{"id":6534,"date":"2025-02-21T15:30:46","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T15:30:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brenda.ad\/?p=6534"},"modified":"2025-02-21T15:30:47","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T15:30:47","slug":"the-ordinary-men-skincare-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brenda.ad\/community\/beauty\/the-ordinary-men-skincare-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ordinary for Men: Because Great Skin Is for Everyone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Boys, It\u2019s Time to Moisturize. No, Really.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"justify-selected\">Gentlemen (and my fellow skincare-curious kings), let\u2019s talk about something serious: your face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"justify-selected\">Now, I know what some of you are thinking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"justify-selected\">&#8220;I just use water and soap, and I\u2019m fine&#8221;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"justify-selected\">&#8220;My girlfriend has 27 serums, I\u2019ll just steal one&#8221;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"justify-selected\">&#8220;Moisturizer? That\u2019s for women, right?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"justify-selected\">Wrong. All wrong. All criminally, devastatingly wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"justify-selected\">As your self-appointed Gay Best Friend\u2122, I\u2019m here to stage an intervention. Because looking like a well-moisturized K-drama actor instead of a dried-up piece of toast is not gender-specific.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"justify-selected\">And that\u2019s where <a href=\"https:\/\/tidd.ly\/4gFuL7Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">The Ordinary<\/a> comes in. Affordable, science-backed, and so simple even a straight guy can figure it out (no offense, babes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"justify-selected\">So, let\u2019s dive into why skincare matters for men, the science behind it, and how to get your face looking like it belongs on a Chanel campaign, not a &#8220;before&#8221; picture in a dermatology ad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"instaIframeContainer\">\n  <iframe      \n    class=\"instaIframe\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Cp0tc8IPyHq\/embed\"\n    scrolling=\"no\"\n    frameBorder=\"0\"\n    width=\"100%\"\n    height=\"500\"\n  >\n    Iframe not supported\n  <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n  .instaIframeContainer {\n    \/* \u043f\u043e\u0437\u0432\u043e\u043b\u044f\u0435\u0442 \u043e\u0431\u0440\u0435\u0437\u0430\u0442\u044c iframe *\/\n    overflow: hidden; \nmax-height: 400px;\n  }\n\n  .instaIframe {\n    \/* \u0441\u0434\u0432\u0438\u043d\u0435\u0442 \u0440\u0438\u043b\u0441 \u0432\u0432\u0435\u0440\u0445 \u0438 \u043e\u0431\u0440\u0435\u0436\u0435\u0442, \u0447\u0442\u043e\u0431\u044b \u0448\u0430\u043f\u043a\u0438 \u043d\u0435 \u0431\u044b\u043b\u043e \u0432\u0438\u0434\u043d\u043e. \u0415\u0441\u043b\u0438 \u0448\u0430\u043f\u043a\u0430 \u043d\u0443\u0436\u043d\u0430, \u0442\u043e \u0443\u0434\u0430\u043b\u0438 *\/\n    margin-top: 0px;\n  }\n  \n  @media only screen and (max-width: 768px) {\n.instaIframe {\n    margin-top: -40vw;\n  }\n  }  \n  @media only screen and (max-width: 500px) {\n.instaIframe {\n    margin-top: -30vw;\n  }\n  }  \n  @media only screen and (max-width: 421px) {\n.instaIframe {\n    margin-top: -20vw;\n  }\n  }  \n<\/style>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"instaIframeContainer\">\n  <iframe      \n    class=\"instaIframe\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DAJqby9yvux\/embed\"\n    scrolling=\"no\"\n    frameBorder=\"0\"\n    width=\"100%\"\n    height=\"500\"\n  >\n    Iframe not supported\n  <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Do Men Really Need Skincare? Science Says: Duh.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"justify-selected\">I get it, your dad used one bar of soap for his face, hair, and car tires, and he turned out fine. But here\u2019s the truth:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"justify-selected\">\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83d\udd2c <strong>Men\u2019s skin is actually different.<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> \ud83d\udccc <strong>25% thicker than women\u2019s<\/strong> (Testosterone, thanks for that.)<br>\ud83d\udccc <strong>Oilier &amp; more prone to breakouts<\/strong> (Sebum production? Higher.)<br>\ud83d\udccc <strong>Aging hits later, but HARD<\/strong> (Congrats, but also\u2026 wrinkles will sneak up on you.)<br>\ud83d\udccc <strong>Shaving = permanent skin irritation factory<\/strong> (Razor burn? Ingrown hairs? We need to talk.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"justify-selected\">In other words. If you think &#8220;real men don\u2019t need skincare,&#8221; your skin will humble you by 35. So, let\u2019s get ahead of the problem before your forehead starts looking like a leather handbag, shall we?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"instaIframeContainer\">\n  <iframe      \n    class=\"instaIframe\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DFd7xDiO7Py\/embed\"\n    scrolling=\"no\"\n    frameBorder=\"0\"\n    width=\"100%\"\n    height=\"500\"\n  >\n    Iframe not supported\n  <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n  .instaIframeContainer {\n    \/* \u043f\u043e\u0437\u0432\u043e\u043b\u044f\u0435\u0442 \u043e\u0431\u0440\u0435\u0437\u0430\u0442\u044c iframe *\/\n    overflow: hidden; \nmax-height: 400px;\n  }\n\n  .instaIframe {\n    \/* \u0441\u0434\u0432\u0438\u043d\u0435\u0442 \u0440\u0438\u043b\u0441 \u0432\u0432\u0435\u0440\u0445 \u0438 \u043e\u0431\u0440\u0435\u0436\u0435\u0442, \u0447\u0442\u043e\u0431\u044b \u0448\u0430\u043f\u043a\u0438 \u043d\u0435 \u0431\u044b\u043b\u043e \u0432\u0438\u0434\u043d\u043e. \u0415\u0441\u043b\u0438 \u0448\u0430\u043f\u043a\u0430 \u043d\u0443\u0436\u043d\u0430, \u0442\u043e \u0443\u0434\u0430\u043b\u0438 *\/\n    margin-top: 0px;\n  }\n  \n  @media only screen and (max-width: 768px) {\n.instaIframe {\n    margin-top: -40vw;\n  }\n  }  \n  @media only screen and (max-width: 500px) {\n.instaIframe {\n    margin-top: -30vw;\n  }\n  }  \n  @media only screen and (max-width: 421px) {\n.instaIframe {\n    margin-top: -20vw;\n  }\n  }  \n<\/style>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"instaIframeContainer\">\n  <iframe      \n    class=\"instaIframe\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DF_CFcEpUwz\/embed\"\n    scrolling=\"no\"\n    frameBorder=\"0\"\n    width=\"100%\"\n    height=\"500\"\n  >\n    Iframe not supported\n  <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The 5 Best The Ordinary Products for Men<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"justify-selected\">Let\u2019s cut the fluff. No 12-step routines here\u2014just five solid, no-nonsense products that will keep you looking fresh, youthful, and ready to break hearts (or at least look decent on Zoom calls).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1\ufe0f\u20e3 Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% \u2013 The Oil Control MVP<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>What It Does:<\/strong> Controls oil, minimizes pores, reduces breakouts.<br>\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Perfect For:<\/strong> Dudes whose foreheads could double as a mirror by lunchtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd0d <strong>Reddit Insight:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>&#8220;Thought skincare was a scam. Then this stopped my nose from looking like a deep-fryer. I\u2019m now a believer.&#8221;<\/p><cite>Reddit Thread<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"instaIframeContainer\">\n  <iframe      \n    class=\"instaIframe\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DFvWumPPFJK\/embed\"\n    scrolling=\"no\"\n    frameBorder=\"0\"\n    width=\"100%\"\n    height=\"500\"\n  >\n    Iframe not supported\n  <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n  .instaIframeContainer {\n    \/* \u043f\u043e\u0437\u0432\u043e\u043b\u044f\u0435\u0442 \u043e\u0431\u0440\u0435\u0437\u0430\u0442\u044c iframe *\/\n    overflow: hidden; \nmax-height: 400px;\n  }\n\n  .instaIframe {\n    \/* \u0441\u0434\u0432\u0438\u043d\u0435\u0442 \u0440\u0438\u043b\u0441 \u0432\u0432\u0435\u0440\u0445 \u0438 \u043e\u0431\u0440\u0435\u0436\u0435\u0442, \u0447\u0442\u043e\u0431\u044b \u0448\u0430\u043f\u043a\u0438 \u043d\u0435 \u0431\u044b\u043b\u043e \u0432\u0438\u0434\u043d\u043e. \u0415\u0441\u043b\u0438 \u0448\u0430\u043f\u043a\u0430 \u043d\u0443\u0436\u043d\u0430, \u0442\u043e \u0443\u0434\u0430\u043b\u0438 *\/\n    margin-top: 0px;\n  }\n  \n  @media only screen and (max-width: 768px) {\n.instaIframe {\n    margin-top: -40vw;\n  }\n  }  \n  @media only screen and (max-width: 500px) {\n.instaIframe {\n    margin-top: -30vw;\n  }\n  }  \n  @media only screen and (max-width: 421px) {\n.instaIframe {\n    margin-top: -20vw;\n  }\n  }  \n<\/style>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"instaIframeContainer\">\n  <iframe      \n    class=\"instaIframe\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DE-Nl9lpuME\/embed\"\n    scrolling=\"no\"\n    frameBorder=\"0\"\n    width=\"100%\"\n    height=\"500\"\n  >\n    Iframe not supported\n  <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2\ufe0f\u20e3 Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 \u2013 Hydration for the Hydration-Resistant<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>What It Does:<\/strong> Locks in moisture, plumps skin, prevents tightness.<br>\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Perfect For:<\/strong> Anyone whose skin feels like an unbuttered croissant after washing their face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd0d <strong>Reddit Insight:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>&#8220;Didn\u2019t realize my skin was dry until I used this. Now my boyfriend keeps touching my face and saying \u2018so soft.\u2019&#8221;<\/p><cite>Reddit Thread<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"instaIframeContainer\">\n  <iframe      \n    class=\"instaIframe\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C5XPrA4rouM\/embed\"\n    scrolling=\"no\"\n    frameBorder=\"0\"\n    width=\"100%\"\n    height=\"500\"\n  >\n    Iframe not supported\n  <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n  .instaIframeContainer {\n    \/* \u043f\u043e\u0437\u0432\u043e\u043b\u044f\u0435\u0442 \u043e\u0431\u0440\u0435\u0437\u0430\u0442\u044c iframe *\/\n    overflow: hidden; \nmax-height: 400px;\n  }\n\n  .instaIframe {\n    \/* \u0441\u0434\u0432\u0438\u043d\u0435\u0442 \u0440\u0438\u043b\u0441 \u0432\u0432\u0435\u0440\u0445 \u0438 \u043e\u0431\u0440\u0435\u0436\u0435\u0442, \u0447\u0442\u043e\u0431\u044b \u0448\u0430\u043f\u043a\u0438 \u043d\u0435 \u0431\u044b\u043b\u043e \u0432\u0438\u0434\u043d\u043e. \u0415\u0441\u043b\u0438 \u0448\u0430\u043f\u043a\u0430 \u043d\u0443\u0436\u043d\u0430, \u0442\u043e \u0443\u0434\u0430\u043b\u0438 *\/\n    margin-top: 0px;\n  }\n  \n  @media only screen and (max-width: 768px) {\n.instaIframe {\n    margin-top: -40vw;\n  }\n  }  \n  @media only screen and (max-width: 500px) {\n.instaIframe {\n    margin-top: -30vw;\n  }\n  }  \n  @media only screen and (max-width: 421px) {\n.instaIframe {\n    margin-top: -20vw;\n  }\n  }  \n<\/style>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"instaIframeContainer\">\n  <iframe      \n    class=\"instaIframe\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C32htaqOIsn\/embed\"\n    scrolling=\"no\"\n    frameBorder=\"0\"\n    width=\"100%\"\n    height=\"500\"\n  >\n    Iframe not supported\n  <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3\ufe0f\u20e3 Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG \u2013 The Hangover Eraser<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>What It Does:<\/strong> Reduces puffiness and dark circles.<br>\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Perfect For:<\/strong> Looking alive after three tequila shots and questionable life choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd0d <strong>Reddit Insight:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>&#8220;Applied this before a work call. My boss said I looked \u2018well-rested.\u2019 This is a scam but in the best way possible.&#8221;<\/p><cite>Reddit Thread<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"instaIframeContainer\">\n  <iframe      \n    class=\"instaIframe\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DGSrD97A0xm\/embed\"\n    scrolling=\"no\"\n    frameBorder=\"0\"\n    width=\"100%\"\n    height=\"500\"\n  >\n    Iframe not supported\n  <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n  .instaIframeContainer {\n    \/* \u043f\u043e\u0437\u0432\u043e\u043b\u044f\u0435\u0442 \u043e\u0431\u0440\u0435\u0437\u0430\u0442\u044c iframe *\/\n    overflow: hidden; \nmax-height: 400px;\n  }\n\n  .instaIframe {\n    \/* \u0441\u0434\u0432\u0438\u043d\u0435\u0442 \u0440\u0438\u043b\u0441 \u0432\u0432\u0435\u0440\u0445 \u0438 \u043e\u0431\u0440\u0435\u0436\u0435\u0442, \u0447\u0442\u043e\u0431\u044b \u0448\u0430\u043f\u043a\u0438 \u043d\u0435 \u0431\u044b\u043b\u043e \u0432\u0438\u0434\u043d\u043e. \u0415\u0441\u043b\u0438 \u0448\u0430\u043f\u043a\u0430 \u043d\u0443\u0436\u043d\u0430, \u0442\u043e \u0443\u0434\u0430\u043b\u0438 *\/\n    margin-top: 0px;\n  }\n  \n  @media only screen and (max-width: 768px) {\n.instaIframe {\n    margin-top: -40vw;\n  }\n  }  \n  @media only screen and (max-width: 500px) {\n.instaIframe {\n    margin-top: -30vw;\n  }\n  }  \n  @media only screen and (max-width: 421px) {\n.instaIframe {\n    margin-top: -20vw;\n  }\n  }  \n<\/style>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"instaIframeContainer\">\n  <iframe      \n    class=\"instaIframe\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DGRcDj_SZvt\/embed\"\n    scrolling=\"no\"\n    frameBorder=\"0\"\n    width=\"100%\"\n    height=\"500\"\n  >\n    Iframe not supported\n  <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4\ufe0f\u20e3 Lactic Acid 10% + HA \u2013 The Glow Booster<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>What It Does:<\/strong> Exfoliates dead skin, brightens complexion.<br>\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Perfect For:<\/strong> When your skin looks duller than your ex\u2019s personality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd0d <strong>Reddit Insight:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>&#8220;One application and I swear my skin went from \u2018I haven\u2019t slept in years\u2019 to \u2018I drink eight glasses of water daily.\u2019&#8221;<\/p><cite>Reddit Thread<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"instaIframeContainer\">\n  <iframe      \n    class=\"instaIframe\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C5Oj9eoLAmx\/embed\"\n    scrolling=\"no\"\n    frameBorder=\"0\"\n    width=\"100%\"\n    height=\"500\"\n  >\n    Iframe not supported\n  <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n  .instaIframeContainer {\n    \/* \u043f\u043e\u0437\u0432\u043e\u043b\u044f\u0435\u0442 \u043e\u0431\u0440\u0435\u0437\u0430\u0442\u044c iframe *\/\n    overflow: hidden; 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Even You, Chad.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"justify-selected\">Boys, let\u2019s get one thing straight: Skincare isn\u2019t extra. It\u2019s hygiene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Brush your teeth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wash your hair.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear deodorant.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"justify-selected\">Then congrats! You already believe in basic self-care. Adding skincare is just leveling up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"justify-selected\">And listen, your girlfriend should NOT be your dermatologist. You wouldn\u2019t let her pick out your pre-workout supplements, right? So take control of your own routine. Your future, wrinkle-free self will thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"justify-selected\">\ud83d\udccc <strong>Your turn: <\/strong>Are you a skincare pro or still washing your face with 3-in-1 shampoo? 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