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Reviews by Thom Watson, qualified beauty therapist, testing men’s grooming since 2011. About Thom
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NEW Jo Malone London The Bloomsbury Set: Leather & Artemisia
The Bloomsbury Set is a new collection of fragrances from Jo Malone London and is described as being inspired by the free spirited artists of the Bloomsbury set, a collection of scents capturing the intoxicating essence of an unconventional life in their legendary country house in Sussex. The collection has 5 pocket sized fragrances, each…
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The Body Shop targets sensitive skin with NEW Almond Milk & Honey Bodycare
Finding gentle and nourishing body care when your skin is easily irritated can be a pain; believe me I know. You’re either stuck with ‘sensitive’ products that really aren’t, i.e. Dove Men+ Care or go down the pharma rout such as E45, Aqueous creams and other drab, dull and joyless products. The range is composed of the…
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The Ultimate Hand Softening Routine
Over the last 5 years or so, I’ve dealt with highly annoying dermatitis on my hands; linked to my recently diagnosed Asthma (seriously, falling to bits here) and also due to a life of dealing with cosmetics on a daily basis. Whilst it’s important to moisturise well and regularly; removing the layer of surface dead…
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Hair Styling from Balmain
Just a brief one, but thought you might like a peak at the Balmain hair styling collection. I’ve pulled 4 products I like from the 6 I’ve been sent. In a nutshell, they’re OK – not amazing – but solid products. I don’t know if I expected more because of the name, or in the…
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Get your man-beat on with NEW Brushes from The Body Shop
While I’m not a huge wearer of makeup, I’m a big fan of a skin-perfecting, undetectable base. Being so painfully pale and paper-white, any imperfections, blemishes or dark circles show up. So covering up any redness, pores, blemishes and under-eye darkness is a must. Actually, if you’re bogged down with dark circles, check out this…
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Luxury In Love for Valentine’s Day 2017
As the season of love approaches, it’s nice to take a moment out of this crazy, crazy world and spend time with one and other. Not only that, but it’s always great to have an excuse for gift giving! So here are 5 of my favourite luxury treats to make Valentine’s Day 2017 special. Ormonde…
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Bobbi Brown Skincare Remedies
Arriving on my door step a couple of weeks ago, these are the two latest additions to the excellent Bobbi Brown skincare collection – No. 93 Skin Fortifier and No.75 Skin Clarifier . The entire collection has 6 products in total also including No.91 Skin Reviver; No.86 Skin Moisture Solution; No.80 Calming Algae Complex and No.75…
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Origins Plantscription Powerful Lifting Concentrate
The Plantscription Powerful Lifting Concentrate is the latest offering from Origins and is a serum designed to help with skin firmness, photo ageing and elasticity. Featured Ingredients The 2 feature ingredients are Anogeissus and Commiphora. Anogeissus extract can actually be found as a registered patent here that it can be used for treating human skin…
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GLAMGLOW now part of the Estée Lauder family
I’ve been a lover of GLAMGLOW since its arrival into the UK some years back. I religiously use their masks to banish blemishes, rehydrate and lift tired eyes. Whilst there are other masks I love, I will pick up a pot of Glam without having to think about it and they’re a total travel essential.…
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Bracken Man by Amouage
With days to go, this is the one for him this Christmas. Bracken Man by Amouage is a modernised fern fougere that’s long lasting and fabulously unique. It’s notes are bergamot, lemon, cypress, lavender, nutmeg and cloves; a heart of geranium, sandalwood, cedar and cinnamon; finally a base of patchouli and musk. It takes a very…