We’re smelling (and scrubbing, and slathering) what The Rock is cooking.
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Since launching his Papatui skin care line in 2024, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has continued to roll out new products — all while contributing to a larger narrative about normalizing self-care for men.
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Johnson → launch → men
“So many times I would say, ‘Dude, why are we whispering [about skin care]? It’s okay,'” he told People at launch time.
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“Papatui has allowed me to encourage just a more open, greater conversation about skin care and grooming.”
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me → allow → care
With most products ringing in at under $15 at Target and Amazon, the line’s prices are plenty appealing.
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prices → ring → Target
But as we know well, not all celebrity skin care lines are actually worth the hype — so we enlisted the men of The Post’s commerce team to put The Rock’s lotions and potions to the test for two full weeks.
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Below, find out what they thought of the products.
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Pros:
- Scent isn’t overpowering
- Freshness lasted all day, even with plenty of activity
“I am relatively active and play softball multiple times per week all year round.
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I → last → week
I wanted a deodorant that would keep me smelling fresh all day until I hit the field (and thereafter).
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I → want → field
Even after doubleheaders, I was able to still smell the fresh coconut scent after a full day in the office.
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I → smell → office
This proves Papatui can stand up to the toughest tasks all day.
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Papatui → prove → tasks
With over-the-counter brands like Old Spice, I tend to get irritation or mild rashes after sweating a lot.
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I → tend → lot
I have actually had to steer clear of the gel-based deodorants.
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I → have → deodorants
Papatui gave me no such irritation.”
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Papatui → give → irritation
— Frank Massaro, Commerce Partnerships Manager
“I put this to the test against the August Florida heat.
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Possibly TMI, but I have gone years without regularly wearing any kind of underarm protection because my skin tends to get irritated with every brand I tried.
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I → go → brand
This product may change all that.
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It was immediately effective and my skin stayed clear after repeat usage.”
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— Adam Schubini, Commerce Senior Manager of Growth
Pros:
- Effective exfoliation
- One tester noted it reduced some of the light impurities around his T-zone
- Goes on smooth and doesn’t clump
Cons:
- One tester noted you need to be careful with application, as the product can irritate your eyes
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I have not had a skin care routine in some time, but I understand exfoliation is an important part of getting those layers of dirt and sweat off.
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exfoliation → have → dirt
I could feel the face scrub doing its job, with the coarse minerals stripping away all of that dirt.
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After washing, I felt pure and squeaky clean.
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I still need to use this a bit more regularly, but I feel the scrub is up to the task!”
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— Frank
“I never met a face scrub I didn’t love.
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Of all the products I tested on my face, I feel like the combination of the scrub and the moisturizer had the biggest impact on my skin.”
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— Adam
Pros:
- Combines two steps into one
- No streaks or residue left behind
- Doesn’t leave skin feeling greasy
Cons:
- Takes a while to fully absorb
“It was very tough for me to pick a favorite product between this and the deodorant.
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I have tried several way more costly moisturizers to help me with the dry skin I tend to experience where my facial hair grows in, and this product was far more effective at taking care of that issue than other brands’.
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I fully plan to add this into my daily routine.”
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“I have olive skin and I am used to the sun, so in my younger years, SPF was always something I skipped out on.
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Plus, it’s an extra step — and who has time for that?!
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With Papatui’s dual moisturizer and SPF, the two steps are combined into one.
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I originally was not sure how much to use, and on my first few uses I actually used a bit too much, making it hard to blend in.
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it → use → much
Overall, my face maintained a dewy and soft feel throughout the day on every use.
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There was no irritation when I would get sweat in my eyes while playing softball, either.”
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— Frank
Pros:
- Easy to use (and only takes 10 minutes)
- Provides a nice cooling sensation
Cons:
- One tester noted they felt a bit large for his face
“These may have been some of my favorite products in the lot I tested.
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I have never worn under-eye patches before, but I always am seeing influencers online and folks in the wild wearing these.
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I can fully say: I finally get the hype.
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I tested these during a wedding weekend, and let’s just say after a few rehearsal-dinner beverages and a late night, the eye patches had a tall task ahead.
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They felt so cooling and wonderful on my face when applied — like a splash of cold water in the morning to really wake you up.
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I definitely felt like the puffiness was reduced, or at least it felt that way due to how cold the patches feel.”
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…and 14 more, not listed.
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