Reviews by Brand
Reviews by Thom Watson, qualified beauty therapist, testing men’s grooming since 2011. About Thom
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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’…
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LUSH X Super Mario Bros. Movie Review
In Cinemas Wednesday 5th April, the Super Mario Bros. Movie is going to be huge. From the same animation company behind Minions and a great cast, it’s likely going to become the top-grossing animation of all time and allow Nintendo to forget their 1993 abomination starring the fabulous Bob Hoskins. With that being said, LUSH…
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Own it! Lisa Rinna Beauty Lip Balm
Disclaimer: if you do not watch Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, don’t worry about any references that might fly past you. My love for the show hasn’t tainted my review of this product but being a fan is what led me to want to try it out. Also, the full product name is the Big…
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L’Occitane Lemon Verbena (Citrus Verbena)
As things are hotting up in Summer, you really cannot go wrong with a citrus, Mediterranean-style cologne to cool you down, feel refreshed and maybe even bridge that tiny gap your deodorant might not keep up to. I first discovered L’Occitane Lemon Verbena around 10 years ago when I spent 6 months out in Barcelona.…
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Molton Brown Milk Musk Perfume
I asked the questions you’re probably asking right now “what on earth is ‘milk musk’!? Can you even get musk from milk? I’ve never had a cup of tea and thought ‘ooh, this tea tastes musky’! “. Rest assured, I too have never bought a pint of milk so Musky it might buy Twitter. But…