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Now it’s reached optimum length and it’s ready to be shown off to the big wide world, what kind of reactions can you expect? Are beards attractive? Do other people think it suits you? Do women like beards? Let’s look at some of the common reactions…

You may think that you need to use an industrial strength cleanser as a face wash for oily skin or that a cream will add too much moisture to your face, leaving those with oily skin feeling even worse about their shine and perplexed where to head for help. However the opposite is actually true, it’s all about using the right products, and they really could make all the difference.

When it comes to your daily commute, the mix of stress, city muck, and having your personal space well and truly infiltrated by people that always seem to have a cold, it can leave you feeling like you should’ve stayed in bed. Alongside the numerous reasons to hate a commute, your skin suffers too! In fact, even if your journey consists of a mere hop, skip and jump from your house to the office, you can notice an oily skin build-up.

That shine you see in the mirror is actually one of the most common skin complaints from men. You’re not alone if you feel like your oily skin is getting in the way of your confidence and style. Face care for men with oily skin doesn’t have to be an hours-long stressful experience – some choice products and a bit of an overhaul of your routine can make all the difference.

If we had £1 for every time someone asked why we get eye bags and how to help them we’d have almost £19 by now. With a plethora of men’s beauty care products out there, it can sometimes be difficult to pick out what will tackle dark and pillowy under-eyes. Thing is, due to lifestyle and genetics, you can’t avoid them. However, you can help them with a few lifestyle and grooming changes.

Just over half of men in the UK don’t moisture daily! With so many advantages, can your skin really afford not to stay hydrated? Finding the right moisturiser is like finding the right pair of jeans. There’s no one size fits all so, identify your skin type and then match it to one of our moisturisers.

When it gets warm, a beard can leave you feeling a bit like Swamp Thing, but if you love your facial hair and want to keep it in some form, how about a bit of designer stubble? Equally, if you’re usually clean-shaven but looking to add a hirsute edge to your look, stubble could be the answer. So, grab your beard gel and put your razor down and embrace that few-days-growth look.

Beards were everywhere a few years ago, with a resurgence of men wanting to show off their facial hair in some seriously stylish ways. Now, as we move through the summer of 2021, we’ve decided to look again at beard styles and how they’ve changed over the past few years. 

Whether you’re an owl or a lark, sometimes the mornings are a struggle. Making healthy decisions for your skin is probably the last thing on your mind when you’re tempted to press snooze. A good morning routine for guys leads to productivity and organisation and we’re fully aware that usual morning rituals for men that you might have nailed is coffee, gym and shower, but have you ever thought about your skincare first thing? Here’s what we do, and it takes less than 5 minutes (we promise)!

When the new year rolls around, it’s a good chance to take stock of the past twelve months and plan ahead for the next twelve. For a lot of men that means upgrading various routines to make them work for an ever-changing lifestyle.

When it comes to spring cleaning, you’re probably thinking of getting the bin bags and the old Henry out for a weekend of chores. Dull. We’re not about that life at Bulldog! You just need a few tweaks in your routine! Throw in a facial pore cleanser and maybe even a face mask for glowing skin, and you’ll look fresh and ready for the warmer season.

Men’s skincare routines contain a few golden rules that apply whatever your age (e.g. use a face wash daily) and whatever your skin type. However, there are specific products you should look out for according to your age. So if you’d like to grow old gracefully, keep reading…