BAG HIS BEAUTY! (JUST DON'T GET CAUGHT!)

Given that us British ladies spend more on beauty products than any of our European counterparts*, you'd think we'd have enough lotions and potions to last us a lifetime. Yet your man's beauty booty offers a whole load more get-gorgeous products for you to use.

From macho-man shampoo and hard-core hand creams to super-sleek shaving oils, your man's washbag is most definitely worth a rummage. Come on girls, here's how...

GRAB HIS: ALPHA MALE EYE CREAM

The skin around men's eyes doesn't start to wrinkle until much later than women's. However, when men's eyes do start to suffer it happens quickly, so they need a fast-acting and intense cream. "Mensgroom Eye Feel Good, £32, is the secret skincare weapon among women in the know," reveals Hqman.com buyer, Jayne Hill. It contains horse chestnut to help increase circulation in the under-eye area thereby reducing dark circles, plus Siberian ginseng to smooth lines. Perfect!

GRAB HIS: MEGA-MOISTURISING SHAVING SECRET

When it comes to shaving, men are streets ahead of us. The foams we slather on can cause irritation, even when used just a few times a week. A man's product, however, is built to counteract the drying effects of daily shaving by adding moisture to skin as hair is removed. Aesop Moroccan Neroli Shaving Oil, £17, contains olive, grapeseed and macadamia oils and creates just the right amount of lubrication to form a barrier against razor cuts - even on the most sensitive bits like your bikini line. Plus, its antioxidant-packed nut oils will soothe your skin as you shave, so there's no need to apply a separate body cream.

GRAB HIS: BIG-SHOT BODY BUFFER

Men's heavyweight facial exfoliators can be too harsh for the delicate skin on our faces, but can work a treat as a body scrub. With its tiny spheres of coconut shell and pumice, Bulldog Original Natural Grooming Face Scrub, £4.99, has a more abrasive texture than many women's body scrubs, so feels like it's working really hard. It also makes the perfect pre-fake tan prep as it gets rid of every last dead skin cell.

GRAB HIS: UBER-DEEP CLEANSER

Forget your fancy lady lotions and potions, Asim Akhtar of male grooming range Kyoku says that 10 per cent of sales of its Daily Facial Cleanser, £19,are to women - and no, they're not just buying it for their bloke. "Because men's skin is coarser, thicker and drier than women's, it needs a cleanser that penetrates deeper than the female varieties to remove dirt and dead skin," explains Asim. This wonder-product offers the ultimate deep-clean. As well as oat straw to protect the skin from irritation, its packed with ginseng and peppermint to awaken and refresh, leaving your complexion glowing. Used at the end of the day before bed, your day-old make-up is removed in minutes.

GRAB HIS: HEAD-TURNING FRAGRANCE

Male fragrances have better staying power than perfumes and make a bolder statement, which is why lots of women are choosing to wear a spritz of their man's aftershave. L'Òme Eau De Toilette For Men by Durance, £14.99, has a clean, soapy smell that's perfect for office hours, or By Kilian's Back to Black, £80, is a deep blend of cinnamon and nutmeg - great for glam nights out.

GRAB HIS: HAIR BOOSTING HERO

Hair loss in men is usually caused by genes - but for us gals it tends to be down to stress or hormones - so combatting the problem requires technology that we can benefit from too. LA Science Follicle Stimulating Shampoo For Men, £14, has tripeptides to improve blood supply to the scalp and promote hair growth. After three months' daily use your barnet should be up to 30 per cent thicker.

GRAB HIS: HEAVY-DUTY HAND SOOTHER

"Men don't want to be caught slapping on products throughout the day," says Kiehl's skincare chemist, Geraldine Scherrer. So take a tip from your man and get the hand hydration you need in one dose. Jack Black's Industrial Strength Hand Healer, £14, contains vitamins A and E as well as rice bran oil, which locks moisture into the skin all day - so no continuous slathering is required.

GRAB HIS: SPOT-ZAPPING SUPERSTAR

As spots tend to gather where stubble grows, men are likely to suffer more zit attacks than women. Enter Botanics Men's Rapid Attack Skin Treatment Gel, £3.86. It's powerful enough to de-clog his thicker skin, yet has soothing properties that heal it after shaving. Get your fix and you'll not only zap that pimple in under eight hours, but you'll do so without irritating your feminine complexion!

PHOTOGRAPHY: LANCTON HAIR & MAKE-UP: LINDA ANDERSSON AT S MANAGEMENT STYLING: LUCIE CLIFFORD MODEL: FERNANDA AT MOT MODELS FERNANDA WEARS: SHIRT, ASOS; BRACES, BURTON *ACCORDING TO SKY NEWS **ACCORDING TO THE BBC

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