The Shape Up: The Best December Releases in Men's Grooming

As someone with redness-prone skin, I’m always looking for ways to reduce inflammation—this cleanser has become my latest weapon against flare-ups. The gentle formula removes buildup and dirt without stripping the skin, using barrier-supporting lipids, rice extract, and marine algae to calm redness and smooth texture as you wash. It left my skin soft and balanced with visibly less redness.

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Be it because it helps keep my face warm or because it pairs perfectly with a beanie, I always rock a beard this time of year. With that comes a return to daily dependence on beard oil, and this might be the best one released in 2025. Powered by organic amla fruit, vitamin E, and apricot oil, this beard oil supports fuller-looking growth while strengthening and softening coarse hairs. Sandalwood then calms irritation and redness, while squalane hydrates the skin beneath.

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Harry’s recently dropped its first-ever cologne line featuring a trio of budget-friendly fragrances, the best of which is Cowboy Classic. This woody and amber scent is as western-smelling as its name suggests, with musky, leather, and cedarwood notes reminiscent of the American southwest desert.

It’s rare that I shave anywhere other than my face and neck—opting instead to trim body hair—but what’s even more rare is a shaving cream that’s gentle enough to use on your face while also being dense enough for body hair. This cream is one of those unicorn products. Plus, the santal and leather scent is masculine and soothing, while being subtle enough for layering.

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Sure, this electric toothbrush offers effective cleaning with three speed settings and 48,000 vibrations per minute, but what really impressed me was the battery. When used twice a day for two minutes, it can last up to 70 days off of one charge. That’s less than six charges a year.

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Since the brand launched barely two years ago, Freaks of Nature has become a mainstay on this list with clean, nature-loving products that simply work. Its first deodorant is no different, with 100 percent naturally-derived ingredients, a 100 percent recycled container, and a formula that 100 percent works at keeping odor at bay.

This cleansing milk feels soft and cushiony on the skin, melting away any dirt and buildup without leaving that tight, squeaky-clean feeling that can worsen dryness. Packed with ceramides, calming botanicals, and nourishing oils, it supports the skin barrier as you cleanse, helping skin stay hydrated, comfortable, and soothed after rinsing. It never irritates my sensitive skin.

Telling men they still need to wear sunscreen in the winter has become a personal mission of mine, so I’m glad somebody finally made an SPF specifically for the season. Spooge’s new mineral sunscreen is designed to combat snow, sweat, and wind, with ceramides to moisturize and protect skin, vitamin E to calm it, and raspberry seed oil to hydrate it. Plus, it’s formulated for the body too, in case you’re one of those lunatics who wear a t-shirt down the slopes.

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The highlight of Snif’s new men’s cologne sub-brand, Notewrks, Clean Getaway is a perfect example of the line’s dedication to approachable fragrance. This scent is musky and woodsy while still being bright and lively.