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Avène Tolérance EXTRÊME #KeepItSimple Challenge
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 new, the Tolérance EXTRÊME collection that has been created for those of us with sensitive…
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Be careful when trying to reduce oily skin
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 promise to reduce shine, reduce oil and leave your skin fresh. The problem is that…
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Frederic Malle Monsieur by Bruno Jovanovic
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 in the room and said “something smells gorgeous” to which I incredibly conceitedly respond “oh, that’s…
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Non-Greasy Comfort Perricone MD OVM Cream
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 doing as they’re told and apart from a little shine – I’m relatively skin-normal. I…
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Fragrancing Your Life with Aqua Universalis
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 synonymous with everything that’s clean and sparkles. But why? A Lifestyle Fragrance Aqua Universalis has…
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MANFACE ✕ Harvey Nichols
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 had to pre-schedule my bathroom breaks. I wanted to share that I’ve done 2 pieces…
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Get Smart. Clinique Smart Anti-Everything Skincare
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 to cure this and that. I was a little sceptical of Clinique Smart when it…
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If you can meet with Triumph & Disaster…
This is a very new brand to me and was kindly sent to me by MANKIND to try out and see what I think. This isn’t a sponsored piece either, but I’m always excited to share new brands that I think are effective, accessible and gosh-darn pretty! This New-Zealand brand is beautifully executed. Their packaging…
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My Tried and Tested Luxury Shave
I’ve always been cursed with easily irritated and often sensitive skin. Shaving is no exception and in fact often the biggest cause of skin problems for me and countless other guys. From ingrowns to redness, it’s annoying. What’s more many shaving products can be harsh to the skin with too much cheap fragrance and naughty…
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What’s in my box from South Korea?
I came very early to the Korean Skincare craze with my pre-emption of BB creams back in 2012 but since then, drifted from it. Almost every day I see new Korean brands recommended, particularly through Instagram, which look amazing and are raved about – but with such a saturated market and it often taking anywhere up to…
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