Reviews by Brand
Reviews by Thom Watson, qualified beauty therapist, testing men’s grooming since 2011. About Thom
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Clinique Redness Solutions and Redness Facts
Redness is one of those concerns that can’t be treated with a simple moisturiser and general skin care routine. Depending upon the severity, whether it’s simply high-colour, right through to rosacea, different steps and measures need to be followed to ensure a chance of improvement. Redness is caused by blood vessels that are closer to…
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Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille
My favourite Tom Ford fragrance, in fact one of my favourite fragrances full stop. Launched in 2007, this fabulous and worthy edition to the Tom Ford Private Collection wraps you in the warm musk of tobacco being supported by honied vanilla. Someone online wrote that it’s like stepping into an old fashioned tobacconists and I…
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Creme de la Mer Oil Absorbing Lotion
Coveted by those in the know The Oil Absorbing Lotion gives you all the power of the original Creme de la Mer while reducing surface oil on the skin. The lotion contains the exact same concentration of The Miracle Broth as the original but is completely oil free. The plastic pump tube is a much…
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Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus
Over two years since it’s launch, Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus Wrinkle and UV Damage Corrector has swept the beauty industry like a storm. Promising a 54% reduction in lines and wrinkles over a 12 week usage, through twice daily application, this is powerful stuff. You’ll get around 4 weeks from a 30ml bottle, but you…
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Kiehls Facial Fuel Transformer
The Kiehl’s Facial Fuel Transformer is one of Kiehls’ biggest sellers from their men’s range of products and I can understand why. Labelled as a lightweight moisture gel that instantly transforms the appearance of skin on application. It contains an optical diffuser that immediately conceals fine lines and wrinkles on the skin. It also visibly reduces pore…
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Aveda Scalp Benefits Dry Scalp Shampoo and Conditioner
If you’ve ever suffered with a dry and/or irritated scalp then Aveda Scalp Benefits is just for you, although is ideal for all hair types. Often when I’ve come across shampoos and conditioners of this type, they’ve been overly rich and greasy; however this isn’t the case with scalp benefits, that leaves your hair silky…
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Clinique Moisture Surge Intense Skin Fortifying Hydrator
NEW Clinique Moisture Surge Intense Skin Fortifying Hydrator! This wonderful new creation from Clinique went live this week and is a variation on their ridiculously good Moisture Surge Moisturiser. This version is a gel/cream moisturiser designed for a very dry to dry combination skin type, whereas the original is for all skin types, but might…
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Tom Ford Neroli Portofino Shower Gel
Tom Ford’s first delve into body-care has been an amazing addition to their private blend collection, the Tom Ford Neroli Portofino Shower Gel. The fragrance itself is somehing very hard to convey in writing and it’s definitely worth going to your nearest counter, which is often few and far between, only being available in speciality…
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Biotherm Aqua Power D Sensitive
Advertised as Biotherm’s first moisturiser for sensitive skin, I think they may have struck gold with Biotherm Aqua Power D Sensitive. Commonly when attempting to provide for sensitive skin, many companies tend to think that goes hand in hand with dryness as well, and have a habit of producing overly rich, oil-based creams and balms.…
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Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir Review: Is It Really For Men?
Yes, Jo Malone London Pomegranate Noir works on a man, and it works well. The house sells it as unisex, as it does almost everything, but this is one of the darker, spicier scents in the range, and that depth is exactly why it reads so naturally on men. So is it for men or…