Why Men Need Face Serum in their Skincare Routines
When it comes to skincare routines, men are evolving! Gone are the days of a man just splashing water on his face in the morning and calling it a day. In addition to cleansers and moisturizers, face serums for men are becoming a permanent fixture in skincare routines for men who want better skin with minimal effort.
But what does face serum do for men, exactly? Serums deliver high concentrations of active ingredients to hydrate, brighten, calm or treat specific issues like dullness, dryness, pimples, and large pores. They’re lightweight, fast-acting, and don’t leave your skin feeling oily and greasy. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or picking out a face serum for a boyfriend, husband or sibling, Grimoire has you covered.
How to Choose the Right Face Serum for Men
Choosing the right serum depends on your skin type and targeted concerns.
- Dry skin? Hydrating ingredients like micro super greens, sea buckthorn, and beta-glucan are your friends.
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Oily skin or pimples? Look for calming and balancing formulas like gotu kola or chamomile bisabolol
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Combination skin? You’ll benefit from lightweight, multi-tasking serums that balance oil while hydrating dry areas.
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Want glowing skin? Vitamin C and energizing botanicals like lemon myrtle help boost radiance.
Still not sure? Take our skin quiz!
We’re highlighting two of Grimoire’s high-performance serums—Vanity Monday and Beach Guise—that check these boxes and more. They’re easy to use, loaded with ingredients backed by science and nature, and are built for results. Plus, they’ll slot right into your minimalist skincare routine.
Vanity Monday - Face Serum for Energizing, Glowing Skin
Vanity Monday is like a green juice for your skin. If your face is showing signs of the long weekend you just enjoyed, Vanity Monday will make you look like you actually got some beauty sleep. You can use it morning and night, and it’s best for dull skin with an uneven tone, with rough texture and/or dry spots.
Key Benefits of Vanity Monday Face Serum:
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Energizes tired skin
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Brightens complexion
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Smooths lines and rough texture
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Minimizes appearance of pores
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Ideal for dry, combination, or stressed skin
Key Ingredients:
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Micro Super Greens: Brightening, anti-wrinkle, deeply hydrating
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Wild Indigo Extract: Reduces skin stress and fatigue
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Sea Buckthorn: Vitamin C-rich for glow and collagen support
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Lemon Myrtle: Anti-inflammatory and pore-refining
Beach Guise - Face Serum for Calming, Protective Recovery
Beach Guise is your skin’s protective forcefield. It helps soothe redness, irritation, and sun damage. It’s perfect for guys who spend a lot of time outdoors, have sensitive or acne-prone skin, or deal with irritation and redness.
Key Benefits of Beach Guise Face Serum:
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Instantly calms skin
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Reduces redness and inflammation
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Deep hydration without feeling greasy
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Helps repair damaged or sensitive skin
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Great for oily, acne-prone, or combination skin
Key Ingredients:
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Chamomile Bisabolol: Soothes and reduces redness
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Gotu Kola: Calms irritated skin, helps with blemishes
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Beta-Glucan Derivative: Anti-aging hydration and skin barrier repair
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Micro Super Greens: Boosts texture, glow, and hydration
How to Use Face Serum for Men
Now that you’ve chosen the right face serum for you or your man, how do you go about applying and implementing it into your skincare routine? It’s super easy, but the order matters.
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Cleanse your face - morning and night
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Pat dry
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Apply a thin layer of face serum (1 - 2 pumps) on your face and neck
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Gently press into your skin, don’t rub aggressively
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Follow with moisturizer, or SPF in the morning
And yes, you can and should also use face serums at night. Nighttime is when your skin goes into repair mode, so serums can work even harder while you sleep!
