Trading Places: 8 Dope Products You Can Jack From The Opposite Sex

March 27, 2012 - 4:47 pm by Clover Hope

Down with O.P.P.? Give your shelf an equal-op upgrade by jacking these grooming goods made for the other sex —Tracy Garraud

ILLUSTRATION: MISHA TYUTYUNIK

Trading Places

The Art of Shaving Pre-Shave Oil, $22, macys.com

HIS FOR HER Wondering how your guy gets his boss face Versace silk smooth? Jack his pre-shave routine by priming the hairs on your stems first with a softening oil before slathering on that whipped cream. Now walk it out.

Gillette Fusion ProGlide Power Razor, $11, target.com

When it comes to splitting hairs, it helps to think like a man. Swap out those pink shearers for a vibrating tool that cuts closer. Since men’s razors are designed to cover less surface area, the blade dulls quicker, so re-up often.

Peter Thomas Roth Blemish Beads Body Wash, $22, macys.com

Perfumed bubbly isn’t always enough to leave you dope girl fresh. This shower gel for dirty dudes totes a combo of moisturizing beads and salicylic acid that’s sensitive enough to keep your skin on glisten.

Tom Ford “Grey Vetiver” Eau de Parfum Spray, 1.7 oz., $88, nordstrom.com

Bored with garden-plucked scents? Put a cap on the latest celebutante’s girly potion and grab this aroma that’s wrapped in grapefruit, amber wood, sage and nutmeg. Resist the urge to say “bro.”

Fresh Sugar Lip Polish, $23, fresh.com

HERS FOR HIM Lips that boast more crack than the ’80s are the kiss of death. Chuck the corner store balm and cop an exfoliator that conditions while it buffs. Pop the cap three times a week, using warm water to scrub off shedding skin and ensure a supple smooch.

Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo Spray, $11-$21, sephora.com

If you’re skipping morning suds, keep your waves from feeling salty by dousing your dome with a waterless shampoo that’ll blot out excess oil, clean up product buildup and re-swag your mop between washes.

Bliss Glamour Gloves + Hand Cream Set, $58, blissworld.com

Going soft doesn’t always make for an awkward scene. Soothe those lumberjack palms using magic mitts that hydrate in 20 minutes to gain the upper hand.

Kat Von D. Sinner Eau de Parfum Spray, 1.7 oz., $55, sephora.com

Still squirting on scents that sedate your cube mates? Loosen your grip on those macho smells and switch up your spritz with an androgynous fragrance intermixed with dark wood, mandarin, cinnamon and musk for a whiff that’s just strong enough for a man.