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Our Favorite New Grooming Tools and Supplies of 2023

The past year brought some fresh new ways to keep yourself looking and feeling fresh.

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By Will Sabel Courtney and Evan Malachosky

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This story is part of our end-of-year series This Year in Gear, rounding up the most notable releases of 2023. For more stories like this, click here.

Grooming may be a behavior we share with the other apes — indeed, many other animals, period — but, not to engage in speciesism, we at Gear Patrol kinda think that we humans do it best. After all, while other creatures simply use their hands, feet and teeth, we use all sorts of tools that we’ve created specially for the task. And in 2023, we at Gear Patrol came across a whole bunch of new and improved products that are made just to help you look and feel your best — from your head down to your toes.

Todd Snyder x D.S. & Durga Young Dunes

Todd Snyder has basically done it all, but he’s never created a cologne … at least until now. Together with D.S. & Durga founders David Seth and Kavi Moltz., they crafted a cologne that referenced not the city streets Snyder has to gallivant to get to his stores, but the beaches he escapes to when they’re closed (or at least out of mind). And, yes, this is another instance of Seinfeld becoming real life.

Learn more about Todd Snyder x D.S. & Durga Young Dunes cologne here.

Horace Cream Pomade

Horace’s cream pomade features ingredients like beeswax, coconut butter and shea butter, lending a medium hold that’s residue-free and easy to rinse out. But its refillable packaging — part of the brand’s notable commitment to sustainabiliy — is also noteworthy: When you’ve used up the pomade, simply keep the jar and order a lower-price refill.

Read more about Horace Cream Pomade here.

Omnilux LED Mask

At almost $400, this red light LED face mask is a steep price for something that might seem like science fiction. Still, red light therapy has many proven benefits for your skin, and this mask can help your skin feel tighter and more luminous after a few weeks of daily 10-minute treatments. (Note: the above version is the men’s model; there’s also a women’s version, which you can find here.)

Learn more about the Omnilux LED Mask here.

Curaprox Samba Robotic Toothbrush

This life-changing dental care device makes brushing a cinch, even for people with limited mobility. Just hold the toothbrush in place in your mouth, and the 12,900 bristles will vibrate and buzz their way into every corner of your dentition for a squeaky clean smile.

Learn more about the Samba Robotic Toothbrush here.

Lumin Instant Dark Circle Corrector

If your skin care struggles in large part revolve around the zone under your eyes giving you a tired, worn-out look, this product is just what the doctor ordered. This yellow-tinted color corrector is designed to work as a quick fix for puffiness or dark circles that might rear their ugly head on your head.

Learn more about Lumin Instant Dark Circle Corrector here.

Harry’s The Craft Set

Harry’s new-for-2023 razor bears the influence of 20th Century industrial designer Dieter Rams, who has long subscribed to the maxim that less is more. The Craft razor is made from chrome-coated zinc with a dotted grip pattern reminiscent of the perforated holes that appeared on Rams-designed Braun speakers and a long, curved underside for better hand feel — yet it’s still priced very affordably.

Learn more about Harry’s The Craft razor here.

Hai Smart Showerhead

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Hai Infusions Smart Showerhead

Hai’s latest showerhead is meant to bring the experience of the spa to your home, with a combination of improved water pressure and impactful aeromatics that you can add to the flow — with the added nerdy benefit of being able to monitor your water usage via an app. Get the showerhead, skip the add-ons.

Learn more about the Hai Smart Showerhead here.

Horace Normal to Oily Hair Shampoo

The name says it all: it’s a new shampoo designed to clean your hair and scalp, assuming your hair lies somewhere on the oilier side of the spectrum. It’s also responsibly made, with almost 98 percent of ingredients coming from natural origins.

Learn more about Horace Normal to Oily Hair Shampoo here.

STMNT Hair Gel

Hair gel often comes with the downside of crunchy texture and an odd appearance once it’s on your head. This new charcoal-infused gel avoids much of those issues, holding your hair in place without making you look like Ross from Friends.

Learn more about STMNT Hair Gel here.