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Exfoliating Body Soap: What It Actually Does, and How to Choose
Exfoliating body soap uses grit or a mild acid to lift dead surface skin. Here’s what it does, how oatmeal bars compare with scrubs and acid washes, and when a plain gentle bar is the better choice.
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Best Shaving Creams for Smooth Skin: How to Choose
How shaving cream, gel and foam differ, what “sensitive skin” on a label really means, and seven options to consider by skin type and format.
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Razor Blade Refills: How to Choose and When to Replace Them
How razor blade refills differ between cartridge razors and safety razors, how to match a refill to your handle, what they cost per shave and when to replace a blade.
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Straight Razors: How to Choose One (and 5 Worth Buying)
Straight razor or shavette? How the two differ, what to look for in blade, handle and running costs, and five razors worth buying — from Feather and DOVO to budget barber shavettes.
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How to Choose the Right Beard Trimmer for You
The four specifications that decide a beard trimmer — blade type, length range and steps, power and water resistance — and how to judge any model before you buy.
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The Best Shaving Soaps: 6 Picks for a Smoother Shave
A shaving soap is the traditional alternative to a can of gel: loaded onto a brush with water, it builds a slick, cushioning lather that lets the blade glide and leaves skin less irritated. Hard soaps reward a little technique; creams lather faster if you want a shortcut. This guide covers six of the best-known…
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