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Reviews by Thom Watson, qualified beauty therapist, testing men’s grooming since 2011. About Thom
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Dark Spots & PigmentationFace WashesMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinSerumsSun ProtectionThe Body ShopThe Body Shop Drops of Light Review
I’m not going to bother starting with what a roll The Body Shop is on at the moment as it seems to be less of a blip and more of a way of things to come. You can read a couple more of my The Body Shop skin care reviews here: The Body Shop NEW Drops…
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NEW Cyrnos Candle by Cire Trudon and La Promeneuse Wax Burner
Oooh, it’s always exciting when Cire Trudon release something new. I can safely say that Cire Trudon has ruined candles for me. I used to love finding weird candles here and there but honestly nothing compares to anything from Cire Trudon, from ultra-budget to super-luxury; all ruined! Nothing makes your house feel like these do –…
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Is Baccarat Rouge 540 for Men? An Honest Review
Let’s answer the question everyone actually types into Google first: yes, Baccarat Rouge 540 is absolutely fine for men. Maison Francis Kurkdjian make it as a unisex, shared fragrance, and it wears beautifully on men — warm, ambery and woody rather than floral. It leans sweet, which is why some people code it as feminine,…
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NEW Armani Code Profumo
Launching on the 27th April, I firmly believe Armani Code Profumo is going to be the 1 Million or Invictus of 2016. You’re going to see this in every duty free hall, every flight and every department store going; I guarantee it. The poster boy is everyone’s new favourite Captain Kirk, Chris Pine. Armani Code Profumo…
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Zelens Skincare Review: An Introduction
I’ve been looking forward to showcasing this brand since I started using the skin care line a couple of months back. Zelens skin care, created by Dr. Marko Lens MD MSc DPhil (Oxon) FRCS with a specialism in Plastic and reconstructive surgery, has achieved critical acclaim and over the last couple of years just seems to…
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NEW Aveda Invati MEN
UPDATE: Read the NEW Aveda Invati Men Review here I am owed money! After being invited to last night’s previously vague Aveda men’s launch, I’d cunningly deduced that they’d finally be launching the phenomenon that is Aveda Invati, but this time for men and they did not disappoint. I was delighted to be seated next to Darren…
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The all NEW Wilkinson Sword Hydro 5 & Hydro 5 Sensitive: 125 Years of Innovation
You know how much I love the Wilkinson Hydro series with reviews here, here, here and here. I find it really hard to wet shave as the follicles on my face and neck are the same as on my hair, like a gunniea pig’s with hairs growing in every direction. Wilkinson Sword Hydro’s continue to be…
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The Body Shop Enrich Not Exploit Campaign & Limited Edition Hemp Hand Cream
Whilst I’m still on a high from the incredible skincare The Body Shop has been producing lately, it’s been further added to with the new Enrich Not Exploit campaign. Until recently, The Body Shop seemed to have faded into just another mid-range beauty brand and had most certainly lost its way. The new campaign that…
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For The Love of Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream
Over the last year or so, I’ve been resorting to Kieh’s Ultra Facial Cream more and more. I think as I’m getting gulp older, my skin is dehydrating a little more easily. Because of this, I’ve moved from Gels to Soft Creams, of which Ultra Facial Cream is one; in fact one of the best I’ve…
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Perfumer H by Lyn Harris
When I first found out about the Perfumer H venture I had to keep my gob shut for sooo long but it has definitely been worth the wait. Perfumer H is the new brand from Lyn Harris after her depart from Miller Harris. The fragrances in the photo are lab samples whilst the retailed products are housed…