Trim The Cost of Shaving

Normally Brian would be the one reviewing grooming products. However, he shaved last week and isn’t due for another this quarter. So I was more than happy to add Men-Ü’s Ultra Concentrate Shave Creme and Facial Moisturizer Lift to my daily regimen.

In each small travel-sized bottle you’ll be equipped with enough product to cover your shaving needs for the next six months (or the rest of Brian’s life). That’s 22¢ a shave. More importantly, we like saving money as much as you, but we only endorse doing so when there’s no sacrifice of performance. Make that twice as important for anything that comes into contact with your face.

The Ultra Concentrate Shave Creme produces a rich lather in just two pumps proving that more is not necessarily better. Shaving products work by lubricating your face directly. It’s what stays in close contact with your skin and beard that matters. Everything else is a waste.

Editor’s Tip: The best shave starts with a light exfoliation and a pre-shave oil.

The Ultra Concentrate Facial Moisturizer Lift contains glycerin and silicones to transfer and bind moisture to your skin. Refreshing mint and menthol provide a great pick-me up in the morning or a wake-up call for your nocturnal endeavors.

Cost: Ultra Concentrate Shave Creme ($17) | Ultra Concentrate Facial Moisturizer Lift ($19)

Icy-Hot For The Well-Upgraded Man

Post-gym regimen.

You workout hard. Problem is, your body doesn’t respond or heal like it did in high school or college. You can’t pound on your muscles like you did during two-a-days and limping around at this age rarely comes with a funny story involving 2×4’s and Miller High Life.

Jack Black’s got a new solution for men over the legal drinking age with their Body Rehab Scrub & Muscle Soak. I tried it out.

Two weeks into using the Body Rehab Scrub & Muscle Soak my body feels immensely better. The icy-hot-sensation scrub (it’s leaps and bounds better than my old Icy-Hot) has soothed my worn muscles which are addled with knots and aches. Addled may be far reaching, but the soreness is painfully apparent. Jack Black has infused the scrub with ingredients like Arnica, Epsom Salt, Eucalyptus & Rosemary, and Shea Butter & Glycerin. Ingredients that may not mean much to you as you read this article, but just know the combination works wonders.

Keep it in your bag after league games, gym visits and high-impact outings.

Editor’s Note: Follow-up the scrub with a hydrating lotion like Jack Black’s Cool Moisture Body Lotion ($22) and tackle skin blemishes and skin impurifications with the Deep Detox Clay Mask/Spot Treatment ($25). Remember, your face is the first thing ladies notice. Don’t skimp.

Cost: $35 @ Jack Black

So Good You’ll Want To Drink It

If you’ve read any of the major men’s magazines as of late, you might remember that many of them have been turned onto Tom’s of Maine. A company specializing in all-natural oral hygeine products. I know, exciting.

We decided to check out what all the seemingly insider hype was about and procured a few bottles of Tom’s Of Maine Natural Cleansing Mouthwash. It comes in Cinnamint, Peppermint Baking Soda and Spearming - the latter of which I tried.

Wow. It was like an oral hygeine orchestra performing the Midnight Sonata. In my mouth. And like Beethoven’s first movement, it was refreshing without being overpowering - like the Crest Pro Health I currently use.

The alcohol and saccharin-free mouthwash has Vitamin C and infused with aloe vera, witch hazel as an astrigent and pure essential oils to give it a refreshing flavor. All I know is I was smiling while gargling.

Cost: $5

Dare I Say… Trifecta

Less is more. Time is money. Use This.

That’s it… you’ve just read my review of L’Oreals new all-in-one men’s shower wash.

Seriously though, I’m generally against all-in-one products. It’s unrealistic to mix products with different functions together and expect them to compete against specialized competition. So imagine my surprise when I stepped out of the shower having only lathered-up (TMI) in one product.

I found my hair and skin fresh and clean without being dried out (typical of all-in-one products), not to mention Vive Pro smells great, but won’t overpower your cologne of choice. And since you can hit up all your body parts at once, you’re out of the shower in no time. Gotta love efficiency. It’s perfect for travel and the gym where less is most definitely more.

We’re men… we don’t care about nonsense like soft skin, but after a few days with Vive Pro, I’m reassessing that position. Maybe it’s time you did too.

Cost: $5 @ Local Drugstore, Drugstore.com, Amazon

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To sweeten the pot, Details For Men also offers free samples with every order and free shipping on orders of $75 or more. Time to gear up, men.

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Men, AXE is giving a Free AXE Detailer Shower Tool to any and all Gear Patrol readers. All you need to do is make a wall post on AXE’s Facebook page saying “I need a Detailer!” along with this link to verify you’re a loyal Gear Patrol reader. Once you do AXE will be in touch to send you a Detailer tool.

About: The new AXE Detailer Shower Tool combines an easy-grip handle with a deep scrub side to clean tough spots and a gentle mesh side for more sensitive areas. The dual-sided design is designed to encourage more efficient scrubbing. Best part is it won’t cost you a dirty arm or grimy leg. Now that’s something you can definitely appreciate.

Cost: FREE (limited quantities, act soon!)