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Lee Kynaston

@grooming_guru

Lee Kynaston is one of the most experienced male grooming experts and writes about skincare, haircare and fragrance. An award-winning journalist and former magazine editor, his work has appeared in newspapers, magazines and on websites around the globe, with bylines for the likes of Men’s Heath, GQ, Mr Porter, The Telegraph, Gentleman’s Journal, Marie Claire and Byrdie. Since 2021, he’s also been writing for IndyBest since, casting a critical eye over the very best in men’s skincare, haircare, gadgetry and fragrance, always in search of products that under-promise but over-deliver. A no-nonsense northerner, he prides himself on telling it like it is, though an unhealthy obsession with fragrance means he always smells great while doing so. You can follow Lee on X @grooming_guru, Instagram @groomingguru and via his blog, groomingguru.co.uk.

<p>There’s nothing more aging than an overdraft, so, we kept a close eye on value for money</p>
Skincare

Best anti-aging creams for men 2024, tried and tested

<p>We assessed each moisturiser’s protective properties as well as how they made our skin feel after application</p>
Skincare

12 best men’s moisturisers with SPF for everyday skin protection

<p>Electric shavers are ideal for sensitive, blemish-prone or mature skin with the odd wrinkle to navigate</p>
Men's Grooming

Best electric shavers for men 2024, tried and tested

<p>We sniffed out citrusy notes and florals, warming woody fragrances and fresh fougères </p>
Men's Fragrances

Best men’s aftershave and fragrances for 2023

<p>The UK male grooming market is worth a cool £767 million</p>
Skincare

The best men’s skincare brands to have on your radar

<p>We put these hard-working products through their paces during one of the hottest summers on record </p>
Men's Grooming

10 best deodorants for men to keep you fresh and odour-free

<p>We applied these morning and night to see how they felt on the skin immediately and after a few hours of wear</p>
Skincare

14 best men’s moisturisers that soften skin and lock in hydration

<p>The bedrock of a solid skincare routine, they’re formulated to cleanse without stripping skin of its natural oils</p>
Skincare

10 best face washes for men: Gentle formulas for every skin type

<p>We road-tested our round-up with ear, nostril, eyebrow and even facial hair </p>
Beauty

7 best nose hair trimmers that are really easy to use

<p>This 2-in-trimmer is 100 per cent washable </p>
Hair

Philips series HC5632 hair clipper review: Washable, cordless and cool

<p>These are the beauty brand’s latest, most advanced and most futuristic-looking hair clipper</p>
Hair

Babyliss men super-x metal series cordless hair clipper review

<p>We road-tested it not just on straight-forward, all over grade 1 buzzcuts, but on DIY fades and longer hair too </p>
Hair

We put Wahl’s colour pro lithium ion hair clippers to the test

<p>The brand offers a simple three-step range </p>
Men's Grooming

Stuff skincare review: Why we rate this Aussie grooming brand

Men's Grooming

Stuff skincare review: Why we rate this Aussie grooming brand

<p>The brand offers a simple three-step range </p>

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