Brand Reviews
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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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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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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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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…