🧴 What's Your Skin Type? Build Your Grooming Routine
🧴 What's Your Skin Type? Build Your Grooming Routine
Answer 5 quick questions — we'll identify your skin type and give you a personalized routine with the right products for your face.
How does your face feel a few hours after washing — without any products on?
How does your skin react to new products or shaving?
How often do you currently shave?
What's your biggest skin concern right now?
How simple do you want your routine to be?
Your Routine: Oily Skin
OILY / ACNE-PRONEYour skin produces excess sebum, which leads to shine, enlarged pores, and breakouts. The right routine controls oil without stripping — over-drying triggers more oil production.
1. Gel or Foaming Face Wash (AM + PM)
Use a gel or foaming cleanser with salicylic acid (BHA) to cut through oil and keep pores clear. Avoid creamy or oil-based cleansers — they'll add to the problem. Wash twice daily.
Shop Oily Skin Face Wash →2. Oil-Free Moisturizer with SPF
Yes, oily skin still needs moisturizer. Skip it and your skin overproduces oil to compensate. Use a lightweight, oil-free gel moisturizer with SPF 30+ every morning.
Shop Oil-Free Moisturizer with SPF →3. Pre-Shave Oil + Gentle Razor
For oily skin shavers: a thin layer of pre-shave oil lets the blade glide without adding post-shave acne. Follow with a non-comedogenic aftershave balm, not a heavy cream.
Shop Aftershave Balm →Your Routine: Dry Skin
DRY / DEHYDRATEDDry skin lacks natural oils and water retention. Your routine should focus on gentle cleansing that doesn't strip moisture, and rich hydration that locks water into the skin barrier.
1. Gentle Cream or Milk Cleanser
Avoid foaming or gel cleansers — they strip what little moisture dry skin has. Use a creamy, non-foaming cleanser once or twice daily. CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser is a dermatologist go-to for this skin type.
Shop Gentle Cleanser →2. Rich Moisturizer with Ceramides or Hyaluronic Acid
Apply moisturizer immediately after washing while skin is still slightly damp — this locks in water. Look for ceramides (repair the skin barrier) or hyaluronic acid (draws water in).
Shop Moisturizer for Dry Skin →3. Pre-Shave Oil + Hydrating Aftershave
Dry skin and shaving are a rough combo. Pre-shave oil is non-negotiable. The Schick Hydro 5 with its built-in hydration reservoir is particularly good for dry-skinned shavers.
Shop Schick Hydro 5 →Your Routine: Sensitive Skin
SENSITIVE / REACTIVESensitive skin reacts easily to products, environmental changes, and shaving. Your priority is reducing inflammation triggers — fragrance, harsh actives, and aggressive blades.
1. Fragrance-Free, Gentle Cleanser
Fragrance is the #1 trigger for sensitive skin reactions. Switch to a fragrance-free cleanser immediately. CeraVe and Vanicream make excellent options that dermatologists recommend for reactive skin.
Shop Sensitive Skin Cleanser →2. Mineral Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
Chemical sunscreens commonly trigger sensitive skin. Switch to a mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide or titanium dioxide) — these sit on top of skin rather than absorbing, so they're significantly less reactive.
Shop Mineral Sunscreen →3. Gentle Razor + Aftershave Balm (No Alcohol)
For sensitive skin, the Schick Hydro 5 outperforms the Gillette Fusion — the hydration reservoir dramatically reduces post-shave redness. Follow with an alcohol-free balm, never astringent.
Shop Alcohol-Free Aftershave →Your Routine: Beard Care Focus
BEARD / LOW-SHAVEYour grooming focus is beard maintenance — keeping it soft, shaped, and healthy without letting the skin underneath dry out or get flaky.
1. Beard Oil (Daily)
Beard oil conditions the hair and the skin underneath. Apply 3–5 drops after showering when the beard is slightly damp. Focus on the skin — beard dandruff (beardruff) is a skin issue, not a hair issue.
Shop Beard Oils →2. Moisturizing Face Wash
Cleanse your beard and the skin underneath regularly. Buildup of product, dead skin, and sebum under a beard causes breakouts and beardruff. Use a gentle moisturizing cleanser, not a harsh clarifying wash.
Shop Face Wash →3. Quality Beard Trimmer with Guards
A good trimmer with multiple guard lengths is the foundation of a well-maintained beard. Precision blades prevent the ragged edge look that makes even thick beards look unkempt.
Shop Beard Trimmers →Your Routine: Normal / Combination Skin
NORMAL / COMBINATIONYou've got relatively balanced skin — lucky. A simple 3-step routine covers everything you need. Focus on protection and maintenance rather than treatment.
1. Balanced Face Wash
A gel or low-foam cleanser works well for combination skin — cleans oily zones without overdrying cheeks and dry areas. Use morning and night. Nothing fancy needed.
Shop Face Wash →2. Lightweight Moisturizer with SPF 30
One product that covers both hydration and sun protection. Look for a lightweight gel-cream that won't feel heavy but provides consistent SPF. This single product does the most work in your routine.
Shop Moisturizer with SPF →3. Pre-Shave Oil + Good Razor
For normal skin, both the Gillette Fusion ProGlide and Schick Hydro 5 work well. A thin layer of pre-shave oil before your cream or gel makes the shave cleaner and eliminates most post-shave redness.
Shop Pre-Shave Oil →📖 Gillette Fusion vs Schick Hydro 5 — Which Razor Is Right for You? →
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