I’m not a model. Nor am I a doctor, bodybuilder, or football player. But when I wake up in the morning, I know I want to get myself clean and ready for the day in a way that suits me, as a man. So I take my time in front of the mirror after showering and brushing my teeth, and I have a small daily routine. It seems to work very well for me, so I figured I would share it!

First, after using my conditioner and shampoo for men in the shower, I just run a comb through my hair. I’m not one to use products like gel, but I also don’t have anything against anyone who does. I suppose I just don’t feel it’s worth the effort.

Once my hair is out of the way, I prepare to get my skin moisturized. I use a daily face wash in the shower but also apply a moisturizer, as my skin gets quite dry. Especially during the colder seasons. I tend to get bags under my eyes, so I have a cream for under eyes that I apply to alleviate that problem. This cream for under eyes lightens the bags and makes them a lot less noticeable.

From there, I go to my small drawer of accessories for shaving, and I grab my beard trimmer. I don’t actually do this every day, but I try to keep my beard tidy. After a quick trim, I apply a little bit of after shave for men. That, along with the cream for under eyes, gives me a nice, pleasant smell that I’m not ashamed to admit I’m proud of.

I’ve got my specific brand of deodorant that I prefer, though I won’t share that here. No use in me going and promoting some big brand. But I have gotta say, to those of you who think you can go without deodorant, please reconsider that notion. Not trying to be rude, mind you. Just as a general rule of thumb, we should all try to smell our best.

So that’s my usual morning routine. My skin is in much better condition since I started all this, and overall there is a stark difference in the before and after. I recommend trying something similar, though obviously tweak aspects of it. Whatever you do, you want to make sure it’s what works for you.

Do you have any other morning mirror routine tips to share? Leave them for other readers in the comments!