The Men's Health 2022 Grooming Awards

The aloe vera and citric acid in this stuff dig out dirt, oil, and product buildup. It’ll leave your hair feeling “soft, not squeaky,” according to one of our testers.

Just a dab is potent enough to hydrate a full head of hair. The duo of natural oils replaces the usual chemicals, like silicones and sulfates.

Many dandruff busters fry your skin. This pick ratchets up the aloe vera to soothe an itchy, flaky, dry scalp almost immediately.

Testers loved the rich lather this wash provided that left both their skin and hair feeling clean but not overly dry (not a small feat for a multi-use product). The fresh, outdoorsy scent fills your shower but doesn't linger too long on your skin.

This ultra-moisturizing shampoo is tailor made for curls because it cleanses and removes buildup from dirt and products without leaving curls feeling dry or crispy.

Apply this cream to damp hair and you’ll get defined curls that aren’t even the least bit frizzy. Then apply a little bit on dry hair later in the day when you need a little touchup.

This lightweight styling cream won’t leave your hair greasy or sticky, no matter what hair type or texture you have. Use it instead of pomade for a natural look that you can still run your hands through.

Chemical-free products often (unfairly) fall flat. But this beeswax-reinforced paste holds and, because it’s water-based, washes out easily.

Yeah, clay in a spray. A spritz or two gives your hair a matte-textured hold while also adding moisture, so you have that just-out-of-the-shower look all day long.

Okay, it’s not a substitute for actually washing your hair, but when your hair feels greasy, dirty, or limp between showers, spray some of this at the roots to soak up oil and get an instant refresh (and more volume).

Unlike the gels you might remember, this gel uses naturally-derived ingredients like aloe vera to style and hold your hair but also condition and strengthen it at the same time.

Take a quick quiz and this company develops a personalized system just for you that includes FDA-approved treatments like minoxidil and other products like a growth serum and natural supplements for an inside-out approach to hair loss treatment.

Unlike things like salt sprays that can leave your hair feeling dry, this lightweight cream imparts texture and volume while still leaving your hair feeling silky. Our testers found it even works well on fine hair without weighing it down.

Whether you’re a home haircut novice or have been DIYing your cut for years, this complete system has everything you need for the perfect home haircut or touchup between barber appointments—down to the cape.

Even if you don’t have hair, you still need to keep up the dome. This three-stage system (exfoliating wash, shave cream, moisturizer) helps your scalp stay in shape and protected from
the elements.

Smooth a little of this through your hair before styling it (or on its own) and it smooths and strengthens your hair to reduce breakage and make it look shiny and healthy.

Use this mask in place of conditioner and leave it on for two to five minutes to not only hydrate your hair, but plump the strands for more volume without the weight of other products.

Moisturizing after a shower is a paaaiiin. So moisturize while you shower with this plant-based lather enriched with hemp-seed oil and vitamin E.

Our testers loved the rich lather and gentle clean this bar gave their skin (without drying it out), but really loved how long it lasts—and that it doesn’t get slimy after a few uses.

Tube ’screen always goes on unevenly. So allow the roller in this canister to slather on its zinc-reinforced product hands-free. Our testers appreciated that it’s fragrance-free, too—no cloying piña colada smell here.

For all the moisturizing ingredients (cocoa butter, hyaluronic acid) packed into its formula, you’d expect this hand cream to feel heavy and goopy. Our testers confirmed that it goes on smooth and sinks into skin within seconds.

This lightweight lotion sinks in without leaving you greasy or your clothes sticky. Its exfoliating
acids help smooth skin, and its minerals balance the skin’s microbiome, so you’ll need to reapply it less often.

Out of all the natural deodorants we tried, this spray surpassed them all. Developed with dermatologists, the aluminum-free spray keeps odor at bay all day but won’t leave a film on your pits or clog your pores.

This new formula contains 30 percent water, so it’s gentle on underarm skin without compromising on intense sweat and odor protection.

Our testers gave this scrub top marks for the texture—not too gritty, but still has some bite to it— and for the fact that it leaves skin feeling smooth and soft but still deeply moisturized.

Use it for the great scent and the fact that it won’t leave your hands feeling dry or sticky. Keep using it for the innovative refillable dispenser that’s small enough to carry around in your pocket.

The GK80’s unique V-shaped head and wand-like design make for easy maneuvering in hard-to-reach areas. Blade-to-skin shaving is gentle enough for sensitive spots, but pop on the comb
attachment and ten length options are yours with the turn of a dial.

Keep this in your beach bag to soothe your skin after a little too much time in the sun. You can also use it any time your skin needs to calm down or is feeling dry for instant non-sticky hydration.

Formulated for “combination to oily, sensitive skin,” it blends B vitamins with glycerin, a mixture that neutralizes grime and excess oil without stripping out natural moisture.

Exfoliating acids fight that fatigued look, while squalane and ceramides strengthen the skin.

No need for multiple products at night with this retinol-infused cream. It’s thick and rich to moisturize and protect your skin and the retinol goes to work aiding cell turnover while you sleep so you wake up looking smooth and fresh.

This gentle scrub uses finely ground coconut shells to help remove dead skin cells gently and with minimal irritation. The rest of the formula contains natural ingredients to help moisturize and protect your skin, too.

This surprisingly gentle overnight solution clears debris from your pores so you wake up looking brighter and fresher.

This ultralight cream is packed with hyaluronic acid, which hydrates your skin. It’s also absorbed fast so your face doesn’t look slightly ghostly.

Effortlessly suck dirt and grime from deep within your pores and leave your face looking clean, clear, and way less oily. (Even if you’re only 15.)

This peptide and caffeine-packed gel instantly cools and perks up your eye area so you look more awake (perfect to rub on before your first meeting of the day) and it absorbs quickly so you’re not left with shiny eyes.

This incredibly moisturizing balm is packed with hyaluronic acid, peptides and squalane to keep your lips crack-free without a goopy, greasy film.

Our testers loved this hydrating serum because of how it made their skin feel (smooth, hydrated and healthy) but also because it was lightweight and easy to wear on its own or under another moisturizer.

The combination of salicylic acid and niacinamide in this formula means that it not only helps squatch pimples but also prevents dark spots from forming after they’re gone. The creamy formula is gentle on your skin and won’t leave you with dry patches like other spot treatments.

Use this alcohol-free toner after washing your face to help restore your skin’s hydration levels and keep it happy. It’s as hydrating as a moisturizer, so you can use it as a replacement or in addition to one for added hydration.

This multitasking cream/serum might have a high level of the skin-bolstering, antiaging hero
vitamin A (aka retinol), but it’s still good for beginners. It also contains vitamins C and E to improve how your skin looks and feels.

Use this calming mask packed with centella extract every time your skin feels irritated, red or angry to instantly calm it down and soothe away irritation.

This handheld doodad emits a microcurrent that helps stimulate the muscles in your face. Run the wand around your eyes to depuff, your jawline to tighten, or your crow’s feet to help them fly away.

Use this water-based spray every time your skin needs a little pick-me-up. It instantly refreshes your mug and makes it feel fresh and hydrated.

This cream lathers but also aaaaahs, with ingredients like shea butter, sunflower-seed oil, and vitamin E. It’s your pick for sensitive, easily angered skin.

As one tester put it: “This razor is a stubble-slaying machine.” It’s light and nimble around tricky areas. And the exfoliator bar works.

Coconut oil and aloe help this oil sit lightly, but our testers said the scent was more than tropical. There’s amber. There’s suede. There’s a luxury cologne vibe going on.

Use too much of your typical beard balm and you’re left with a greasy, oily beard. This lotion, however, is more like a moisturizer and smoothes through your beard easily to keep your whiskers hydrated without residue.

Yes, the name makes it sound like something from Tesla—and performance-wise, it might as
well be. Adjust the blades to one of 30 different length settings with the turn of a wheel, and just
run it under water to clean.

This lotion soothed irritation and calmed skin “with no burning whatsoever,” according to one tester. Azelaic acid and tea-tree oil help to heal and prevent ingrown hairs—so it’s clutch on curly beards.

Rub some of this exfoliating gel into neck and beard area and then wash it off to help smooth away dead skin cells that can trap hairs leading to razor bumps.

There’s a lot to love about this top-shelf electric razor, but what we love most about it is that it can power through up to 7 days worth of stubble in record time without leaving your skin shredded or irritated.

Massage some of this protective sensitive skin-friendly cream onto your face before applying your shaving cream (don’t rinse it off) and you’ll get an incredibly smooth shave with absolutely no irritation whatsoever.

This fully-waterproof trimmer is your best tool for fine-tuning your look. Use it to trim eyebrows, sideburns, nose hairs, ears and anything else you need to touch up. It even has a light to help you get to those hard-to-see hairs.

The deep conditioner works on the hair as the mask locks and maximizes its effects, softening even the crispiest of beards.

It’s a paste that foams for a fresh feeling, and it doesn’t leave a weird residue on your mouth, lips, or sink. Clean indeed.

This lean cleaning machine features crisscross bristles that scrub in both directions simultaneously. The magnetic holder allows you to tack it to the medicine cabinet (or showerhead?), and the replaceable brush head means you don’t have to throw out the
the whole thing when it’s time for a new one.

The birch sugar in this alcohol-free wash kills bad breath. And the refillable glass bottle looks great on a shelf, even empty.

Our testers raved about its quick effects (noticeable whitening after just one use), minimal commitment (as little as ten minutes a day), and gentle serum (even if you have braces!).

This marvel uses AI to analyze your brushing style and gives feedback to help you improve your
moves. The “wild-looking brush head felt like it got into every crevice,” said one tester. The
rechargeable travel case takes it mobile.

Designed to deliver a dentist-level clean and polish without you setting foot in an office, this high-quality electric toothbrush has a polishing head and a flexible scaler to gently scrape away plaque.

Paint some of this gel on your teeth before bed and it removes stains while you sleep and freshens your breath so you wake up without any trace of morning breath.

This cologne’s ginger, citrus, and bergamot make for a fresh first spray, but then it’s temperedby deeper notes like patchouli, oakmoss, and musk.

Green mandarin and sage lend a subtle scent—and the bottle is refillable.

Three kinds of cedar anchor this woodsy cologne, but the spiciness of black pepper and a
a quick hit of bergamot create an inviting, celebratory vibe.

It opens with a punch of citrus but then dries down to a warmer, spicier aroma. You’ll give off an aura of approachability and chill.

This scent reacts with your body chemistry to smell unique on your skin. At its base, the cologne has an understated earthy fragrance. But on you? You’ll have to see...

The fresh, herbal fragrance of clary sage, juniper, and pink peppercorn is invigorating by itself. But the aroma can actually stimulate your neural pathways to spark mental energy, according to the company.

The spicy, woody mix of this exotic scent is inspired by Middle Eastern trade routes. Pink peppercorn, cedar, vanilla and saffron give it a warm but mysterious vibe.

Notes of musk, sage, incense and amber create a subtle, but incomparable scent that’s a little spiritual but very wearable—like you just got back from a meditation retreat.

The bold mix of citrus and woods in this cologne (think the classic Eros but more intense) is best worn when you want to make an entrance - and leave a lasting impression.

It’s a deodorant and cologne in one. A spritz of this spray under your arms and across your body
leaves you smelling clean.

When you don’t have time to shower, swipe one of these aloe-packed wipes to clear away sweat and grime without stripping your skin.

This antioxidant-packed moisturizer combines antiaging ingredients and a powerful mineral-based sunscreen to give your skin all the protection it needs in one application.

Dab this warm, smoky scent on your wrists, your neck, and anywhere else. No spraying—or
smuggling through security—needed.

It shampoos! It conditions! It body-washes! It even moisturizes! Too bad it can’t also guarantee you a first-class upgrade.

This handy stick fits in your pocket, allowing you to apply it (and reapply it) on your face and body wherever you go.

The built-in filter removes chlorine and metals that can dry out and damage your hair and skin.

Use the concentrated bodywash tubes to fill up the reusable bottle. The refill tubes also pull double duty for streamlined travel.

Reflected light helps even short hair like Wanna’s dry faster and with less heat, leading to healthier hair and less damage. It cuts not only your energy usage but your dry time, too.