Finding the Right Tools for Your Shaving Kit

A trimmer is the number one tool you’ll be relying on when shaping your beard, and it’s important to look for a few key features. First, you’ll want a trimmer with an interchangeable comb. With multiple pieces to swap out, you’ll be able to choose the best length setting for your beard, and adjust as needed.

A great example is the Gillette King C. Beard Trimmer, which comes with three different comb attachments. The stubble comb is fixed at 1mm in length, whereas the short beard comb has 5 length settings (3mm, 5mm, 7mm, 9mm or 11mm) and the long beard comb has another 5 length settings (13mm, 15mm, 17mm, 19mm or 21mm). When used without a comb, the beard trimmer cuts facial hair to about 0.5mm. With a trimmer like that, the possibilities are endless.

For edging your beard, we’d recommend a razor with a precision trimmer on the back. Also, choosing a razor that’s designed for sensitive skin will help with shaving your neck.

To tame and keep your beard looking its best, make sure you invest in some quality beard care products, such as beard oil and beard wash. For beard oil, we’d suggest one with plant based ingredients like avocado and argan oil, and finding a product that’s not too oily. For beard and face wash, find one that cleans your skin and facial hair without drying either out. Don’t forget about scents too—you don’t want to be stuck with a smell you hate.

With any mustache, the rest of your face should be nice and smooth other than right above your top lip and under your nose. To get that closeness over your full face, we’d recommend a multi-bladed razor with built-in lubrication, so your shave stays smooth. To get really precise with edges though, you can’t go wrong with a single blade razor.

We don’t have to remind you about the benefits of wet shaving. Take care of your skin while you shave with a lot of amount of shaving cream or gel. Learn the difference between the two when finding the best product for your approach.

Scissors are one of the most underrated products when styling your mustache. You only need a small pair, such as nail scissors. These helpful clippers will help you tackle any stray hairs and keep your mustache looking neat.

Because sensitive skin is more prone to skin irritation and razor burn, choose a razor that’s specifically designed with your skin in mind. For many, this means fewer blades, a prime example being our SkinGuard Razor. This one has just two blades with the “SkinGuard” feature positioned in between. This handy strip helps smooth the skin as you shave so there’s less tug and pull. Make sure you’re always stocked too with fresh blades!

Once again, we can’t emphasize this product enough: always shave with shaving cream or gel. For sensitive skin, you should be using one that’s gentle on skin, meaning it is formulated without dyes and alcohol. These additions can dry out your skin and leave it feeling red and irritated. Our Gillette Shaving Gel also comes with aloe which feels nice.

We’d recommend this for any skin type, but especially for sensitive skin, you’ll want to use moisturizer after every shave to keep your skin hydrated. Look out for alcohol and other harsh chemicals in this product too. It’s also not a bad idea to consider a moisturizer with SPF if you’re heading outside after your shave.