A Guide to Men's Skin-Care Products

Make over your favorite man’s morning routine with these shaving, skin, and shower products.

Men's Skin-Care Products for Shaving

C.O. Bigelow Barber Foaming Shave Gel, $10 
This gel (shown, top left) has coconut oil and aloe to moisturize and protect skin from razor burn, and it comes in four scents: a fresh marine blend; a warm and woody one; a crisp, grassy version; and a spicy sandalwood.
To buy: bathandbodyworks.com.

Amenity Shave Cream, $25 
If his skin is on the sensitive side, this cream (shown, bottom right) is a good choice. It's fragrance-, alcohol-, and oil-free, and it contains kava kava, an anti-inflammatory, to calm razor-induced irritation.
To buy: getamenity.com.

Nivea for Men Skin Essentials After Shave Replenishing Balm, $6 
This mild gel lotion (shown, bottom left) cools the skin on contact. Vitamins E and B5 help calm irritation while adding moisture.
To buy: At drugstores.

Origins for Men Fire Fighter Plus Beard Taming After Shave Soother, $16.50 
A blend of natural botanicals, this light lotion (shown, bottom middle) contains red algae to moisturize, plus peppermint and eucalyptus to help soothe ingrown hairs.
To buy: origins.com.