WITH UNDER TWO months to go in 2026, we’re in the endgame now. But that’s no excuse to skimp on your grooming routine. As the sun begins to go down before I even leave the office and the weather continues to cool, these are the latest colognes, beard oils, deodorants, face washes, and other products keeping me going.
I’m a recent convert to the church of azelaic acid, and this is one of those products that makes me wonder what took so long. Plus, it’s packed with other helpful ingredients, like niacinamide and vitamin B12. If you deal with redness, discoloration, or dark spots at all, this will feel like taking the super soldier serum that turned Steve Rogers from a barely five-foot-tall military hopeful into Captain America.
Read More: How to Build a Winter Skincare Routine Under $100 I’ve listed the Philips Sonicare DiamondClean 9700 as the best sonic electric toothbrush, so this latest iteration had a lot to live up to—and it did so with two major upgrades. One, the case is much slimmer and better for travel. But the biggest development for me is the new LED display that shows how successfully you’ve brushed and where you missed.
This type of map is nothing new, as both the 9700 and Oral-B Series 10 include an app with this capability. But neither has that information on the device itself, which I much prefer instead of needing another excuse to stare at my phone while I brush my teeth. Read More: Best Electric Toothbrushes for Men I love whitening strips, but they’re the easiest part of my oral routine to skip when I’m short on time, which is most of the time.
The simplest solution is then using whitening toothpaste and mouthwash to help keep my daily pot and a half of coffee from showing up in my smile. Lately, this new whitening mouthwash from Listerine has been my go-to. As someone with sensitive teeth (see coffee intake), the mild, alcohol-free formula is as gentle as it is refreshing.
Fitness and Reviews Editor Charles Thorp has been loving this latest addition to the BOSS Bottled Beyond line. I loved the original Bro Mask for its dude-first design that’s split in two for men with beards—like myself—to enjoy. While that mask was focused more on hydration, its latest version takes the same concept and turns its attention toward acne.
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