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Clinique Skin Supplies for Men Wins Readers' Choice Award for Best Men's Skin Care Line

Backed by Estée Lauder, cosmetics powerhouse Clinique has both the resources and the pedigree to create some of the world's most popular skin care products. Little wonder that Clinique Skin Supplies for Men is the Luxist Awards' Readers' Choice Winner in the best men's skin care line category.

Clinique has seemed destined to succeed ever since its auspicious beginnings in 1968. In the prior year, as the legend goes, Estée Lauder's daughter-in-law read an article in Vogue that suggested great skin could be created simply by maintaining a proper daily skin care routine. She showed the piece to her mother-in-law, who quickly recruited authors Carol Phillips and Dr. Norman Orentreich. By the end of the following summer, the Clinique brand was born, debuting at Saks Fifth Avenue.

Gallery: Clinique for Men

Today, Clinique's offerings encompass skin care, fragrances and other cosmetics for men and women. The company's men's line is among the most extensive in the world, boasting a staggering array of grooming products including shampoo, shower gel, lip balm, deodorant, cologne, and an expansive skin care line.

Clinique Skin Supplies for Men includes concoctions for general skin health and for very specific situations. For men who eschew disposable razors in favor of their modern counterpart, there's the electric shave primer (3.4 oz: $15.50). For those who prefer the more traditional method of removing facial hair, there's the post shave smoother (2.5 oz: $17). As ever, all are still available at Saks Fifth Avenue and other fine retailers.

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Lab Series Skincare for Men: Understanding Men's Physiology

by Carrie Coolidge (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Cosmetics and Fragrance

Thanks to a diverse range of products developed over a quarter-century of existence, Lab Series Skincare for Men is one of the leading names in men's skin care. Its longevity and expertise have earned it a nomination for a Luxist award in the best men's skin care line category.

Established in 1987, Lab Series is one of Estée Lauder's premier brands for men. Every year, the Lab Series Research Center churns out the latest formulas for making men look and feel their best. Products are divided into four categories, or steps: Clean, Shave, Treat, and Hair/Body.

Gallery: Lab Series Skincare for Men

Lab Series emphasizes the importance of cleansing-the first step in any skin care regimen-and offers a range of exfoliating and oil-removing face washes. For the second step, shaving, there's a selection of creams and oils tailored to an array of preferences. The third step, treatment, includes a line of anti-aging potions and serums. Lab Series' hair/body offerings round out the lineup.

Top sellers include Mild Foaming Face Wash, a cleanser that clears away oil and dirt while maintaining a healthy PH balance (3.4 oz: $16), as well as Daily Moisture Defense Lotion, a lightweight substance packed with anti-oxidants and SPF-15 sun protection (3.4 oz: $37.50). All are available on Lab Series' websites and in most fine retail locations.

Vote for the men's skin care line that you believe is the best of breed. The voting period runs through May 31st and winners will be announced on June 1.

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