensitive skin and scalp. Made from natural extracts and beeswax, the subtle smelling styling product provides a smooth texture and works great on short styles. Sweating won’t ever ruin the look. Orange, peppermint, spearmint and lime oils soothe, refresh, cool and naturally fragrance the product.



$20

Armani Code

A fragrance that is both old-world seductive and modern, Armani’s Code combines a citron cocktail of bergamot and lemon with notes of olive tree blossom, Guaiac wood and Tonka Bean. Despite being a long-lasting wear, the scent won’t overpower anyone upwind from you. It’s fresh, clean and overall, manly.



$92

Baxter of California Clarifying Clay Mask

Masks aren’t the most manly product in your arsenal but neither is terrible skin. Make your choice. This clay mask only takes a few minutes and will literally suck all the grime that is embedded in your skin right up and out. The hardening of it might be uncomfortable at first but trust us, it’s worth it. The weekly treatment works for normal or oily skin and should be used even if your skin is looking fine. It’s all about upkeep gentlemen!



$20

DG Light Blue

Taking some scented cues from the Mediterranean and their native home of Italy, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana seemingly bottled the fragrance of their favourite exotic locales. A refreshing blend of citrus notes, masculine woods and subtle spice make up the essence of Light Blue. The designers have created a distinctive scent that is the definition of relaxed sophistication.



$56

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Dr. Bronner Castille Bar Soap

A cozy smelling shower is a thing these days and you can achieve it with Dr. Bronner’s amazingly-scented Almond Castile Bar Soap. The bar is organic and is even certified organic under the USDA National Organic Program. Made with organic coconut oil, organic jojoba oil, natural almond fragrance and sea salt, the bar gives your bathroom the chance of smelling like a bakery after every use.



$23

Everyday Metal First Aid Kit

Stuff happens and we all know it’s better to be prepared. This metal kit includes everyday items like cold compresses, bandages and ointments but also gauze, a patented CPR mouth protector and barrier and rubber gloves made from Nitrile, a material that won’t aggravate any latex allergies. The kit comes from a family-owned emergency supply company based in Missouri that have been ensuring the safety of people hurt in their own homes (usually from their own stupidity) for over 55 years.



$80

EDC Steel Folding Scissors

The first-ever folding scissors have been engineered just so you could put them in your pocket and not spend every step worrying about them. They’re also great for those mornings when you’re not quite awake enough to handle something with sharp edges. The stainless steel design of the scissors can ensure intense heating and will never rust, corrode, break or bend. In the event that something happens, the snippers come with an unconditional lifetime guarantee, so go ahead and get a new pair.



$8

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Handmade Horn Comb

Animal horn works incredibly well in the form of a comb. It’s a natural material so it’ll run through hair without producing static cling. It also spreads hair’s natural oils across the scalp which nourishes follicles, unlike regular plastic or brush bristles which abuse follicles. This horn comb in particular is made form cow horn by the last family of comb makers in Germany. Each comb is individually inspected before it leaves the workshop (which has been in business since the 1800s) to ensure each tooth is smooth and free of fibers.



$40

Pro Lab Series All-In-One Face Treatment

We know most men don’t devote a lot of time to a skin regime, especially early in the morning. Luckily, the Pro Lab Series treatment combines four face care treatments into one bottle. First, it calms, soothes and refreshes red or irritated skin. Second, it instantly moisturizes. Third, it helps lessen the look of lines and wrinkles. And lastly, it absorbs oil and leaves the skin looking clean without being shiny. Who doesn’t have time to do all of that with one wash?



$30

Body: Malin & Goetz Deodorant

Just because a deodorant is all natural, doesn’t mean it’s not effective. Proving the point if Malin & Goetz with their deodorant that is both alcohol and aluminum-free. The only time you might smell anything is during the two week ‘transitioning’ period they ask you to take between using a pore-clogging antiperspirant and their own product. The deodorant is made from eucalyptus extract and odor-neutralizing citronellyl, which works for all skin types, especially sensitive. After the ‘transitioning’ stink-a-thon, you’ll love the fresh, effective switch up in your armpit game.



$18

Marvis Toothpaste

With a collection that includes seven intense flavours, Marvis is attempting to revolutionize the toothpaste game. In addition to a dense texture and a fresh taste, the paste offers serious whitening effects.



$10

Muji Cotton Swabs

Imagine the surprise on your guest’s face when they ask for a cotton swab and are handed a pitch black one in return. These anti-bacterial swabs are 100 per cent cotton so just because they look cool doesn’t mean you have to suffer with something that’s ultimately uncomfortable. Plus, thanks to their new chic makeover, you won’t mind having them out in the open…especially if your bathroom is black and white themed.



$5.25

Peary & Henson Aftershave Splash

This aftershave will have you smelling like you’ve just come in from the woods after building something with your bare hands. And for good reason. Named after Robert E. Peary and Mathew Henson, the first explorer to reach the North Pole, this aftershave has an earthy, fresh scent that denotes a pine forest close to water. Just in case the smell makes you want to actually venture out into the wild, the ingredients will ease you through any expedition: witch hazel heals nicks and cuts and aloe soothes irritated skin.



$20

Philips Beard Trimmer

The future has arrived and in it you are using a laser to trim your beard. At least, it’s helping you. The Philips Beard Trimmer Series 9000 has an exclusive laser guide that projects a sharp line of light to pre-align your style before you even touch a hair. It shows where to cut hair so the look will be a precise cut every time. If that wasn’t enough, the blades brush against each other during use which actually sharpens them as you trim. Blades stay extra sharp thanks to this feature but have rounded tips and combs to prevent any skin irritation.



$109

PillPack

Never worry about filling out a prescription right in the nick of time again. PillPack’s Pharmacy offers an incredibly convenient and personal service that delivers your meds right to your door. After setting up an account online, your prescriptions will show up to your door every two weeks, each in handy individual packs that are organized by date and time. The refills are proactive and happen automatically so you don’t have to go a day without your meds.

Teeth: Philips DiamondClean Sonicare Toothbrush

You don’t get the name ‘diamond clean’ without having the outcome to back it up. Start and end your day with a little maintenance to those pearly whites. The name says it all with Philips’ DiamondClean Sonicare brush, featuring 5 modes of whitening action. Building upon its manual ancestor, the DiamondClean removes four times more plaque than a regular toothbrush and helps preserve the health of your gums.



$230

Triumph & Disaster Shave Cream

There’s something to be said for the way grandpa used to shave. This shave cream from Triumph & Disaster (ideally with a shave brush but it’s not essential) create the perfect lather that prepares and softens facial hair and gets you a smooth shave. You can almost smell the old school barbershop thanks to a unique scent of medicinal notes, citrus tones and what they like to call “a hint of Turkish barbershop”.



$26

Umbra Contact Lense Case

People with glasses don’t get to have all the sartorial fun anymore. This hip contact case comes in the form of a cool pair on glasses and actually needs a second glance before you realize they’re only a CASE. If you lose your contacts easily but have never misplaced a pair of sunglasses, then you’re in luck.



$6.99

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YSL L’Homme

Two of YSL’s most popular fragrances have been edited into the same bottle. Dressed either in steel gray or black, L’Homme brings together a citron-bergamot duo, ginger, violet leaf, basil blossom, white pepper, sandalwood, Virginian cedar and Haitian vetiver. It may be a mouthful but the scent itself is warm, sensuous and luxurious. At home either in an urban skyscraper or on a tropical beach.



$110