The 2024 Men's Health Grooming Awards

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JUST LIKE EVERY year, our editors spent months testing hundreds of the newest grooming products to find the very best out ones there. But we quickly realized it’s not always about having just one. These days, we have options and we endorse using them to their full advantage. In 2024 grooming has gotten personal, so whether it’s having an arsenal of bar soaps at the ready or a collection of sunscreens, we’re using different products based on how we feel and what our bodies need. Grooming isn’t one size fits all so we encourage you to experiment, collect and create the best routine that fits your vibe.

We aren’t kidding when we say we tested hundreds of products and spent months lathering, scrubbing, slathering and spritzing to weed out the duds and find the very best. And whether you’re a body wash or bar soap guy, are rocking short or long hair, growing a beard or shaving clean every day, we found all the top-notch products to make your routine the best it can possibly be. Grooming in 2024 is a game of choose your own adventure and these are the essential tools to help you make the most of it.

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H2-Whoa! Hydrating Shampoo

Infused with hyaluronic acid and violet rice water, this rich-lathering shampoo leaves even super dry hair feeling fresh, clean and hydrated.

White Deep Conditioner

Our testers loved how even just a little bit of this ultra-moisturizing conditioner left their hair feeling smooth and healthy without a hint of greasiness, thanks to the cocoa and shea butters in the formula.

Thickening Volume Shampoo

Even just one wash with this shampoo noticeably pumped up the volume of our testers’ hair and gave it a healthy-looking shine.

Supply Detox Shampoo

This fragrance-free shampoo deep cleanses your hair, leaving it “squeaky clean” according to one tester, while still preserving and hydrating curls.

Strictly Curls, Define & Hold Flex Gel

This innovative lotion-gel hybrid helps shield hair from humidity to keep “curls together for days without crunch or frizz,” said one of our testers.

Cream Pomade

Just a dab of this pomade gives all hair types texture and flexible hold with a natural, matte finish and, since it’s water-based, it washes out easily with no residue left behind.

Hair Formula RX

This dermatologist-developed serum is customized for your unique hair and scalp using clinically-proven ingredients to treat hair loss and promote regrowth.

Texture Spray

Not only does this spray give your hair lightweight texture and volume, but it also has a little bit of hold to keep it in place all day without adding more products.

Please Hold

Finish off your style with this flexible hold spray that protects hair from humidity without turning it into a helmet or making it crunchy.

intense hydration mask

When your hair needs extra attention, switch out your conditioner with this amino acid-packed cream, leave it on for three minutes, and rinse for smoother, hydrated and healthier-looking hair.

Glued Spray Wax

Instead of clumpy wax, use this multi-purpose spray that can either deliver flexible texture or high-hold structure to your hair, depending on which position you turn the nozzle.

GRASP Intense Hold Shaping Balm

This balm delivers the high hold you want in a classic pomade (perfect for slicked back styles) but is way easier to apply. Pro-tip: a little goes a long way.

enVISION Cordless Clipper

The 7,000 rpm motor in this pro-grade clipper slices through even the thickest hair with ease and the 21 attachments allow for a dizzying amount of lengths and styles.

Exfoliating Scalp Scrub + Shampoo

Sub this in for your regular shampoo once or twice a week to let its exfoliator clean and sweep away buildup.

Conditioning + Defining Cream

Our tester raved that this cream made their hair soft and provided a natural hold.

Damage Reverse Serum

Apply a few pumps of the keratin-packed serum daily to repair, strengthen, and smooth damaged and frizzed hair.

3-in-1 Chamomille + Pine Shampoo, Condition­er and Body Wash

This time-saving trio has a fresh yet soothing scent that isn’t overpowering—or too blah.

Big Sur After Rain

Lightweight, yet still super moisturizing, this hand lotion not only has a fresh, eucalyptus scent that keeps you coming back for more, but it’s in a bottle that you won’t be embarrassed to leave out.

Nurture Bar Soap

There’s a lot of shea butter in this bar soap, which leaves your skin feeling super smooth and hydrated, as well as clean, but the fancy woody scent is what really makes using it a luxury experience.

The Body Acne Solution

This powerful serum spray is packed with 2% hyaluronic acid which makes quick work of squashing breakouts anywhere on your body. One tester saw improvement in his back acne within a week of using it.

Body Bar Moss

Pick this up for the hyaluronic acid, Vitamin B and amino acid-packed formula of this bar, keep using it for the ultra-rich and fresh-smelling lather.

Exfoliating Peppermint Soap Brick

When you need extra exfoliation, reach for this large bar that uses natural poppy seeds to gently remove built-up dead skin leaving your body feeling ultra-smooth and fresh, thanks to the invigorating peppermint scent.

Paradiso Del Sole

With a subtle citrus scent and a lightweight texture, this lotion moisturizes skin without greasiness and blew away the competition.

10% AHA + Yerba Mate Smoothing Energy Body Scrub

With the aid of both chemical and physical exfoliants, our testers were impressed by this scrub that left their skin smooth but not scratched.

Big Sur After Rain

Lightweight, yet still super moisturizing, this hand lotion not only has a fresh, eucalyptus scent that keeps you coming back for more, but it’s in a bottle that you won’t be embarrassed to leave out.

Ingrown Hair Wipes

No matter where you manscape, use one of these easy to use pads to treat and prevent ingrown hairs with the aid of salicylic and glycolic acids.

The Body Acne Solution

This powerful serum spray is packed with 2% hyaluronic acid which makes quick work of squashing breakouts anywhere on your body. One tester saw improvement in his back acne within a week of using it.

Paradiso Del Sole

With a subtle citrus scent and a lightweight texture, this lotion moisturizes skin without greasiness and blew away the competition.

Damp to Dry Powder

The combination of arrowroot powder, kaolin clay, rice powder and silica in this powder instantly absorbs sweat and moisture and helps prevent chafing.

Magnesium Chloride Flakes:

Add these magnesium flakes to your bath to help condition skin and relax muscles after a hard workout (or just because).

10% AHA + Yerba Mate Smoothing Energy Body Scrub

With the aid of both chemical and physical exfoliants, our testers were impressed by this scrub that left their skin smooth but not scratched.

Ingrown Hair Wipes

No matter where you manscape, use one of these easy to use pads to treat and prevent ingrown hairs with the aid of salicylic and glycolic acids.

Clean Sole Foot Scrubber

Stick this to the bottom of your shower to easily scrub and exfoliate your feet, leaving them smooth and callous-free without even bending down.

Damp to Dry Powder

The combination of arrowroot powder, kaolin clay, rice powder and silica in this powder instantly absorbs sweat and moisture and helps prevent chafing.

Total Package Replenishing Body Lotion Mineral SPF 30

This moisturizing, skin-nourishing rub-on is the smoothest sunscreen we’ve found—ever.

Method Men Glacier + Granite

This rich-lathering wash uses plant-based moisturizers to keep your skin soft and smooth after cleansing.

Magnesium Chloride Flakes:

Add these magnesium flakes to your bath to help condition skin and relax muscles after a hard workout (or just because).

Clean Sole Foot Scrubber

Stick this to the bottom of your shower to easily scrub and exfoliate your feet, leaving them smooth and callous-free without even bending down.

Revitalizing Stick

The travel-friendly stick has shea butter, coconut oil, and sunflower extract to make tats pop like brand-new.

Total Package Replenishing Body Lotion Mineral SPF 30

This moisturizing, skin-nourishing rub-on is the smoothest sunscreen we’ve found—ever.

Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30

It’s made to be safe for babies, so this ultra-gentle formula is suitable for the most sensitive skin. Plus, the mineral offers supreme protection from damaging UV rays.

Method Men Glacier + Granite

This rich-lathering wash uses plant-based moisturizers to keep your skin soft and smooth after cleansing.

Midnight Clas­sico Stick

This sweat stopper kept us bone dry for hours, and the moisturizing vitamin E prevented any irritation.

Clean Impact AXD1 Body Scrub

Our tester loved this bar’s exfoliating action and generous lather, as well as how it left their skin feeling clean but not dry.

The Lawn Mower 5.0 Ultra

Cordless. Easy-to-swap length guards. Interchangeable blade heads for smooth finishes. No joke.

Whole Body Deo Aluminum-Free Deodorant Stick

Not only does this deodorizing stick help prevent odor and curb wetness, but it can also help prevent chafing.

Plant Powered Exfoliating Charcoal + Clove Oil

Small in price, mightyon skin—a plant-based cleanser with essential oils (olive, jojoba, argan, coconut, and sunflower).

Gen­tleMan’s Total Body Spray

This aluminum-free mist is good for your pits but also formulated for anywhere else below the neck. (Yes, even there.)

Revitalizing Stick

The travel-friendly stick has shea butter, coconut oil, and sunflower extract to make tats pop like brand-new.

Plant Powered Exfoliating Charcoal + Clove Oil

Small in price, mightyon skin—a plant-based cleanser with essential oils (olive, jojoba, argan, coconut, and sunflower).

Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30

It’s made to be safe for babies, so this ultra-gentle formula is suitable for the most sensitive skin. Plus, the mineral offers supreme protection from damaging UV rays.

Midnight Clas­sico Stick

This sweat stopper kept us bone dry for hours, and the moisturizing vitamin E prevented any irritation.

Exfoliating Peppermint Soap Brick

When you need extra exfoliation, reach for this large bar that uses natural poppy seeds to gently remove built-up dead skin leaving your body feeling ultra-smooth and fresh, thanks to the invigorating peppermint scent.

Gen­tleMan’s Total Body Spray

This aluminum-free mist is good for your pits but also formulated for anywhere else below the neck. (Yes, even there.)

Body Bar Moss

Pick this up for the hyaluronic acid, Vitamin B and amino acid-packed formula of this bar, keep using it for the ultra-rich and fresh-smelling lather.

Nurture Bar Soap

There’s a lot of shea butter in this bar soap, which leaves your skin feeling super smooth and hydrated, as well as clean, but the fancy woody scent is what really makes using it a luxury experience.

Whole Body Deo Aluminum-Free Deodorant Stick

Not only does this deodorizing stick help prevent odor and curb wetness, but it can also help prevent chafing.

Ltd Res No. 18: Cloudland Bar Soap

This triple-milled bar soap landed on the list thanks to its smooth, lightly exfoliating lather alone, but our tester also praised its “woodsy and musky” scent.

Clean Impact AXD1 Body Scrub

Our tester loved this bar’s exfoliating action and generous lather, as well as how it left their skin feeling clean but not dry.

Ltd Res No. 18: Cloudland Bar Soap

This triple-milled bar soap landed on the list thanks to its smooth, lightly exfoliating lather alone, but our tester also praised its “woodsy and musky” scent.

The Lawn Mower 5.0 Ultra

Cordless. Easy-to-swap length guards. Interchangeable blade heads for smooth finishes. No joke.

The Cleanse

Our tester said this foam went on light but removed dirt and oil with minimal effort.

25% Vitamin C + Glutathione Clinical Serum

This skin brightener has two active ingredients, yet it never feels intense or irritates.

Better Screen UV Serum

Its high-level SPF 50+ protection also contains a collagen peptide, which helps reduce signs of sun damage over time.

Adapalene Gel 0.1%

The prescription-strength retinoid improves acne so effectively that one tester noticed breakout-prone skin clearing up within a week.

Rapid Relief Acne Sulfur Mask

Its sulfur, salicylic acid, and peat work to reduce greasy buildup, help prevent blackheads, chill out redness, and heal pimples—all in just a few uses.

Even Smoother Glycolic Retinol Hydra­Gel Eye Patches

These patches depuff bags and brighten dark circles, and their glycolic acid and retinol smooth fine lines and other signs of aging.

Skincare UV AOX Elements Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Tinted Sunscreen

Our tester said the high SPF felt “strong” yet still comfortable to wear all day. The tint ensures no white residue.

Cell Cycle Catalyst

This multi-acid complex boosts the speed at which your skin cells turn over, aiding in exfoliation and reducing fine lines and wrinkles.

Cell Cycle Catalyst

This multi-acid complex boosts the speed at which your skin cells turn over, aiding in exfoliation and reducing fine lines and wrinkles.

Stabilizing Repair Cream

This neutral, fragrance-free moisturizer hit just the right balance with our testers. It made their skin feel and look hydrated but not greasy and was rich but sank into their skin quickly.

Alpine Rich Cream

This cream may be rich, but the plant-based formula doesn’t feel greasy or heavy on your skin. Rub it in at night to wake up with healthy-looking skin.

Stabilizing Repair Cream

This neutral, fragrance-free moisturizer hit just the right balance with our testers. It made their skin feel and look hydrated but not greasy and was rich but sank into their skin quickly.

Vitamin C Ester Brightening & Exfoliating Polish

Use this fine-grain, Vitamin C-packed scrub once a week to gently exfoliate away dead skin and leave it brighter and smoother without the risk of scratches.

Alpine Rich Cream

This cream may be rich, but the plant-based formula doesn’t feel greasy or heavy on your skin. Rub it in at night to wake up with healthy-looking skin.

Vitamin C Ester Brightening & Exfoliating Polish

Use this fine-grain, Vitamin C-packed scrub once a week to gently exfoliate away dead skin and leave it brighter and smoother without the risk of scratches.

Apple Mint AHA BHA 10%

Testers saw brighter, clearer skin after just one use of this powerful exfoliating serum that gently removes built-up dead skin and debris with the aid a cocktail of natural acids.

Magnesium Microneedle Patch

Stick on one of these patches when you feel a pimple forming deep inside your skin and the microneedles deliver magnesium and other ingredients to kill it before it reaches the surface.

Apple Mint AHA BHA 10%

Testers saw brighter, clearer skin after just one use of this powerful exfoliating serum that gently removes built-up dead skin and debris with the aid a cocktail of natural acids.

Magnesium Microneedle Patch

Stick on one of these patches when you feel a pimple forming deep inside your skin and the microneedles deliver magnesium and other ingredients to kill it before it reaches the surface.

Soothing Under Eye Stick

As one tester said, “this thing performs.” Swipe it under your eyes to instantly hydrate, depuff and perk up tired eyes and best of all, it’s portable.

Cicaplast Levres

Just a few swipes of this gel-like balm helped heal even the driest, chappiest lips of our testers who loved the lightweight texture that didn’t make their mouths feel greasy or slimy.

Soothing Under Eye Stick

As one tester said, “this thing performs.” Swipe it under your eyes to instantly hydrate, depuff and perk up tired eyes and best of all, it’s portable.

Ceramidin Skin Barrier Serum Toner

This multi-use gel takes the place of both a toner and serum in your routine by smoothing your skin, balancing your skin barrier and moisturizing at the same time.

Cicaplast Levres

Just a few swipes of this gel-like balm helped heal even the driest, chappiest lips of our testers who loved the lightweight texture that didn’t make their mouths feel greasy or slimy.

Oxy-R Peptides

The powerful combination of peptide and oxyresveratrol in this daily serum brightens dark spots and overall skin tone with lightning speed.

Universal Skin Solution Dermal Spray

Spritz your skin whenever you want with this toning mist with hypochlorous acid to not only hydrate it, but also calm it down and reduce redness and irritation.

Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Perfectly Dosed Treatment

Swipe one of these idiot-proof pads over your face at night to deliver the power of retinol to your face and all its anti-aging, skin-evening and brightening properties.

SPF 50 Super Stick

Carry this sunscreen stick wherever you go for easy application (and reapplication). The sunscreen goes on clear and glides over your skin with no need to rub and is packed with skin-beneficial ingredients like hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and ceramides.

SPF 50 Super Stick

Carry this sunscreen stick wherever you go for easy application (and reapplication). The sunscreen goes on clear and glides over your skin with no need to rub and is packed with skin-beneficial ingredients like hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and ceramides.

TheraFace LED Mask

Using three kinds of light - red LED, blue LED and infrared - using this mask for a few minutes a day can help reduce signs of aging, improve skin elasticity and fight bacteria that can lead to acne. Plus, it gives a great stress-reducing face and scalp massage at the same time.

TheraFace LED Mask

Using three kinds of light - red LED, blue LED and infrared - using this mask for a few minutes a day can help reduce signs of aging, improve skin elasticity and fight bacteria that can lead to acne. Plus, it gives a great stress-reducing face and scalp massage at the same time.

SONNY SPF 40 Face Serum

Testers enjoyed how easy to wear this lightweight mineral-based SPF is and the slight tint not only means there’s no white cast, but it also helps even out skin tone for a picture-perfect finish.

SONNY SPF 40 Face Serum

Testers enjoyed how easy to wear this lightweight mineral-based SPF is and the slight tint not only means there’s no white cast, but it also helps even out skin tone for a picture-perfect finish.

Safety Razor

The balance on this blade leads to an easy, close shave. One tester reported that it was “the best designed safety razor I have tried.”

Shave Cream

This surprisingly thin formula poofs to a lather and provides an especially smooth shave no matter the razor type.

Small Batch Beard Oil

The trifecta of jojoba, squalane, and avocado oils helps this stuff stay lightweight. The smoky, woodsy scent is nice, too.

Sensitive Calm Face & Beard Balm

This non-greasy gel packed with hemp seed oil and Vitamin E not only moisturizes and smooths your beard, but can be used on our face to help curb redness and irritation.

Post Shave Balm

With menthol and aloe vera, this balm instantly calms down redness and soothes irritation, all with a nice, spa-like scent and cooling sensation.

Beard & Face Wash

Instead of using a separate wash for your beard (or worse, no wash at all), use this for double duty on both your beard and face for a fresh, deep clean.

Style Detailer Precision Trimmer

Neatly clean up sideburns, mustaches, beard lines and even ear and nose hair with this handy multi-purpose, waterproof and rechargeable tool.

Beard Trimmer Pro

Between the rotary dial and the two comb attachments, this cordless trimmer provides an incredible 40 different cutting lengths, allowing you ultimate control over your beard style.

Beard Conditioning Spray

Unlike goopy balms and greasy oils, this lightweight leave-in spray instantly conditions dry whiskers for a silky smooth finish, plus hydrates the skin underneath.

S9000 Prestige

The triple blades of this razor are effective yet still gentle on your face thanks to special SkinComfort rings and our testers loved the large battery life display.

Gentleman Society Eau de Parfum

Notes of cardamom, sage and vanilla add a depth and mysteriousness to the woody base of this modern and sophisticated fragrance.

Bottled Elixir

This strong, masculine elixir of cedar, incense, patchouli and spices is confident and warm without being overly aggressive. Wear it in the winter with a perfectly-tailored wool topcoat.

Originals Type 1

The fresh, crisp, green vibes of this lightweight fragrance come from a bouquet of citruses, herbs, florals and grassy vetiver.

Pour Homme

Cypress and herbs make you feel like you’re in Italy—for far less than the plane ticket to get there.

Parfumeur L’Etrog Acqua

Citrus and wood combine for a luxury scent you can wear anywhere.

Acqua di Giò Parfum

This fresh, aquatic cologne feels like a beach trip in a bottle.

Spicebomb Infrared Eau de Parfum

There’s a slight sweetness to this scent but the infusion of cinnamon, red pepper and tobacco that dial up the spice and sultriness of this statement-making fragrance.

Sea Salt + Driftwood

This lightweight aquatic scent is nostalgic yet modern at the same time.

Classic Homme Eau de Toilette

This woodsy, spicy scent is strong—in a very good way.

Unknown Legend

Eucalyptus, violet, and charcoal give the fragrance an herbal, desert vibe.

1 Million Eau de Toilette

Warm and spicy, this cologne is bold and unexpected.

Guilty Elixir de Parfum Pour Homme

Leather and vanilla give this cologne a sweetness that’s anchored in spices. Wear it day or night.

Ralph’s Club Elixir Spray

It’s black tie in a bottle: lavandin, sage, patchouli, leather. Fancy.

Vitamin C Whitening

Instead of the usual hydrogen peroxide, this peppermint toothpaste leverages vitamin C to whiten your teeth.

Charcoal Mouth Rinse

This alcohol-free rinse left our tester’s mouth feeling clean and fresh without any burning or dryness.

BLU Professional Sonic

Pop in the mouthpiece, go do something else for two to five minutes, and pop it back into its charging station. Hands-free!

Cordless 3000

Quad-stream technology(!) ensures that this power flosser covers more area in less time, with three intensity settings.

Flosser Model 1

Delivering a more effective floss than traditional flossing alone, this powered tool allows you to effectively clean between teeth with less effort.

iO Series 10

Our testers agreed with the claim that this toothbrush gives you a professional clean every day because their teeth felt polished and super clean after each use, even on the “sensitive” setting.

This article originally appears in the May/June 2024 issue of Men's Health.

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Prop styling: Andrea Bonin.
Hair: Yu Nakata.
Makeup: Evy Drew.
Director/Executive Producer, video: Dorenna Newton.
Editor, video: Josh Archer.

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