HOW DOES SKINCARE FOR MEN DIFFER?
Skincare for men vs women may often overlap, but featured ingredients may differentiate to address separate concerns. Skin thickness, sebum production, pore size and general hydration are generally higher in men's skin1. These markers can lead to differences in how men's skin feels and looks, and how concerns like mild acne and ageing signs develop.
Men's skincare can cater to frequent oil flow and larger pore size through the implementation of beta-hydroxy acids (BHA) and glycolic acids which help to exfoliate and clear pores. Skincare products for men may support a strong skin moisture barrier and provide protection against environmental stress like UV radiation.
1Rahrovan S, Fanian F, Mehryan P, Humbert P, Firooz A. Male versus female skin: What dermatologists and cosmeticians should know. Int J Womens Dermatol. 2018 Jun 22;4(3):122-130. doi: 10.1016/j.ijwd.2018.03.002. PMID: 30175213; PMCID: PMC6116811. (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6116811/)
SKINCARE ROUTINE FOR MEN
To promote skin vitality and support skin against premature signs of ageing, men’s skincare products should include cleansing, hydrating and anti-ageing steps alongside broad-spectrum sunscreen to protect against UVA and UVB radiation. A minimal skincare routine for men can look like:
STEP 1: PURIFYING CLEANSER
When choosing a face cleanser for men, it’s recommended to opt for products which support skin’s natural exfoliation and help to support the skin moisture barrier. Glycolic Renewal Foaming Facial Cleanser is formulated with 8% Glycolic Acid to help clear dead skin cells and minimise the appearance of pore size.
STEP 2: ENHANCING SERUM
Facial serums help to address the specific concerns of your skin and skin type, such as redness, signs of premature ageing and skin dullness. Using men’s skincare serums can help support the skin moisture barrier. To address fine lines and protect against environmental stress, opt for a potent antioxidant serum like C E Ferulic Vitamin C Serum. To hydrate and plump, we recommend hyaluronic acid serums like HA Intensifier Hyaluronic Acid Serum.
SHOP FACE CLEANSERS AND SERUMS FOR MEN
C E Ferulic Vitamin C Serum
A vitamin C serum for fine lines and wrinkles.
Gentle Cream Cleanser
Mild cream cleanser with allantoin softens skin while efficiently removing impurities and long-wear makeup.
HA Intensifier Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Hydration serum with multi-corrective anti-ageing benefits to deeply hydrate skin
Glycolic Renewal Foaming Facial Cleanser
A daily exfoliating cleanser targeting dullness and rough skin for a clearer and brighter complexion.
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Phyto Corrective Essence Hydrating Mist
Hyaluronic acid hydrating facial mist to help reduce appearance of redness and skin sensitivity
Blemish And Age Cleansing Gel
Exfoliating cleanser with lipo-hydroxy acid foams to decongest skin and improve clarity
Blemish and Age Defense Salicylic Acid Serum
An oil-free face serum that reduces adult acne, and improves visible signs of ageing
Hydrating B5 Serum
A hydrating, hyaluronic acid serum that replenishes moisture and restores radiance for a smoother complexion. The oil-free formula also contains vitamin B5 with skin repairing properties suitable for acne-prone skin.
Antioxidant AOX Vitamin C Eye Gel
An eye serum in a lightweight gel that provides advanced environmental protection around the eyes while reducing the look of puffiness, visible signs of fatigue, and under eye circles
Soap-Free Foaming Face Cleanser
Non-comedogenic, soap-free foaming face wash suitable for compromised or sensitive skin.
Phloretin CF Vitamin C Gel Serum
Phloretin CF Gel is a lightweight vitamin C serum gel formulated with unique antioxidant technology for effective protection against environmental factors while working to diminish skin discolouration and signs of ageing, for a smoothed, even complexion.
Phyto Corrective Gel Soothing Serum
Hydrating and comforting gel serum with Cucumber, Thyme, Eucalyptus, Olive Leaf Extract and Mulberry Extract to soothe, soften and brighten skin.
Silymarin CF Vitamin C Serum for Oily Skin
Vitamin C serum for blemish-prone and oily skin types
Retexturing Activator Exfoliating Serum
This oil-free serum is formulated to simultaneously exfoliate skin and replenish moisture for a smooth, radiant looking complexion.
STEP 3: ANTI-AGEING MOISTURISER
AM and PM moisturiser application is essential to hydrated, bright and soft skin. An anti-ageing cream formula for can be implemented in your routine. Triple Lipid Restore 242 Anti Ageing Moisturiser contains 2% pure ceramides alongside 4% natural cholesterol for improved skin elasticity and hydration.
STEP 4: BROAD SPECTRUM SUNSCREEN
Especially in Australia, repeated exposure to UV radiation can compromise the health and appearance of skin. An essential component of AM skincare for men, broad spectrum sunscreen helps to protect skin against UV radiation which can accelerate premature ageing signs like fine lines and dulled complexions. Ultra Facial Defense Sunscreen SPF50 provides high-level protection against UVA and UVB rays within a moisturising formula.
SHOP ANTI-AGEING CREAMS AND SKINCARE FOR MEN
Triple Lipid Restore 242 Anti Ageing Moisturiser
Ceramide Face Cream with Lipids to Nourish & Hydrate Dry Skin
A.G.E INTERRUPTER ADVANCED ANTI-WRINKLE CREAM
Anti-wrinkle cream
Ultra Facial Defense Sunscreen SPF50
SPF50+ broad spectrum facial sunscreen for very high-level protection against UVA/UVB rays with an ultra-moisturising formula.
Tripeptide-R Retinol Neck Repair Cream
Tripeptide-R Neck Repair Cream targets visible neck ageing in a retinol cream formulated with peptides. Improve the appearance of wrinkles, crepiness and uneven skin tone with a neck firming cream that is proven to achieve firmer, more defined results. Incorporating slow-release retinol for wrinkles into your daily care regime will help to fortify fragile skin, in addition to complementing neck contouring professional treatments.
Retinol 0.3 Anti-Ageing Night Cream
Our concentrated retinol face cream uses pure retinol 0.3 to improve the appearance of visible signs of ageing and pores while minimising breakouts.
Retinol 0.5 Anti-Ageing Night Cream
SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.5 is a concentrated refining retinol night cream to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, uneven skin tone, and skin discolouration
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Retinol 1.0 Anti-Ageing Night Cream
A high-concentration pure retinol 1% anti-ageing cream for experienced retinol users to refine signs of ageing skin
frequently asked men's skincare questions
To assist you with your men’s skincare journey, we’ve answered some of your most asked questions. See beginner and experienced skincare tips for men below.
SHOP EXFOLIATORS AND HYDRATING SKINCARE FOR MEN
Retinol 0.5 Anti-Ageing Night Cream
SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.5 is a concentrated refining retinol night cream to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, uneven skin tone, and skin discolouration