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By Greg Morago | HOUSTON CHRONICLE

You know what they say about foolish products in the world won’t help you moisturizing, protection or correcting — is Even has its steps and consistency. maintain better skin unless you use them failing to use a product regularly. rules; follow them, and your face and But you can’t accuse a guy who purposefully — and all the time, said “If you have the products, use them skin quality will benefit. Here are some consistently takes care of his face of Anthony Sosnick, creator of the Anthony every day,” Sosnick said. “It’s like new and trusty products men are having a small mind. In fact, he’s the Logistics for Men skin-care line. exercise. incorporating — consistently — into smarty. The biggest mistakes men make in their If you stop doing something, you’re not their daily skin-care routine, from left to Why? Because all the face-saving skin-care routine — whether it’s cleansing, going to see the benefit.” right:

1. J. Paul Scrub 4. The Cool Fix 6. L’Oreal Paris Men’s Expert Enriched with natural From Shaveworks comes this all-in-one that fights ingrown hairs, razor burn, irritation and Hydra-Energetic Ice Cold ingredients to remove redness — the sore subjects of everyday . If you shave or wax and experience irritation, Eye Roller dirt and dead skin before The Cool Fix will be your new best friend. $25, , Beauty.com and Anthony.com Those dark circles are telling shaving, this scrub comes on you (you’re working too from a new high-end hard and perhaps partying too skin-care line launched 1 6 late). This new eye treatment in Houston. $27.95; developed for men helps reduce www.jpaulonline.com; puffiness and dark circles soon launching at retail 4 with a formula that includes locations vitamin C and caffeine. $10.99, Walgreens and CVS 2. Lab Series Skincare for Men Invigorating 7. Even Better Face Scrub Clinical Dark Spot Corrector Made for normal or 2 If you think this is a product oily skin types, the made just for women, you’re menthol-energized wrong. Men get dark spots, too. scrub unclogs pores This new formula, developed and leaves skin looking for all ethnicities, claims to healthier and younger. make a visible reduction in $18, Macy’s, Dillard’s, 3 5 8 7 dark spots, age spots and traces Neiman Marcus and of past acne. $49.50, Clinique Sephora stores NICK de la TORRE : CHRONICLE counters

3. for Men Deep Cleansing Gel 5. Kiehl’s Cross-Terrain UV Skin Protector SPF 50 8. Molton Brown Power Boost Zinc Use this skin exfoliator and detoxifier before The fairer sex will tell you that you should never Anti-Fatigue Hydrator shaving to cleanse your skin and soften your beard. leave the house without SPF. Kiehl’s new line You think you’re tired? Your skin is pooped out, too. It removes deeply embedded dirt and evens out includes this macho skin protector that’s water and If your listless skin needs a boost of hydration and skin complexion. $18, Ulta, 5140 Richmond, sweat resistant and, thankfully, unscented. $25.50, brightness, this is a pep-me-up: a 713-621-9120; 7744 FM 1960 W., 281-894-7182 Kiehl’s, 4076 Westheimer; 713-621-4330 cocktail for the skin. $40, www.MoltonBrown.com

www.chron.com/gloss • Houston Chronicle • July 2010 • Page 9 • GLOSS