Reviews by Brand
Reviews by Thom Watson, qualified beauty therapist, testing men’s grooming since 2011. About Thom
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Side Story Hotel Lobby Eau de Parfum Review
Hotel Lobby from Side Story is a breath of fresh air in the world of men’s fragrances. It’s seduction in a bottle. Hotel Lobby is a scent that’s grabbed my attention, especially at a time when so many perfume launches seem to be playing it safe. Side Story has taken a different path, and it’s…
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Review: SkinMed Tebiskin IDRA Hydrating Emollient Cream
You’re probably reading this because your aesthetician has recommended it and you’re wanting to see if it’s worth the price tag. The answer is yes, but keep reading to find out why this is better than your pharmacy emollient. First Impressions I was struck by its rich texture that surprisingly absorbed well into the skin.…
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Clinique For Men Face Scrub Reviewed
Quick disclosure before anything else, because it matters for how you read the rest. I trained as a beauty therapist, and one of my early jobs was working on the Clinique counter while I was at university. So I have sold this, demonstrated it on strangers’ faces, and used it on my own for a…
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Cire Trudon Gloria Candle
As January unfolds, and the remnants of Christmas festivities fade away, there’s one fragrance I’m in no hurry to set aside until next year. Allow me to introduce you to Gloria by Cire Trudon, a candle that defies the boundaries of seasonal scents, inviting you on a captivating olfactory journey. While the mention of orange,…
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La Mer The Eye Concentrate Review: Is It Worth It?
Is La Mer The Eye Concentrate worth it? Honestly: yes, but with conditions. It is a calming, smooth eye cream with a cooling metal applicator, a little goes a very long way, and I keep coming back to it. What you are not buying, at around £215 for 15ml, is a uniquely powerful set of…
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Perricone MD Cold Plasma Plus Review: Is It Worth It?
Is the Perricone MD Cold Plasma Plus+ Intensive Hydrating Complex worth it? As a rich, calming moisturiser for dry or sensitised skin, yes. At its full £156 RRP for 59ml, no, and that is the honest catch. The comfort and the way it melts into skin are the best things about it, the anti-ageing actives…
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Clarins Men Antiperspirant Deo Roll-On Reviewed
I’ve always been a bit sceptical about roll-on deodorants, leaning more towards the tried-and-true sprays like L’Oreal Men Expert Thermic Resist. That was until a recent shift in my skin’s temperament nudged me towards exploring other options. So, on a quest for something gentler, I ventured into the world of men’s roll-ons. Among my picks…
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Sesderma Azelac Moisturising Gel: Acne & Redness Treatment
Thanks to a fortuitous skincare consultation at Renude.co, about 2 years ago I was introduced to Sesderma’s Azelac Moisturising Gel – a gem of a skincare product. I’ve always had a bit of a red flush to my skin so I look for things to calm and repair, give moisture, but not layer it full…
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Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base for Men Reviewed
Over the last 16 years, I’ve seen a lot of skincare products come and go. Some have been good, others not so much. But there’s one I keep coming back to – the Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base. It’s been a part of my routine, on and off, for about a decade now. I…
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Mineral Project: Indian Luxury Home Fragrance
If you’re reading this, you may have also encountered an advert for Mineral Project as I did in one of the UK’s many interiors magazines; for me, it was World of Interiors. The blue glass and contemporary branding immediately stood out on a page full of products, and the name of the fragrance ‘Moon Milk’…