Here are the Men's Health Grooming Award Winners
While many publications offer some type of grooming or beauty "best of" awards, whether or not the products have actually been rigorously tested is a matter that is somewhat open for debate. With Men's Health and the 2023 Grooming Awards, a team of testers tried over 200 products to figure out which lived up to their claims and which products fell short. Here are some of the highlights:
Best Shampoo
Karastase Genesis Homme Bain De Masse Epaississant
"This stuff contains creatine (yes, really) to strengthen weak hair, thicken thinning strands, and deliver a potent lather while cleansing." $40, Kerastase.
Best Conditioner
R+Co Lost Treasure Apple Cider Vinegar Conditioner
"Don't be deceived by how lightweight this conditioner looks and feels. The powerful ingredients, including pH-balancing Apple Cider Vinegar, work magic to smooth and hydrate your hair without weighing it down or a hint of greasiness." $34, R+Co.
Best Body Wash
Nivea Men Sensitive Skin 3-in-1 Body Wash
"A creamy body wash that keeps your skin clean and deeply moisturized. It's lightly fragranced, so it won't irritate sensitive skin or compete with your cologne." $5.49, Walgreens.
Best Deodorant
Hume Supernatural Desert Bloom Deodorant
"Somehow, this fragrance-free deodorant keeps under arm stink at bay all day without masking it with another scent. Maybe it's the clay and tapioca starch or the probiotics or even the skin-hydrating botanical extracts. Whatever it is, it works." $14, Hume Supernatural.
Best Antiperspirant
Degree Unlimited SmartAdapt Tech Clean Dry Spray
"Degree says its technology builds a microbarrier on your pits that responds to causes of sweat (stress, heat, movement) to prevent odor and dampness for up to 96 hours. Our tester confirmed it." $10.99, CVS.
Best Body Groomer
Gillette Intimate Public Hair Trimmer
"Taking a trimmer downstairs is always a little scary, but this one is specially designed to trim your nether regions with minimal risk. The closely spaced blades reduce nicks, cuts and tugging and there is even a sensitive comb for added protection if you need it." $64.99, CVS.
Best Cleanser
Paula's Choice Calm Ultra-Gentle Cleanser for Sensitive Skin
"Unlike traditional cleansers, this one removes dirt but doesn't disrupt your skin's barrier. 'My skin feels incredible after every use,' raved one tester." $19, Paula's Choice.
Best Moisturizer
Atwater Skin Armor Moisturizer
"Even though it's rich and creamy, this stuff rubs into your skin quickly with no leftover greasiness." $35, Nordstrom.
Best SPF
CeraVe Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen AM
"Using this as a final step in your morning skincare routine kills two birds with one stone. It's a deeply hydrating moisturizer packed with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and skin-fortifying ceramides, but also has invisible SPF for all-important UV protection." $14, CVS.
Best Eye Cream
Dr. Dennis Gross Vitamin C Lactic Firm & Bright Eye Treatment
"It's not cheap, but just a dab applied at night clears up any signs of vampire eyes the next morning. Credit the mighty combination of lactic acid and vitamin C." $68, Dr. Dennis Gross.