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Six grooming essentials men should go for — from beard oil to shampoo for oily hair and scalp

Never dip into your partner's beauty stash again with these balms especially made for men's needs

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MEN might have dipped into their partner’s stash of beauty products in the past but research reveals they now spend an average of £40.90 a month on their own creams and balms.

Here, Sophie Bronstein reveals the six essentials they should go for.

 Dog days... start your day with a good face wash like the Bulldog original
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Dog days... start your day with a good face wash like the Bulldog original

Wash away the day and soothe your skin with this complexion-clearing cleanser that contains aloe vera, camelina oil and green tea.

  • Bulldog Original Face Wash, now £2.99 from £4.49 from Superdrug -
 Go 'Arrrggggghhh'... the Bluebeard's Revenge brand promises it is designed for Real Men, by Real Men
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Go 'Arrrggggghhh'... the Bluebeard's Revenge brand promises it is designed for Real Men, by Real Men

Backing the beard? Get your facial fluff under control with a daily dose of tuft-nourishing oil.

  • The Bluebeards Revenge Cuban Blend Beard Oil, £9.99 from The Bluebeards Revenge -
 Don't drink it... wash with this Redken shampoo and keep oily hair and scalp fresh for longer
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Don't drink it... wash with this Redken shampoo and keep oily hair and scalp fresh for longer

Oily hair can get in the way of styling – big time. Cleanse your hair and scalp of all excess oil and keep it cleaner for longer thanks to this product’s malt ingredient.

  • Redken Brews Extra Clean Shampoo, now £7 from £10.50 from Lookfantastic - buy now 
 Tatt'll do it... keep your inkings vibrant with this House 99 By David Beckham body moisturiser
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Tatt'll do it... keep your inkings vibrant with this House 99 By David Beckham body moisturiser

Keep your tatts on top form with this enhancing moisturiser that also contains SPF30 to shield them from discolouring UV rays. Genius.

  • House 99 Bold Statement Tattoo Body Moisturiser by David Beckham, £22 from Boots -
 Defender of the face... use the Kiehl's serum after washing your face
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Defender of the face... use the Kiehl's serum after washing your face

Sagging skin and fine lines looking more prominent than ever? Just a pea-sized amount of this every day after washing your face should do the trick.

  • Age Defender Power Serum, £49.50 from Kiehl's -
 The eyes have it... keep bags at bay with this Labseries balm
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The eyes have it... keep bags at bay with this Labseries balm

Dry, dehydrated under-eye skin can cause bags to look worse than ever. Smearing a tiny pump of this around your eye area once a day will kick the life back into your peepers, pronto.

  • Daily Moisture Defense Eye Balm, £26 from Lab Series -
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