Breadcrumbs [Home](/index%2Ephp/) > [What’s On My Bathroom Shelf: Christopher Phelps](/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/1420) ![What’s On My Bathroom Shelf: Christopher Phelps](https://media.slman.com/-9aCU-fHTZ1BLeQ_6y_vab92npE=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F02%2Fgrooming-qs-thumb.jpg) Photography: @NO.17HOUSE [Grooming](/index%2Ephp/grooming) / 23 February 2022 # What’s On My Bathroom Shelf: Christopher Phelps From stylish shaving essentials to dry skin heroes, grooming guru Christopher Phelps told SLMan how he looks after his skin… Photography: @NO.17HOUSE All products on this page have been selected by our editorial team, however we may make commission on some products. **In the morning, I keep things simple.** I splash my face with cold water and apply [Dr Barbara Sturm’s Clarifying Face Cream](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35269&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cultbeauty.co.uk%2Fdr.-barbara-sturm-clarifying-face-cream%2F13310112.html), one of my favourite skincare products. It ticks all the boxes when it comes to skincare – it hydrates and smooths but also levels out sebum levels and doesn’t clog pores. It’s pricey, but great. Pharrell Williams once said he swears by cold water when washing his face, and he hasn’t aged a day since 2003. **Exfoliation in the evening is a great way to keep the skin clean.** [Neville’s Deep Cleansing Facial Scrub](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cowshed-Neville-Cleansing-Facial-Scrub/dp/B085SV3QZD) is my go-to – it’s made with extra-fine walnut shells and perlite particles to gently remove dirt and leave the skin feeling refreshed. It also contains cocoa butter and antioxidants to nourish the skin – you’ll always find it in my shower. I’m a fan of [Jo Malone’s Vitamin E Body Treatment Scrub](https://john-lewis-and-partners.pxf.io/P0ky2q), which comes in a huge tub. After exfoliating, I apply [Dr Dennis Gross Ferulic + Retinol Recovery Overnight Serum](https://www.skinstation.co.uk/dr-dennis-gross-ferulic-retinol-wrinkle-recovery-overnight-serum-30ml), a fantastic product that makes light work of dry, dull skin as you sleep. **Collagen is for men too.** If my skin is feeling really dry, I apply a generous amount of [Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream](https://john-lewis-and-partners.pxf.io/DV1Kjq). It’s super light in texture but really gets to work where it’s needed. [Dr Barbara Sturm’s Men Face Cream](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35269&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cultbeauty.co.uk%2Fdr-barbara-sturm-face-cream-men.html) is also great for hydration – it helps calm the skin and reduces irritation too. Follow [@CGP.Phelps](https://www.instagram.com/cgp.phelps/) & [No.17House](https://www.instagram.com/no.17house/) ![](https://media.slman.com/cnsrFfrdlWxlrrTDmGdL3lNA038=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F02%2Fgrooming-slman-no17house.png) @NO.17HOUSE ![](https://media.slman.com/wInxCkRT-NGoXVwlrftnjj9zmTU=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F02%2Fgroomin-slman-no17house.png) @NO.17HOUSE ![](https://media.slman.com/PquPd776JZ5ZTEZ5C5adbAbvhOc=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F02%2Fgrooming-slman-no17house-2.png) @NO.17HOUSE **[Le Labo’s Shaving Cream](https://john-lewis-and-partners.pxf.io/a16nBQ) is a product I buy on repeat.** Combining coconut, chamomile and sage, it’s made with plant-derived extracts and the unisex scent is a crisp mix of bergamot, lavender and tonka bean. It’s a great way to soften stubble and prep the skin prior to shaving, and I just love the smell, texture and branding. **A decent spot treatment is worth its weight in gold.** I recently borrowed my girlfriend’s [Dr Barbara Sturm Clarifying Spot Treatment](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35269&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cultbeauty.co.uk%2Fdr.-barbara-sturm-clarifying-spot-treatment%2F13316971.html) and it works a treat. It contains a mix of ingredients to deal with breakouts and is also tinted to cover up blemishes and other signs of irritation. I also regularly borrow her gua sha – a facial massage tool that helps boost blood circulation and relieves tension in facial muscles. [Susanne Kaufmann’s Facial Roller](https://mrporter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fsusanne-kaufmann%2Fgrooming%2Ftools%2Fobsidian-face-roller%2F31432202865448800) is great when you feel puffy and tired. **I’ve used a sea mineral shampoo for years.** You can’t beat [Sea Magik’s Mineral Shampoo](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dead-Sea-Spa-Magik-Mineral/dp/B000KU934E) – it’s made with minerals from the Dead Sea and very few chemicals. It leaves my hair smooth and shiny. When it comes to hair styling, I also rate anything by [Bamford](https://www.bamford.com/uk/products/edition-1-shampoo/) and am never without a tub of [Neville’s hair pomade](https://www.cowshed.com/products/neville-hair-pomade/47773086?). Pharrell Williams once said he swears by cold water when washing his face, and he hasn’t aged a day since 2003. **Aesop is a great brand for body care.** A body moisturiser may not be something that’s on your radar, but once you’ve tried [Aesop’s Intensive Body Balm](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=3539&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.selfridges.com%2FGB%2Fen%2Fcat%2Faesop-rejuvenate-intensive-body-balm-500ml_333-3002233-B500BM05%2F) you won’t look back. It’s super hydrating and smells great, and is also a good choice for tattoo care. I’m currently using [Le Labo Rose 31 Body Lotion](https://john-lewis-and-partners.pxf.io/qnNzBL), which contains rose as well as spicy cumin and woody cedar. **A non-greasy sun cream is essential.** I recently discovered [Sun Bum’s spray SPF](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2041&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.boots.com%2Fsun-bum-spf-50-sunscreen-spray-170g-10278608%3F), which I love. It smells like bottled holiday nostalgia. It’s also completely vegan and reef-friendly. ## Shop Christopher’s Grooming Essentials Here… ![Sea Magik Mineral Shampoo from Dead Sea](https://media.slman.com/oY-OG-n1Tz9FWgCl6slvquBxaic=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F02%2F1sea-magik-mineral-shampoo.png) [#### Sea Magik Mineral Shampoo](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dead-Sea-Spa-Magik-Mineral/dp/B000KU934E) ##### Dead Sea £8.75 ![Spray SPF from Sun Bum](https://media.slman.com/ZQzV6KlpJfzBakZhkBA7pOODM8g=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F02%2F1sun-bum-spf.png) [#### Spray SPF](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2041&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.boots.com%2Fsun-bum-spf-50-sunscreen-spray-170g-10278608%3F) ##### Sun Bum £17.99 ![Pro Collagen Marine Cream from Elemis ](https://media.slman.com/dWVvtAQyCMTgxfYeGeEZ902_9GI=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F02%2F1elemis-pro-collagen-marine-cream.png) [#### Pro Collagen Marine Cream](https://john-lewis-and-partners.pxf.io/DV1Kjq) ##### Elemis £87 ![Intensive Body Balm from Aesop ](https://media.slman.com/oBVhlTcot6NpNoFejelziphFMZQ=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F02%2F1aesop-intensive-body-balm.png) [#### Intensive Body Balm](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=3539&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.selfridges.com%2FGB%2Fen%2Fcat%2Faesop-rejuvenate-intensive-body-balm-500ml_333-3002233-B500BM05%2F) ##### Aesop £75 ![Clarifying Face Cream from Dr Barbara Sturm](https://media.slman.com/qiKzFKWrlDZeHxOjCST_diGhKXg=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F02%2F1dr-barbara-sturm-clarifying-face-cream.png) [#### Clarifying Face Cream](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35269&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cultbeauty.co.uk%2Fdr.-barbara-sturm-clarifying-face-cream%2F13310112.html) ##### Dr Barbara Sturm £135 ![Treatment Body Scrub from Jo Malone ](https://media.slman.com/x0Phf8GjPweQ8ZTFG1tMSvLmW5w=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F02%2F2jo-malone-treatment-body-scrub.png) [#### Treatment Body Scrub](https://john-lewis-and-partners.pxf.io/P0ky2q) ##### Jo Malone £76 ![Edition 1 Shampoo from Bamford](https://media.slman.com/l4sj2n_73Zl2e77LKybIypMAufM=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F02%2F1bamford-edition-1-shampoo.png) [#### Edition 1 Shampoo](https://www.bamford.com/uk/products/edition-1-shampoo/) ##### Bamford £26 ![Ferulic + Retinol Recovery Overnight Serum from Dr Dennis Gross ](https://media.slman.com/ZSYL5NMzHzJjnthDw2dW2-3Fm6I=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F02%2F1dr-dennis-gross-ferulic-retinol-recovery-overnight-serum.png) [#### Ferulic + Retinol Recovery Overnight Serum](https://www.skinstation.co.uk/dr-dennis-gross-ferulic-retinol-wrinkle-recovery-overnight-serum-30ml) ##### Dr Dennis Gross £86 ![Hair Pomade from Neville](https://media.slman.com/hQEbU51yJ9i_c2gGzWNwF0cMNOk=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F02%2F1neville-hair-pomade.png) [#### Hair Pomade](https://www.cowshed.com/products/neville-hair-pomade/47773086?) ##### Neville £14 ![Men's Face Cream from Dr Barbara Sturm](https://media.slman.com/S2Q3D6ecbgnNSCqwF2asOGncDy4=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F02%2F1dr-barbara-sturm-mens-face-cream_0.png) [#### Men's Face Cream](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35269&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cultbeauty.co.uk%2Fdr-barbara-sturm-face-cream-men.html) ##### Dr Barbara Sturm £135 ![Shaving Cream from Le Labo](https://media.slman.com/U4abS7F6mOhQYNVnh0VTVXjhyus=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F02%2F1le-labo-shaving-cream.png) [#### Shaving Cream](https://john-lewis-and-partners.pxf.io/a16nBQ) ##### Le Labo £26 ![Spot Treatment from Dr Barbara Sturm](https://media.slman.com/m4ftBBdyOMzIF1Odm5gX79BQ0ew=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F02%2F1dr-barbara-sturm-spot-treatment.png) [#### Spot Treatment](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35269&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cultbeauty.co.uk%2Fdr.-barbara-sturm-clarifying-spot-treatment%2F13316971.html) ##### Dr Barbara Sturm £40 All products on this page have been selected by our editorial team, however we may make commission on some products. 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