Reviews by Brand
Reviews by Thom Watson, qualified beauty therapist, testing men’s grooming since 2011. About Thom
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LUSH Oxford Street Launch in 72 Photos
This post was updated on the 25th January 2024 with all images re-processed, ‘cool’ photo filters removed and new, unseen images from my trip. I hope this serves as a bit of a time capsule for Lush fans and enthusiasts. Last year, I had the incredible opportunity to immerse myself in the vibrant world of…
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Are you concentrating? Kiehl’s TOP 3 Skin Concentrates
Are you concentrating? If you’ve not yet experienced Kiehl’s skin care, you’re seriously missing out. Their formulas are the perfect balance of scientific efficacy and naturally sourced potency. In short: their products work. Kiehl’s concentrates are powerful serums that target specific skin concerns. It’s always difficult writing these articles as I can’t always tell what…
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The Body Shop Banana Shampoo & Conditioner
Amoxil. You might not remember the name, but I’m 99% certain you’ll remember the gorgeous sugary taste of that banana flavoured antibiotic liquid you got as a kid. Well that is the amazing smell of the Banana shampoo and conditioner by The Body Shop; an old classic from the early days of the brand, repackaged and available…
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Celebrating Easter April 5th with LUSH Ltd & Glitter Rant
Easter Sunday is only a week away and whether for you it’s a time of religious reflection or an excuse to stuff your face full of delicious chocolate (or both!) LUSH Ltd have you covered. But before I get onto the products… LUSH Ltd Lustre & Glitter I’ve been needing to get this off my…
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Clinique Anti Blemish Solutions Cleansing Gel: The Holy Grail of Acne Skincare
It sounds boring, looks boring and for all intents and purposes is boring; but, to accompany the launch of a new Clinique Sonic Anti Blemish Solutions brush head, the new Clinique Anti Blemish Solutions Cleansing Gel is one of my top products already for 2015. Most of us get spots, whether it’s persistent, occasional or the ‘travelling spot’ that leaves…
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Celebrating Mother’s Day with LUSH Ltd
Mother’s day is a week away and I don’t know about you, but I’m thankful for my mother above anything else. She’s been there for me always, supporting me through the best times and the worst whilst giving me a good verbal kicking when required to extinguish some of my shit. So for the best…
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Ormonde Jayne Black Gold
For a good while, I’ve made no bones about the fact that I’m not the wildest Ormonde Jayne fragrance fan, despite desperately trying to be and almost feeling guilty because of it. I somehow feel it’s possible due to a lack of my own sophistication rather than a brand flaw. The founder and creative director of…
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Valentine’s Day with Maison Francis Kurkdjian A La Rose
With Valentine’s Day and then Spring fast approaching, Maison Francis Kurkdjian has graced us with his interpretation of the tired February cliche. Rose isn’t meant to be sweet, nor sickly, nor friendly nor warm. Rose is solitary, strong and independent. Rose is powerful. However when it gets to mushy, mushy lover day, the air is pungent with…
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Lush Shampoo Bars Reviewed
Shampoos are a weird one and the more I think about it, ridiculous in their design. Take a shampoo bottle in your bathroom and look at the ingredients. What’s the main ingredient? Water (aqua). Now when you’re in the shower or bath, what the hell are you surrounded by? Exactly. Shampoos are different to shower…
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Treating dark cirles and bags with new Creme de La Mer The Illuminating Eye Gel
Well, it’s the second month in the start of a new year and I’m already at my wits end. I’ve taken on some new web design clients (who couldn’t be better and more facilitating) which are big projects; have been up and down to London like a yo-yo and then on an almost week-long press…