Spare a thought for the boys

18 Dec 2009 16:00 PM | Posted by bh'sOlivia

Oil: it’s a perennial problem for me, though I do tend to forget about it a little more on days like this (it’s raining cats and dogs in Sydney today). And I’m not talking cooking or car engines, I mean the shiny face, glasses-slipping-down-my- nose-on-a-hot-day kind.

On the up side, I’ve come to accept that being a man has its bonuses – mainly being able to pull over for a ‘rest-stop’ at any point on a highway and also not having to worry (most of us anyway) about shaving 90 per cent of our bodies. But it also has its downsides and having naturally thicker, much more oily skin is one of them.

Hitting the age where I probably should start thinking about my encroaching crow’s feet and forehead wrinkes, I know I should be wearing a sunscreen every day. But in an age of oil-free moisturisers is there actually anything I can use that’s not going to turn me into an oil slick?

Thankfully there is (they’re clever these cosmetics companies). So if you suffer my fate, or know someone who does, here are a couple of products designed to keep your glasses on your face and the sweat off your back through the summer months:

Sun creams for the face:

Dermalogica oil free matte block SPF20

NIVEA SUN Light Feel Daily Face Veil SPF30+

Moisturisers with SPF:

AHAVA Protective Moisturizing Fluid SPF15 for Men

QV man moisturise SPF30+

And for the body:

Ambre Solaire Sun Protection Men’s SPF25

Clinique Sun With SolarSmart SPF25 Body Spray

With the heat of the summer holidays looming (hopefully) I know what I’d like to find at the bottom of my Christmas stocking.

Does your man have a grooming crisis or concern?

Matt Horsburgh is our resident boy blogger - you'll be hearing from him again soon beauties...

Member Comments (31)

Posted by: Delicious Girl (Australia)

Great article there Matt, would be good to read more of your blogs. Nice pic too ;)
As perfect as my man is, he does suffer from flakey scalp and dandruff.

Posted on: December 18, 2009 (Dec 18, 2009 4:42pm)

Posted by: Pink Diva MUA (Member since 2008, Australia)

My fiancee has oil control concerns so when we shop for his skincare he asks for oil free moisturisers and tries gel-based foaming cleansers. He's a good boy :)

Posted on: December 18, 2009 (Dec 18, 2009 5:12pm)

Posted by: Sonu (Australia)

Thanks Matt. I wil have to share this article with my husband as he tends to get a very oily t zone.

Posted on: December 18, 2009 (Dec 18, 2009 5:38pm)

Posted by: Snazzie (Member since 2008, Australia)

Nice to see some man-beauty, good article :-)

My husband has so many crises that I don't know where to start. The main problem is that he doesn't see them!

Posted on: December 18, 2009 (Dec 18, 2009 6:57pm)

Posted by: Js90 (Australia)

Great article - thanks matt

Posted on: December 18, 2009 (Dec 18, 2009 11:39pm)

Posted by: melmeko (Member since 2007, Australia)

Good to hear from Matt, nice to hear a guys point of view also :)

Posted on: December 18, 2009 (Dec 18, 2009 11:40pm)

Posted by: Bide (Australia)

haha I was so confsued for a sec because I could see this was posted by Olivia, and then to see the name "Matt" at the bottom, I was all, "what did bh make Olivia do now?!" haha. nice to hear from you Matt.

I like Neutrogena Ultra Sheer, and the Invisible Zinc range for the face.

Posted on: December 19, 2009 (Dec 19, 2009 6:40am)

Posted by: DanniiBeauty (Australia)

Great article matt and great pic!! good to hear a guy's perspective!!

Posted on: December 19, 2009 (Dec 19, 2009 11:36am)

Posted by: Ivy 219 (Australia)

great article. Matt~ i love this name :-)

Posted on: December 19, 2009 (Dec 19, 2009 4:46pm)

Posted by: Veronica GaGa (Australia)

Yeah I love this article too - it's not what you hear from guys everyday hehe it's cute!
Also, I've been waiting for a pic like this haha omg I'm really digging tanned guys right now :P
I also love the name Matt! I love heaps of celebs called Matt so i'm starting to like that name. ;)
X

Posted on: December 19, 2009 (Dec 19, 2009 5:21pm)

Posted by: pinacolada (Australia)

Great article! Welcome Matt :)

Posted on: December 19, 2009 (Dec 19, 2009 8:06pm)

Posted by: Skye88 (Australia)

my one needs to trim his over all body hair

Posted on: December 20, 2009 (Dec 20, 2009 3:53am)

Posted by: beauty_muskin69 (Australia)

hahha always do..jkz

Posted on: December 20, 2009 (Dec 20, 2009 4:42am)

Posted by: beauty_muskin69 (Australia)

hahha always do..jkz

Posted on: December 20, 2009 (Dec 20, 2009 4:42am)

Posted by: freaky (Member since 2007, Australia)

love your article. Great to see ideas for what products are available for my man. Ive just converted him to facials.

Posted on: December 20, 2009 (Dec 20, 2009 7:47am)

Posted by: AliceJaneInNewcastle (Member since 2008, Australia)

Try combining that oily skin with makeup! Finding a combination of toner, moisturiser, primer, foundation and powder that stays on is a challenge, let alone keeping it matte!

Posted on: December 20, 2009 (Dec 20, 2009 10:12am)

Posted by: Berky7 (Australia)

loved your article :) my guy gets really bad ingrown hairs after shaving his face because he has quite thick facial hair

Posted on: December 20, 2009 (Dec 20, 2009 4:25pm)

Posted by: Redlox (Member since 2007, Australia)

OK I have to admit that the model was the main reason to read the article. But it was a great one (text included!). Thanks, Matt!

Posted on: December 20, 2009 (Dec 20, 2009 6:42pm)

Posted by: dancr (Member since 2008, Australia)

Great ideas there Matt!

Posted on: December 20, 2009 (Dec 20, 2009 10:45pm)

Posted by: jatz (Member since 2008, Australia)

Great article Matt.....showed hubby and he was interested.

Posted on: December 21, 2009 (Dec 21, 2009 7:50am)

Posted by: Bucket (Member since 2008, Australia)

Good to hear a males perspective on beauty products. Woman aren't the only ones that need to deal with beauty and health dilemmas.

Posted on: December 21, 2009 (Dec 21, 2009 10:07am)

Posted by: Empire (Australia)

Great article!! My man is more diligent than most when it comes to skincare, but obviously the fewer steps the better! And price is an important factor too. That QV moisturiser looks perfect for him (he's Irish so really needs the sun protection!!) and it's very reasonably priced, I'll be picking up that next time I see it. Has very good reviews too.

Posted on: December 21, 2009 (Dec 21, 2009 4:41pm)

Posted by: Steph Morgan (Australia)

great article, thanks!!

Posted on: December 21, 2009 (Dec 21, 2009 6:52pm)

Posted by: Blissful Beauty (Member since 2007, Australia)

Welcome to BH, Matt. Great article, I'm going to check these products out! : )

Posted on: December 22, 2009 (Dec 22, 2009 10:06am)

Posted by: WitchyMage (Australia)

Great article, Matt. I really need to invest in those products.

Posted on: December 22, 2009 (Dec 22, 2009 8:13pm)