The Best Men’s Shaving Products of 2024
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When it comes to grooming — and haircare in particular — less is often more. Shaving can be about eliminating facial hair entirely, but even when it’s about shaping a beard, the core of the exercise is figuring out what ought to be removed and, importantly, having the tools with which to cut and trim as needed.
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Time spent leaning over the sink can feel fraught. Every man has slipped while shaving, cutting away a curl or flourish that made the look or, alternatively, failing to scrape away that thin 9th-grade mustache. In the spirit of lowering the temperature on that experience, SPY has tested and selected shaving tools that limit the hazards of a morning ritual to operator error and add elements of pleasure that eliminate the stress of that moment spent staring into a mirror, trying not to make eye contact with the guy on the other side, who is doing the best he can.
BEST MANUAL RAZOR
Gilette Fusion 5 Razor
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If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Words to live by. And in an industry brimming with literally hundreds of options, Gillette’s Fusion 5 is a classic. It’s the Fiat Spider of razors or… let’s be honest… the Ford F-Series. It’s powerful, ergonomic enough, and good for all seasons. The blades don’t start to dull for at least 10-15 uses (depending on hair thickness). The Fusion 5 is not necessarily the gold standard of razors, but it remains the product against which all other manual razors are measured. It sets the bar for what’s good. And it sets it high.
BEST ELECTRIC RAZOR
Philips Norelco S9000 Prestige
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With built-in SenseIQ technology that detects the density and motion of facial hair to adjust its 360-degree blades’ trimming speed and direction, the Philips Norelco S9000 Prestige is one of the most powerful electric razors on the market. That means no pulling, tugging, or nicking necessary to appreciate skin-level closeness or a consistent stubble length to start your day. But don’t let the specs obscure the real story: It hugs the face in a way that prevents irritation and, importantly for travelers, holds a charge. There’s a reason this thing is part of the modern consultant’s toolkit. It keeps things tidy during a weeklong stint in Cincinnati.
BEST ELECTRIC TRIMMER
Braun All-in-One Trimmer 5
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Trimming and shaving body hair is, as any man who has attempted it can attest, a difficult procedure. Irritation feels almost inevitable. Sensitive bits get nicked. Chests get patchy. This is why an all-in-one-trimmer like Braun’s popular Trimmer 5 is a great investment. Braun has carefully engineered – as only Braun can – blades for different parts of the body that demand different kinds of treatment. Chest hair and pubic hair are not the same and shouldn’t be treated as though they are. Compellingly the Trimmer 5 is itself a graceful and smartly engineered tool with contoured metal edges that slide easily over bare skin. Can it be used on the face? Sure, but maybe set it aside for a different kind of work.
BEST SHAVING CREAM
Le Labo Shaving Cream
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Dropping $44 on a shaving cream feels like a big move, but Le Labo’s plant-based formula makes it worth it. While the brand has developed a cult following for its wide assortment of iconic fragrances, don’t overlook its line of skincare products like this bergamot and lavender-scented medicine cabinet must-have. It flawlessly coats and hydrates the face to prepare it for a close shave. Splash out a bit and turn that morning moment into something special.
BEST SHAVING BALM
The Art of Shaving After-Shave Balm
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Aftershave is a deeply underrated grooming product. The right stuff can soothe and calm angry skin while providing a joyful aromatic note. The Art of Shaving’s jojoba seed oil-based balm is profoundly moisturizing — much more so than many competitors — and doesn’t leave an oily finish on the skin or threaten to discolor any colors. Best of all, a little goes a long way, so it’s a smart investment.
BEST SHAVING GEL
Harry's Foaming Shave Gel
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Harry’s worked hard to carve out a niche for itself as the Warby Parker of men’s grooming brands: Well branded and effective, but not particularly fancy. While our testing suggested the brands’ razors were perhaps a bit overpriced compared to industry incumbents, Harry’s deserves a ton of credit for creating a fantastic shave gel laced with aloe and cucumber extract that lathers into a rich, yet gentle foam that doesn’t clog pores. As with other Harry’s products, the ingredients are paraben-free, sulfate-free, and never tested on animals. Men who try this stuff stick with it.
BEST BEARD CONDITIONER
Scotch Porter Hydrate & Nourish Beard Conditioner
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It doesn’t matter how full and long your beard may be, if it’s wiry and out of control, you’ll look like Hagrid. Unless that’s the goal, it would be wise to invest in beard conditioner, and more specifically, in Scotch Porter Hydrate & Nourish, which just pumps moisture into hair, making it much more malleable. This brand has been hydrating and nourishing faces since 2015 and its biotin and shea butter-based blend is a bestseller for a reason: It makes even the messiest mane look intentional. It’s fun to go big with a beard, but shape matters.
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