[Routine Help] Clueless Man

Greetings everyone. I am a 25 year old male and I need some help. I’m pretty much your average blue collar guy, never used anything more than a 3-1 body wash for “beauty products” lol. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized that I need to be doing more to nourish and protect my skin for the years to come. I really don’t know where to start. My skin is a bit oily. Some of the products I deal with at work also dry my skin out. (Mud, drilling fluids etc.) I’m mostly looking to keep my skin looking fresh and trying not to develop wrinkles. Below I have a few questions that would be awesome if people could help me answer them.

What products do I need? What is pointless/avoidable?

How often do I need to moisturize my skin? Do I do it in the morning, evening, throughout the day?

Are face care products the same as generic skin care products?

What brands are the best? I know there are a lot of big name brands out there that people say aren’t all that, so what should I use?

Does using a “men’s” product differ from using a “women’s” / generic product?

I’m allergic to soft metals such as Nickel and Aluminum. Is this something I need to watch for? I know with deodorants I always have to check.

Any particular products that are must haves?

Links or particular product names would be super helpful. Thanks everyone!