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Reviews by Thom Watson, qualified beauty therapist, testing men’s grooming since 2011. About Thom
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Acne, spots & blemishesDark Spots & PigmentationDry / Dehydrated SkinEnlarged & Blocked PoresFace WashesNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinOriginsPhotoageing & FirmnessDr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Mushroom Micellar Cleanser
I love a good Micellar water, particularly the Bioderma Sensibio (I go through gallons of it). They’re perfect for cleansing the skin, removing dirt, debris, loose dead skin cells and breaking down excess oil; all without alcohol and with the gentleness, neutrality and softness of water. I’d never recommend only using a micellar water as your cleanser,…
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Prada Amber Pour Homme Review
This is probably the last of my lifelong favourite fragrances along with A*Men, Le Male and DKNY Be Delicious, starting back in my teenage years. I think turning 25 last month has made me a touch reminiscent and fragrance is always the strongest thing to evoke of memories! It was actually my mum that bought it for…
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DKNY Be Delicious MEN
I LOVE Be Delicious and with a limited edition for women launched almost every year, I’m heartbroken that it seems almost impossible to find the men’s version any more. Launched in 2005 by Aramis (who do all Donna Karen’s fragrances) when I was 14, massively into my JPOP era and all about fun, bright fragrances…
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LAB SERIES For Men: Do you even lift, bro?
I have a strange relationship with LAB SERIES products. Until now, after all this time, I’ve just not been able to get into the brand. A mixture of the fragrance they use in some of their products; their seemingly strange distribution/availability; odd naming conventions with “V MAXIMUM LS X TECH P PRO POWER ULTRA… lip balm”; and…
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Share the La Mer this Valentine’s Day: The Lip Balm
Whilst I’m sat here with my massive head cold, wrapped up and sniffling away, I thought what better time to write a quick idea post for Valentine’s Day. You’re welcome. My lips get dry – reeaally dry – particularly when I’m unwell or in Winter. I’ve always had dry lips and from that, I’ve always…
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Acqua Di Parma Room Spray: Colonia Accord
I had always known Acqua di Parma did candles, but it wasn’t until my mum gave me this for my Birthday, that I finally discovered their room sprays! This is the Colonia Accord Room Spray, closest matched (pretty much identical) to the original Acqua Di Palma Colonia. This is a fully three-dimensional room fragrance with tops…
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Jo Malone London Trunk by Method Studio
I caught this on Facebook today and my heart grew three sizes. Isn’t this the most gorgeous brand accessory you’ve ever seen? I thought La Mer were the masters of gorgeous chests and packaging but I think Jo Malone London might have just snatched the crown. The Trunk has been designed by Scottish design duo…
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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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Papillon Perfumery Artisan Perfumes
I’m a bit embarrassed really, but I’ve had these fragrances for a long, long time; concealed in bubble-wrap, sat in my review chest and kept falling to the bottom. I’ve definitely been missing out. Papillon fragrances are from the mind and heart of perfumer, Liz Moores. There are four unisex perfumes in the collection: Anubis, Tobacco…
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Will you be my Valentine? Love And Kisses from LUSH Ltd
This beautiful, extensive and almost completely glitter-free Valentine’s gift arrived on my doorstep this morning fresh from LUSH Ltd. It’s gorgeous! Inside, bursting with LUSHY goodness for face, body, bath and shower all themed for the mushiest day of the year. For £45.95, which is pretty steep for a LUSH Ltd gift I grant you, you…