Jack Black
Jack Black was founded in 2000 by Curran Dandurand and Emily Dalton in Dallas, Texas, as a premium men's skincare and grooming brand at a time when the men's skincare category barely existed. The brand was one of the first to offer sophisticated, active-ingredient-driven skincare specifically formulated for men's skin, which tends to be thicker, oilier, and more frequently irritated by shaving. Jack Black's Double-Duty Face Moisturizer SPF 20 and Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25 became bestsellers. Edgewell Personal Care acquired Jack Black in 2018, expanding its distribution through Nordstrom, Sephora, and other premium retailers.
Brand Philosophy
Jack Black creates high-performance skincare for men without the overly clinical or overly masculine posturing common in men's grooming. Products are formulated with effective actives -- antioxidants, peptides, SPF -- in straightforward, multi-tasking formats that simplify routines. The brand respects that men want results without complexity.
Men seeking effective, no-nonsense skincare with premium ingredients. Ideal for those who want active-driven products designed for male skin without overly complex routines.
- Pioneer in premium men's skincare
- Double-Duty Face Moisturizer SPF 20
- Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25
- Multi-tasking formulations for simplified routines
- Nordstrom and Sephora distribution
- Avobenzone
- Octinoxate
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Blue Algae Extract (Haslea Ostrearia)
- Sea Parsley (Peucedanum Ostruthium)
Jack Black at a Glance
Strongest Categories
Jack Black performs best in: Cleanser (1 product, avg 80/100); Sunscreen (1 product, avg 79/100).
Best Conditions Served
Across all products, Jack Black scores highest for: Combination Skin (avg 88/100); Sensitive Skin (avg 86/100); Oily Skin (avg 84/100). If your primary concern is one of these conditions, Jack Black products are particularly worth considering.
Certifications
Common certifications include Dermatologist Tested, Safe for Sensitive Skin, Certified Organic Ingredients (Edelweiss, Plantago), Gluten Free, Fragrance Free (no synthetic fragrance), Paraben Free.
Best Jack Black by Skin Condition
The highest-scoring Jack Black product for each condition we evaluate.