Essentials every man should own

When a scruffy man runs into one of his more kempt counterparts, the latter is faced with a difficult choice: either bring up his neglected appearance and risk offending him or keep mum and let him notice his own messiness in front of a mirror. Because we know you’d rather be on the clean and neat side of this situation, you will need the items essential to the proper grooming of a civilised man. Elegance is an art which requires finesse and balance. As for all of life’s pleasures, loyalty is key, and you should stick to what works for you.

Toothbrush

Brushing your teeth is paramount if you want people to actually listen to what you have to say. Your toothbrush's quality and maintenance should never be neglected. Remember to change brushes every 2 to 3 months. True connoisseurs will always choose soft or medium-soft bristles to avoid damaging their gums while still reaching the most difficult spots. Bonus: you will no longer live with the fear of having salad stuck somewhere between your teeth.

Toothpaste

Toothpaste will help you prevent bad breath and stains on your teeth. For maximum efficiency, we recommend using toothpaste with polishing agents and a fresh flavour. Give your teeth a moment of freshness after a full day of espressos.

Body soap

Showering is a morning or evening pleasure. Soap is a key ingredient of these moments of self-care, and as such, choosing your shower gel or soap bar is not a decision to be made lightly. If you’re looking for something fresh, choose our Peppermint & Tea Tree or Italian Bergamot & Peppermint soap bars. If it’s comfort you’re after, choose our Virginia & Sage Leaf soap bar or shower gel.

Face cleanser

Some ill-intentioned men are trying to propagate a notion bordering on insanity: you would need to wash your face with water only. Needless to say, this is extremely wrong. We recommend using a specific cleanser to remove impurities and prevent excess sebum production.

Face moisturiser

Moisturising is much too often neglected. Which is unfortunate, because it’s the only barrier protecting your face against the multiple urban environmental pollutants it is exposed to on a daily basis. By helping your skin be softer, clearer, and simply more beautiful, a moisturiser will first and foremost make you nicer to look at.

Shampoo

Your hair’s state of cleanliness is as important as its style. There’s no haircut out there that could save you from the embarrassment that is greasy hair. A good shampoo should be adapted to your hair type. It’s about time your started having the same relationship with your shampoo as you have with your hairdresser.

Deodorant

Your best friend when it comes to avoiding B.O. and perspiration stains on your shirts. Deodorant is crucial to contain unpleasant odours and excessive perspiration. Choose an aluminium- and alcohol-free deodorant as it has the advantage of not staining your white shirts. We’ve all experienced wearing a shirt that was crisp and white on the body, and yellow under the arms, and we all came to the same conclusion: "never again".