Advice On Male Skin Care - Acne Product / Body Lotion / Moisturizer / Face Wash (Compiled)

[Den Yuan]

Which brand is effective for oily skin and not too expensive?

[Guest SkinExpert]

@Den Yuan,

I recommend Hera Homme for oily skin.

Here's Korean skin care made by Amore Pacific in order from high to low end:

• Sulwhasoo, HERA

• Laneige, IOPE, Haneul, Primera

• Mamonde, Happy Bath, INNISFREE, ÉTUDE HOUSE.

Made by LG Household in order from high to low end:

• The History Of Whoo, Su:m37, OHUI

• Isa Knox, Belif, MULE

• The Face Shop, VOV

[Guest DewyTree]

This one is cheap and suited for tropical climate http://www.ebay.com/itm/261742997789?redirect=mobile

[Male-HQ]

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Edited November 8, 2015 by Male-HQ

[Steve5380]

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Baloney!

 

Wash face with COLD water using a mild soap or no soap at all.  Wait for a while, reapply the water and wait again so that the facial hair gets softer. Then apply any regular shaving cream from a store.  Shave with a decent quality shaver (two blades and lubricating strip) slowly and light. Then rinse face and apply a moisturizing cream with sun block.  And this is all.  No need for anything "advanced".

 

The trick for a smooth shave is to let the facial hair soften with the water,  and COLD water preserves the natural oils of the skin.  Try to never wash face with warm water,  shower with cold or lukewarm water. 

[Guest]

I am 33 years old now.

Usually my skin care regime is just using facial foam in the morning and night to clean my face.

 

I was alarmed recently when I finally has "time" to really closely examine my face because normally i will just wash my face and shave.

I notice my skin is sagging with lesser elasticity and bigger pores. Fine wrinkles is also visible now.

I just wonder what are the treatments that young male adult now usually go for to improve and delay aging signs?

[Guest]

1 hour ago, Guest said:

I am 33 years old now.

Usually my skin care regime is just using facial foam in the morning and night to clean my face.

 

I was alarmed recently when I finally has "time" to really closely examine my face because normally i will just wash my face and shave.

I notice my skin is sagging with lesser elasticity and bigger pores. Fine wrinkles is also visible now.

I just wonder what are the treatments that young male adult now usually go for to improve and delay aging signs?

 

Don't worry. Sometimes men should look older than they are just to give themselves the extra credibility. I look too young for my own good.

[fab]

4 hours ago, Guest said:

 

Don't worry. Sometimes men should look older than they are just to give themselves the extra credibility. I look too young for my own good.

 

People in 20s and below will wanna look mature.

People in 30s and above will not wanna look mature.

[Guest]

If i have facial pores,  can I make it disappear? How? 

[fab]

On 11/8/2015 at 0:15 PM, Steve5380 said:

 

Baloney!

 

Wash face with COLD water using a mild soap or no soap at all.  Wait for a while, reapply the water and wait again so that the facial hair gets softer. Then apply any regular shaving cream from a store.  Shave with a decent quality shaver (two blades and lubricating strip) slowly and light. Then rinse face and apply a moisturizing cream with sun block.  And this is all.  No need for anything "advanced".

 

The trick for a smooth shave is to let the facial hair soften with the water,  and COLD water preserves the natural oils of the skin.  Try to never wash face with warm water,  shower with cold or lukewarm water. 

 

Sometimes, I feel cleansing is overrated especially spending on those expensive cleansers.

[lovehandle]

not really, Fab

While I know some men just wash their good-quality and handsome face w normal soap (usu older grp men), I felt just unsatisfactory (or not really cleaned) after using common and cheaper range pdts like kao biore, nivea or Loreal men's etc, I don't feel high or any much better using Clinique, Lab, kiehl (all those big names) or SK II etc!

after experimenting with so many pdts, I felt really comfortable w Origins face wash and some of its good products (not all in the range).

Of course , different brands or range fit diff clientele or diff face type...I m not saying it fits all
(men usu is having T zone issue and the regular-shaving issues when it comes to face)

 

[Guest]

31 minutes ago, lovehandle said:

not really, Fab

While I know some men just wash their good-quality and handsome face w normal soap (usu older grp men), I felt just unsatisfactory (or not really cleaned) after using common and cheaper range pdts like kao biore, nivea or Loreal men's etc, I don't feel high or any much better using Clinique, Lab, kiehl (all those big names) or SK II etc!

after experimenting with so many pdts, I felt really comfortable w Origins face wash and some of its good products (not all in the range).

Of course , different brands or range fit diff clientele or diff face type...I m not saying it fits all
(men usu is having T zone issue and the regular-shaving issues when it comes to face)

 

 

I have tried using Nivea and another high end brand. I thought the effect will be similar since the ingredients between the two cleansers look to be the same. But gosh... I was wrong. By the time I finished my Nivea, no doubt it cleaned my face, but I noticed my laughlines and sagginess. So I think those big brands must have spent their money on some real R&D together on top of their marketing.  

[lovehandle]

I agree! Though I m not here to criticise any products, I felt that after using the cheaper range, I really felt rubbery (on my face) .......

[abang]

Just watched a programme on TV just now and it compared several brands of cosmetics

All prices quoted were corrected at the time of filming:

La Mer 50ml - only $485

La Prairie 15ml - $1710 (my ex swears it gives him the better looks)

Loreal  under $50

 

Same-same but different....I prefer SK-II products (mid-range) as it suits my skin...and parallel imports from those competitive Chinatown shops give hefty discounts... 

[lovehandle]

sk II woh, Abang!

I felt sk ii is like a drug, if  u stop taking it, u felt worse

[bluerunner]

Kiehl works for me so far. 

I have not been doing a good job in taking care of my skin. In fact, I have never been working on it. I guess that the reason why I'm experiencing rapid ageing in the last 5years. 

[Guest Beerbelly]

I'm 72% dark skin, how can I make my skin lighter up to 25%?

[Guest Cheena]

I really believe in skincare from within. Eat more fruit and veg, and take TCM cooling herbs.

[Guest tyr]

How do you clean off heavy ctreams on your face like SPF50++ sunblock cream at the end of the day . gently without drying your skin excessively.

[Guest Guest]

Just normal soap and water plus a good moisturizer will do lah, why waste so much money?

[Guest Btmguy]

2 hours ago, Guest tyr said:

How do you clean off heavy ctreams on your face like SPF50++ sunblock cream at the end of the day . gently without drying your skin excessively.

Try using cleansing oils. The oil can break down spf or cream and gently cleanse ur skin without drying it out too much

[partial]

Any good night cream/moisturiser to recommend?

[fab]

5 minutes ago, cookies74 said:

Any good night cream/moisturiser to recommend?

 

Your age range 20s 30s or 40s?

Your skin type, oily dry or combi?

Your budget?

[partial]

30 minutes ago, fab said:

 

Your age range 20s 30s or 40s?

Your skin type, oily dry or combi?

Your budget?

Late 20s and more towards oily skin type, $30-50 is fine for me. Thanks.

[fab]

58 minutes ago, cookies74 said:

Late 20s and more towards oily skin type, $30-50 is fine for me. Thanks.

 

Get  a hydrating/water based gel/ light cream from watson. 

[Guest Jared]

On 12/09/2016 at 6:11 PM, Guest Beerbelly said:

I'm 72% dark skin, how can I make my skin lighter up to 25%?

 

LOL. How to measure?

[partial]

16 hours ago, fab said:

 

Get  a hydrating/water based gel/ light cream from watson. 

 

Any particular brand? There are so many.

[fab]

3 hours ago, cookies74 said:

 

Any particular brand? There are so many.

 

Garnier

Loreal

Bio essence 

Nivea 

Pond

Za

 

All the above ve men range too.

[Guest Guest]

1 hour ago, fab said:

 

Garnier

Loreal

Bio essence 

Nivea 

Pond

Za

 

All the above ve men range too.

If I may add, you could also consider the following range:

 

Hada Labo - watsons and guardian

Labo Labo super Keana Gel (a more affordable sub-brand under Dr. Ci Labo) - watsons

CNP - selected guardians

Laneige water bank gel - qoo10 sells at 30plus

Naruko - Watsons

 

With the exception of CNP, all other products mentioned are also within $50.

 

 

[julyjung]

Try to use some natural materials to remove blemishes. You can use cucumber, tomato or even carrot.

For instance carrot: The carrot is a vegetable rich in nutrients which is used to prevent cancer, heart attack and so on. Furthermore, there are a lot of vitamin A that is found in carrots helping protect cuticles on skin, support the new tissue cells to grow and nourish the skin as well as fight against strong ultraviolet rays. Meanwhile, vitamin C in the vegetable works to rejuvenate your skin, tighten astringent pores, confront with inflammation and bacteria.  To make use of the ingredient, you can eat carrots daily with other foods, which will help you effectively treat different skin problems, including blemishes and acne. Otherwise, you can use carrot juice to drink, and the pulp of carrots to apply on the pus acne. Your blemishes or acne will be no longer swollen and itchy.

What about cucumber?  

Cucumber is widely known as one of the quickest methods on how to remove blemishes, thanks to its cool and fresh effects. Accordingly, you can consume or use cucumber to apply on your face daily without worrying about any side effects

Follow steps below 

• Cut a cucumber into slices and rub them on your face.
• Wait for 30 minutes and rinse with water.
   

Source: https://authorityremedies.com/how-to-get-rid-of-blemishes/

[Gary Changg]

On 9/13/2016 at 11:23 PM, cookies74 said:

Any good night cream/moisturiser to recommend?

1. Kiehls Ultra Facial Cream (moisturizer) 

2. Artistry Hydra-V Series Facial Cream (Use with Artistry Hydra-V Vital Skin Serum Concentrate) 

3. Artistry Night Recovery Lotion and Night Recovery Creme

[Gary Changg]

On 2/6/2016 at 1:35 PM, Guest said:

I am 33 years old now.

Usually my skin care regime is just using facial foam in the morning and night to clean my face.

 

I was alarmed recently when I finally has "time" to really closely examine my face because normally i will just wash my face and shave.

I notice my skin is sagging with lesser elasticity and bigger pores. Fine wrinkles is also visible now.

I just wonder what are the treatments that young male adult now usually go for to improve and delay aging signs?

Maybe you would want to add some anti-aging products into your daily regime. Products like: Wrinkle relax, 3D lifting Serum, Lifting eye creme, Day Protect Creme with SPF15, Night Recovery Lotion/Creme. 

[Guest shea butter lover]

have you guys tried 100% unrefined organic shea butter? shea butter is a miracle oil. it's wonderful as anti aging cream. it may be oily initially when you apply it on your skin, but after a while it absorbed by your skin and it wasn't that oily. giving you the moisture you need with a healthy glow.

 

100% unrefined shea butter is good to combat acne. good for all skin type. you will notice your wrinkle became less noticeable after some time.

 

http://www.livestrong.com/article/324195-what-are-the-benefits-of-raw-shea-butter/

 

I bought my out of Africa raw wild unrefined shea butter

online and cost about SGD18/tub which can last me for very long time.

 

I also use it to replace my hair wax/gel. I put it on my lips before sleep for soft  kissable lips. I put it on my nail so that my nail stay strong and not easy to break.

 

super affordable and very useful. better than those high end cosmetic brands. you will love the results after you try it. go on read some people's rating and feedback about shea butter.

[Bebe Lee]

my skin conditions improve alot after a change in my lifestyle

 

1) avoid taking bread 

2) always put on toner , serum and cream (every night ) 

3) sleep more

 

for facial products i would recommend a Taiwanese brand called biochem, although a little expensive but very useful and non-oily for hot and humid climate in Singapore 

 

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[Happypup]

On 2/18/2017 at 2:29 PM, Gary Changg said:

Maybe you would want to add some anti-aging products into your daily regime. Products like: Wrinkle relax, 3D lifting Serum, Lifting eye creme, Day Protect Creme with SPF15, Night Recovery Lotion/Creme. 

 

I am in my early 30s and have oily skin. Looking to start on some anti-aging products too before it's too late.

 

However, most products with anti-aging properties are super rich and oily. Anyone knows of anything that are inexpensive and not oily?

[lonelyglobe]

On ‎19‎/‎2‎/‎2017 at 7:17 AM, Since u r here said:

no one uses origin?

tried their overnight mask, worth the money

[Guest guest]

2 hours ago, Happypup said:

 

I am in my early 30s and have oily skin. Looking to start on some anti-aging products too before it's too late.

 

However, most products with anti-aging properties are super rich and oily. Anyone knows of anything that are inexpensive and not oily?

I recommend you give shea butter a try.

it's anti aging. once absorbed into your skin it's not oily. though it doesn't give you a matte look. but I find it better than some oil control product as my face is less shinny and less prone to occasional acne. it's cheap also.

 

if you are new to iherb.  Iherb give u free USD5 for your first purchase. if you purchase above SGD60+ hv free delivery.  usually by singpost within a week after your purchase.

 

don't be afraid to use good oil on your face.

[Gary Changg]

12 hours ago, Happypup said:

 

I am in my early 30s and have oily skin. Looking to start on some anti-aging products too before it's too late.

 

However, most products with anti-aging properties are super rich and oily. Anyone knows of anything that are inexpensive and not oily?

I've been using Artistry product and they work pretty well. You may try. 

 

For youthful beauty in the 30s: 1. cleanse 2. tone 3. treat. 

 

Basics: Maintain daily regimen morning and night. Replace moisturizing lotion at night with a creme. Avoid UV exposure. Exfoliate twice a week. Protect the delicate eye area with daily use of an eye creme. Boost your routine with the use of serums. 

Prevention: Prevent the signs of aging by using frequent sun protection SPF 15 or higher to protect your skin from free-radicals/environment stressors. Promote healthy skin cell turnover with regular exfoliation. Protect the delicate eye area with daily use of an eye cream. Consider a dedicated anti-aging routine. 

 

Firstly, you've to choose right products (cleanser, toner, lotion) for normal-to-oily skin type for daily regimen in cleansing and toning. Then, use anti-aging products in treat steps. Artistry has Youth Extend series for anti-aging treatment. 

 

 

Edited February 20, 2017 by Gary Changg

[MikeC]

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Edited October 27, 2023 by MikeC

[FluteGuan]

What creams to use for those who obviously have thick rubbery skin and looks so much older than their actual age?

 

 

[bluerunner]

@Gary Changg: I love products from Artistry. The only issue is that they are not off shelf product and need to get from Amway members and they have to collect the product from Amway warehouse.  Very inconvenient. 

[Happypup]

12 hours ago, Gary Changg said:

I've been using Artistry product and they work pretty well. You may try. 

 

For youthful beauty in the 30s: 1. cleanse 2. tone 3. treat. 

 

Basics: Maintain daily regimen morning and night. Replace moisturizing lotion at night with a creme. Avoid UV exposure. Exfoliate twice a week. Protect the delicate eye area with daily use of an eye creme. Boost your routine with the use of serums. 

Prevention: Prevent the signs of aging by using frequent sun protection SPF 15 or higher to protect your skin from free-radicals/environment stressors. Promote healthy skin cell turnover with regular exfoliation. Protect the delicate eye area with daily use of an eye cream. Consider a dedicated anti-aging routine. 

 

Firstly, you've to choose right products (cleanser, toner, lotion) for normal-to-oily skin type for daily regimen in cleansing and toning. Then, use anti-aging products in treat steps. Artistry has Youth Extend series for anti-aging treatment. 

 

 

 

Thanks for the tips! I do maintain the basic regime. Hmmmm.. But the UV exposure part is tough coz I'm generally a sunny guy! Lolx! Don't fancy gloomy days much. And again sun screens are always way too oily for me and causes breakouts.. FML.. =(

 

Will check out the Youth Extend series.. Sounds interesting.. =)

 

11 hours ago, MikeC said:

 

Try Biotherme Age Fitness ... product has been around for years and I have yet to find anything that is as suitable for oily skin, easily absorbed, and will not cause breakouts.

 

Thanks for the recommendation! And thanks for feeling me on the part on products for oily skin! It is quite a torture really.

 

I will go to the counter and check the product out. Only thing is, I suspect Biotherme is gonna be a little pricey... Hmmm.. Paiseh ah.. Quite cheapo I know... =P

[boyishfit22]

SK2 Mens =X

[Gary Changg]

16 hours ago, bluerunner said:

@Gary Changg: I love products from Artistry. The only issue is that they are not off shelf product and need to get from Amway members and they have to collect the product from Amway warehouse.  Very inconvenient. 

@bluerunner My skin were quite dry and decided to use their Hydra-V series, it works perfectly for my skin! Happy me.
That's the troublesome part but it's the company's policy to be that way. I get them easily cause my dad is a member, heh. Amway's warehouse concept has been revamped into open-concept but one still need to be a member/distributor to pay at the counter (unless you have a friend's member ID and use it then it's easier) 

 

11 hours ago, Happypup said:

 

Thanks for the tips! I do maintain the basic regime. Hmmmm.. But the UV exposure part is tough coz I'm generally a sunny guy! Lolx! Don't fancy gloomy days much. And again sun screens are always way too oily for me and causes breakouts.. FML.. =(

 

Will check out the Youth Extend series.. Sounds interesting.. =)

You're welcome @Happypup! Do check them out  Also, there are moisturizers with SPF actually, then you can opt out the use of sun screen. 

 

Edited February 21, 2017 by Gary Changg

[Guest Haha tan]

May try Clinique ! They have good products! 

[MikeC]

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Edited October 27, 2023 by MikeC

[bigdanbeam]

世事无绝对

 

The stylist may go back Malaysia or the product range may be discontinued

[Guest mrfds]

My holy grail is Paula's Choice. If you guys try out that $61 9% bha small stick thingy, that shit is godsent. Apply it over night and its literally 80% gone in the morning (new pimples). and use this strong bha over scars and about a week in, its almost faded off. Use this with the whole package and you'll have glowing skin. It's really good tho its pricey.

[Guest shea butter lover]

50 minutes ago, mrfds said:

My holy grail is Paula's Choice. If you guys try out that $61 9% bha small stick thingy, that shit is godsent. Apply it over night and its literally 80% gone in the morning (new pimples). and use this strong bha over scars and about a week in, its almost faded off. Use this with the whole package and you'll have glowing skin. It's really good tho its pricey.

ya Paula choice is quite good. effective in controlling my acne last time. used to buy online until the local agent have dispute with the Australian distributor and shut the online store. from then on I never buy from them.

 

their BHA line was really good.

[bluerunner]

One thing that always confuses me is when to apply what last:

1. Cleanser

2. Toner

3.: face serum, eye serum, mask, moisturiser, sunblock. <--- which one comes first?!