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Reviews by Thom Watson, qualified beauty therapist, testing men’s grooming since 2011. About Thom
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The Perfumer’s Story by Azzi Glasser: Old Books
I feel like a bit of a fraud writing this, but it’s not actually my fragrance. When Chris and me went to Harvey Nichols last week and I was treated to a gorgeous bottle of Jazz Club (read the review here), he treated himself to a bottle of Old Books, part of The Perfumer’s Story by Azzi Glasser.…
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NEW TOM FORD Neroli Portofino Forte and Neroli Portofino Acqua
Oooh, I love a factory sample. These arrived this week and I’m so excited to share them with you. Two new editions of TOM FORD Neroli Portofino will be launching in the coming weeks and if you’ve not yet experienced Neroli Portofino, you can read my original review here. TOM FORD Neroli Portofino Forte Yaaaas.…
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NEW Jo Malone London: The Herb Garden
I’ve got to be honest, it’s been a while since I’ve really fallen in love with a Jo Malone London limited edition collection; always remembering that god-awful macaroon and cake range they did a couple of years back with the subtly and sophistication of a cat wearing a rainbow-unicorn onesie. However, The Herb Garden is something a…
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Maison Margiela Replica Jazz Club Review
Chris and me went into Leeds yesterday on my Birthday and whilst wandering around, I decided I wanted to go and sniff out some new fragrances in Manchester’s Harvey Nichols; just to have a see what was out there. Here you’ll always find the most gorgeous and luxurious niche fragrance brands, many of which are…
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The Renaissance of The Body Shop: Drops of Youth Cream and Essence Lotion
I never thought I’d be writing this in a million years but over the last 2 years, The Body Shop seems to be undergoing some kind of renaissance, hitting it out the park with almost every-single launch. Their skin care is becoming unrecognisable – in a very good way. For a historical introduction to some of this…
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Givenchy Pi: 90’s Sweet Juice to Spice Up Your Life
Well, I was pottering about the internet on Boxing Day, bored, but I always check on the latest beauty sales so I can post the best and latest offers. I’d stumbled into the Escentual sale which is always good and my mum buys endless beauty bargains and luxury fragrances from them year-round; this time it…
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Klorane Volumising Quinine B6 Shampoo & Conditioner
I’ve not used Klorane before despite spending a large amount of my time in Spain and seeing it in almost every Pharmacy around. Being a largely Pharmacy sold product, they’ve taken a very pharmaceutical approach to their formulations; sort of the hair care equivalent of La Roche-Posay or Vichy. Klorane Quinine B6 utilises the astringent…
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CliniqueDry / Dehydrated SkinMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinPhotoageing & FirmnessSensitive SkinClinique Superdefense Night vs Super Rescue Antioxidant Night
So, a new launch from Clinique coming next week (1st January 2016 but already available here online) in the form of the 20’s/30’s targeting Superdefense Night Recovery Moisturiser. Also apologies for the americanisms, but for the purposes of this article and to use the proper product name, I’ll be using ‘defense’. The Clinique Superdefense range…
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How to treat Winter dehydrated skin
This week, and particularly today, the weather has been bitterly cold, hovering around 0 degrees. Not only this, but the air is very, very dry. Dry air coupled with cold is the key to dehydrated skin, zapping all the skin’s natural moisture, slowing down oil production and often leaving it visibly dull and flaky (particularly…
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Ormonde Jayne Nocturne Candle
I love an Ormonde Jayne Christmas candle and this for 2015 is spectacular. The Nocturne fragrance is inspired by fireplaces, open log fires, pine cones, cedar wood and embers with notes of cedar wood, cardamom, sandalwood, amber, tonka, mandarin and pink pepper; whilst still having that signature Ormonde Jayne creamy soft undertone. It’s to die…