VMAN Southeast Asia’s Vanity Vanguards It List Will Make You Look So Good

A little bit of vanity is essential

Welcome to VMAN Southeast Asia’s Vanity Vanguards It List, a curated selection of self-care essentials for the vanguards of men’s fashion destinations—because looking good is a year-long affair, regardless of trends and seasons.

We’ve rounded up the cleansers, serums, fragrances and other vanity must-haves that hit a fairly simple set of standards: they’re the best, they work, or we simply like them. And yes, we’re really calling skincare, body care, and the like as ‘self-care,’ because they’re sure-fire ways to feel great about yourself.

It’s a thorough guide for Southeast Asian men, by Southeast Asian men—those who have to brave the relentless heat and humidity of the region, who tough it out amid the grit and grime of our cities, who know that our face and body demand specific ways to be taken care of.

Make sure to bookmark this page for the best vanity recommendations, fit for the modern man who understands that maintaining a good image isn’t a frivolity, but rather a necessity.

Explore the list below:

• CLEANSERS: You Need A Go-To Cleanser, So Here are 5 VMAN SEA-Approved Ones
• TONERS: Do You Even Tone, Bro? The 5 Best Toners for Men Who Actually Care
• MOISTURIZERS: Dryness is the Enemy—Fight it With These 5 Moisturizers
• SERUMS: Still Using Just Soap? These 5 Serums Will Save Your Face (Literally)
• EYE CREAMS: Dark Circles, Who? The Eye Creams That’ll Have You Looking Rested and Rich
• FRAGRANCES: 13 Fragrances That Say ‘I’m a Man of Taste’ Without You Having to Say Anything
• HAIR MIST: Gents, Hair Fragrance Should Be Part of Your Daily Routine—Here’s Why

Photography Ronnie Salvacion

Creative direction Patrick Ty

Grooming Xeng Zulueta

Hair Bryan Eusebio

Models Aidan Palis (New Monarq)

Fashion Ryuji Shiomitsu

Production Jones Palteng

Photography assistant Joey Arboleras

Fashion assistants Bithia Reyes, Raki Lucas, and Shella Liwanag