The 2024 Feverqueen Grooming Awards

Wonder Valley Hinoki Body Wash will do what you’d expect from a solid body wash – thoroughly cleansing without stripping the skin of its all-important moisture barrier – but also so much more. With its aromatic blend of Japanese hinoki, cedarwood, and Siberian fir, this soft, sweet-feeling lotion is forest bathing, bottled.

If your skin makes a fuss no matter what you put on it, Suave Sensitive Face & Body Wash provides a hypoallergenic, hydrating cleanse with a lemongrass and algae scent.

Acne occurs in the body. The same applies to keratosis pilaris (KP) and ingrown hairs as well. Murad Reconstituted Body Pads efficiently address all of the above with soothing azelaic acid, plus salicylic acid and glycolic acid, packaged in a highly beneficial form.

Skincare experts know that Vitamin C is essential in your skincare regimen for its skin-brightening and antioxidant abilities. Now, this extends to the body as well in this formula from Necessaire, which is meant to be slathered on from head to toe. Stable, bioavailable vitamin C (also known as THD ascorbate) plus tranexamic acid and enzymes boost radiance and reduce sun spots for an all-over healthy glow.

It’s called body odor because it’s not just limited to your pits: other parts (see feet and genitals) can benefit from some freshening up, too. Enter Dove Men’s Full Body Deodorant, which provides long-lasting odor protection while also working well with the most sensitive skin types.

If you prefer stick to spray, Old Spice Gentle Man’s Total Body Cream is also designed for use anywhere you find some fun. It glides on the skin and contains less than 10 ingredients—and no phthalates or parabens—and is a clean option for those discerning customers who don’t want chemicals.

Antiperspirants have been sitting idle while we’ve all been trying to deal with the “mess” that deodorants can leave behind. The Rock can smell what you’re cooking, so he helped develop Papatui antiperspirant, which uses aluminum to clog sweat glands while leaving behind a suede-sandalwood scent—created by legendary perfumer Frank Voelkel—that’s mellow and, most importantly, “I don’t feel very fragrant.

Is deodorant good for you? The plant-derived version of Hume Supernatural uses ingredients more commonly found in your supplement regimen, like prebiotics and probiotics, to boost your skin’s microbiome while keeping you smelling delightful. (We enthusiastically endorse the vanilla haze scent.)

Soaking with Cire Trudon’s Vixi feels like a forest bathing experience with a fresh, woody scent of bitter orange, sage, and sandalwood.

Immediately get Loewe’s Tomato Leaves fragrance, which perfectly emulates the scent of green tomato vines and, if we may say so, embodies the characteristic courage of the Spanish fashion house.

The premise of Essie’s Good As New Nail Perfector is simple: It’s your nails, but better. Like, significantly, dramatically, how they did it better. The ceramide-rich formula corrects yellowing and evens out uneven texture in as little as one week.

That Hermès, a brand synonymous with luxury at every touchpoint, creates some of the best nail polishes out there is no surprise. The brand offers a Pantone-level color palette (we’re particularly fond of the cobalt Bleu Electrique), long-lasting wearability, ease of use, and yes, attractive bottles you’ll want to keep as prominently as these little orange ones. boxes.

Seasonal changes, strenuous workouts, and a diet that doesn’t contain hydrating foods can all show up on your hands. While hand cream options abound, finding one that moisturizes adequately without leaving a greasy residue, lasts through multiple washes, and doesn’t smell like dryer sheets can be a challenge. Dedcool, the viral fragrance brand, hits all the marks with its thick but fast-absorbing hand cream in Taunt, a citrusy amber scent.

We think we’re talking about skin when we say: We’re tired of being overlooked. And all those frequent hangnails are a sign of this blunder, something Paume’s All-In-One Cuticle & Nail Cream, with its formula of plant-based keratin, biotin and emollients, can quickly address.

We’ll spare you the full chemistry lesson, but suffice it to say that most shampoos have to change the pH of your hair to clean it, which dries it out. That is, unless of course you introduce oil into the formula, which can remove hair oil through a similar dissolution philosophy. This formula uses incredibly gentle oils and surfactants to cleanse hair and keep it hydrated.

Do we need a chic shampoo? One whiff of juicy Italian bergamot and grassy vetiver from Corpus Cypress Shampoo and your answer will be a resounding yes. But lest you think that this is just a scent and not a substance, the formula enriched with coconut and sunflower oil also moisturizes the scalp and restores its health.

It is best for those with fine hair to use Horace’s Fine Hair Shampoo. Formulated with rice proteins to strengthen and thicken individual strands, helping hair appear thicker after one wash.

The scalp is the new face. Treat it with the same level of TLC. Nutrafol Root Purifying Shampoo is formulated with plant protein and prebiotics to address your scalp’s microbiome (yes, you have one there too).

To get your shampoo and conditioner tailored to your exact needs, you might consider shelling out a little more money for Prose’s Custom Shampoo, which makes your formula unique to you — right down to the scent profile that comes with it.

Adapted to split personalities. Olaplex Moisturize & Mend Leave-In Conditioner is first and foremost a good conditioner for dry, dehydrated hair. Secondly, it repairs split ends and protects them from heat and damage; Finally, it acts as a styling cream that fights frizz and smoothes the hair.

Roman Hair Solutions 3-in-1 Topical Spray is a powerful (prescription) combination of Minoxidil to regrowth, Finasteride to slow hair loss, and Tretinoin to enhance absorption, which promises to get hair back on track as soon as 3 months. Finasteride is getting a bad shake because some users have experienced erectile dysfunction. However, our testers liked that this combination allowed users to get the DHT-blocking substance from the ingredient without getting too high a concentration.

DTC health brand Hims provides you with the gold standard in hair loss: oral minoxidil. As we wrote in our review, the compounding pharmacy makes it easy to get this supplement with or without finasteride, and if you wish, you can also combine minoxidil and finasteride with tadalafil, an ingredient that treats erectile dysfunction.

To soften and sculpt short hair or add extra softness, Odele’s Cream Pomade is easy to work with and dries to a matte finish.

Aveda’s Invati Thick Foam is a styling aid that adds volume without weighing down thin strands.

With mango butter and marula oil, this incredibly moisturizing and frizz-treating blend ensures that your curls and coils are properly nourished without feeling heavy.

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This hair oil blends thirteen oils into this lightweight blend that helps strands feel moisturized and shiny without the use of any silicone.

To add airy volume or create the perfect pre-dry base, Sachajuan’s Ocean Mist Volume Hair Mousse works its magic without any residual stickiness.

May we suggest you spend $500 on a hair dryer? Yes, yes we are. Dyson’s Supersonic Nural is the smartphone of hair dryers with sensors that automatically change temperature and airflow, a scalp protection mode, and plenty of smart accessories for all your styling needs.

THOM Scalp Serum is a soothing treatment made with pomegranate enzymes, pea protein and apple stem cell technology that eliminates inflammation.

Act + Acre’s new 4% Niacinamide Oily Scalp Serum, which uses its key ingredient to help balance oil production so you get an extra day or two out of your shampoo.

Ralph Lauren’s Polo 67 is a classic blend with a bright blend of Calabrian bergamot, pineapple and vetiver.

Tom Ford’s Neroli Portofino is a sensual journey to the famous Italian Riviera, powered by refreshing citrus notes.

Exactly what you’d expect from the beloved Simple line: Aesop’s Virere pairs a citrus heart with green spice and pepper.

Like brand founder Harry Styles himself, Pleasing’s Rivulets fragrance has a wide range. Although you may not think of it as a citrus fragrance, at first, a whiff of zesty citrus notes releases endorphins in your brain; Over time, the musky floral base evens things out enough to be wearable all day long.

Patchouli gets a bad reputation, but in Guerlain’s sophisticated Patchouli Paris fragrance, the note is paired with musk, vanilla and an amber accord – it feels like redemption.

For Frederic Malle’s latest fragrance, Hope, perfumer Dominique Ropion gave ancient oud a completely new makeover with the help of hot pink pepper, cypress and leather incense.

The evolution of Dior’s iconic Sauvage fragrance is Sauvage Eau Forte, an innovative alcohol-free fragrance that blends the freshness of fougère with notes of lavender and woody musk.

Conceived by Pharrell Williams and perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud, LV Lovers aims to pack the essence of the sun, which they achieve with crisp ginger and green galbanum.

Coriander naysayers, prepare to change your mind with Le Labo’s Coriandre 39, which takes aldehydic coriander leaves on an unexpected journey with lemon and musk.

The aromatic woody notes of Eau So Vert’s Dos Mil Anos – such as cypress, cardamom and hazelnut – reference the ancient Oaxacan tree of life to which the fragrance is a tribute.

Open the sauna and let out all the steam, inhale, and you’ll get something like this grounded fragrance that feels like wandering through the Northern California redwoods or taking a big breath of woody mountain air.

DS&Durga’s Big Sur is a wet, woody version of California’s gorgeous eucalyptus groves.

Killian’s Old Fashioned distills the elements of one of the most classic cocktails ever shaken into a sweet, smoky, intoxicating floral scent accented with cedarwood.

APOM by Maison Francis Kurkdjian is a very elegant amber floral fragrance.

With its blend of algae absolute, cedarwood extract, and matcha flavour, Diptyque’s Temple des Mousses candle will transform your home into a Japanese Zen garden.

It’s hard to give a Grooming Award to a limited holiday release, but Byredo’s trio of Bibliothèque, Woods, and Sweet Grass is a good thing to get while you still can.

For pubes, there’s the Gillette i7 pubic hair trimmer, which comes with two attachable combs and a handy LED light when overhead lighting isn’t ideal.

For your beard, there’s the Bevel Trimmer, a lightweight, comfortable device with easy-to-clean blades that prevent bumps and irritation.

Your body hair — your enlarged pubic hair — requires regular trimming, too. But not just any white device is suitable to be too close to your nether regions. This trimmer uses a ceramic cutting tool (which stays sharper longer than metal, which means less pulling on the skin unnecessarily) and has a slim, discreet design that easily zigzags around any hard-to-reach places.

If you’re a razor lover, in our opinion, there’s no better option than the Dollar Shave Club 3-In-1 Razor. On the front are six top-notch blades, and on the other side you’ll find a self-sharpening electric trimmer.

Smaller than an iPhone, this rotary razor is convenient to pack, you can shave wet or dry, it charges in a snap, and most importantly, it gives you a close, smooth shave that’s honestly so good you might just want to keep it. In your regular rotation

Gray’s Cleansing & Shaving Mousse is a two-in-one wonder: a luxurious, antioxidant-rich cleanser and a smooth shaving mousse.

The store’s aftershave toner uses gentle acids to exfoliate, brighten the skin and prevent razor bumps.

Just a few drops of Prohibition Wellness Hair & Beard Oil (a blend of coconut, jojoba, hemp, argan, and grapeseed) is all your beard needs to combat stubbornness.

Lest you think hair perfume is just for the hair that grows from your scalp, allow us to introduce you to Bleu de Chanel hair perfume, which is simply gorgeous to wear on facial hair.

Your first course of action for oral maintenance is a capable toothbrush. Our pick for the powerful manual version is Colgate’s Total Active Foaming Clean Soft Toothbrush, which has high-density bristles that reach hard-to-reach corners.

The Quip 360 Degree Oscillating Toothbrush is our electric pick for an easy-to-use rotating and pulsating brush, which cleans with three intensities guided by LED pressure sensors.

Our favorite mouthwash isn’t actually a rinse at all: Boka’s Restore tablets are hydroxyapatite tablets that contain a powerful probiotic that’s activated by your saliva—they do a great job of freshening breath and soothing gums.

On our mission to give everything in our wellness routine a stylish upgrade, we’ve finally found a toothpaste that does the job. Swedish brand Selahatin’s Steam Will Rise is an anti-inflammatory formula that comes in a sleek aluminum tube ready for prominent display on the side of the sink.

For those who say they “floss once a day” at the dentist but aren’t actually that precise, this two-in-one device makes switching between brushing and water flossing as easy as pressing a button.