There was a time not too long ago when this roundup might have been packaged as a Father's Day [1] gift guide. Maybe it would have been titled "11 Skincare Products You'll Want to Steal from Your Dude," or something equally as binary and cringey. Luckily, more and more brands are moving on from thinking in terms of "men's" and "women's" products, and we've started to see a rise in the release of unisex products that work for all humans.
Perhaps you are looking for a gift for your dad or really do want to spruce up some dude's rather collegiate medicine cabinet. If that's your M.O., go forth! But regardless of whom you're shopping for, ahead you'll find 11 gender-neutral products literally anyone can reap the skin-clearing, moisturising, or toning benefits of.
Triumph & Disaster Logic Toner
Dion Nash, a former professional cricket player from New Zealand, created the skincare line Triumph & Disaster to protect his skin against the elements. The alcohol-free Logic Toner [2] ($34) uses one of nature's best astringents [3] — witch hazel — to pull out excess oil from your pores. The result is a clean, taut sensation you feel right after using.
Rebel's Refinery Moisturizing Beard & Pre-Shave Oil
Whether you're removing hair from your face, legs, bikini line, or all of the above, Rebel's Refinery Moisturizing Beard & Pre-Shave Oil [3] ($14) helps reduce razor burn, cuts, and the development of pesky ingrowns. It doesn't hurt that the spicy almond- and jojoba-oil-infused formula smells undeniably sexy.
Maapilim Hand Cream
True story: I keep a tub of Maapilim Hand Cream [4] ($27) in every room of my (albeit tiny) apartment. According to the packaging, the formula contains bergamot and vetiver, but according to me it smells like freshly baked cupcakes. The paraben-free thick-but-not-greasy formula is made of aloe vera and rosemary oil taken from the Mediterranean Sea off Tel Aviv's coast.
Cotarde Face With a View Concentrated Cream
This portable Cotarde Face With a View Concentrated Cream [5] ($64) is formulated for travelers, so your face can stay moisturized, firm, and wrinkle-free for all your adventures. The fast-absorbing cream settles into skin quickly but leaves behind a satiny feeling that makes it a totally indulgent treatment in itself.
Lqd Protect SPF 50 Sunscreen
Since protecting your skin from harmful UVA/B damage is a genderless pursuit, smear on Lqd Protect SPF 50 Sunscreen [6] ($35). This matte waterproof lotion lasts for up to four hours, making it a must for festival season and Summer soirees.
Context White Charcoal Detox Mask
After a gnarly Saturday night, your skin deserves a serious Sunday morning deep treatment. Reach for Context White Charcoal Detox Mask [7] ($45), which pulls the toxins straight from your pores in just 10 minutes. It's made of sodium bicarbonate, which absorbs oil to prevent future breakouts.
Malin + Goetz Detox Face Mask
#Blessed with oily skin? Not anymore if you use Malin + Goetz Detox Face Mask [8] ($46). The gel is a cult favorite for a reason, as it only takes five minutes to work. It contains vitamins C and E, green tea extract, squalene, and glycerin to hydrate while purifying troubled complexions.
Creme de Corps
Kiehl's Creme de Corps [9] ($48) is an oldie but a goodie. The full-body moisturizer fights dry, flaky skin, bringing smooth and supple results in as little as 10 days. I particularly love using it when my elbows or knees get craggy — much like boot camp, this lotion whips my unruly skin into shape.
Panacea Daily Facial Moisturizer
Lightweight Panacea Daily Facial Moisturizer [10] ($46) is the perfect pick-me-up for stressed skin. It instantly settles onto your face, staying put and priming your skin for makeup application.
SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Eye Complex
Don't get turned off by the small jar: a little of this SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Eye Complex [11] ($97) is all you'll need to depuff and treat the bags (or, in my experience, suitcases) that live under your eyes.
Asarai Sleepercell Retinol Serum
Retinol — or as we in the beauty biz like to call it, liquid gold [12] — is the purest form of vitamin A and beloved for its ability to even skin tone (especially hyperpigmentation-ravaged faces) and provide a boost of wrinkle-fighting collagen. This Asarai Sleepercell Retinol Serum [13] ($45) is a great nonirritating option that specifically helps fight acne scarring. Just remember to use an SPF in conjunction with this serum, as all retinoids make your skin more sensitive to the sun.
Aesop Rosehip Seed Lip Cream
If an ingredient is good enough for Kate Middleton [14], we pretty much want to bathe in it. The duchess is fond of the essential oil found in Aesop Rosehip Seed Lip Cream [15] ($15). The botanical is perfect for naturally protecting and plumping your lips.
O'Keefe's Healthy Feet
The creators of that viral $6 hand cream [16] also make a damn good foot cream [17] ($7). Ignore the less-than-sexy packaging and focus on the results: in just days, your cracked, blistered feet will absolutely transform into sandal-worthy wonders.