We're not sure what to say about 50 Cent's decision to launch a line of face-pampering cosmetics for men, so we'll just start with the facts. It's being reported that the street-hardened rapper is currently in the final stages of development on a male cosmetics line. According to a unnamed source, "his range will be for the guy who likes to be pampered, but the supplements will make it more butch." Exactly what we'd expect from Fiddy, right?Of all the rappers out there, 50 Cent would be close to the last guy we'd trust for our manscaping, moisturizing or pampering needs. Last in line would be Lil Wayne -- obvs. Our best guess is that 50 Cent is getting sick and tired of Kanye hogging the spotlight with his LV loafers and fashion jetsetting. Now Fiddy's found a way to get in on the action.
Manity Vanity
Manties
Check out these frilly underthings for men who "want to be and feel a little special, naughty, and very sexy." They come in many colors and have extra room for, you know, stuff girls don't have.
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Mirdles
Hailed as the new "Spanx for men," the Core Precision undershirt apparently shaved 3" off a reporter's waistline!
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Mantyhose
These pretty dove gray legs are part of a whole e-MANcipate project.
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Men at Work - In Shorts
Even the New York Times published an article about men going to work in shorts.
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Murse
They keep trying to think of another name for the man purse. This one's a "Holdall."
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Queens Leather
Guyliner
Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy released a line of eye pencils for men, sold at Hot Topic.
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Mandation
Clinique M Cover is a handy foundation stick men can use to cover blemishes and dark undereye circles.
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Clinique
Manscara
We didn't even have to create a silly name for this - Taxi Man London named it Manscara of their own free will.
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Guyliner
Boytox
The New York Times also reported an upswing in the number of men going for botox.
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Manscaping
Shaving Everywhere was launched. Everywhere.
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The same source tells us that: "50 prides himself on having a ripped body... he's on a health kick and barely touches alcohol." Whoa, that's hardcore. Maybe cosmetics are the next big trend in the world of hip hop. Fiddy's probably in front of his mirror right now, applying guyliner. Does that mental image make you giggle?
Aside from obvious questions about 50 Cent being a poster boy for male cosmetics, there's also the practical reality check: is there really enough room in the male cosmetics market for all these newcomers? Any men out there who use cosmetics regularly, are you likely to switch to a brand designed by the guy who brought us In Da Club?
[via Jezebel]