# Recommend a Manly moisturiser **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [January 11, 2006, 8:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-manly-moisturiser/339466 "2006-01-11T08:44:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Ty\_Cobb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ee59a6/32.png) [@Ty\_Cobb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ty_Cobb)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2006, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-manly-moisturiser/339466/21 "2006-01-11T17:37:58Z")
Cornhusker’s lotion. Meant for the working man, just like it sounds. Available in most drugstores, as for it. ---
**Author:** ![Diceman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/22d042/32.png) [@Diceman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diceman)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2006, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-manly-moisturiser/339466/22 "2006-01-11T17:48:16Z")
I use Lubiderm Advanced Therapy. The name makes it sound like a sexual aid, but it’s a good, non-greasy lotion. ---
**Author:** ![Annie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/858c86/32.png) [@Annie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2006, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-manly-moisturiser/339466/23 "2006-01-11T17:53:59Z")
[Avon makes something cheap and great.](http://shop.avon.com/avonshop/default.asp?line_id=68&department=fastfind&src_page=random_product_list.asp) It has almost no scent, and they do on line shopping. ---
**Author:** ![Annie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/858c86/32.png) [@Annie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2006, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-manly-moisturiser/339466/24 "2006-01-11T17:55:49Z")
Damn frames… it’s the MOISTURE THERAPY Intensive Extra Strength Cream on page 2. All the moisture therapy stuff is good. ---
**Author:** ![Lissa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/85f322/32.png) [@Lissa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lissa)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2006, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-manly-moisturiser/339466/25 "2006-01-11T17:58:49Z")
For severly dry or chapped skin, I’ve always sworn by [Bag Balm.](http://www.bagbalm.com/) Okay, it’s technically for livestock (for cows’ chapped udders) but it’s amazing stuff. It’s thick and gooey, so you probably wouldn’t want to wear it during the day. I use it on my feet, and what I do is slather it on before I go to bed, and put on a pair of socks so it doesn’t get on the sheets. _Voila!_ In the morning, my feet feel like a baby’s. If you wanted to use it on your face, I’d recommend putting it on after you came home from work, and then wiping it off before you go to bed. ---
**Author:** ![Amazon\_Floozy\_Goddess](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/779978/32.png) [@Amazon\_Floozy\_Goddess](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amazon_Floozy_Goddess)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2006, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-manly-moisturiser/339466/26 "2006-01-11T17:59:24Z")
Oil of Olay Complete is a great moisturizer, and is available with SPF 15 and 30. The one for sensitive skin has no scent at all. It’s totally non-greasy and has no colour. As long as you hid the bottle, nobody would suspect. ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Moto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9de0a6/32.png) [@Mr.Moto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Moto)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2006, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-manly-moisturiser/339466/27 "2006-01-11T18:07:21Z")
> [@Annie](#): > > [Avon makes something cheap and great.](http://shop.avon.com/avonshop/default.asp?line_id=68&department=fastfind&src_page=random_product_list.asp) It has almost no scent, and they do on line shopping. Real men don’t buy things from the Avon lady. ---
**Author:** ![Beadalin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3be4f8/32.png) [@Beadalin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beadalin)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2006, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-manly-moisturiser/339466/28 "2006-01-11T19:02:59Z")
I’m not a man, but I do love Neutrogena’s Healhty Skin face lotion. It’s unscented and has alphahydroxy and some vitamins in it, and it’s SPF 15. I’ve gotten my So to use it, and he admits to loving it, too. ---
**Author:** ![bubastis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/d07c76/32.png) [@bubastis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bubastis)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2006, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-manly-moisturiser/339466/29 "2006-01-11T22:42:17Z")
> [@samclem](#): > > A second recommendation is that you _please_ try to learn where to put your posts around here. > > Since the OP is looking for opinions, I’ll move this to _In My Humble Opinion_. > > **samclem** GQ moderator Jesus, I never knew I was such a moron. I felt I was asking a General Question. Ah well. I think Ill head for the E45… Its mainly for my cheeks and forehead, which are as dry as a camels hole in a sandstorm. ---
**Author:** ![tomndebb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b9e5f3/32.png) [@tomndebb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tomndebb)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2006, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-manly-moisturiser/339466/30 "2006-01-12T03:46:17Z")
Another vote for Corn Huskers Lotion from Pfizer. This time of year is hell on the hands when I’m feeding the livestock and it keeps my hands from aching all day or, eventually, bleeding from being chapped. ---
**Author:** ![samclem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a9a28c/32.png) [@samclem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/samclem)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2006, 5:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-manly-moisturiser/339466/31 "2006-01-12T05:26:17Z")
> [@tomndebb](#): > > Another vote for Corn Huskers Lotion from Pfizer. This time of year is hell on the hands when I’m feeding the livestock … Sure. Make it sound as if you’re a cowboy. Two llamas and a fainting goat ain’t livestock. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![porcupine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ac91a4/32.png) [@porcupine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/porcupine)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2006, 6:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-manly-moisturiser/339466/32 "2006-01-12T06:06:29Z")
> [@Amazon Floozy Goddess](#): > > Oil of Olay Complete is a great moisturizer, and is available with SPF 15 and 30. The one for sensitive skin has no scent at all. It’s totally non-greasy and has no colour. As long as you hid the bottle, nobody would suspect. This is exactly what I was going to recommend. I’ll ad that it also quite inexpensive for a facial moisterizer - less than $10 a bottle. I occasionally convince the SO to use it when he’s looking particularly itchy/scratch/dry. ---
**Author:** ![fishbicycle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/aeb1de/32.png) [@fishbicycle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fishbicycle)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2006, 6:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-manly-moisturiser/339466/33 "2006-01-12T06:19:11Z")
We’ve got this far into the thread and nobody’s recommended WD-40? How much more manly can you get? ---
**Author:** ![woodstock989](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/f05b48/32.png) [@woodstock989](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/woodstock989)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2006, 8:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-manly-moisturiser/339466/34 "2006-01-12T08:28:45Z")
Posted by \*\*Carnac the Magnificent! \*\* > [@](#): > > slathering onto your face a moisturizer that’s meant for cow udders could cause an outbreak. Of…mad cow disease? 😛 Now, if you want something that truly looks like a manly moisturizer… [Now this is a manly moisturizer](http://www.king5.com/sharedcontent/northwest/style/stories/NW_010206BUBmanlymoisturizerLJ.3aa51624.html) ---
**Author:** ![Stark\_Raven\_Mad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Stark\_Raven\_Mad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stark_Raven_Mad)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2006, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-manly-moisturiser/339466/35 "2006-01-12T14:36:34Z")
Editions de Parfum Frederic Malle sells their scents in lotion and oil format. Try Musc Ravageur. Doesn’t get manlier than that, unless you’re going to go with **fishbicycle** / rec. ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Moto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9de0a6/32.png) [@Mr.Moto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Moto)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2006, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-manly-moisturiser/339466/36 "2006-01-12T14:58:23Z")
> [@Stark Raven Mad](#): > > Editions de Parfum Frederic Malle sells their scents in lotion and oil format. Try Musc Ravageur. Doesn’t get manlier than that, unless you’re going to go with **fishbicycle** / rec. French. By definition not manly. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Zebra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/c0e974/32.png) [@Zebra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zebra)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2006, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-manly-moisturiser/339466/37 "2006-01-12T15:08:56Z")
> [@Mr. Moto](#): > > Bah. I sharpen my razor on my eye. Sharpen the razor? I just empty the bottle of whisky and then break it and I shave with the jagged glass. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2006, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-manly-moisturiser/339466/38 "2006-01-12T15:14:03Z")
On your face, use a little Noxema in dabs on the dry spots, then rub it in with a little warm water. Repeat as necessary. Anywhere else, Vaseline Intensive Care Total Moisture dry skin lotion. Very effective, rubs in fast, nongreasy. ---
**Author:** ![tomndebb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b9e5f3/32.png) [@tomndebb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tomndebb)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2006, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-manly-moisturiser/339466/39 "2006-01-13T00:15:36Z")
> [@samclem](#): > > Sure. Make it sound as if you’re a cowboy. Two llamas and a fainting goat ain’t livestock. 🙂 Actually, it is all goats, (none fainting), but goats carry a certain baggage on this board. (Of course, being a cowboy could come to have certain expectations, these days, as well.) ---
**Author:** ![Annie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/858c86/32.png) [@Annie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2006, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-manly-moisturiser/339466/40 "2006-01-13T01:15:49Z")
> [@Mr. Moto](#): > > Real men don’t buy things from the Avon lady. Dat’s why you get it online, smartypants! 😉 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-manly-moisturiser/339466.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-manly-moisturiser/339466.md?page=3)