This is a different one, and something I didn’t expect to write. I was not paid to write this and the fact I have done will be more of a surprise to the people I’m writing about than anyone else. 2…
It’s rare I write about a product twice, but Baxter of California Oil Free Moisturiser has continuously been one for the books. I’ve mentioned a few times recently that if you’re a little oily, your skin is often dehydrated -…
Taking all the best loved traditional elements of Aquatic Fragrances blended with the citrus notes of a fine italian cologne, Venetian Blue by The Merchant of Venice, part of the Nobil Homo collection (no, that’s now how you translate it, I promise)…
This is definitely something a bit different from Aesop. I often associate them only with skincare that’s nourishing and filled mostly with luxurious but basic natural ingredients – some great, some I don’t like quite as much. The Lucent Facial Concentrate…
I’ve been using quite a bit of Zelens skincare over the last few months and the Foaming Face Wash and Brightening serum have weedled their way into my twice-daily skincare regime as two of my favourite products. The Zelens Hydro-Shiso…
I think in 5 years, this is the first time Rituals has appeared on MANFACE. A Dutch brand, inspired by Japanese rituals and skincare – it’s a bit of an odd one. Their products sit in that ‘masstige’ market alongside…
I’ve lately added about 99+ more products to my hair styling regime, all of which are designed to give hold and extra volume. The process involves blow-drying every product through and then setting with a viciously powerful-hold hairspray. Although I…
Finally. It’s been a long one coming but Creme de La Mer is finally gone. They’ve been trying to change the name for years and already has been except in France, the UK and Japan due to highly complicated licensing…
These aren’t a new product at all and have been around from my favourite home fragrance brand for a while; however, 3 scents have been added to this bizarre and innovative product range. The matches are true candle matches, being around 15cm…
Over the last few years the TOM FORD Private Blend collection has expanded rapidly – some I love, some I don’t love as much. However, I will nail my colours to the mast and say this launch, particularly the Vert…
Warning: This post contains images of acne and other skin concerns which some readers might find not too pleasant. Whilst I review so many products that target acne, spots and blemishes, I thought it would be a good idea to…
There’s nothing like a new niche fragrance brand to set the soul alight. Beaufort London is the child of Leo Crabtree – the drummer of The Prodigy! Beaufort is a brand with mystique, daring luxury and unrelenting style – these…
I’ll be totally honest, I didn’t know who Levison Wood was until now and it’s been very interesting to discover a bit more about him and see some of his work. A British historian and ex-Officer of the British Parachute…
You might have seen in the not-so-distant past my review of the blemish-clearing Avène Cleanance range and still I’m using Cleanance Expert when breakouts rear their ugly head. Is sensitive skincare really that sensitive? Now Avène have come with something…
It’s no myth that men’s skin tends to be more oil-prone. This can leave you shiny, blemish ridden and feeling more like a teenager than a man. So many products out there, lining the shelves of department stores and supermarkets…
I have never worn a fragrance that so many people have commented on. Without a fail, every single time I have worn this, someone has come near me and asked what that incredible smell is – or someone has come…
When I started MANFACE, I swore by gel creams. My skin was always oily, always breaking out. 5 years later, my skin has changed. It can still get oily, but using proper skincare and exfoliating well, my sebaceous glands are…
Aqua Universalis, Universal Water, by Maison Francis Kurkdjian has been part of my family for almost 5 years now. I use it, Chris uses it, Mum swears by it and my Stepdad loves it. It’s a fragrance that has become…
This last fortnight has been so busy. I’m working with some awesome clients in both beauty and digital and whilst things we’re so hectic, I then decided to do my self assessment – because my life needed more stress. Needless to say, I’ve…
Sometimes it’s impossible to know where to start with your skincare. Black heads, blocked pores, blemishes, fine lines, dullness, oiliness? It can often feel line a total minefield out there with every blog, beauty counter and magazine proposing some miracle…