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There's no better way to show you own your man than with a clean swipe of a straight razor across the tuft. Ranging from $30 for a faux-tortoise device to $210 for a horn-handled beauty with a stainless steel blade, The Art of Shaving's line of cutthroat razors drips with sexual aggression and retro chic. The company also offers engraving services, with the price adjustable depending on whether you go short ("My Bitch") or extended ("The only good man is a bald one"). Available at www.theartofshaving.com

Nothing says "we're through" like a Dear John letter rendered in lipstick on a mirror, but must you also mourn the loss of your favorite tube? Not anymore, thanks to Urban Decay's Ink Lip Stain ($17), in Illegal color. Built like a Sharpie, the felt-tipped pen dispenses a thin, goop-free stain with more staying power than that bastard you're dating. And unlike most lip products, this one can write on paper—or glass—without getting messy. Available at www.sephora.com

Finally ready to give up the lying, corrupt institution of maleness? Then check out Vrai (French for "truth"), the new fragrance line by sister-run French parfumeur Fragonard. The clean, minimalist collection's central product is its Argan oil for hair and body (about $40). Rich in fatty acids and produced exclusively by a Berber women's collective in Western Morocco, Argan oil penetrates the top layers of the skin without leaving a greasy film and has been touted for its ability to heal scars (external ones, that is). Just apply the spicy, delicately scented oil to hair or skin, leave on 5-10 minutes, then wash it (and the last remaining vestiges of the patriarchy) right off. Available at www.fragonard.com

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