The Perfect Skincare Routine for Men

It’s no secret that most skincare products target women, but that shouldn’t stop men from prioritizing a skincare routine. 

We all have the same skin and struggle with similar skin concerns. Turning men’s skincare into a priority can improve your self-confidence, enhance your shaving experience, and optimize your overall skin health. With the proper nutrients, you can also say goodbye to wrinkles, dark spots, and all other imperfections that are getting in the way of a clear, cleansed complexion. 

If you're new to skincare, you may feel overwhelmed by the number of products and ingredients available on the market. While each product serves a different purpose, a 10-step skincare routine isn't always necessary. 

We're here to walk you through the must-haves and the like-to-haves so you can build the perfect skincare routine for men. 

Why Everyone Can Benefit from a Skincare Routine

Skincare is a universal must-have vital to your overall skin health and maintaining and improving your overall appearance. The skincare products you use regularly should always contain minerals, vitamins, and nutrients that your skin type can benefit from. With the proper skincare for men, you can:

A skincare routine can help soften your pores and hair follicles, improve your overall shaving experience, help you achieve a cleaner shave, and soothe unwanted irritation caused by shaving.

Prolonged exposure to harmful UVB rays can speed up aging, leading to hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, fine lines, and dark spots, so SPF is a daily must-have. 

The appearance of pores, dry patches of skin, and other imperfections can impact your self-confidence. With the right skincare products, you can improve your skin tone and texture while helping you achieve a more balanced complexion. 

A skincare routine filled with hydrating nutrients will keep your skin hydrated and reduce your risk of transepidermal water loss to retain skin barrier function, sebum oil production, and maintain your skin's natural moisture levels. 

Whether tackling eczema, acne, or aging, you can address your unique skin concerns with a consistent, effective men’s skincare routine. While skincare brands tend to offer universal treatments for common skin conditions, there are also a variety of targeted solutions you can consider. The beauty of skincare is its versatility. Whether you’re concerned with wrinkles and hyperpigmentation or dealing with constant breakouts, there are specific nutrients you can take advantage of to help you achieve a clear, cleansed complexion. 

The Beginner’s Regimen

If you are new to skincare, you’ll want to start with the basics. The basics will help you cleanse, protect, and hydrate your skin, maintaining the youthful appearance of your complexion. 

Here’s what you’ll need for a basic men’s skincare routine:

A gentle yet effective cleanser will help clean your pores and eliminate bacteria on the skin's surface. With a gentle cleanser in your routine, your skin is more resistant to redness and irritation. We recommend using a cleanser at least once daily during your nighttime routine to help eliminate impurities that accumulate throughout the day. 

The Foaming Cleanser, our lightweight cream-to-foam formula, gently lifts impurities while evening your skin tone and texture. Our formula contains potent botanicals and ultra-hydrating ingredients to help balance, purify, and revive your complexion. During our clinical trials, 100% of participants exhibited improved skin tone and texture, with a 30% reduction in skin sebum levels.

A daily moisturizer is essential for hydrating dry skin and enhancing barrier function. Applying a moisturizer after shaving in a men's skincare routine is especially beneficial as it can help soothe potential irritation and dryness. When searching for the right daily moisturizer, select products with hydrating ingredients tailored to address your skincare concerns.

The Cream, our refreshing daily moisturizer, contains hydrating ingredients like vitamin A, shea butter, and aloe vera leaf juice to normalize your skin barrier and deeply hydrate the skin's surface. In our user trials, 92% of participants reported that dull skin appeared brighter, while 87% felt their skin had a sense of protection, strength, and increased energy.

Sunscreen protects your skin from harmful UV rays and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. If you skip daily sunscreen, you expose your skin to the risk of dark spots, cancer, and premature signs of aging. Everyone needs to include a daily sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher as the final step in their men's skincare routine.

The Intermediate Regimen

Once you understand the basics, you can start expanding your skincare routine to meet the unique needs of your skin type. Whether you’re struggling with acne, an oily complexion, or wrinkles and fine lines, clinically tested ingredients and products can help you tackle these challenges.

Here's how you can expand on your skincare routine for men:

Serums enable you to address your skincare concerns more precisely. Apply a serum after your daily cleanser but before your moisturizer. Seek out formulas containing hydrating ingredients such as vitamin C or squalane. These moisturizing nutrients will assist your skin in attracting and retaining moisture throughout the day.

Our lightweight formula, The Serum, smooths, brightens, and calms stressed skin while boosting hydration and complexion correction. During our 12-week user trial involving 107 men and women, 98% reported that their skin felt soft, supple, and more elastic, while 91% noted improved skin health.

The skin under your eyes is delicate and thinner than the rest of your face, making it more susceptible to fine lines, wrinkles, and crow's feet.

With a cream like The Eye Cream, you can combat these visible signs of aging and provide much-needed hydration to the fragile skin under your eyes. Our formula contains rejuvenating actives that help visibly reduce puffiness and dark circles. During our clinically proven trials, The Eye Cream visibly improved skin’s evenness by 212% and skin firmness by 165%.

The Advanced Regimen

If you’re ready to take your men’s skincare to the next level, it’s time to start restructuring your daily routine and looking for products that complement your lifestyle. Here’s what you need to add:

Retinol is the holy grail of anti-aging. This powerful ingredient derived from Vitamin A is a must-have for any advanced men's skincare routine, especially if you are concerned with wrinkles, fine lines, or blemishes. A potent retinol serum can also help reduce acne, fade hyperpigmentation, and boost collagen production. 

The Retinol Serum, formulated with Pure Retinol and TFC8® technology, helps reduce the appearance of signs of aging and blemishes. What makes our retinol serum different from the rest is TFC8®. This innovative blend of natural amino acids, high-grade vitamins, and peptides complements the natural rejuvenating properties of pure retinol, helping you see results in as quick as 12 weeks of continued use. In our user-proven trials, 97% of participants agreed that they experienced a reduction in the appearance of deep wrinkles and fine lines.

Build The Perfect Skincare Routine For Men With Augustinus Bader

It's never too late to start prioritizing your men’s skincare routine. Regardless of age, gender, or skincare concerns, your skin can always benefit from nutrient-rich essentials. At Augustinus Bader, we formulate our skincare products with women and men in mind. All our skincare products have undergone extensive clinical and user trials with men and women of all ages and contain high-quality ingredients powered by TFC8 technology. 

Explore our skincare for men today to start building your men’s skincare routine.