Welcome to Style & Serum #1. This newsletter goes way beyond being simply another grooming newsletter.
You’re here because you care about how you show up, in your skin, in your style, and in the way you take care of yourself.
Each edition of Style & Serum brings you curated reviews, elevated essentials, and thoughtful recommendations that meet you where you are, whether you’re upgrading your skincare, dialing in your training gear, or rethinking your daily rituals.
In this issue:
The facial moisturizers that actually work for dry skin
A minimalist foot care kit that changed my routine
The gym shorts I’d buy again (and the ones I wouldn’t)
Plus, as a subscriber, you get access to exclusive codes from brands I’ve tested and trust:
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🧼 Lume Deodorant – LMM15 for 15% off sitewide
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Glad you’re here.
Let’s raise the bar together.
—Lars
Best Facial Moisturizer for Men with Dry Skin
Your skin deserves the same intention as your style.
Dry patches. Post-shave irritation. That tight, dull feeling after washing. All signs your routine is missing something essential.
We curated the best facial moisturizers for men with dry skin. Just results and ingredients that work, textures that disappear into your skin, and formulas that elevate your entire grooming ritual.
This goes beyond skincare. Your face needs daily performance wear.
Tried Tenoverten’s Sole Mate Foot Care Set, Here’s My Review
You upgrade your sneakers. You train hard. Why skip your feet?
After months of running and rebuilding my routine, diet, wardrobe, skincare, I realized my feet were the one thing I’d been ignoring. So I tried Tenoverten’s Sole Mate foot care kit.
It’s simple, effective, and, surprisingly, luxurious without being over the top. A balm that actually works.
If you’ve never taken foot care seriously, this is the kit that’ll change your mind.
Best Gym Shorts for Men in 2025
Your training evolved. Your gear should too.
Not all gym shorts are built for real work. The best ones feel like part of your body, supportive, sweat-proof, and sharp enough to wear beyond the weight room.
We tested this year’s top contenders and broke down what actually matters: liner vs. no liner, inseam length, storage, durability, and design that holds up.
No fluff. No paid hype. Just honest picks that perform.