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Gel: Davines - Artifixture Gel Facial Hair: Clubman - Mustache Wax No gimmicks, no questions. For the slicked, sexy look, this is the way to go. Apply a small amount onto wet or dry hair. Doesn’t dehydrate or make the hair oily. Excellent to create a wet-look effect. Perfect for bringing your look into the classic decades woman’s dreams are made of. We can’t forget the art of a good mustache. Facial hair has taken on an entire new persona, and the men of 2014 have serious pride in the work of their impressive beards and ‘staches. Clubman is a classic, and classics never go out of style. It’s stuck around for one main reason: it works. Keep your work of art in place all day, with the added benefit of blending away pesky grays. Also great for taming unruly eyebrows! Cleanser & Moisturizer: Kiehls - Facial Fuel Your girlfriend’s stash of anti-aging concoctions isn’t as over the top as you think. Starting early is the key to preserving your boy-like charm. The cleanser removes the dirt and impurities of a tough day’s work without overdrying your skin, and the moisturizer is gentle, non-scented and includes an SPF. Pomade: Jonathan – Dirt This yummy, vanilla-scented paste is ideal for the more matte, textured look. Easy to use without bulding up, this has been a go-to product for men for years. Being water soluable makes this product easy to shampoo out. While the bed head look may be out, this allows for control with a lived-in feel. Fragrance: Tom Ford - Tobacco Vanille I don’t think I’ve ever come across a more intoxicating scent. Nothing is worse than a man being drenched in and reeking of cheap cologne. This Eau De Parfum is warm, masculine, soft and cozy; it screams for an evening of close encounters. An extremely high quality fragrance, a little goes a long way and a bottle will last you a lifetime. Lip Care: Jack Black - Lip Balm Every man needs a chapstick now and then, but the key is to not make it look like your applying a layer of lipgloss. This lipbalm is intensely moisturizing with aboslutely no shine and the added benefit of SPF. Available in multiple flavors, this is the most masculine balm you’ll find. Shaving Cream: Origins - Blade Runner Don’t skimp when it comes to your face. Investing in a quality shaving cream can make the world of difference, and this is the one most swear by. Loaded with skin-conditioning Kukui Nut Oil for easy gliding, and infused with skin-cooling peppermint, eucalyptus and coriander. Your skin will absolutely thank you. So, whether you are trying to build your own grooming kit, or if you are a girlfriend looking for the perfect Valentine’s gift, these are great starts. Enjoy creating the ritual of treating yourself, daily. Us ladies have had the right idea, all along! www.thegoodsmag.co 27