The rakish gent’s isolation grooming guide
Words - Taj Hayer
Illustrations -Eden Pereira
Grooming might feel like the last thing on your mind right now. It is after all, hardly the most important thing in the world (but then again, it never has been). Having spent just one week in isolation so far, there is no doubt that keeping to a routine like getting dressed in the morning, doing a workout at your normal time, exercising outdoors where safe and practical all helps to keep some semblance of normality.
A grooming routine is part of that.
Not only does it help to look better, it can also assist in helping you feel better and we defy anyone to not spray Byredo and not feel somewhat uplifted. Don’t go into a Zoom conference with your colleagues without properly washing your face and with that in mind, explore our guide to everything that a rakish gent needs to keep his grooming at its best during isolation.
Aêsop Resurrection Hand Wash (£27)
Hands that are clean, smell of citrus and that are soft without being dry and look great with a gold signet ring.
Shop at Aêsop
Haeckels Hand Balm (£18)
If you are ensuring that you are washing your hands, with soap for at least 20 seconds as many times as possible then you may find that they are drier than normal. Invest in Haeckels’ balm which nourishes with its non-greasy and fast absorbing formula.
Shop at Mr Porter
Baxter of California Daily Fortifying Shampoo (£16)
A great product to strengthen your hair with its wheat protein and Vitamin E. Use with the conditioner for best results.
Shop at Baxter of California
The Grey Charcoal Face Wash (£55)
A detoxifying gel wash delivering a deep pore clean. Natural charcoal extract draws out the dirt and excess oils that can clog pores.
Shop at The Grey
Le Labo Shower Gel (£20)
A rich, thick-lathering shower gel that offers you a few moments of serenity while cleansing your body.
Shop at Le Labo
Heath Moisturiser (£15)
Powered with ingredients that instantly plumps, hydrates and soothes your sin.
Shop at Heath London
Tom Ford Neroli Portofino Deodorant Stick (£35)
Giving you all the vibrancy that you need to jump out of the bed and straight into that conference call with the whole office.
Shop at Tom Ford
Kiehl’s Créme de Corps Body Butter (£28)
An ultra nourishing body butter that provides all day protection that will leave your skin looking and feeling amazing.
Shop at Kiehl’s
Jaxon Lane Sheet Mask ($28 for 4)
The Bro Mask is a game changer, made with advanced hydrogel technology, for maximum hydration and absorption of active ingredients. It is power packed with vitamins, collagen, and plant extracts proven to improve the appearance of skin.
Shop at Jaxon Lane
Clinique for Men Anti-Age Eye Cream (£27.30)
A comprehensive all in one anti-ageing eye cream. Fast absorbing cream hydrates and diminishes the look of dark circles and puffiness immediately and over time. It even corrects fine lines around the eyes.
Byredo Rose of No Man’s Land fragrance (£115)
There all smell incredible so its just a case of picking your fav. You could do worse than Rose of No Man’s Land.
Shop at Byredo
Marvis Whitening Toothpaste (£8.50)
The only toothpaste we want to be seen by anyone in our bathroom (should we ever start to receive guests again).
Shop at Mankind
Slip Silk Eye Mask (£45)
Because a rakish gent should only ever sleep in silk (if anything at all that is).
Shop at Mr Porter
Acqua Di Parma Styling Clay (£31)
From the superb, recently extended Barberie collection and offering medium hold that can be remodelled several times a day.
Shop at Acqua Di Parma