31 Days

Instantly Look More Handsome

Short-term transformations should rightly be treated with caution. After all, Rome wasn't built in a day—and nor for that matter were leading men like Ryan Gosling or Idris Elba. But that doesn't mean being a little more like them—handsome and well-groomed, we mean—is impossible without full-scale plastic surgery or expensive clothes. There are little but impactful things you can do right now that will leave you looking noticeably better in as little as 15 minutes. It just takes a little more effort, but you'll be glad you invested in yourself when you want to look your best.

Dr.Jart+ Micro Jet Brightening Solution face mask

Micro Jet Brightening Solution face mask, $10 by Dr.Jart+

Throw on a
Sheet Mask

These masks not only feel great, but they provide a concentrated dose of beneficial ingredients to the skin by holding a serum against the face for an extended period—allowing for deeper penetration and instantly visible results like hydration, improved skin texture, brightening and soothing. You don't need to do it everyday, but when you want to really look your best, slap one one. This one, from a beloved Korean brand, offers a boost of Vitamin C for added brightening effect.

Micro Jet Brightening
Solution face mask,
$10 by Dr.Jart+

Clip Your Nails

While you let your mask work, make sure your hands and fingernails are clean and neat. Wash your hands and really scrub around the nail beds. Your fingernails should be free of dirt and trimmed evenly. You don't want to bite your nails, or chew on your cuticles—this doesn't look polished and it makes you look nervous and neurotic.

Sort Out
Your Brows

This is a matter of personal taste and some men are luckier than others in this regard, but we should all be plucking stray hairs between our brows and generally stopping things from getting out of control. This isn't about making them perfect, but just cleaning them up a bit. If a hair seems out of place, feel free to pluck it.

Color correcting moisturizer, $45 by Lab Series

Moisturize (Liberally)

Now that your skin is hydrated and brightened from the mask, finish it off with a liberal application of a facial lotion that will seal in the moisture and make your skin look healthy. A tinted moisturizer is great for camouflaging acne breakouts, redness and other irritation but can look cake-y if you're not careful. The color in this moisturizer is encapsulated, which means it comes out of the tube white and blends into your skin easily and quickly. It's almost like magic.

Color correcting moisturizer,
$45 by Lab Series

Consider Your
Accessories

A nice watch, a signet ring or a pair of sunglasses can really help finish a man's look. These pieces will take something like a simple pair of jeans and a T-shirt and make them look much more considered. And they can also be items that become signature pieces for you, to help you stand apart from the crowd.

Sweat the
Small Stuff

Your clothes look significantly less impressive when you've got dandruff on the shoulder, loose threads near the cuff or pet hair clinging to your back. Invest in a heavy-duty lint roller and give yourself a once-over in the mirror before leaving the house. And don't forget to do your back.