The Best Men’s Skincare & Haircare Products of 2026 (Tried & Tested)
Whether your word of the year was ‘rage bait’, ‘slop’ or – for those with kids – ‘six-seven’, nothing here is ‘triggering’, ‘weak’ or ‘mid’. In 2025, grooming and personal care products were firmly top-tier. Smarter, more streamlined and increasingly results-driven, today’s formulas go beyond basic maintenance, blending science, sustainability and sensory appeal to deliver visible improvements with minimal effort.
From next-generation skincare and hair-loss solutions to high-performance supplements and modern wellness essentials, these are the grooming innovations setting a new benchmark.
Consider this your definitive edit of the best men’s skin- and haircare products of 2025 – tried, tested and genuinely worthy of shelf space in your bathroom.
Chāmpo Pitta Growth Serum
Inspired by Ayurvedic principles, Chāmpo’s Pitta Growth Serum supports fine or thinning hair by helping rebalance and stimulate the scalp.
With caffeine, creatine and chebula, it helps reduce shedding and boost growth in as little as four weeks. Lightweight, fast-absorbing and beautifully scented, it’s easy to apply and a pleasure to use.
Why we’re buying it: A fuller hairline.
Harry’s Body Wash
While many brands are quietly trimming volumes, Harry’s has gone the other way. With a refreshed look and updated logo, its body wash now comes in a more generous format, giving you more product without compromising on quality.
The skin-loving, sulphate- and paraben-free formula is available in four popular scents – Fig, Stone, Wildlands and Spring – all designed to cleanse effectively without drying the skin.
Why we’re buying it: The Shower & Shave Set includes a limited-edition Hearth Body Wash scented with seasonal maplewood and spice.
Glowwa Men’s Hair Food
Put on our radar by hairstylist Tim Pateman of The Lion & The Fox, Glowwa capsules support hair growth and overall well-being.
With natural DHT blockers including saw palmetto and pumpkin seed, plus L-lysine and B vitamins, the formula encourages stronger, thicker hair with reduced shedding.
Alongside hair health, Glowwa also supports digestion, prostate health, energy levels, mood and cognitive function. For best results, it’s recommended as a three-month course.
Why we’re buying it: After three months, we noticed more hair at our temples and smoother, stronger nails.
Horace Gentle Scalp Exfoliator
You don’t have to have a scalp condition to benefit from the Horace Gentle Scalp Exfoliator, but it can certainly help prevent one from developing.
Formulated with peppermint, jojoba beads and PHA, it removes dead skin cells and build-up to reduce dandruff, dryness and irritation.
It’s simple to use, too: apply to damp hair, massage into the scalp, leave for 3 minutes, then rinse and shampoo as normal.
We found that a clearer scalp also helped add noticeable volume at the roots.
Why we’re buying it: No grit gets left behind – everything dissolves.
Horace Prebiotic + Allantoin Serum
An unhappy scalp is usually out of balance, and winter weather can make things worse.
This serum combines prebiotic, allantoin and xylitol to soothe irritation, prevent flare-ups and help keep the scalp healthy. We noticed a difference in how our scalp felt almost immediately.
Why we’re buying it: Ditch the itch and the flakes.
Loop Earplugs
More important than any cream in a jar, sleep is essential for good health and good looks.
Whether you travel frequently or are easily disturbed, Loop makes getting a full eight hours far more achievable. The Loop Dream earplugs are designed to tune out the world in comfort, even for side sleepers.
With customisable tips to ensure a secure, pressure-free fit, they’re built for uninterrupted rest.
Why we’re buying it: Instant peace.
Weleda Extra Rich Omega Serum Booster Drops
Great skincare doesn’t have to be expensive. Weleda’s new serum booster collection includes six formulas designed to target specific skin concerns.
With winter underway, the Extra Rich Omega Serum Drops help protect the skin barrier from drying out. Omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids, alongside organic avocado oil, sea buckthorn, wheat germ, sunflower and jojoba, deliver essential lipids to dry, irritated or sensitive skin without any greasy stickiness.
Why we’re buying it: The packaging is super light and travel-friendly.
Acqua di Parma Gelsomino A Freddo
A fragrance to beat the winter blues, Gelsomino A Freddo takes its name from the cold enfleurage process.
This meticulous technique sees jasmine flowers placed by hand onto purified shea butter until fully infused with essential oil, capturing the flower at its most luminous.
The first spray is like opening the balcony doors of a sun-soaked villa, with bright Italian lemon, pink pepper and artemisia layered over jasmine enfleurage, orris extract and black tea, before settling into smoky undertones of cypriol, guaiac wood and patchouli.
Why we’re buying it: A radiant, long-lasting floral.
Bentley Become Zenith
The first flanker for Become, Zenith builds on the original with a richer, more warming profile.
It opens with violet leaf, cardamom and cocoa, before moving into a heart of leather, papyrus and patchouli gayo. The base brings vanilla, sublimolide musk and ambergris, giving the scent a smooth, lingering depth.
Softly spiced and enveloping, it lands squarely in the current sweet spot for leathery, amber-musk fragrances.
Why we’re buying it: A high-quality scent that punches well above its weight.
Dyson Omega Leave-In Conditioning Spray
Dyson may have reinvented the hair dryer, but it’s now turning its attention to hair care.
The Omega Leave-In Conditioner adds control and definition to naturally curly hair using Oli7, an in-house blend of seven omega-rich oils, including sunflower, macadamia, Abyssinian, avocado, olive, corn, and sesame.
Applied to damp hair, it delivers weightless smoothing and conditioning while reducing frizz and flyaways.
Why we’re buying it: It smells like a designer fragrance.
Hello Klean Shower Head 2.0
Hello Klean’s shower head filter uses copper, zinc, amino acid granules and activated charcoal to help remove metals, chlorine and impurities at the tap, making it kinder to both skin and hair.
By reducing frizz, dryness and irritation, it noticeably improves shower quality, while its economical design can also help cut water use by up to 25%.
Why we’re buying it: A hotel-style shower, at home.
Patricks SF1 Sea Salt Foam
Unlike most sea salt sprays, Patricks’ formula is designed to add texture without drying out the hair or scalp.
Sodium hyaluronate, seaweed extract and vegan keratin work together to hydrate and protect, while still delivering lift, texture and a matte finish.
Why we’re buying it: Skincare ingredients for your hair.
Patricks BB1 Bathroom Bag
Built to last like technical luggage, Patricks’ roomy bathroom bag is fully leak-proof and water resistant.
Reinforced fabric and a G-Hook grip system help protect the contents from breakage and spills, while the 180-degree opening lets you see and access everything at a glance.
Why we’re buying it: A stylish piece of kit – it’s a wash bag and more.
Kiehl’s Ultra Body Mega Moisture Squalane Cream
Central heating got you shedding like a reptile? This mega-moisture body cream is designed to bring parched skin back from the brink.
Glacial glycoprotein helps strengthen and repair the skin barrier, while squalane locks in hydration and pro-ceramides prevent moisture loss – all without leaving you slicked up like a seal.
Why we’re buying it: Hydration that lasts for days.
Rollr
Rollr turns an everyday essential into something genuinely desirable, pairing thoughtful design with a more sustainable approach to deodorant.
Choose from natural, refillable scents, including vetiver, mandarin or clary sage, then pair it with a skin-loving crystal such as rose quartz, green aventurine, blue dumortierite, or classic steel for the traditionalist.
Why we’re buying it: Saves 90% of waste compared with regular roll-ons.
Dulcie
The Margate-based grooming specialists formerly known as Haeckels now go by Dulcie, with founder Dom Bridges renaming the brand after his daughter.
The Dew-O pairs two seaweed-powered serums – Algae Plump Serum and Spiraglow EGF Serum – formulated with locally harvested seaweed, fermented algae and EGF peptides to help renew and protect the skin.
Why we’re buying it: Sustainable grooming born, made and grown in Margate, UK.
Dr Squatch Total Moisture Cleansing Bars
Soap that doesn’t strip? Dr Squatch’s Total Moisture bars are designed to be kind to dry, sensitive skin.
Dermatologist-tested and clinically proven to improve hydration, the nourishing formula leaves skin clean and smooth, with naturally scented options including mango, green tea, and shea butter.
Why we’re buying it: Winter skin needs all the help it can get.
CeraVe Intensive Moisturising Lotion
This time of year can be brutal for drier skin types, making a reliable, hard-working moisturiser essential.
CeraVe Intensive Moisturising Lotion combines 5% Hydro Urea, hyaluronic acid and shea butter with its gradual-release MVE delivery technology to keep skin hydrated for up to 72 hours.
Why we’re buying it: Instant relief and serious value for money.
Medik8 Liquid Peptides Advanced MP
Medik8’s Liquid Peptides has long been a game changer, and the Advanced MP version takes things even further.
With a 30% multi-peptide complex and dual mini-proteins, it helps boost collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid levels. It’s clinically proven to reduce the appearance of expression lines in as little as ten minutes, and to visibly soften deeper wrinkles over time.
Refreshing on the skin, it absorbs quickly and leaves no trace.
Why we’re buying it: A one-stop shop to lift and plump mature skin.
Jo Malone London Care Collection
The detox vibes are strong at the beginning of the year, and Jo Malone’s Roman bath–inspired body collection has everything you need for a top-to-toe reset.
We’re making a beeline for the Purify Shower Gel, formulated with hyssop, myrtle and juniper essential oils, alongside the Revitalising Exfoliating Soap infused with lemon peel, bay laurel and verbena for an invigorating daily ritual.
Why we’re buying it: Feel new without the gym membership.
Dior Sauvage The Serum
This cactus-powered facial serum is designed to help keep skin looking better for longer.
Drawing on the remarkable resilience of desert plants, Dior uses ingredients grown in its cacti garden in Lanzarote to create high-performance skincare. A blend of aqueous cactus extract, cactus pulp extract and cactus oil supports skin regeneration for a smoother, revitalised complexion.
Why we’re buying it: Fast-absorbing, non-greasy, and subtly laced with the iconic Sauvage scent.
Wilder Botanics Sacred Hand Cream
This deeply nourishing hand cream is infused with a holistic blend of Palo Santo and Holy Basil for a calming, grounding scent.
Formulated with Gotu Kola, hyaluronic acid and rich plant butters, it helps turn dry, overworked hands back into silky mitts while soothing the nervous system.
Why we’re buying it: It’s a relaxing daily ritual.
The Ordinary Sunscreen UV Filters SPF 45 Serum
Planning a ski trip? This high-protection, broad-spectrum sunscreen is an easy win for time spent on the slopes.
Formulated with ceramides, the lightweight serum delivers hydration while protecting the skin, without leaving a white cast on darker skin tones. It can be mixed into your daily moisturiser or applied directly for a smooth, goggle-mark-free finish.
Why we’re buying it: UV rays penetrate cloud cover all winter.
The Ordinary Sulfur 10% Powder-to-Cream Concentrate
This targeted blemish treatment is designed to tackle angry breakouts without drawing attention to them.
The clever powder-to-cream formula works well on individual spots or clusters, helping to control oil, reduce redness and dry clear with no visible trace.
Why we’re buying it: Leave the star stickers to the kids – this is a grown-up spot solution.
Dermalogica Breakout Biotic Moisturiser
Get ahead of the festive fall-out with this advanced gel designed to calm and clarify stressed skin.
It delivers visibly clearer skin in just five days, helping reduce blemishes, redness, pores and pimples. A blend of bioengineered plankton extract, prebiotic Indian mulberry and agave, alongside 0.5% salicylic acid, targets breakout-causing bacteria while helping prevent future flare-ups.
Why we’re buying it: Breakout-busting care with anti-ageing benefits.
