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Avène Tolérance Extrême 3 Weeks On #KeepItSimple
After three weeks of testing the Avène Tolérance Extrême range – where am I? Did I keep using all the products? Which did I love and which didn’t I love quite so much? If you’ve missed why I have been trialling these products, first check out the article here, explaining the ethos behind this new…
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Baxter of California Oil Free Moisturiser Re-Review
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 – so instead of trying to break down the oil, add lots of hydration to restore…
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The Cool Waters of The Merchant of Venice Venetian Blue
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) is an absolutely stunning, easy-to-wear, all rounder fragrance. What makes this different is its smokey,…
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Aesop Lucent Facial Concentrate
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 definitely falls into the former and is loaded with active ingredients. The serum, and that’s…
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Rituals Grooming / The Art of The Samurai
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 The Body Shop and Yves Rocher et al. They’re still not massive in the UK,…
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Rahua Hair Detox and Renewal Treatment
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 love the result, all this dries my hair out something chronic and after spending last…
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It’s La Mer and don’t you forget it + NEW Moisturizing Soft Lotion
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 and trademark reasons. But finally ELC have won and it shall be known as La…
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NEW Cire Trudon Fragrance Matches for 2016
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 each and are individually laced with Cire Trudon fragrance that makes the box smell divine…
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NEW TOM FORD Private Blend 2016 Vert D’Encens & Vert Des Bois
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 D’Encens, is my favourite fragrance launch in a very, very long time – to me…
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Types of Acne Explained and Treatment
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 go into a bit more depth as to what causes acne all over the face…
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