Ladies: Do you think it's weird if a guy uses skincare products?

I used to work as a fragrance specialist in the cosmetics section of a department store. I learned quite a bit about skincare and makeup, and started taking better care of my skin as a result. Yes, I have a regiment, and yes that is my bathroom shelf 😅

Every girl I've talked to in my life about this says they're attracted to a guy that takes care of themselves. One day, I might just jump on board with the "Lumin for men" train. Till then, I'm okay using no products. https://youtu.be/eY27C1e1WSI

😂 Well, I can tell you that it makes your skin feel great and if you have skin issues, skincare will treat them. Just saying. I think Clinique actually makes a men's line of products - which is kind of weird because skin is skin 😅

I think that's just a marketing thing, like they have to call them men's products because otherwise most men won't buy them 🤷‍♂️ The actual product is probably the same

Absolutely correct 👍

No it's nottt. I think it's so attractive for a guy to care for himself and actually 0ut effort on how he looks for himself and maybe for others 🥺

I love skincare. I don't know any man who has skincare products like you. That's great. We should all take care of our skin. 🤍

I'm going to be honest with you. Lotion, sun tan and products prescribed by a doctor are as far as any man should go on the skin care train. Anymore and, well..... It's one of those situations where some people won't say what they think of it. They might even compliment it. But will think the opposite. But, very courageous share 👍

😂 Why thank you, I think. I understand the norms of this society, but as someone whose identity is not bound to these norms, and as a guy who is inordinately secure in his masculinity, I am comfortable doing things some may consider gay or otherwise feminine. Don't worry - I also shoot guns and fight, so I think it balances out 😉

See, I was with you until you said secure. Now, I feel like saying "a true sense of security doesn't need to say it's secure". That's just something that guys say to justify doing feminine things. Hell, this post wouldn't even exist if that was true. But I'm not going to say that. It feels unnecessary. Best of luck with the balancing 👍

I agree with you. People who know me know that these things don't bother me, but you seemed to be cautioning me against what others may infer, so my remark was basically pointing out that I do my own thing and have for a long time, so I'm not worried about that. I actually don't care for flamboyancy of any kind (either extreme), and prefer authenticity above any kind of "statement". But you are welcome to think of me as insecure if you like 😅

No, I was just thinking that's what I would say if it felt "necessary". You should think of every word I say as carrying weight. Then, it wouldn't have crossed your mind. Then again, I've been known to say things that I might only understand. But it did feels obvious. It's fine though 👍

No it's not weird, personally I find it attractive when a guy takes care of his skin/hair/etc.

I'm obsessed

With skincare?

With your shelf, lmao

😂 I'm a sucker for Estee Lauder

I have a skin care regiment myself. My best friend taught me everything. She’s the best. Those are some really good products!

It’s cool for a man to take care of himself but once he uses more products than me it’s weird

Sounds like a good excuse to get more products 😉

Lol I don’t need that many. Cleanser,toner, moisturiser and a sunscreen 👌

Well yeah you don't NEED that many 😂 but there's nothing wrong with a little luxurious indulgence 😉 I guess for me, I think of it as an antinaging thing, so I like using line reducing retinol eye creams and repair serums and such. Not that it will actually help, but you never know 😅

No, because men have skin too. The same applies to nail polish use. 💅🏽 Self care is for everyone 😌

To me skincare is just like taking care of hygiene or medical health. Nail polish, make up, etc is less about health and more about differentiating the sexes, which is very important too, but in a different domain. ...not gonna say I've never worn nail polish before, but that was many years ago when I was still a confused pup 😅

I have no issues with that. In fact, I took charge of my ex’s “beauty care” when we were together - I picked up the lotions for him and made sure his face and skin would stay hydrated and soft. I think men deserve some basic skin care as well because all types of skin could get dry and chapped.

I’ve never used an anti aging product in my life yet look younger than a lot of people I know who are 10yrs younger. Trust and believe it’s the sunscreen and not using too much product on my skin including makeup. Until 5 yrs ago I only used eyeliner and lipstick 😂

Guys should use skincare products.

Well no...I mean they have skin as well. It needs to be cared for...

My ex is an esthetician if that tells ya something. She got me into taking care of my face

It seems like a lot. I'd prefer if he cares for his skin, taking care of acne and such, but also works to prevent hair loss

Hair loss is genetic, and is a dominant trait in males. There is no preventative treatment, despite what pop up ads may say. Perhaps someday I'll pay for hair follicle transplants, but I doubt it. I accept myself for what I can and cannot change. My hair loss just doesn't bother me anymore 😁