In honor of Pride Month, EBONY sat down with two of your fave male LGBTQ+ content creators to discuss their grooming tips, tricks, and overall skincare regimen.
KHALID BRIGGS
A creative director and host of Fuse TV's Drip vs Flex
Morning Skincare Routine: My morning routine begins with washing my face with Fenty Skin Total Cleans'r Remove-It-All Cleanser. Then I follow it up with Fenty's Fat Water. I swear by this; it works wonders. I love that it's gentle enough to apply with my hands. I then use Kiehl's Ultra Facial Moisturizer to lock in moisture. I finish with Cremo's Beard Oil to keep my beard hydrated and healthy-looking.
Fenty Skin Total Cleans'r Remove-It-All Cleanser, $25, sephora.com
Fenty Skin Fat Water Pore-Refining Toner Serum, $28, sephora.com
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Moisturizer, $32, kiehls.com
Cremo Forest Blend Revitalizing Beard Oil, $10, target.com
Evening Skincare Routine: Just like my morning skincare routine, I start off by washing my face with the Fenty Skin cleanser, then I follow with Fenty's Fat Water and Kiehl's Ultra Facial Moisturizer. Afterwards, I apply my two favorite serums: Estée Lauder's Advanced Night Repair and Neutrogena's Hydro Boost Night Pressed Serum.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair, $75, sephora.com
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Night Pressed Serum, $27, ulta.com
Desert Island Stash: It would have to be my facial steamer and Bump Stopper
—this stuff is magical, especially for Black men. I get a lot of ingrowns under my beard, especially with the everyday use of masks. Also, my skin gets irritated after a haircut; the Bumper Stopper cuts that down.
High Time Bump Stopper-2, $10, amazon.com
Best Glow Up Advice: Talk to a licensed aesthetician or dermatologist to discover the best products to use and which to avoid—all tailored to your specific skin type and issues. Also, find a skincare routine and stick to it. Make it a habit. Grooming is an act of self-care, so take the time to do something for you.
ANDRE NEVINS
A skincare and lifestyle content creator
Morning Skincare Routine: My typical morning routine is very simple and streamlined, focusing mainly on protection and hydration. I use a gentle cleanser, such as Holifrog Gel Wash , a Vitamin C serum, a hydrating serum, moisturizer, and of, course a SPF.
Holifrog Superior Omega Nutritive Gel Wash, $36, dermstore.com
Evening Skincare Routine: For my nighttime routine, I focus on moisturizing and treating my skin. I like to double cleanse, then use a hydrating toner, followed by a peptide/antioxidant serum, a retinol, and a moisturizer.
Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3 Stable Retinal Night Serum, $59, net-a-porter.com
Desert Island Stash: Paula's Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster is heaven sent. It helps with breakouts, hyperpigmentation, and texture issues.
Paula's Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster, $40, spacenk.com
Best Glow-Up Advice: Start by finding a cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen that works for you. From there you can start to build onto your routine.
Paula's Choice Youth Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50, $33, sephora.com
