The 10 Best Men's Body Washes
This wiki has been updated 30 times since it was first published in January of 2018. For men, finding a suitable body wash can be tricky. If you buy the wrong one, you could end up smelling like the fragrance counter at a department store — or worse, like your own body odor. You also want something that nourishes and refreshes the skin. Luckily, every selection on this list will leave you with a masculine aroma that gets all the right kinds of attention. When users buy our independently chosen editorial choices, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.
1. Jack Black Turbo
2. Pre de Provence No. 63 Shower Gel
3. 18.21 Man Made
Editor's Notes
April 29, 2020:
Men should smell ... well, manly. Rather than just pick up some random unisex brand at your local CVS or Walmart, you should use a body wash formulated specifically to highlight and enhance your masculinity, which is exactly what you can find in our recommendations.
There is no chance 18.21 Man Made will be mistaken for any old body wash, thanks to the rather distinct bottle it comes in that looks a premium whiskey. In addition to having a pleasant sweet tobacco scent, it does triple duty as a shampoo and conditioner too, so it is ideal for the man who doesn't like to mess around with a lot of different product. Pre de Provence No. 63 Shower Gel also has some hints of tobacco, along with notes of leather and cedarwood. You can even pair it with the company's aftershave lotion and beard oil, which may just allow you to forego the use of cologne entirely.
If you prefer a more botanical scent, you may enjoy Jack Black Turbo, which is formulated with energizing eucalyptus, rosemary, and juniper berry. Not only will this one help give you a little extra pep in the mornings, but those same ingredients offer some sinus-clearing and anti-inflammatory properties. Brickell Mint Rapid also has a very herbal fragrance, with ingredients like peppermint, lemon, rosemary, and spearmint, which happen to be certified organic, too.
Every Man Jack Gel mixes both botanical scents, like eucalyptus, with woodsy ones like cedar, making it a somewhat mysterious option that some women will find very appealing, while C.O. Bigelow Elixir Blue mixes some of those scents with a refreshing marine aroma that beach lovers will enjoy. It is infused with vitamin B5 too, to help keep your skin looking its best.
Special Honors
Necessaire The Body Wash The Body Wash is rich in antioxidants, omegas 6 and 9, and multiple vitamins. It is formulated to support the natural pH of the skin's barrier to help it protect itself against damage, and it utilizes mild plant-derived surfactants for its cleansing properties, so it won't strip you of those important natural oils. necessaire.com
Kiehl's Body Fuel If you need a little extra kick to get you up and moving in the morning, Kiehl's Body Fuel may be able to help, since it is infused with refreshing Menthol and energizing Caffeine. It can be used on the skin and scalp, allowing you to forgo the use of a separate shampoo and maybe helping you get out the door a few minutes earlier. kiehls.com
4. C.O. Bigelow Elixir Blue
5. Brickell Mint Rapid
6. Every Man Jack Gel
7. Rugged & Dapper
8. Bath & Body Works Whitewater Rush
9. Old Spice High Endurance
10. Axe Phoenix
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