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Male Dermatologists Share Their 12 Favorite Skincare Products |
Walk into any skincare aisle and you’ll find yourself staring down a wall of promises: brighter, tighter, smoother, clearer. Serums for this, creams for that, and topicals claiming to do everything short of paying your taxes. The problem isn’t a lack of options—it’s too many.
To help you navigate the necessities from the noise, we went straight to guys who treat skin for a living. Below, see what male dermatologists actually use and recommend most to get their—and now your—skin at its peak. |
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A good cleanser’s the backbone of any simple skincare routine to wash off excess oil, dirt, and debris—yet you don’t need anything fancy to get the job done. Jason H. Miller, MD, board-certified dermatologist at Schweiger Dermatology in Freehold, New Jersey, recommends this drugstore staple from Vanicream that won’t dry out or strip your skin. “It is non-comedogenic [it won’t clog your pores] and helps balance the skin's pH, supporting a more optimal barrier function,” he says. Plus, it’s free from allergens and potential irritants like fragrance, dye, and parabens. “It’s no frills and no fuss, but gets the job done well.”
2. SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic |
Vitamin C serums brighten the skin, address hyperpigmentation, stimulate collagen to combat fine lines and wrinkles, and protect against UV and environmental damage. It does it all—and this cult-favorite option is the heavy hitter of the bunch. (Not to mention it launched a thousand dupes once its patent expired in 2025.) “It is a pricey item,” says Carson Kirkpatrick, MD, board-certified dermatologist at Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care in New York, “but for the quality of product you get, it is worth it.” Plus, CE Ferulic took home top honors in our 2025 Grooming Awards. (And according to GQ’s associate commerce editor, a few drops a day will make you look like you take really good care of your skin.)
3. Mother Science Molecular Hero Serum |
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