MF's secret weapons!

Men's Fitness, Dec, 2003

Unless you're Gordon Gekko, this is as close as you're going to get to insider trading. We asked a few of the grooming world's savviest to cough up what they use, regardless of what product they push to pay the rent. Off the record, of course.

MAKE YOUR FACE FRICTION-FREE

Instead of a cream, this all-natural but strangely complicated substitute makes your face cut-free. Invest in it: Shaving Miracle ($17)

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USE A MASK AND SKIP THE SWELL

This after-shave mask (no, not her type of mask) is made with clay so your face won't swell. Invest in it: The Art of Shaving ($65 for a five-bottle set)

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STOP THE INSANITY OF INGROWN HAIRS

Tough beards prone to ingrown hairs do best with a lotion or oil. Invest in it: L'Occitane Cade Travel Shaving Oil ($22)

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RELIEVE YOURSELF OF RAZOR BURN

Perfect for sensitive skin, this fragrance-free savior reduces irritation and redness. Invest in it: Aramis Lab Series for Men ($25)

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