Best Shaving Product

Winner: Rituals The Ritual of Samurai Shave Cream

Dear beard, we’ve had good times, we’ve had hairy moments, but like holidays and Netflix binges, all good things must come to an end. It’s time to reclaim your mornings and rediscover those few minutes of calm quiet, just you, your razor and the scent of basil and ginseng easing you into the day.

Rituals’ moisturising, non-lathering Samurai Shave Cream helps the razor glide across your face so smoothly, it’s almost meditative.

Mark Maciver: “This shaving cream was easy to apply and had a light scent that wasn’t overwhelming.”

Highly Commended: Acqua di Parma Barbiere Shaving Gel

Since the heritage fragrance house introduced its Barbiere grooming line a few years ago, Acqua di Parma’s masterful formulas have rarely been off bathroom shelves. Joining the existing line-up of shave oil and cream, the brand’s shaving gel turns into a rich foam on the skin for an impeccable and luxurious at-home shave experience.

The Gym-Bag Hero

Winner: Bulldog Oil Control Bar Soap

Lightweight, compact, and just a proper problem-solver, the judges couldn’t find an area Bulldog’s Oil Control Bar Soap didn’t tick a box for. Charcoal and witch hazel don’t leave dirt a chance – ideal post-workout when the skin’s oil production is in overdrive.

As with all of the brand’s products, there’s no plastic here. Instead, it’s wrapped in responsibly produced minimal packaging, printed with natural inks. All in all, we think it’s the dog’s…

Luke Worthington: “It’s great for an all-over wash, smells good and is easy to rinse. Often soap bars can be quite dehydrating on the face, but this wasn’t.

Highly Commended: Seb Man The Multi-Tasker Hair, Beard and Body Wash

Work, life-admin, social obligations, and on top of that you’ve found time to work out – you’re the real multi-tasker here.