Lightly foaming daily cleanser with lactic acid and willow bark / 4 oz full size

Marie Veronique’s Louis Pierre Shave Prep + Daily Wash might be something that you all decide to snap up, male or female.

It’s a deliciously foamy, creamy, exfoliating cleanser (by the way, we LOVE creamy exfoliating cleansers) that’s designed to provide an effective but gentle daily wash while prepping the skin for a closer and more comfortable shave. The fragrance free formula, which smells delightfully like just plain soap, features lactic acid (AHA) to exfoliate for fresher-looking, less congested skin, while willow bark (BHA) penetrates deeply into pores to soften hair follicles. We were actually a little surprised at its foaminess — “how very unlike Marie Veronique,” we thought — but learned that it’s been designed specifically for men’s oilier, thicker skin, which can use a little foam. At the same time, it won’t disturb skin’s lipid barrier, so you get the best of both worlds.

And guess, what, ladies? You can use it, too. It’s a great cleanser to alternate with a gentler, non-foaming option: use this one when you’re feeling particularly grimy or you have a thick layer of sunscreen you’re trying to get off. And due to its AHA/BHA combination, it’s also lovely to use on areas where you might have blemishes, ingrown hairs, or bumpy skin. (PS You can use it over the whole body. Backne, begone.)