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Reviews by Thom Watson, qualified beauty therapist, testing men’s grooming since 2011. About Thom
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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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Panasonic ES-LV95-S Review: The Smart Shave
I have to be honest, I had no idea Panasonic did razors until now. Or at least I did but they were just in the back corners of my mind. Despite over the years owning countless of their TV’s, music players and cameras, they’re not a company I’d ever associated as being a big player…
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DKNY MEN Summer Limited Edition 2016
This was a nice surprise. I love DKNY Be Delicious MEN and so this was something nice to explore for Summer 2016 and besides DKNY Men Original, is the only main male offering from the brand. DKNY MEN Limited Edition 2016 is a fresh fragrance with woods, green pineapple, bergamot, lemon, aquatics, green violet, cedar, vetiver, modern amber,…
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The Best Face Wash for Men (UK)
So many times I’m asked, what’s the best this or what’s the most popular that and it’s a tough question to answer. The best thing is what works best for you! How much of a frustrating answer is that? But with what’s the best face wash for men, I would definitely make a start with Clarins…
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TOM FORD for Men Skincare and Grooming NEW Brow Gel, Shave Oil and Exfoliator
This was a very pleasant surprise. I had the TOM FORD Men Skincare and Grooming exclusive when it first launched back in 2013. Since then there has been the addition of the Beard Oils but these are the first releases that are suitable for everyone. The new additions to the Skincare and Grooming collection are: TOM FORD for Men…
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Lacoste Eau De Lacoste L.12.12 Energized Edition
Released a month before the start of the French Open tennis tournament, Lacoste Eau De Lacoste Energized Edition is a limited edition and a flanker/twist to Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Blanc. It celebrates the sport of tennis with the Lacoste croc emblazoned with the competing flags of the world. It’s so cotton fresh, crisp and very successfully masculine…
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AmberGivenchyMaison Martin MargielaMen's FragranceNiche & Luxury FragranceSerge LutensThierry MuglerTom FordWarm & SpicyWoodyThe 5 Best Vanilla Fragrances for Men
The best vanilla fragrance for men is TOM FORD Tobacco Vanille, and it isn’t close. If you want the one I’ve actually worn since my teens, it’s Mugler A*Men. And if you want vanilla without spending three figures, Givenchy Pi is still quietly one of the best-value bottles in men’s fragrance. I’ve been hunting down…
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How To Use NEW Aveda Invati Men
Well it’s here. Launching today is the long awaited Aveda Invati Men; a hair loss and hair thinning treatment duo from Aveda created off the back of the wildly successful original Aveda Invati range. Designed to deliver instant and long-term scalp exfoliation, this guide shows you exactly what to do. How does Aveda Invati Men…
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Rahua Elixir Daily Hair Drops
I’ve been using Rahua for a while now (see my review of the shampoo and conditioner here) and now more than ever after a pretty horrendous hair colour fiasco a few weeks ago (7 hours of it) which has left my hair the colour it should be but in pretty naff condition. However, this launch…
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5 Citrus Scents to Give You Life for Summer 2016
We’re creeping closer and closer to summer with only 5 weeks until June. So here are 5 scents that are great for summer whether you’ll be at home or away. These scents are light, vibrant but what are the key components of a citrus scent? Lemon, Lime, and Bergamot Orange and Petitgrain (Bitter Orange) Lemon Grass…