About BLACKSTEEL

Hi, I'm Brad Smith — former Division I NCAA baseball player and an entrepreneur who turns problems into products. BLACKSTEEL exists so men can get high-performance skincare without the fluff or luxury tax .

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The Moment It Started

I was looking to reorder a not-so-well-known serum I’d been using — the only one that had ever given me real, noticeable improvements in my skin. It was gone. Nowhere to be found.

So I tried another brand. It had some of the ingredients I wanted, but it cost a lot more and didn’t perform half as well.

That’s when it clicked. I’m an entrepreneur who turns problems into products. I’d already done it in the sign and graphics industry, inventing VANDAL GUARD — an anti-graffiti coating for signs that filled a gap no one else could solve affordably. Today, it sells across North America.

Using that same ground-up approach, I decided to make my own men’s face serum with the handpicked ingredients I know work. I wanted something every guy can afford to use daily — a serum that delivers results without the hype.

No man wants a leather face. I’ve seen what happens to guys on the golf course who never take care of their skin. I’m 45, a former D1 baseball player, I bench 315, and I feel better than I did at 21 — and I want my face to match my energy for life.

When guys started asking what I do to look younger and sharper, I knew my BLACKSTEEL prototype was working.

Brad Smith Founder, BLACKSTEEL
🕑 AM/PM: cleanse, BLACKSTEEL, SPF (AM)
🏋️ Bench 315 @ 45: train hard, recover smart

Built for Results

BLACKSTEEL was created for guys who want to look sharp without a 10-step routine. One targeted serum — powered by retinol, hyaluronic acid, green tea, phospholipids, and rice extract — so you see smoother skin, fewer lines, and locked-in hydration.

  • Derm-backed actives in smart doses
  • Fast-absorbing, non-greasy, fragrance-free
  • Made for daily use — AM or PM

What Makes BLACKSTEEL Different

BLACKSTEEL is the anti–luxury tax. No mystery blends. No $120/oz nonsense. Just proven actives in the right amounts — bottled in matte black glass to protect potency — so it works day in, day out.

  • Proven actives: Retinol, Hyaluronic Acid, Green Tea, Panthenol, Phospholipids, Rice Extract
  • Daily driver: fast-absorbing, non-greasy, fragrance-free
  • Fair price: premium results without the markup

Why the name “BLACKSTEEL”?

Strong. Minimal. Built to last. Matte-black glass that shields the formula — and a results-first mindset forged by years of training and building what didn’t exist yet.

Fights Wrinkles
Deep Hydration
Supports Collagen
Tightens Skin
Evens Tone

30-Day Satisfaction Promise

Try it for 30 days. If you’re not into the results, contact us and we’ll make it right. No hoops, no drama.

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From “can’t find it” to “built it.”

I made BLACKSTEEL because the good stuff shouldn’t be hard to find — or overpriced. Most guys notice smoother, more hydrated skin in 2–3 weeks. I want my face to match the way I feel — strong, sharp, and ready for what’s next.

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    CLINICALLY BACKED

    Dermatologist favored actives

  • FAST ABSORBING

    No greasy finish

  • Fragrance Free

    Sensitive‑skin friendly

  • Daily Use

    AM and/or PM

Real Men.   Real Results.

“Used it a week & skin looks smoother, less wrinkles, and my wife keeps stealing it.”

- Jason H.

“Feels premium, no greasy shine. Price is insane for the size.”

- Mike A.

“One-and-done is right. Clean, fast, and my skin looks better.”

- Ramon G.
Three bottles of BLACKSTEEL™ face serum standing on wood with matte black packaging — 12 oz men's anti-aging skincare bundle.

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BLACKSTEEL Face Serum BLACKSTEEL 4 oz. $29.95