Clinique Reviews
Reviews by Thom Watson, qualified beauty therapist, testing men’s grooming since 2011. About Thom
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NEW Clinique Mineral Sunscreen for Face and Body
Exciting! Mother MANFACE has used Clinique Sunscreens since the dawn of time (probably since they were created) and I’ve used them intermittently. The problem I had with them was some of the body versions giving me a slight rash/reaction. This can often be the case with chemical sunscreens, that although are known for having superior protection vs. mineral, can be…
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The Best Cleansers for Acne and Blemish-Prone Skin
Here are my top 5 cleansers for acne and blemish prone skin ranging from various types, prices, brands and textures. For more information on how to treat acne and blemishes, read my Acne Skin Care Guide here! 1. Zelens Z Detox Clarifying Foaming Cleanser This has been my latest favourite and well into my second…
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Clinique City Block Purifying Charcoal Clay Mask & Scrub Review
Well this is exciting. For anyone who lives a fast life, particularly living in a city / town surrounded by pollution, sweat and grim; this takes its toll on your skin. Pores become blocked, radiance is lost and spots/blemishes can start to appear. Around once every 6 weeks I come down to London for a…
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Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Cream for Drier Skin Types
This is quite a short review because there’s not an enormous amount to say. Dramatically Different Moisturizing Cream is the final variation that’s been missing from the iconic Dramatically Different Moisturising collection with the Gel for oily/combination skin, the Lotion+ for normal/dry combination skin and then now the Cream for drier skin. One of the additions to the DDM…
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NEW Clinique Pep-Start Eye Cream
Well this is a bit exciting! Particularly as I’ve been needing a pick me up for my eyes lately (I have some more great eye-treatment finds coming later this week!). The new Clinique Pep-Start eye cream is all about instant high-impact brightening as well as long term treatment benefits – all in a funky new tube.…
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CliniqueDry / Dehydrated SkinMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinPhotoageing & FirmnessSensitive SkinClinique Superdefense Night vs Super Rescue Antioxidant Night
So, a new launch from Clinique coming next week (1st January 2016 but already available here online) in the form of the 20’s/30’s targeting Superdefense Night Recovery Moisturiser. Also apologies for the americanisms, but for the purposes of this article and to use the proper product name, I’ll be using ‘defense’. The Clinique Superdefense range…
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Clinique Aromatics in Black Candle Review
OMG. OK, so this was pretty exciting. I’d read Jane’s review yesterday of the Aromatics in White candle and was twitching as I knew my Aromatics in Black was just around the corner. Turns out I’d missed delivery of it at the beginning of the week and it was the parcel being redelivered today – darn Royal…
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Top 4 Autumn from Summer Fragrances
It’s that time of year again where although we’ve officially entered Autumn, we’re still having some glaringly hot sunny days sharpened off with that autumnal/winter chill. So, I’ve put together a collection of 4 fragrances that I think capture this gorgeous time of year in a thick glass bottle. I think you’ll be surprised! 1. Les Liquides…
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NEW launches from Clinique For Men with the Sonic For Men and Charcoal Face Wash
Launches from Clinique for Men come but once in a blue moon, but when they do, the men’s grooming and skin care industry scrambles into action to copy and replicate their inevitable success. Big changes are upon us It just so happens that a couple of weeks back I was talking with the British director of…
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Top 5 Ultra-Lightweight Summer Hydrators for every pocket
I don’t know about you, but summer plays havoc with my skin and my normal skin care regimes seem to bounce off my skin as if it’s a titanium shield. Nothing sinks in and everything congests. If you’re experiencing this too, you’re not alone. An increase in humidity, sun exposure and heat causes the skin…