It’s true that a fair whack of the multimillion-pound grooming industry is smoke and mirrors (what even is a triple hyaluronic cold plasma night cream?), but there are certain products (in this case of the electrical kind) proven to be more essential than snake oil.

We’re not alone in our thinking, either. In fact, according to one survey published in a consumer tech magazine, a third of men would rather spend time playing with new gizmos than being with their other half.

Far be it for us to want to be responsible for any form of marital disharmony, below you will find ten grooming devices worth checking out. And if you do end up single because of the recommendations, at least you’ll be attractive and single.

Beard Trimmer

Without something to keep whispy whiskers neat and tidy at home, you run the risk of bankrupting yourself at the barbers. Or worse, being mistaken for someone who spends most of their free time scrawling stickmen on cave walls.

But just any old beard trimmer won’t do. You want something that gets the job done (and well), with the battery power to tackle full face fuzz in one go and enough guards to taper in all the right places. Guys who like to keep their beards in-check every few days should also look for bonus features like a vacuum that sucks up the hairs or laser guides for precision.

Electric Toothbrush

The most important thing with a toothbrush is that you have one (duh) and that you know how to use it properly. After all, research by dating site Match found that more than half of singles rank nice gnashers as the most important characteristic about a potential mate.

There are lots of reasons to opt for electric over manual. For starters, they’re better at removing plaque and reducing the chances of gum disease. They also make the whole job much less of a pain in the neck (wrist?) with everything from basic timers and pressure gauges to Bluetooth apps, which means you’re probably more likely to clean your teeth when all you want to do is collapse straight into bed.