Which Side Are You On?
In nearly everything interesting, there are two sides of the fence. Mercedes vs BMW, Red Bull vs McLaren, Republican vs Demo… (okay, maybe we won’t go there).
Men’s skincare is no different.
When it comes to moisturiser, guys generally fall into one of two camps: oily skin or dry skin.
And choosing the right moisturiser actually matters. Use something too rich on already oily skin and you can end up looking shinier than you started. Use something too lightweight on dry skin and you might still be left feeling tight, dry or uncomfortable.
So we built two.
SL1 for oily skin. AM1 for dry skin.
How Do You Know If You Have Oily or Dry Skin?
Before choosing a moisturiser, it helps to know what you're dealing with.
Oily Skin
If your face tends to look shiny during the day, particularly around your forehead, nose and chin, you probably have oily skin.
You may also notice enlarged-looking pores, excess oil or that your skin starts feeling greasy not long after washing it.
That doesn't mean you should stop moisturising.
In fact, dehydrating oily skin by aggressively stripping away its natural oils can leave your skin feeling uncomfortable and may encourage you to overcompensate with even more oil.
What oily skin generally needs is hydration without unnecessary weight or shine.
That's where SL1 comes in.
SL1 – Men’s Moisturiser for Oily Skin. Built to hydrate without the shine.
SL1 is a lightweight, fast-absorbing moisturiser designed to hydrate oily and combination skin while helping keep it feeling balanced throughout the day.
It doesn't leave behind a heavy or greasy finish, making it particularly suited to men who want hydration without feeling like they've put a layer of cream on their face.
SL1 is powered by:
- Sodium Hyaluronate - A form of Hyaluronic Acid that helps attract and retain moisture, providing lightweight hydration without leaving skin feeling heavy or greasy.
- Niacinamide - Helps regulate excess oil, improve the appearance of uneven skin tone and strengthen the skin's natural barrier for healthier-looking skin.
- Acetyl Heptapeptide-9 - An advanced peptide that helps support collagen production, improving the appearance of skin firmness and elasticity over time.
- Squalane - A lightweight moisturising ingredient that helps reinforce the skin barrier, reduce moisture loss and keep skin feeling soft and comfortable.
- Vitamin E - An antioxidant that helps defend skin against environmental stressors while supporting the skin's natural repair process.
Why Choose SL1?
If your main complaint is shiny, oily or greasy-looking skin, SL1 gives you the hydration your skin needs without adding unnecessary weight.
It's a straightforward choice for men with oily skin, combination skin or anyone who prefers a lightweight moisturiser.
Dry Skin
Dry skin is pretty much the opposite.
If your face often feels tight after washing, looks dull or flaky, or gets uncomfortable throughout the day, you may have dry skin.
Dry skin can also make fine lines and other signs of ageing appear more noticeable because well-hydrated skin generally looks plumper and smoother.
What dry skin needs is more than a lightweight hit of hydration. It needs ingredients that help support the skin barrier, retain moisture and provide longer-lasting hydration.
That's where AM1 comes in.
AM1 – Men’s Moisturiser for Dry Skin. Built for deeper hydration and visible anti-ageing performance.
AM1 is a richer moisturiser designed for men who need more hydration and want to target visible signs of ageing at the same time.
It's formulated to support skin recovery, elasticity and hydration, helping dry skin feel more comfortable while improving the appearance of fine lines and firmness.
AM1 is powered by:
- Hyaluronic Acid - Helps attract and retain moisture to support long-lasting hydration.
- Revivyl™ - By helping maintain healthy skin stem cell function, it works to improve skin vitality, firmness and overall skin quality over time.
- Syn®-Hycan - Designed to help improve skin firmness and elasticity.
- Creatine - Supports cellular energy production and healthy skin function.
- Ceramides + Aquaxyl™ - Help strengthen the skin barrier and reduce moisture loss.
- Vitamins C + E - Help defend against environmental stressors while supporting healthier-looking skin.
Why Choose AM1?
If your skin tends to feel dry, tight, rough or dehydrated, AM1 provides the richer hydration you're looking for.
It's also designed for men who want more from their moisturiser than simply preventing dry skin, with ingredients selected to target the visible signs of ageing.
Oily Skin vs Dry Skin: Which Men’s Moisturiser Is Right for You?
Still not sure?
Choose SL1 if your skin:
- Gets shiny or greasy during the day
- Produces excess oil, particularly around the T-zone
- Feels oily shortly after cleansing
- Is combination or prone to excess shine
- Prefers lightweight skincare
Choose AM1 if your skin:
- Feels tight or uncomfortable after cleansing
- Looks dry, dull or flaky
- Feels rough or lacking in moisture
- Needs richer, longer-lasting hydration
- You’re concerned about fine lines, firmness or visible signs of ageing
And if you're somewhere in the middle, you're not broken. Combination skin is incredibly common. You may have an oily T-zone but drier cheeks, for example. In that case, choose the moisturiser based on what your skin needs most, or adjust how much you apply to different areas of your face.
The Bottom Line
There isn't one moisturiser that's right for every man.
Oily skin? SL1.
Dry skin? AM1.
Both are designed to hydrate. The difference is how they deliver that hydration and what your skin needs alongside it.
Because good men’s skincare isn't about using the most products. It's about using the right ones for your skin.
Pick your side.
