Chicagoans pride themselves on low maintenance grooming. While it would be great to step out of the shower glowing like Ashton Kutcher, most guys need a little help from the beauty industry. Thankfully, the grooming gods have delivered a bounty of gear that is effective, easy to use and packaged in a no-frills apothecary style that won’t garner titters from your buddies.
Shaving
Kiehl’s men’s after-shave balm and moisturizer soothes and moisturizes freshly shaven skin with its beneficial ingredients including cocoa butter and vitamin E; $16.50 at Saks Fifth Avenue.
Jack Black electric shave enhancer props up whiskers for a closer shave; $14 at skin store.com.
Anthony Logistics for men shave gel has aloe beads to soothe skin, glycerin to lubricate for a smooth shave and sea kelp to prevent inflammation; $14 at Sephora.
Other products for the face, eyes and lips
Epicuren citrus herbal extra fine cleansing scrub improves a dull complexion; $22 for a half-ounce jar at Spa Space, 161 N. Canal St.
C.O. Bigelow deluxe facial moisturizer contains chamomile extracts to soothe, hydrate and even out skin; $20 at Bath & Body Works.
Anthony Logistics for men acne cleanser contains salicylic acid to prevent acne as well as skin-repairing vitamin B-5 to repair damaged skin; $22 at anthony.com and Sephora stores.
Lucky Tiger eye serum is said to refresh tired eyes and reduce puffiness while diminishing fine lines and wrinkles for men of any age; $28.50 at Nordstrom.
Jack Black intensive therapy lip balm claims to relieve irritated, dry lips; $6.50 at skinstore.com.
