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Sat Jun 21, 2008 8:22 pm |
Like remember Sircuit skin? I think it was a gay brand... |
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Sun Jun 22, 2008 4:43 am |
I believe it is a psychological aspect here that would make me stay away from products designed specifically for men.
If the products were shown to be really effective in tests, I would leave my principles instantly. |
_________________ Female, 40, Norway. Normal/dry skin, starting to see signs of aging. Staples: Glycolic acid cleanser, SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF, Revaleskin, NIA24. |
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Sun Jun 22, 2008 9:24 am |
Not sure I’d bother with men’s skincare, too many other choices already ... though I always meant to check out that Gaultier line of make-up for men. Sounded interesting. Do they still make that? |
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Sun Jun 22, 2008 9:56 am |
I don't see the point of marketing a skin care line for men as a "gay men" brand. I think gay men would have no problem simply using skincare that's targeted to women that works for them. However, straight men may have a problem with using a line marketed to gay men so I really don't see the point. |
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Sun Jun 22, 2008 10:09 am |
guy man physically is a man, so the skin care product should be "men" not women |
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Sun Jun 22, 2008 12:06 pm |
wancy_2000 wrote: |
guy man physically is a man, so the skin care product should be "men" not women |
I don't think men necessarily need their own skin care. There is so much diversity in skincare products, surely they can find something that's good for them that's not necessarily targeted to men. |
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Sun Jun 22, 2008 4:27 pm |
I am not sure it matters does it? First of all do they really make products targeted to "gay men"? and what would they really be offering a gay man that they are not offering "men" in general? I see companies offering products to people of color, Asian ect, but what does your sex preference have to do with skin care or beauty products? Their skin is not different than anyone else? Maybe a "gay" man could answer this for us? That is just trying to "start" something in my opinion! Has nothing to do with anything! |
_________________ 39 Year "young" female, Using PTR glycolic cleanser and Finacea with success! Passion for living and love Sunny Days/Beaches and The Ocean |
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Sun Jun 22, 2008 5:07 pm |
bergquis wrote: |
I am not sure it matters does it? First of all do they really make products targeted to "gay men"? and what would they really be offering a gay man that they are not offering "men" in general? I see companies offering products to people of color, Asian ect, but what does your sex preference have to do with skin care or beauty products? Their skin is not different than anyone else? Maybe a "gay" man could answer this for us? That is just trying to "start" something in my opinion! Has nothing to do with anything! |
I agree it seems pointless. And from a marketing standpoint fairly counterproductive. |
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Sun Jun 22, 2008 5:35 pm |
Sometimes a company will market skin care for men that is literally just different packaging.
For example Clinique skin care. The moisturizer is the same yellow Dramatically Different. The men's was actually less $$. (Note: this might have changed as this was brought to my attention a while ago.)
I would not have noticed but I had a girlfriend that worked the cosmetic counter in a department store and she loved to tell me these stories.
I think it was Clinique idea to market to men that wanted skin care that did not look like women's skin care. |
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Sun Jun 22, 2008 7:59 pm |
I know that Murad has a line called Murad Man, and it is geared towards Men, not necessarily 'gay men.' I find it kind of unnecessary to have a product line geared towards 'gay men' v. 'straight men.'
It definitely limits the market because some 'straight men' may be less inclined to buy a product from a line that is geared towards a 'gay men' clientele like someone just mentioned.
And that just doesn't seem like good business/marketing...Usually, I would think that companies are chasing after the almighty dollar at the end of the day...Regardless of gay, straight, bi etc... |
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Sun Jun 22, 2008 8:10 pm |
I wouldn't use it. Not because it is aimed at gay men, but because it was aimed at men. |
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Mon Jun 23, 2008 5:57 pm |
Funny this topic should come up. Yesterday I saw a billboard in London advertising a skincare product of some sort to men. The advert showed a serious, unsmiling "manly man" and promised that the product would make your skin "strong and resilient." Definitely not soft or wrinkle-free |
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Mon Jun 23, 2008 6:16 pm |
flitcraft wrote: |
Funny this topic should come up. Yesterday I saw a billboard in London advertising a skincare product of some sort to men. The advert showed a serious, unsmiling "manly man" and promised that the product would make your skin "strong and resilient." Definitely not soft or wrinkle-free |
lol! Of course, they want manly skin! |
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Tue Jun 24, 2008 2:10 am |
I also believe that skincare products targeting men is mostly about packaging. It should not be necessary to make particular products for men. I find it a bit old-fashioned. Many of the cosmeceutical products come in neutral packaging targeting both sexes, like amber or cobalt bottles. |
_________________ Female, 40, Norway. Normal/dry skin, starting to see signs of aging. Staples: Glycolic acid cleanser, SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF, Revaleskin, NIA24. |
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