The Shape Up: The Best November Releases in Men's Grooming

I’m a recent convert to the church of azelaic acid, and this is one of those products that makes me wonder what took so long. Plus, it’s packed with other helpful ingredients, like niacinamide and vitamin B12. If you deal with redness, discoloration, or dark spots at all, this will feel like taking the super soldier serum that turned Steve Rogers from a barely five-foot-tall military hopeful into Captain America.Read More: How to Build a Winter Skincare Routine Under $100I’ve listed the Philips Sonicare DiamondClean 9700 as the best sonic electric toothbrush, so this latest iteration had a lot to live up to—and it did so with two major upgrades. One, the case is much slimmer and better for travel. But the biggest development for me is the new LED display that shows how successfully you’ve brushed and where you missed. This type of map is nothing new, as both the 9700 and Oral-B Series 10 include an app with this capability. But neither has that information on the device itself, which I much prefer instead of needing another excuse to stare at my phone while I brush my teeth.Read More: Best Electric Toothbrushes for Men Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowI love whitening strips, but they’re the easiest part of my oral routine to skip when I’m short on time, which is most of the time. The simplest solution is then using whitening toothpaste and mouthwash to help keep my daily pot and a half of coffee from showing up in my smile. Lately, this new whitening mouthwash from Listerine has been my go-to. As someone with sensitive teeth (see coffee intake), the mild, alcohol-free formula is as gentle as it is refreshing.Read More: Best MouthwashFitness and Reviews Editor Charles Thorp has been loving this latest addition to the BOSS Bottled Beyond line. “Right down the middle kind of scent that you can't go wrong with,” he says. “As someone who isn't a big fragrance guy, and wearing something new and interesting would probably distract me more than I like; it delivers a pleasant, warm smell that has gotten a few compliments already.”Read More: With BOSS Bottled Beyond, Maluma Is Seeking New HeightsAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowWith a rich, silky, unscented formula loaded with favorites like niacinamide and ceramides, this cleanser is the perfect start to any skincare routine, but especially for those with sensitive skin.Read More: Best Face Wash for MenI loved the original Bro Mask for its dude-first design that’s split in two for men with beards—like myself—to enjoy. While that mask was focused more on hydration, its latest version takes the same concept and turns its attention toward acne. Its clay base helps absorb excess oil and refines pores for smoother, less irritated skin.Read More: Best Face Mask for MenAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowSpeaking of fighting breakouts, this acne face wash will also help keep them at bay. Pairing salicylic acid with azelaic acid and niacinamide, this gentle gel cleanser washes away dirt without irritating sensitive skin.I love a cozy scent this time of year. This warm, spicy scent blends aromatic clary sage and cinnamon with creamy vanilla, tonka bean, and rich guaiac wood for a sophisticated, having-tea-by-the-fireplace-type finish.Read More: How to Apply CologneAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowIt’s hard to find a decent cologne for fifty bucks or less, but Tru Western does just that with a line of fragrances that regularly make me think the next time I’m in the Southwest I should actually venture out into the desert rather than spending all my time in Vegas losing at blackjack. Its latest cologne keeps this vibe going with notes of acacia, cactus water, and amberwood for a scent that smells like Sam Elliott’s voice sounds.A non-greasy application and hydrating formula, this has everything you look for in a beard oil. Not to mention, its formula is almost entirely natural in origin, so there’s minimal risk of irritation.Read More: Best Beard OilsAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowI’ve been growing my hair out for about a year now, so one of the things I’ve had to reinvest in is a quality hair dryer. This is technically for travel, but I use it in my apartment too. It’s powerful, light, and tiny enough that I’m not bumping into anything when I dry my hair. Am I clumsy? Absolutely, but this dryer mitigates the damage.I love Horace Vintage Vanilla Eau de Parfum. It’s quickly become one of my favorite fall and winter scents, which is why I gave it a 2026 Men’s Health Grooming Award. So I wasn’t exactly surprised to love the new extrait de parfum. It’s richer and longer-lasting than the eau de parfum, while being subtly sweeter with added notes of coconut.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below$48 is a lot to spend on a deodorant; I get it. But if you can swing the price tag, this stick will be worth the investment. With a 96 percent natural formula led by skin soothers like niacinamide, aloe vera, and hyaluronic acid, and a long-lasting, cologne-quality woody scent, my pits have never felt drier, smoother, or more bougie.Sean Zucker is the Grooming and Reviews Editor at Men's Health. He brings over half a decade of experience covering health, wellness, and lifestyle. When Sean's not writing about hair products, you can find him running for exercise, or toward the nearest food truck.