Whether you spend lavishly on products or ponder over every penny, the reality remains the same. You’re going to have to invest in some staples that will keep you well groomed and looking presentable. Today, we present to you some exorbitant products and their not-so-extravagant products that you can choose from. Save or Splurge, but you definitely need to bring home these products.
Fragrance
Your signature scent need not be the priciest one around. As long as it’s a scent that complements your personality, it will work perfectly.
Splurge: Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Noir Eau de Toilette Spray, Rs 3,350
Here’s a woody aroma that lasts all day long. The top note is watermelon and the base note is pure, heady dark chocolate.
Save: Axe Dark Temptation Body Spray, Rs 195
A fresh citrus burst that leads to sexy, tempting chocolate, this scent is all you need to smell scintillating all day and all night.
Facial Scrub
You need to spare your face the dust and grime by scrubbing atleast twice a week.
Splurge: Shiseido Men Deep Cleansing Scrub, Rs 1,829
Reduces roughness, darkness and dead skin cells. Contains botanical micro-beads for safe use.
Save: Nivea Men Dark Spot Protection Face Scrub, Rs 171
Does everything its expensive counterpart does plus protects against sun damage and dark spots.
Shaving Foam
A sub – standard shaving foam will only give you nicks, cuts and rashes. But who’s to say that good shaving foams need to cost a lot?
Splurge: Kama Ayurveda Shaving Foam, Rs 1,195
With the goodness of sandalwood and mint oils, this shaving foam is anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory. It also tightens pores and repairs skin damage.
Save: Park Avenue Silver Shaving Foam, Rs 65
This pocket-friendly shaving foam is enriched with tea tree oil and olive leaf extracts that work as anti-irritants. It also curbs excess oils for a clean, fresh look.
Shampoo
A shampoo that keeps our hair clean and shiny should definitely be on must-have list. Take your pick.
Splurge: Kiehl’s Smoothing Oil Infused Shampoo, Rs 2,300
If you are looking for a frizz-fighting shampoo with the goodness of nature, this is the best you can get. The shampoo contains Brazilian Palm extracts that smoothen hair and make it easy to manage.
Save: Tresemme Smooth & Shine Shampoo, Rs 125
Gets your hair to behave without you having to shell out too much cash. It contains silk protein and Vitamin H for smooth, glossy hair.
Shavers
A clean shave can make you look like a new man and can fetch you more than a few compliments. Both manual and electric shavers get the job done satisfactorily.
Splurge: Philips Aqua Touch Shaver, Rs 2,248
With blades that glide effortlessly across your skin, you can opt for a refreshing wets shave or a quick dry shave. It’s waterproof and easy to use. The gentle blades last upto 2 years.
Put your best face forward with the power of 5 blades in one sleek, handheld razor. The razor comes with a lubricant strip that keeps your skin moisturized while you shave your way to smooth, refreshed skin.