A man’s bathroom is his true fortress of solitude, so be sure yours has all the essentials you need to start each day.
Let’s face it, stocking up your bathroom with nothing but soap, a rolled-up tube of toothpaste, and last month’s towel is less minimalist and more college dorm-esque. The modern man needs a modern self-care routine to keep himself looking and feeling his best, but with thousands of products out there and all of them claiming to be “the only face wash you’ll ever need,” setting up your bathroom essentials is easier said than done.
Don’t worry though, we’ve done the heavy lifting and distilled the endless hordes of products down into a few fantastic stand-outs. Ready to modernize? Let’s get cracking!
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Asystem Superhuman Supplements
Life’s that little bit better when your body is performing at peak efficiency. Expertly synergizing over 30 ingredients, Asymstem’s Superhuman Supplements boost your energy levels, focus, immunity, and resilience. Containing essential vitamins, minerals, and adaptogens, these specially formulated supplements will have you feeling superhuman in no time to keep you crushing it all day.
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Wahl Aqua Blade 20 in 1 Multigroomer
Optimize your bathroom routine with a multigroomer that’s more versatile than that Swiss army knife in your drawer collecting dust. Four interchangeable heads and 16 guide combs combine to give you nearly limitless methods of use, including haircuts, beard trimming, shaving, body grooming (we know, you prefer ‘manscaping’), and even removal of unsightly ear and nose hair.
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Patricks SH1 Daily Thickening Shampoo
Ineffective thickening shampoos beginning to thin your patience? Patricks SH1 Daily Thickening Shampoo will have your head crowned by a thick head of hair in no time, thanks to its utilisation of 17 ingredients, including sage, caffeine, and saw palmetto to stimulate growth and block the causes of hair loss. Each wash fortifies and thickens your hair without damaging it, while also leaving behind a refreshing scent of vetiver and Baltic amber.
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GO 2 Bluetooth Waterproof Speaker
Whether you’ve been known to sing in the shower or you like to get your groove on while you groom, there’s nothing better than starting your day with your favourite tracks. Fortunately, the compact GO 2, a fully waterproof speaker with truly notable sound quality from JBL, has you covered. Tiny yet powerful, and available in 12 colorways, ensuring it matches your bathroom decor, the speaker connects to any smart device and seconds.
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Fitjar Islands Shaving Cream
Inspired by the wild Scandinavian landscape, this shaving cream is infused with the earthy aromas of juniper, freshly-cut lumber, woody spices, and zesty citrus. The dense lather produced by massaging the cream into your skin creates a smooth froth that guides your razor across your skin as gently as if it was floating on a Viking-shaped cloud.
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Dior Sauvage Black Charcoal Soap
What do sunglasses, dinnerware, Cadillacs, and soap have in common? They all look better in black. Dior Sauvage Black Charcoal Soap gives that sleek edge you never knew you’d been missing with its imposing, purifying charcoal composition. Its scent is none other than the Sauvage signature – woody aromatic notes that perfume your skin while moisturizing, enriching, and cleansing.
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The Pill by The Nue Co.
Guided by a clear philosophy of genuine care for the skin and the environment, The Pill by The Nue Co. is an all-in-one serum-containing all-natural ingredients designed to keep your skin healthy and young. This topical supplement hits every base, using 27 non-toxic ingredients, including vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, centella asiatica extract, and caffeine to give your skin the daily dose of key nutrients it needs without damaging the environment – no fillers, no chemicals, all function.
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Off-White Arrow Pattern Towels
You know you’ve reached adulthood when you need to shop for towels and as they’re something you’re going to be using every day, it’s worth forking out a little more for something quality. The Off-White arrows pattern towels are both eye-catching and super soft. Made in Italy from 100 percent cotton, their simple yet effective arrow motif is elegant and modern and sends the right signals to houseguests of all persuasions.
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Anthony Sea Kelp Body Scrub
One simple scrub with this product will leave your skin clean and protected the rest of the day. Harnessing the healing properties of the ocean, this body scrub from Anthony uses sea salt to exfoliate and sea kelp extract to nourish your skin. Aloe vera gel lends its calming properties while nutmeg restores natural oil levels. Vitamin C completes the treatment by protecting your skin from contaminants.
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Sleepy Jones Flannel Pinstripe Robe
If you can look good while you sleep, you can look good anywhere. This flannel cotton robe from Sleepy Jones is generously-sized to keep you nice and cozy while maintaining an attractive tailored fit that drapes at mid-calf. A true example of craftsmanship, the robe has fetching details such as a shawl collar, French seams, slim piping, and two oversized pockets for convenience. Now do everyone a favor and toss out that coffee-stained nightshirt you’ve been sleeping in.
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Foreo Luna 3
There’s caring for your skin, and then there’s caring for your skin. Foreo Luna 3 is a skincare device that definitely goes the extra mile or three in skincare by helping you achieve the same youthful glow you can only get after a visit to a classy spa. Using T-Sonic technology and soft silicon touchpoints to gently massage your face, this device removes dirt, oil, and dead skin cells to not only clean your face, but to allow better absorption of skincare products.
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King C. Gillette Beard & Face Wash
Your beard is its own animal, and as such, deserves its own care routine. This specialty wash is optimized specifically for beards and the skin underneath, utilizing coconut water, argan oil, and avocado oil to gently clean and condition your beard, leaving the skin soft and the hair smooth and healthy. So confident is the brand in this wash that it even bears the name of their founder, King C. Gillette, the company’s only product line to do so.
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Tom Ford Research Eye Repair Concentrate
The eyes are the window to the soul, and no one wants people to glimpse their soul through a sea of wrinkles. Designed specifically to repair the thin, delicate skin around the eye area, this topical formula provides instant hydration to brighten and revitalize your eyes. It’s a perfect product for those looking to recapture their youthful glow by solving dryness, wrinkles, dark circles, puffiness, and a loss of elasticity.
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Acqua di Parma Barbiere Styling Clay Medium Hold
Sometimes, you need a product that does just one job and does it well – enter Acqua di Parma’s Barbiere Style Clay. This clay focuses on what it’s supposed to do without the bells and whistles, delivering is a reliable semi-structured matte look that allows you to tinker and restyle your hair throughout the day without having to worry about the bothersome residue inferior clays leave behind.
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Oral B iO9 Electric Toothbrush Black Onyx
You’d better add toothbrushes to your list of things that look better in black. As functional as it is stylish, this electronic toothbrush delivers gentle microbrations via a round brush head to give you a professional-level clean every day. AI Recognition works with 3D Teeth Tracking to guide you via an interactive color display as you brush, making sure you don’t miss a spot. It also protects your gums and enamel using a Smart Pressure Sensor to warn you when you’re brushing too hard. Something tells us your plastic toothbrush can’t do that.
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