By Graham: My Summer Essential Male Grooming Products
When you're on-the-go it's important to maintain your grooming game. We've enlisted the help of male grooming expert and TGC founder, Graham Matthews, to talk us through his travel essentials. Here's what he had to say;
During summer time, I’m here, there and just about everywhere so I need a core collection of items that will slip into my case taking minimal space and still keep me looking (and smelling) on top form. The 100ml liquids restriction at airport security has to be catered for too, just incase I go case-free and chuck everything into my hand luggage.
The Scent:
Well, there’s 2 actually. I think it’s important to have a day and night signature when it comes to fragrance. By day it has to be Escentric 01 by Escentric Molecules. It comes in a 30ml bottle too which is super-handy. I carry with me everywhere I go and spritz throughout the day. It’s fresh but not overly citrus-y, it’s light enough for daily wear and always gets heads turning - people always ask me what it is I’m wearing. By night I like to wear something a little sharper and soothing, so Arlington Cologne by D R Harris is my first choice. It smells like a true gent, it really does depict a gentlemen in every sense of the word. It’s regal, refreshing and damn handsome, It also comes in 30ml bottle which scores it a few extra bonus points.
Toothpaste:
I’m partial to to a bit of teeth whitening so keeping my tooth enamel in perfect condition is top of my agenda when it comes to oral care. I’ve been using Swissdent Extreme Toothpaste for the past couple of years but recently I’ve switched to Swissdent’s newest release, Biocare. It’s a low-abrasive toothpaste which is an absolute must for me but it still has the ability to lift staining from the surface. What’s more, it actually builds a shield on the surface of the teeth to help with acid erosion and stain prevention.
Face Scrub:
Anthony’s Face Scrub comes in 60ml travel friendly bottle which is a staple in my washbag. Why do I use it? I like the fact that Anthony have perfected the exfoliant to gel ratio meaning the scrub isn’t too coarse and you can use it on a daily basis without the risk of over exfoliating your skin. It’s carries a fresh orange and grapefruit which makes it a genuine pleasure to use.
Moisturiser:
My moisturiser is my wingman. It’s got to be readily absorbed by the skin and mustn’t leave a shiny finish on my face. Recipe for Men’s SPF15 Facial Moisturiser is a real winner. It’s packs-in hydration without leaving the skin feeling smothered or congested and also carries built-in sun protection. If the temperature starts to rise however, I head straight for Heliocare’s Dry Touch Oil-free Gel as it defends against UVA, UVB and Infrared damage through its SPF50 protection. Whilst we’re talking Heliocare, I can honestly say that I’ve never used a sun protection product that rivals it, the formulas and the technology are simply outstanding.
What’s in your wash bag? Share your essentials with us by leaving a comment below.