12 Grooming Kits for Men That Get the Job Done (and Then Some)

Best Overall: Art of Sport Total Routine Kit

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Art of Sport hits the sweet spot between extremely affordable and all-encompassing assortment, and its Total Routine kit is evidence of that. The kit includes a shampoo/conditioner, body wash, charcoal face wash, bar soap, body lotion, deodorant, and even a face towel (after all, the brand does target athletes and people with active lifestyles).

Essentially, it’s everything you need to stock your bathroom, just shy of a facial moisturizer. After you add this kit to your cart, be sure to check out the rest of the brand’s assortment, which includes antiperspirant, face lotion, water-resistant sunscreen, and more.

Number of Pieces: 7 | Cruelty-Free: Unknown | Byrdie Clean: No

Best Budget: Bulldog Skincare Regimen Set

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Bulldog’s skincare essentials kit is a terrific foundation for any man’s regimen. First of all, it has all three components of the agreed-upon baseline skincare routine: a cleanser, moisturizer, and exfoliator. "Once you get into a habit and start seeing the difference in your skin, you’ll be more open to trying out eye creams, serums, and eye and face masks," Komorowski says.

Use the first two twice daily (morning and night), and the latter twice-weekly (after cleansing, before moisturizing, and before bed). And consider it a bonus that they’ve included a soothing shave gel—it’s another essential for every guy, no matter how frequently they shave.

Number of Pieces: 4 | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Byrdie Clean: Yes

Best Drugstore: Cetaphil Skincare Essentials

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Two products do constitute a kit, especially when they’re both staples in one’s routine. Plus, Cetaphil is a dermatologist- and customer-favorite brand that is both affordable and extremely effective. This duo includes a face moisturizer (which also works on the body—but never use a body lotion on your face, guys), as well as a cleanser for oily skin.

Number of Pieces: 2 | Cruelty-Free: No | Byrdie Clean: No

Best for Beards: SheaMoisture Complete Beard Kit

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Leave it to SheaMoisture—the go-to brand for nourishing and taming curly hair—to also create the best assortment for coaching and conditioning beards (perhaps the most unruly hair of them all). And the fact that their products take the top spot in an extremely crowded field also says something. This maracuja (passion fruit) oil and shea butter set rounds all the bases of cleansing and styling your beard: a wash, conditioning oil, detangling conditioner, and styling/taming beard balm.

Number of Pieces: 4 | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Byrdie Clean: Yes

Runner-Up, Best for Beards: Copenhagen Grooming Beard Growth Kit

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While SheaMoisture’s kit centers on beard maintenance, this one from Copenhagen Grooming is all about growth. With a derma roller to stimulate dormant follicles and serum to nourish budding hairs, you’ve got two important components that can help tap your un-grown potential. "Face rolling tools gently massage the face, stimulate the lymphatic system, ease muscle tension and stimulate blood flow to get that glow...plus it just feels great!" explains Komorowski. "I love to use it along the sides of the neck to help ease stress and muscle tension we hold on our jaw, neck, and mouth. The undereye area can be a problem area for guys, this tool helps to de-puff that area."

There’s also a beard cleanser (to apply before rolling and serum application), as well as a keychain comb for easy on-the-go taming. As a bonus, you can use the derma roller on other parts of your face (namely the cheeks and forehead—and gently so) prior to applying facial serums and creams for extra absorption of nourishing ingredients.

Number of Pieces: 4 | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Byrdie Clean: Yes

Best Shaving Kit: Bevel Shave Kit

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Bevel calls this a starter kit, but truthfully, this set finishes the job better than anything. It comes with a sturdy safety razor (and 20 replacement blades), as well as the brand's entire advanced-shave assortment: a priming oil, shave cream, replenishing balm, and lathering brush. The brand prides itself on preventing ingrowns and bumps while shaving thick, stubborn whiskers, which means it’s an outstanding pick for pretty much any shaver out there.

Number of Pieces: 25 | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Byrdie Clean: No

Runner-Up, Best Shaving Kit: The Art of Shaving Sandalwood-Scented Essentials

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If you’ve already got your razor of choice but are looking for all the topical components of a shave, then The Art of Shaving has your ideal set. Their sandalwood-scented kit includes pre-shave oil, soothing shave cream, and cooling after-shave balm, as well as a faux badger brush to help build a creamy lather and lift all the whiskers up and away from your skin. Use all three in your regimen each time you shave (with a warm rinse at the start, prior to the pre-shave oil, and a cold splash at the end, prior to the aftershave application), and you should shave sans burn, redness, and ingrowns every time.

Number of Pieces: 5 | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Byrdie Clean: No

Runner-Up, Best for Skincare: Ceylon Skincare Set

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If you’re struggling with oily skin, acne, or texture and tone issues, this is the kit for you. This three-piece set from Ceylon Skincare takes the stress out of putting together a routine, containing everything you need for a simple yet effective twice-daily skin-care regimen for a smooth, even complexion.

The gentle tea tree cleanser and coix seed and witch hazel toner formulas boast anti-inflammatory and acne-fighting benefits, but the superstar product is definitely the moisturizer, which is packed with AHAs, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide. And while it’s formulated to be highly effective for those with deeper skin tones, it’s suitable for anyone struggling with these common skin concerns.

Number of Pieces: 3 | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Byrdie Clean: No

Best for Nails: Tweezerman Stainless Steel Combo Clipper Set

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There is no excuse for having rusted, old nail clippers—and especially for lacking dedicated clippers for both fingers and toes. Especially not while Tweezerman’s clipper kit includes both devices in beautiful black and silver stainless steel. For just $11, you can replace your old, dull clippers with these two. They’ll cut the best curvature (or lack thereof, on the toes) in one sharp, fell clip.

Number of Pieces: 2 | Material: Stainless Steel

Best for Body Hair: Philips Norelco Multigroom Trimmer Kit

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With 18 different attachments and comb guards, this trimming kit can tame pretty much every type of hair that grows from your body, from head to (fuzzy) toes. Use it to zap errant nose hairs or eyebrows, to manicure chest hair, to getting rid of back hair, or to buzz everything off up top. It’s got a five-hour run time, is fully washable, and comes in a sturdy shell container for easy, safe toting.

Number of Pieces: 23 | Material: Plastic

Best for Brows: Majestik Eyebrow Grooming Set

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With three tweezers, scissors, and a brush, this eyebrow grooming kit has everything you need to keep your brows looking orderly—and anything but overgrown. The tweezers go beyond eyebrow maintenance, too: Use the pointed ones to remove ingrown hairs and swap between the trip for body hair plucking, splinter removal, and more. You can even deploy the brush on bushier brows or comb everything upwards in advance of a scissor trim (just follow the natural line of your eyebrow, cut the hairs that rise above it, then brush them back into place).

Number of Pieces: 5 | Material: Stainless Steel