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AskMen’s Grooming Awards are back with the best product, treatment, and device recommendations for making sure you look your absolute best in 2022. Whether you’re looking for a hair trimmer that actually works, a new daily serum, or something to keep you smelling fresh, we’ve got you covered.
Grooming expert Joey Skladany combed through thousands of products from the past 12 months and handpicked those that deserved some time in the spotlight. Everything is recommended and tested by beauty industry experts, dermatologists, and most importantly, consumers.
These are AskMen’s top picks for the best shaving products in 2022.
This is the only product blurb on this list that will lead with a negative: We absolutely miss the old design’s pump, which made the product so much easier to use and dispense. That said, we’re still a firm believer in the lightly fragranced balm with soothing chamomile and witch hazel — and zero sign of drying alcohol. It’s aftershave perfection, especially for those with sensitive skin.
Okay, you don’t need a beard oil this bougie, but the sunflower, grapeseed, and jojoba-based blend really does tame even the most frazzled of beards. And its bergamot and lavender smell will elicit all of the compliments. That feature alone makes the $63 price tag worth it.
This no-frills manual razor features three stronger-than-steel blades that can last for months if dried and set aside immediately upon use. The instrument itself is also light years ahead of its competition, with a balanced and weighted handle, open-blade architecture for rinsing, and added lubrication for extra comfort.
If you’re tired of electric razors that practically rip the hair follicles out of your face, look no further than this Philips Norelco model. Its ComfortGlide rings hug the natural angles of your jaw, neck, and cheeks to reduce any potential irritation. You can even bring it with you into the shower!
At less than $8 a tube, Cremo’s classic shaving cream is as affordable as it is effective. You’ll find practically zero nicks, burns, or irritation after shaving thanks to the cream’s unique molecules, which activate upon skin contact to create a slippery, smooth surface when combined with water.
Use this for your beard and body, and relish the feeling of smooth, hair-free skin without all the bumps and stubble. The PT45 is the result of many years of research and development to create a trimmer that boasts silver titanium blades, a 7000 RPM motor, and a three-hour battery life so that you can enjoy using it practically all the time.
Many men find that their facial hair grows a little too sparsely. If yours could use some back-up, this beard pencil can certainly stipple in the stubble. Cali Hndsme is the best on the market to fill in patches and create even more beard precision so that your face is always contoured to barber-level perfection.
Hair-strengthening biotin liposomes have made this conditioner a certified hit among men who suffer from dry or coarse beards. Its floral yet masculine scent is also a much-appreciated departure from all the oils that start smelling stale only a few minutes after application.
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