Product Reviews by Skin Concern
Reviews by Thom Watson, qualified beauty therapist, testing men’s grooming since 2011. About Thom
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Dior Mattifying Invisible UV Stick SPF 50 Review
Most mattifying products I’ve tried leave me with a shine-free face, momentarily, and charge you for it later, in tightness, flaking, and the spots that follow a wrecked skin barrier. But at last I’ve found one, easily available, that does not. Launched earlier this year, Dior’s Mattifying Invisible UV Stick is £55 for 10g, keeps…
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Acne, spots & blemishesEnlarged & Blocked PoresNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinRedness & RosaceaSensitive SkinSerumsSVRSVR Sebiaclear Ampoule [AZ] Flash Review
I have bought this four times since February. That is the review, and everything below is really just me explaining why. SVR’s Sebiaclear Ampoule [AZ] Flash is a £37 serum built around 15% azelaic acid, it smells faintly of something covering something else, and the dropper is the worst part of it. But it has…
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Skin Rocks The Eye Cream Review: Caroline Hirons’ Daily Eye Treatment
Skin Rocks The Eye Cream review: does Caroline Hirons’ Daily Eye Treatment earn its price? Ingredients, texture, how to use and my honest verdict.
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Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume Review: Balm for Very Dry, Itchy Skin
Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume review: does this ultra-soothing balm actually calm very dry, itchy, eczema-prone skin? Ingredients, how to use and my honest 5/5 take.
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Sisleyum for Men Anti-Age Global Revitalizer Review (Normal Skin)
Sisleyum for Men Anti-Age Global Revitalizer review: is Sisley’s luxury men’s moisturiser worth it? Ingredients, texture, how to use and an honest verdict.
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Amanda Lacey Soft Pink Cream
Straight up, before anything else: I’ve known Amanda Lacey for over a decade, and I do growth and digital work for her brand. So read this as someone close to it rather than a neutral bystander. I’ve tried hard to judge the cream and not the friendship, which means being honest about the things I’d…
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The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum: Calpol Pink Skincare
Embarking on a skincare journey after a year of medication that left my skin on the brink of constant irritation and sensitivity, I’ve become particularly discerning about the products I introduce to my routine. Enter The Ordinary’s Soothing & Barrier Support Serum, a concoction that caught my eye not just for its astonishingly vibrant pink…
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Dark Spots & PigmentationDry / Dehydrated SkinEnlarged & Blocked PoresNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinPhotoageing & FirmnessRedness & RosaceaSensitive SkinSerumsSVRSVR Ampoule Hydra B3 Serum Review
In the vast world of skincare, stumbling upon a product that genuinely works is always a win. That’s exactly what happened with the SVR Ampoule Hydra B3 Serum for me. I found it through Renude.co and have been using it for over two years now. It’s turned out to be a solid, reliable part of…
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Acne, spots & blemishesDry / Dehydrated SkinFace ScrubsFace WashesNormal-Combination SkinSensitive SkinZO Skin HealthZO Skin Health Hydrating Cleanser Review
Last year marked a significant shift in my skincare needs due to eczema medication for my hands, which unexpectedly made my facial skin drier and more sensitive. My regular cleansing products, used for their powerful cleansing, exfoliating and resurfacing capabilities, became immediately too harsh for my skin’s new-normal. This led me on a quest for…
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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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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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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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Should Men Use Retinol? Everything You Need to Know
Retinoids are probably the best anti-ageing and acne-fighting ingredients on the market that actually create lasting, effective change in the skin. However, before you start grabbing the nearest retinol cream and layering it on, there’s a fair bit you should understand first as getting retinol wrong can cause damage to the skin and a lot…
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Medik8 Advanced Night Restore Tried & Tested
Medik8 Advanced Night Restore cream is a luxurious, repairing night cream that contains a ceramide complex, cell repairing peptide, saskatoon berry and dragon fruit extract. It has quickly become one of my favourite moisturisers and is not just something I’ve reviewed and put away, but use everyday as part of my core skincare collection. Its…
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Dr.Jart+ Cicapair Colour Correcting Review: Does It Work?
Yes, the green-to-beige trick genuinely works. Dr.Jart+ Cicapair Colour Correcting Treatment goes on as a startling mint green, then blends within seconds to a soft beige that neutralises redness rather than just hiding it. It is one of the few colour-changing products that actually shade-matches instead of turning muddy or orange. The honest framing up…
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Surprising Formulation with Glamglow Youthpotion Rejuvenating Peptide Serum
I love Glamglow and make no bones about it and I’ve seen the Glamglow Youthpotion floating around for some time. But being a Glamglow mask purist, I was hesitant to try out this relatively new ancillary. At the time of writing this is half price from Look Fantastic, at £24 down from £48 so I’d…
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Natural Spot-Fighting with Immunocologie Vital Clay Spot Treatment
The Immunocologie Vital Clay Spot Treatment is a much more natural approach to blemish busting. A spot-on clay treatment with two different types of mineral rich clay, infused with salicylic acid. If you want to know more about why spots happen and how you can take care of acne-prone skin, read the acne, spots and…
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Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Eye Cream: Does It Work?
Yes, within limits. Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Eye Cream is a genuinely good peptide-and-hyaluronic-acid eye cream that hydrates, calms and softens the look of fine lines around the eye. What it will not do is erase deep or structural wrinkles, and, despite what a lot of write-ups say, it does not contain the…
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Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Serum: An Honest Review
Smart Clinical Repair is Clinique’s flagship anti-ageing serum and the replacement for the old Repairwear Laser Focus. Clinique call it their most advanced serum, and build it around three things: a peptide complex, a gentle retinoid, and hyaluronic acid. I’ve been using it on and off since launch. It’s good. It’s also a lesson in…
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How to Get Rid of Spots on Your Bum: A Simple Guide
This post has been updated in 2024 to ensure the advice is relevant and up to date, as well as ensuring products recommended are the best possible and available. If spots on your bum, ‘assne’, butt pimples or whatever you want to call them are your problem, the below guide and subsequent FAQs have you…
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Acne, spots & blemishesAveneFace ScrubsFace WashesMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinSerumsAvène Cleanance Expert Skincare
A few years ago I attended an event with the french Pharmacy brand Avene for the launch of their Avene Cleanance Expert, a new hydrating acne treatment (similar in packaging and brand messaging to La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo Plus). I’m always highly sceptical when it comes to acne treatments that are on the lower…
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Exclusive: Editions Parfums Frederic Malle Grooming Collection
I’ve been looking forward to sharing this for a month or so now and launching Thursday 1st June are two grooming additions to Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle. Both in the Vetiver Extraordinaire fragrance, the new Frederic Malle grooming collection consists of the Shave Cream and After Shave Balm priced at £60 and £80 respectively. Vetiver…
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Acne, spots & blemishesDry / Dehydrated SkinEye CreamsNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinPerricone MDPhotoageing & FirmnessSerumsPerricone MD H2 Elemental Energy Serum and Eye Gel
When you’re working with so many products, it’s not often you get repeats. I had until now only two exceptions: Zelens Detox Cleanser (I swear by this) and Clinique All About Eyes Rich. However, before writing this review for Perricone MD Elemental Energy; I am already on my second and third bottle of each. I…
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Charlotte TilburyDark Spots & PigmentationDry / Dehydrated SkinMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinPhotoageing & FirmnessCharlotte Tilbury Healthy Glow and Magic Cream for Men
You can’t have an interest in the skincare industry without knowing about Charlotte Tilbury. Her skincare and makeup is loved by critics the world over, but it’s a brand I’d never had much personal interest in. Why? Like Benefit, I’d mentally filed it as a makeup-first brand, with skincare as an afterthought. Then a huge…
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Dark Spots & PigmentationDry / Dehydrated SkinMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinPhotoageing & FirmnessCharlotte Tilbury Unisex Healthy Glow and Magic Cream
You can’t have an interest in the skincare industry without knowing about Charlotte Tilbury. Her skincare and makeup is loved by critics the world over however is a brand I’ve never really had much personal interest in. Why? Like benefit, I mentally associated it as being a makeup-first brand, with skincare as an afterthought. However,…
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Acne, spots & blemishesDry / Dehydrated SkinMALIN + GOETZNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinPhotoageing & FirmnessSerumsMalin+Goetz Recovery Treatment Oil
After looking at the Clarins Boosters yesterday, I wanted to cover this as a much better alternative to the Clarins Repair Booster. This contains, among others, 9 natural oils to help repair, protect and strengthen the moisture barrier. I love Malin+Goetz skincare anyway; I use the Vitamin E moisturiser most days, so for me this…
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Indemne Gimme Clear Review: Unexpected Lotion for Oily, Acne-Prone Skin
A new product from a new brand (to me) that’s altogether unexpected. From the French brand Indemne, Gimme Clear Unexpected Lotion is an almost completely natural skin oil. It’s designed to heal and calm acne prone skin whilst reducing surface oil production. An oil for oily skin might sound like the furthest thing away from…
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Neutrogena Visibly Clear Light Therapy Acne Mask Review
Light Therapy masks are slowly creeping onto the mainstream beauty scene. Going anywhere up to and past the £250 mark, many of these masks are unattainable for those who need them the most. So for Neutrogena to release theirs at £59.99 is a massive coup. The Science This technology has been used for years; decades…
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Acne, spots & blemishesCliniqueDark Spots & PigmentationDry / Dehydrated SkinEye Bags & Dark CirclesNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinSerumsThe Body ShopSeeing Double: Clinique Fresh Pressed Daily Booster vs. The Body Shop Vitamin C 10 Day Glow Boosting Concentrate
As I mentioned in my previous article, the Clinique Fresh Pressed Daily Booster is not a new innovation on the market. The Body Shop first release their version almost 10 years ago in the form of the Vitamin C 10 Day Glow Boosting Concentrate (formerly Vitamin C Facial Radiance Powder). The two product concepts are entirely…
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Acne, spots & blemishesCliniqueDark Spots & PigmentationDry / Dehydrated SkinNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinPhotoageing & FirmnessClinique Fresh Pressed with Pure Vitamin C: How to Use It
This isn’t a new product concept on the market, but as Clinique does, they’ve taken the technology; perfected it and then tested it to the ends of the earth. Vitamin C treatments tend to be quite active, so the fact this has been tested and approved for sensitive skin is quite a coup. The Fresh…
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Do It Yourself: Make Your Own PVA Glue and Charcoal Pore Peel Mask
Now that I have your attention; do not do one of these ridiculous DIY Black Charcoal Peel of Masks. Any blogger or YouTuber perpetuating this highest-order horseshit should be taken off the internet. They’re usually the same people that tell you how you can get rid of acne with Toothpaste, Sudocrem and a Lemon. Absolutely, bollocks. However,…
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How to Get Rid of Spots on Your Back: An Easy Guide
Warning: This article does contain a few photos of acne and ingrown hairs If spots on your back, ‘backne’, back pimples or whatever you want to call them are your problem, I think I can help. It’s surprising how often I get asked “how do I get rid of spots on my back?” but it’s not something people will…
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Bobbi Brown Skincare Remedies
Arriving on my door step a couple of weeks ago, these are the two latest additions to the excellent Bobbi Brown skincare collection – No. 93 Skin Fortifier and No.75 Skin Clarifier . The entire collection has 6 products in total also including No.91 Skin Reviver; No.86 Skin Moisture Solution; No.80 Calming Algae Complex and No.75…
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Acne, spots & blemishesCliniqueEnlarged & Blocked PoresNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinSensitive SkinClinique Pep-Start Skincare Review
Earlier this week I was in Manchester visiting the Clinique Pep Start #PepStream tour, which you can read about here. As mentioned, Pep-Start consists of 5 products including the Pep-Start eye cream launched at the beginning of this year. The collection is targeting younger, on-the-go skin that could just do with a bit of a wake-up –…
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La Roche-Posay REDERMIC [R] EYES Anti-Wrinkle Firming Eye Treatment
If you read my post earlier today of the Avene TriAcnéal EXPERT Night Treatment, this was the second product I bought in the Boots 3 for 2. To use it’s full name, the La Roche-Posay REDERMIC [R] EYES Anti-Wrinkle Firming Eye Treatment (phew) is a retinol-based eye treatment that targets lines and wrinkles around the eye-area.…
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Avène TriAcnéal Expert Night Treatment Review
Over the last year, I’ve really fallen for Avene and their range of exceptional acne, blemish and spot treatments. I love their Avene Cleanance Expert and they recently sponosred me to trial their new Tolerance EXTREME for 3 weeks, a skincare line designed for sensitive skin. So when browsing Boots last week, I was more than…
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Acne, spots & blemishesAesopDry / Dehydrated SkinNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinPhotoageing & FirmnessSerumsAesop Lucent Facial Concentrate Review
This is definitely something a bit different from Aesop. I often associate them only with skincare that’s nourishing and filled mostly with luxurious but basic natural ingredients – some great, some I don’t like quite as much. The Lucent Facial Concentrate definitely falls into the former and is loaded with active ingredients. The serum, and that’s…
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Rituals Grooming / The Art of The Samurai
I think in 5 years, this is the first time Rituals has appeared on MANFACE. A Dutch brand, inspired by Japanese rituals and skincare – it’s a bit of an odd one. Their products sit in that ‘masstige’ market alongside The Body Shop and Yves Rocher et al. They’re still not massive in the UK,…
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It’s La Mer and don’t you forget it + NEW Moisturizing Soft Lotion
Finally. It’s been a long one coming but Creme de La Mer is finally gone. They’ve been trying to change the name for years and already has been except in France, the UK and Japan due to highly complicated licensing and trademark reasons. But finally ELC have won and it shall be known as La…
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Types of Acne Explained and Treatment
Warning: This post contains images of acne and other skin concerns which some readers might find not too pleasant. Whilst I review so many products that target acne, spots and blemishes, I thought it would be a good idea to go into a bit more depth as to what causes acne all over the face…
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Avène Tolérance EXTRÊME #KeepItSimple Challenge
You might have seen in the not-so-distant past my review of the blemish-clearing Avène Cleanance range and still I’m using Cleanance Expert when breakouts rear their ugly head. Is sensitive skincare really that sensitive? Now Avène have come with something new, the Tolérance EXTRÊME collection that has been created for those of us with sensitive…
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Be careful when trying to reduce oily skin
It’s no myth that men’s skin tends to be more oil-prone. This can leave you shiny, blemish ridden and feeling more like a teenager than a man. So many products out there, lining the shelves of department stores and supermarkets promise to reduce shine, reduce oil and leave your skin fresh. The problem is that…
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Non-Greasy Comfort Perricone MD OVM Cream
When I started MANFACE, I swore by gel creams. My skin was always oily, always breaking out. 5 years later, my skin has changed. It can still get oily, but using proper skincare and exfoliating well, my sebaceous glands are doing as they’re told and apart from a little shine – I’m relatively skin-normal. I…
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Acne, spots & blemishesDark Spots & PigmentationEnlarged & Blocked PoresEye Bags & Dark CirclesMoisturisersPhotoageing & FirmnessRedness & RosaceaSensitive SkinSerumsSun ProtectionGet Smart. Clinique Smart Anti-Everything Skincare
Sometimes it’s impossible to know where to start with your skincare. Black heads, blocked pores, blemishes, fine lines, dullness, oiliness? It can often feel line a total minefield out there with every blog, beauty counter and magazine proposing some miracle to cure this and that. I was a little sceptical of Clinique Smart when it…
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If you can meet with Triumph & Disaster…
This is a very new brand to me and was kindly sent to me by MANKIND to try out and see what I think. This isn’t a sponsored piece either, but I’m always excited to share new brands that I think are effective, accessible and gosh-darn pretty! This New-Zealand brand is beautifully executed. Their packaging…
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Review of Blemish Fighting Skincare from The Body Shop
The Body Shop’s Tea Tree range is one of the longest standing blemish fighting skincare ranges in existence. I had the face wash and oil when I was 12/13 and so had countless others before me and countless others after. So let’s welcome some new additions to this timeless family. All the Tea Tree oil in the range is Community Fair…
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Under Eye Brightening with Smashbox + Before & After
Under-eye dark circles are one of us guy’s biggest complaints. Sometimes, no matter what you do, how healthy you are or how much sleep you get; they’re still there. Sometimes this is hereditary, sometimes it isn’t, but what I can tell you is that they’re super-easy to fix. Firstly make sure you’re using a good…
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Amanda Lacey Skincare
Not only am I very excited to be working with Amanda Lacey on a new project with her, it has been a delight to try out 3 pieces of her renowned skincare. If you’ve not heard of Amanda Lacey before, it’s because her skincare is not lining every boutique in the country with very select…
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Acne, spots & blemishesBobbi BrownDry / Dehydrated SkinFace MasksNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinPhotoageing & FirmnessRazor Burn & Shave RashBobbi Brown Detox, Nourish and Radiance Face Masks
You know I love Bobbi Brown skincare. The products are solid and whereas skincare companies tend to focus on how the skin looks or skin health – Bobbi Brown focuses on both. These three treatment masks are designed for all skin types between them and everyone will find something they’re looking for. Each of the Bobbi…
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The Anti-Blemish Serum I’ve been waiting for
This has surely been a long time coming from Clinique who’s anti-blemish skincare system is one of the most widely regarded and used out there. I have used it intermittently for almost 10 years as and when needed to deal with occasional (but severe) breakouts. The Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Blemish + Line Correcting Serum kills the…
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The Best Cleansers for Acne and Blemish-Prone Skin
Here are my top 5 cleansers for acne and blemish prone skin ranging from various types, prices, brands and textures. For more information on how to treat acne and blemishes, read my Acne Skin Care Guide here! 1. Zelens Z Detox Clarifying Foaming Cleanser This has been my latest favourite and well into my second…
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Clinique City Block Purifying Charcoal Clay Mask & Scrub Review
Well this is exciting. For anyone who lives a fast life, particularly living in a city / town surrounded by pollution, sweat and grim; this takes its toll on your skin. Pores become blocked, radiance is lost and spots/blemishes can start to appear. Around once every 6 weeks I come down to London for a…
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Dark Spots & PigmentationFace WashesMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinSerumsSun ProtectionThe Body ShopThe Body Shop Drops of Light Review
I’m not going to bother starting with what a roll The Body Shop is on at the moment as it seems to be less of a blip and more of a way of things to come. You can read a couple more of my The Body Shop skin care reviews here: The Body Shop NEW Drops…
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The all NEW Wilkinson Sword Hydro 5 & Hydro 5 Sensitive: 125 Years of Innovation
You know how much I love the Wilkinson Hydro series with reviews here, here, here and here. I find it really hard to wet shave as the follicles on my face and neck are the same as on my hair, like a gunniea pig’s with hairs growing in every direction. Wilkinson Sword Hydro’s continue to be…
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Dry / Dehydrated SkinEye CreamsMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinPhotoageing & FirmnessSensitive SkinSerumsTwelve BeautyReparative Skin Care by Twelve Beauty
When I first tried Twelve Beauty (2 years ago now) I wasn’t blown away by how it made my skin feel. Although the formulations are exquisite, at the time it was far too rich and more than my skin needed. Two birthdays and a boat-load of stress later, my skin needs more these days! I’m…
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Aveda Botanical Kinetics Intense Hydrating Soft Creme
Is this you?: Not massively oily, but prone to being shiny. Skin feels fine later in the day but just after washing, feels tight and desperate for moisture. Prone to breakouts and blocked pores. What is a Soft Cream? If this is you, then let me welcome you to the world of Soft Creams. There…
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Acne, spots & blemishesAesopDry / Dehydrated SkinNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinPhotoageing & FirmnessToners & EssencesTreatment Toners from Aesop
Most toners are a total false economy and are often only useful to make the skin ‘feel nice’. They usually provide very little function and it’s a total myth about them removing excess cleanser; there is never excess cleanser as long as you’re using one with water. So, what makes Aesop toners different? They’re brilliant…
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Acne, spots & blemishesDark Spots & PigmentationDry / Dehydrated SkinEnlarged & Blocked PoresFace WashesNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinOriginsPhotoageing & FirmnessDr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Mushroom Micellar Cleanser
I love a good Micellar water, particularly the Bioderma Sensibio (I go through gallons of it). They’re perfect for cleansing the skin, removing dirt, debris, loose dead skin cells and breaking down excess oil; all without alcohol and with the gentleness, neutrality and softness of water. I’d never recommend only using a micellar water as your cleanser,…
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LAB SERIES For Men: Do you even lift, bro?
I have a strange relationship with LAB SERIES products. Until now, after all this time, I’ve just not been able to get into the brand. A mixture of the fragrance they use in some of their products; their seemingly strange distribution/availability; odd naming conventions with “V MAXIMUM LS X TECH P PRO POWER ULTRA… lip balm”; and…
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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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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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Acne, spots & blemishesBody WashesEnlarged & Blocked PoresFace MasksHair & Scalp TreatmentsHair StylingNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinPhotoageing & FirmnessShampooSomething For The Weekend aka The Friday Bullet with REN, O’Right and Phyto
The heat is killing me. I’ve never handled heat well, and on the coldest days in winter I can step out in jeans and a t-shirt. I’m just a hot person (although I’m sure many would beg to differ). I know this sounds ridiculous and “well, duh”, but please remember to drink more water than…
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Kiehl’s Clearly Corrective Deep Moisture Clarifying Cream and Dark Circle Perfector
A product range designed for the Asian market if ever I’ve seen one with the heavy use of emotive language signifying that having brighter and sadly, whiter skin, is better. But, this is an age old trend and confuses us in the West as much as many in Asia are befuddled with our need to be…
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Braun Series 9 Electric Shaver Review
When it comes to electric shaving, I’ve made no bones about the fact that in the past few months, I’ve become a Braun electric convert. I have fallen in love with foil head razors but finally here’s one that gives a close shave, not only comparable to a rotary head, but to a wet shave!…
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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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Adam & Eve Skin Care for The 20-Something
I’m rarely happy when someone sends me a product range; particularly when it’s from an unknown brand. I’m a harsh judge with skin care generally. The percentage of products I get sent that make it onto MANFACE is teeny-tiny and believe me, those Jiffy bags come fast and furious (I was going to make an Anthrax joke,…
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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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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…
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Superdrug Tea Tree Exfoliating Cream Wash & Tea Tree Nose Strips
Just as how so many people buy skincare, I saw and bought these Superdrug Tea Tree products because: the packaging caught my eye; the price was good and it was on offer. An often lethal combination. Remember, always ask yourself: why is it cheap and why are they trying to sell it quickly (on offer)?…
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How To Brighten Skin with VMV Hypoallergenics Illuminants+ Treatment Exfoliating Toner
How to lighten skin I often receive questions asking for my recommendations and tips on how to lighten skin discoloration. Now there’s an almost underground side to skin care focusing on asian (south, east and west) and black skin where lighter and brighter is more desirable (in the same way a tan is more desirable in western…
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Reviewed: Crème de La Mer The Lifting & Firming Mask
La Mer is overrated* *It’s not. You’ll read plenty of articles out there about how Crème de La Mer is overrated and all the rest of it and the brand even pokes fun at its haters with the slogan – Coveted By Those In The Know. The people who ‘hate’ it will 9/10 never have…
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How to Get Rid of Dark Circles: La Roche-Posay Pigmentclar Eyes Review
I’ve been sat on this La Roche-Posay skin care gem since around March (sorry) as I picked it up in Spain but only now is it launching and available here in the UK. La Roche-Posay have arrived extraordinarily late to the pigmentation and dark spot correction party, but their contribution is no less valid and in fact, better than many…
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Clinique Smart Custom-Repair Serum: The Best Serum for Men or Just a Load of Boswellox?
The Clinique Smart Serum (Clinique Smart Custom-Repair Serum) has interesting origins. Estée Lauder Companies has been sat on this for around 5 years. Why? Because it was created by accident whilst researching and developing Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector; but at the time Lauder was only looking for a pigmentation serum – the skin…
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(MALIN + GOETZ): My latest obsession in skincare
I am obsessed, seriously. Malin + Goetz skincare is one of the best brands I’ve come across to date with innovative products, fabulous formulations and even beautiful packaging. Their range of skin care targeting blemished and problem skin is stunning and very effective. (MALIN + GOETZ) Detox Face Mask This is bloody bizarre, I absolutely…
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Acne, spots & blemishesEnlarged & Blocked PoresFace ScrubsFace WashesLa Roche-PosayMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinSponsoredTest Driving La Roche-Posay Effaclar 3 Step Anti-Blemish System: The Results #Sponsored
Over the last six weeks, three of my closest friends and myself have been trialling the new La Roche-Posay Effaclar 3 Step Anti-Blemish System. The products themselves aren’t new, and even though you might be thinking “But Thom! I’ve not seen that toner before!”, I’d firstly ask you to stop yelling at me and to…
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Creme de La Mer The Intense Revitalising Mask
After the huge success of the The Lifting and Firming Mask, Creme de La Mer will be adding a new mask to the collection dubbed ‘the hangover cure’. An 8 minute, cream mask for all skin types and skin concerns that plumps fine lines, balances skin tone and restores the skin back to its prime.…
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Make any moisturiser blemish busting with Boots Botanics 100% Tea Tree Oil
I was reminded of this absolutely fantastic tip on Monday when visiting one of The Body Shop stores to find their blended Tea-Tree oil is now being sold at an eye-watering £7 a bottle (it’s only a blend, not pure). However, all you need for this is a bottle of pure essential tea-tree oil. I’ll…
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Yes To Tomatoes Daily Balancing Moisturiser & Daily Clarifying Cleanser
This was a bit of a surprise. I’d had no idea until now that Yes To products were being stocked in Boots stores. The last time I saw them was in Spain lining the shelves of Sephora. Yes To Tomatoes is the arm of the brand devoted to acne, blemishes and oily/combination skin. The range…
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Soap & Glory Scrub Your Nose In It Facial Scrub for Enlarged & Blocked Pores
Every blogger out there rants and raves about how much they love Soap & Glory. The branding; the fact that it’s always on offer at Christmas (suspiciously so) and that it’s pretty cheap for the claims it makes, all put me off trying the brand – until now. Soap & Glory Scrub Your Nose In…
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Acne, spots & blemishesEye CreamsFace MasksFace ScrubsFace WashesMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinOriginsGinZing Refreshing Face Mask & Collection
I reviewed the GinZing Energy-Boosting Moisturiser back in May last year (£23 here from Boots) and since then, Origins have been busy, busy bees, adding three more products to their best-selling collection including: the NEW Refreshing Face Mask; Refreshing Face Scrub Cleanser and the Refreshing Eye Cream. The whole range relies on the power of…
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Acne, spots & blemishesFace MasksGLAMGLOWMoisturisersOily SkinPhotoageing & FirmnessRazor Burn & Shave RashShavingEXCLUSIVE: GLAMGLOW THIRSTYMUD Hydrating Treatment
I’m excited to bring you another exclusive, this time in the form of the brand new hydrating, lifting, firming, brightening and restoring mask from GLAMGLOW; GLAMGLOW THIRSTYMUD Hydrating Mud Treatment, launching this May at £49.99. You can register your interst/preorder GLAMGLOW THIRSTYMUD Hydrating Treatment here which will be the first orders to be fulfilled, even before…
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Tom Ford For Men Concealer 01 Light
Part of the Tom Ford For Men grooming collection, I was told I was speaking garbage when I pointed out that the Tom Ford For Men Concealer was almost identical to the 2009 award winning Bobbi Brown Touch Up Stick. Well after some gentle research, I’ll have you all know that up until halfway down the…
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L’Occitane Immortelle Eye Care & Mask Duo Lightening Corrector
As promised, a look at the new L’Occitane Immortelle Eye Care & Mask Duo Lightening Corrector, the perfect partner for the L’Occitane Brightening Touch Targeted Corrector. A lightweight but deeply nourishing gel that helps to reduce dark circles and smooth under-eye skin. The alternate use of this product as a mask is clever, because to…
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L’Occitane Brightening Touch Targeted Corrector
Just launched, L’Occitane Brightening Touch Targeted Corrector is a great addition to the L’Occitane Immortelle Brightening collection, designed to cover and conceal dark circles. The brightening collection relies on a combination of Daisy flower extract, renowned the world over for it’s incredible brightening properties, and the cell renewing properties of Vitamin C. The level of…
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Clinique Superdefense SPF 20 Daily Defense Moisturizer
I can best describe the new Clinique Superdefense SPF 20 Daily Defense Moisturizer as a meal for the skin. Entirely reformulated with new ingredients and a gorgeous new melting, cream texture for all skin types concerned with the first signs of ageing. It comes in Very Dry to Dry Combination (Skin Type 1 & 2) and…
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Acne, spots & blemishesDarphinEnlarged & Blocked PoresFace WashesNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinToners & EssencesDarphin Azahar Cleansing Micellar Water
Arriving a little late to the Micellar party, the Micellar offering from Darphin has definitely been worth the wait with Darphin Azahar Cleansing Micellar Water. I’ll be honest, there’s not a huge amount to report here other than it’s a very effective cleansing water that removes impurities, trace makeup/concealer, surface dead skin cells and excess…
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La Roche-Posay Rosaliac CC Cream Review
OK, so I know how much of a fad the CC thing comes across. I was the world’s biggest BB cream fan and I’m not afraid to come across as a total a-hole by saying that I was talking about them before they’d barely even hit our shores (here lies the proof); but, when BBs…
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Exclusive: Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel
Launching exclusively in Boots stores from 28th February and nationwide from 21st March, this is the new oil-controlling, non-irritating, gently-exfoliating and blemish-controlling skin treatment from Clinique. I have spent a huge amount of my professional career working with people who are dealing with spots, acne and blemishes; the physical results are often unpleasant but the…
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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo [+] Plus
The original La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo has been critically acclaimed as the blogger’s and model’s favourite skincare product. Perfect for anyone between 16 and 35 with oily, blemish and spot prone skin. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo [+] Plus contains a whole host of active ingredients designed to treat these concerns whilst hydrating and balancing…
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Darphin Skin Mat Matifying Lotion
Designed to work hand-in-hand with the Darphin Skin Mat Balancing Serum, this lightweight, ultra-hydrating, oil-free lotion is the perfect moisturiser to target oil/combination and blemish prone skin. Darphin Skin Mat Matifying Lotion is formulated with targeted actives including the Laminaria saccharina algae extract Phlorogine® designed to reduce excess surface oil and help with breakouts; mattifying…
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Sampar Glamour Shot
You may not have heard of Sampar before and if you’re in the UK, you may be forgiven for not doing, but I can exclusively tell you that they’ll be launching here in the UK this spring. Sampar is France’s biggest selling skincare company, their products are truly innovative, equally as outstanding and despite not…
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Sampar Glamour Shot Eyes
So you’ve probably already read my review of Sampar Glamour Shot (if you haven’t, it’s here and a great place to start) and discovered the amazing skin brightening, tightening and lightening benefits it has to offer, so what about the eye area? To get the most from your skin, always look for separate eye products…
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Weleda Men’s Intensive Cream
For normal to dry skin, Weleda Men’s Intensive Cream is a powerful, hydrating and natural moisturiser designed to soothe normal/dry, irritated and rash prone skin, all without leaving a greasy film on the skin’s surface. With a base of Jojoba, an oil that is chemically similar to our own natural skin oils; hydrating glycerin and…
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Novexpert Express Anti-Ageing Care
The Novexpert Express Anti-Ageing Care range is suitable for anyone 20+ with ageing concerns or wanting to prevent premature skin ageing. The range has three parts: The Repulp Mask; The Repulp Cream and The Instant Lifting Serum and is available here, direct from Novexpert UK. Novexpert Express Anti-Ageing Care The Repulp Mask The product on…
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NEW Clarins Extra-Comfort Anti-Pollution Cleansing Cream
Launching January 20th, the NEW Clarins Extra-Comfort Anti-Pollution Cleansing Cream is a gentle, hydrating and deeply cleansing facial cleanser designed to sooth the skin whilst breaking down surface pollutants, detoxifying the skin without the use of water. Jojoba oil helps maintain the skin’s natural moisture barrier and is easily absorbed without creating congestion; the fatty…
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Lush Prince Triple Orange Blossom Shaving Cream
I’ve always been more of a shave foam man myself, but if you’re prone to skin sensitivity, dryness, irritation and ingrown hairs, a shaving cream might be much more up your street. Linseed, calming rose water; moisturising cocoa butter, almond oil and glycerin; bacteria fighting witch hazel; beeswax; Neroli oil; orange flower absolute, sweet orange…
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Caribbean Essentials Rejuvenating Facial Elixir
A delicious, moisture boosting facial oil that’s the perfect supplement for any skincare regime designed to target and treat dryness. Caribbean Essentials Rejuvenating Facial Elixir contains a delicious formulation of essential oils designed to balance skin tone; hydrate and balance the moisture barrier and leave skin feeling and looking soft and radiant. With camelia oil, an…
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Sarah McNamara Miracle Revival Mud Mask
Sarah McNamara Miracle Revival Mud Mask describes itself as “the 15 minute miracle skin revival”. A mud mask with a hydrating base calms the skin, draws out impurities and leaves it soft. Normally, mud masks can be quite drying, breaking down the moisture barrier whilst in the process of removing the impurities, bacteria and unblocking…
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Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus Wrinkle Correcting Eye Cream
Repairwear Laser Focus is now a two part treatment with the original Repairwear Laser Focus Wrinkle & UV Damage Corrector Serum and this, the new Repairwear Laser Focus Wrinkle Correcting Eye Cream designed to smoothing the appearance of lines, plumping with moisture, refining the appearance of the entire eye area. With Clinique there’s almost always…
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Biotherm Age Fitness Night Recharge
For most guys, myself not included, we don’t need a moisturiser or at least we don’t feel we need one. Often, when you’ve spent your whole life not using a moisturiser and treating your skin like crap, you bully and force your oils and moisture levels into balance. So what about a treatment product for…
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NeoSTEM Serum for Dry Skin
The ultimate anti-ageing serum created by the same lab that researches treatments and a cure for progeria, the premature ageing condition. This serum delivers the same results as the original NeoSTEM Anti-Accelerated Ageing Serum (read the review here). So, NeoStem is a direct result of the bio-medical research into Progeria, a genetic mutation that causes rapid…
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Transformulas WrinkleBlock Line Restriction Cream
If you’ve flown before, you’ve seen Transformulas – the airlines’ favourite. This nifty cylinder of loveliness is the Transformulas WrinkleBlock Line Restriction Cream, a rich, whipped-cream texture moisturiser designed to smooth lines and wrinkles using snake-venom technology. Syn-ake is a patented synthetic snake venom that mimics the venom of the Temple Viper – Waglerin-1, one…
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Kiehl’s Facial Fuel ‘Heavy Lifting’ Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizer
I do love finding an anti-ageing moisturiser for normal/combination skin, a product that does what is says on the tin with targeted ingredients and a fabulous texture. Kiehl’s Facial Fuel ‘Heavy Lifting’ Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizer is just what you need to combat the onslaught of visible ageing, particularly during harsh winter winds. Kiehl’s Facial Fuel ‘Heavy Lifting’…
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REN Vita Mineral Emollient Rescue Cream
I seem to be reviewing a few emollient creams lately such as La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 Soothing Repairing Balm and La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra. REN Vita Mineral Emollient Rescue Cream is certainly something a bit different and stands out for a good few reasons. Renowned for using weird and wonderful Bio Extracts, REN Vita Mineral Emollient Rescue…
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La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra
If you have a tendency to react to products or have very sensitive skin, as I do, then La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra is something that might just be the ticket for you, carrying The British Allergy Foundation Seal of Approval. 100%-free from lanolin, colorants, alcohol, artificial fragrance, parabens and preservatives with space-age anti-contamination and ultra-hermetic packaging,…
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Murad Pore and Line Minimizing Hydrator
I’m not one for gushing about a brand, well, not really, but this is a big exception. Murad has completely rejuvenated my love of skincare with products that work – no seriously, they really work. Their acne body care range (reviewed) for acne has seen almost every blocked pore, ingrown hair and blemish from my…
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Aesop Tea Tree Leaf Facial Exfoliant
Another fab addition to the Aēsop regime I’ve been using of late, the Aēsop Tea Tree Leaf Facial Exfoliant designed to powerfully exfoliate oily and blemish prone skin (but not blemish affected). So to get this out of the way, you should never use a manual exfoliator (with beads, grains, buffers etc) if you have…
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Miracle Skin Transformer Acne Control Tinted Skin Enhancer
This is my first review of anything from Sarah McNamara Miracle Skin Transformer and where better to start than in my favourite skincare arena, acne care, with Miracle Skin Transformer Acne Control Tinted Skin Enhancer. It’s been designed to prevent breakouts, control shine, even skin tone and refine the pores. There’s 4 shades: translucent, medium, tan and dark.…
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Dry / Dehydrated SkinKiehl'sMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinRedness & RosaceaSensitive SkinKiehl’s Skin Rescuer Stress-Minimizing Daily Hydrator
Kiehl’s have odd ranges; I’ll say it here and now. Instead of having ranges that are exactly the same as every other brand out there, they create products that fill an unexploited gap in the market and they do it really well. Kiehl’s Skin Rescuer Stress-Minimizing Daily Hydrator is one of those products that breaks…
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Sampar So Much To Dew Midnight Mask
I think it’s safe to say that 2013 has been the year of the overnight moisture mask, it seems every brand has got one and when an industry fashion booms like this, it’s important to sort the wheat from the chaff; so here’s some wheat. Sampar, one of my favourite brands from the continent, mainly…
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Filorga ISO Structure Absolute Firming Cream
With 98 ingredients and 66% of those being actives, this thirst-quenching, lifting and firming moisturiser from Filorga has packed a lot in. The product relies on NCTF, an incredibly dense form of hyaluronic acid that ensures moisture is well bonded to skin cells but also those intercellular spaces are filled, and plumped and leave your…
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Acne, spots & blemishesDry / Dehydrated SkinLa Roche-PosayMoisturisersPhotoageing & FirmnessRazor Burn & Shave RashSensitive SkinSpecial CareLa Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 Review
If I read one more tweet about how marvellous Sudocrem is for spots and soothing the face, I’m going to rip my own arm off and use it to beat every single person responsible for spreading that absolute farcical garbage. La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 Soothing Repairing Balm actually is the product that works and treats…
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ALDI Lacura Expert Wrinkle Filling Day Cream & Regeneration Night Cream
This is my other ALDI launch news of the week, two fabulous products clearly designed to take on the massively popular Olay Regenerist collection except these bad-boys are priced at an incredible £3.99 each. Housed in solid glass, these dermatologically tested and Mimox X enriched treatments are the perfect age defence and age treatment moisturisers…
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Aesop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Eye Cream Review
Teeny bit of a confession to make here, this is shockingly the first Aēsop you’ll have ever seen on Manface and it’s been been a long time coming. Worry not however, over the next few weeks there’ll be quite a few of my new fabulous favourites rearing their little heads as I tell you what you…
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Acne, spots & blemishesDry / Dehydrated SkinEnlarged & Blocked PoresFace WashesNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinRedness & RosaceaREN SkincareSensitive SkinToners & EssencesREN Rosa Centifolia Micellar Cleansing Water
Right, let me just get this out the way as I find it so pointlessly misleading and confusing; Rosa Centifolia is not a range designed to specifically target Rosacea, redness and other high-colour concerns. It’s a range designed to calm, soften and hydrate all skin types. Rosa Centifolia is actually the name of a Dutch…
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Crème de la Mer The Treatment Lotion
You may have seen my review a little while ago of L’Occitane Immortelle Divine Lotion where I talked about an impending Korean import trending it’s way into our market over the next year. Crème de la Mer The Treatment Lotion is another product from a big player to bring this technology to market, a lotion that’s not…
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Murad Blemish Control Body Wash & Clarifying Body Spray Review
With no exaggeration here whatsoever, guys of the world, we have been saved. Legne, armne, bacne, assne – bodily acne is a real concern for guys. We don’t often talk about it but it’s something you, my lovely readers, have emailed me about on a few occasions and I’ll hold up my hands and say…
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Enlarged & Blocked PoresEye CreamsFace MasksFace WashesLip CareMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinPhotoageing & FirmnessSerumsTom FordToners & EssencesTom Ford For Men Grooming Collection Review
Fine grooming is the mark of a modern gentleman. It is the way a man presents the best version of himself to the world. The wise-words of Tom Ford and what an honour. I’m lucky enough to be one of, although I’m pretty certain the I’m actually the first blogger to get my hands on…
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Weleda Wild Rose Soothing Facial Capsules
I am very anti-naturals and anti-organic etc. My argument has always been that skin produces a highly balanced and ultra-complex cocktail of chemical compounds; therefore the day my skin starts pumping out lavender oil is the day I start applying it and its companions by the bucket load. Being the world’s biggest natural sceptic therefore,…
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Freeze 24-7 SkinSmoothie Retexturizing Glycolic Pads 10%
Pads – every brand has ’em and they’re almost always the same – a pot of cotton pads overly-drenched in a salicylic acid based solution. They’re nothing new. However, Freeze 24/7 have taken this clichéd skincare product and turned it into something quite special and rather cool. On first inspection, you open the box, undo…
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KIKO Skin Trainer Youth-Generating Serum
Not so long ago, I was referred to by someone as Mr. KIKO and you know something, I can’t fault the implied observation. Since discovering the brand 3 years ago in Spain (there’s a boutique very close to where my parents live), I haven’t looked back. The products aren’t the most high end; the ingredients…
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Acne, spots & blemishesBootsEnlarged & Blocked PoresLa Roche-PosayMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinLa Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo
Firstly – Is La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo a moisturiser? Yes. This is probably the most frequently asked question when it comes to Effaclar Duo and so right here, right now, I can confirm that it most certainly is. OK, so, Effaclar Duo Moisturiser is probably the hottest product to come out of the La Roche-Posay labs. Everyone uses it:…
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Novexpert The Expert Anti-Ageing Cream
I’m 22 going on 23 going on 50, and being as highly strung as I am, my skin is always the first to take the brunt. So I’m starting to think about ageing and although I’ve used daily SPF since I was 17, I’m beginning to look for more powerful and targeted age prevention treatments.…
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Acne, spots & blemishesDark Spots & PigmentationDry / Dehydrated SkinEnlarged & Blocked PoresLa Roche-PosayMakeup & TanningMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinPhotoageing & FirmnessRedness & RosaceaSensitive SkinSun ProtectionLa Roche-Posay Hydreane BB Creme SPF 20
In the year of the CC Cream, I believe the BB Cream is still king. BB creams are a guys best friend as they balance the skin-tone, brighten the complexion, hydrate and often treat the skin whilst giving us a daily dose of sun-protection (Hydreane BB Creme has a fab SPF 20). Hydreane is the…
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Acne, spots & blemishesCliniqueDark Spots & PigmentationEnlarged & Blocked PoresEye Bags & Dark CirclesMakeup & TanningNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinPhotoageing & FirmnessRedness & RosaceaClinique Superprimer Face Primers
With the recent launch of the super-duper CC Cream from Clinique, the brand hit the colour correction gong once more, going that little but further with their collection of targeted Superprimer Face Primers. What’s a primer you ask? Well if you’ve not used one before as I know many guys won’t, it’s a product that…
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Dry / Dehydrated SkinL’OccitaneMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinPhotoageing & FirmnessSerumsToners & EssencesL’Occitane Immortelle Divine Lotion
L’Occitane are at quite an exciting stage as a brand and over the last few years it has been incredible to watch them create hit, after hit, after hit. Since April, I’ve been using the freshly reformulated Immortelle Divine collection with the fabulous addition of the new Immortelle Divine Lotion – a post toner/pre-serum solution,…
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Biotherm Homme T-Pur Anti-Oil and Wet
This was the other Biotherm Homme T-Pur product I’ve been using recently, I have it on now as a matter of fact. This bizarrely packaged moisturiser is a powerfully hydrating moisturiser that reduces oil, shine and sweat. Similarly to the Biotherm Homme T-Pur SOS Corrective, one of the functions of Biotherm Homme T-Pur Anti-Oil and…
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Biotherm Homme T-Pur SOS Corrective
I make no bones about the fact that I love Biotherm Homme T-Pur. The products are potent but absolutely excellent for those oilier and blemish prone skin types that are also a little sensitive. Now I’ll be open and honest and this product does contain alcohol but on my awesomely reactive skin it feels soft,…
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Urbane Male Shave Cream
Over the last few years there’s been a huge influx of niche, upstart, male-grooming brands with the likes of Men-Ü, E-Shave, Bluebeard’s Revenge and Hairbond to name a few. Granted these brands are hit and miss (some more miss than hit) but it’s always interesting to see what happens. Urbane Male is another one of…
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Argentum La Potion Infinie
It’s rare that I’m completely taken aback by a product, very rare. Don’t get me wrong, there are many products I love but once in a while there’s a product that pricks my undivided attention. Argentum La Potion Infinie moisturiser is one of those products. The branding is based upon the Jungian concept of the…
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Acne, spots & blemishesEnlarged & Blocked PoresLa Roche-PosayMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinSensitive SkinLa Roche-Posay Hydreane Light Cream for Sensitive Skin
Finding a good moisturiser that’s suitable for both oily and sensitive skin is a nightmare. Now I’ve various debates in the past but I stick to my guns when I say that sensitivity is a skin concern and not a skin type. The rationale for this being that you can have oily, dry, normal or…
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GLAMGLOW BRIGHTMUD Eye Treatment
If you’re a regular reader, you’ll already know what a huge fan I am of the original GLAMGLOW products, both the YOUTHMUD but particularly the spot fighting, bacteria killing, skin softening, SUPERMUD. GLAMGLOW BRIGHTMUD is the latest edition to the GLAMGLOW mask range; a lightweight, tap-on–wipe-off formula that brightens the whole eye area in just…
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Acne, spots & blemishesDry / Dehydrated SkinFace WashesMakeup & TanningNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinPhotoageing & FirmnessSensitive SkinAnthony Logistics Glycolic Facial Cleanser
This is actually Anthony Logistics’ top seller at Sephora for ten years running. It’s deliciously creamy, non-greasy, soothing, and very cleansing. Most readers and many followers on Twitter will know that I’m very pro-foaming face washe and very anti-cleansing oil/balm etc. I like the feeling of being clean, so I was naturally a little sceptical…
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CliniqueDry / Dehydrated SkinMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinPhotoageing & FirmnessSensitive SkinDramatically Different Moisturising Lotion+
Most of you will know by now that I used to be an accredited consultant for Clinique a little while ago. Oh yes, I once donned the crystal white lab-coat and trademark Clinique-C badge. You might think I’m a little biased, then, when it comes to ranting and raving about Clinique products. Since the age…
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KIKO City Filter Sunscreen SPF50
LOVE! The KIKO City Filter Sunscreen SPF50 was sent out to me on the exact morning that all this beautifully hot weather started. Me and the other half were getting ready to spend a day out in the gorgeous heat with Fish & Chips in the park, and just as we were about to leave,…
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Acne, spots & blemishesDry / Dehydrated SkinMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinPhotoageing & FirmnessRazor Burn & Shave RashSensitive SkinSerumsShavingSpecial CareDr. Jackson’s Natural Products
I’m in love. You all know by now that I’m not Mr. Natural, but you know something, I’ve been brought around by Dr. Jackson’s Natural Products, a fabulous new range being stocked over at Mankind, launching today with an armoury of great grooming goodies, all with potent, natural formulations. There’s no nasties, plenty of ethics,…
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Acne, spots & blemishesDark Spots & PigmentationEnlarged & Blocked PoresNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinToners & EssencesCosmedica Skincare Vit-C Prep & Tone
Here’s something a bit new and unique that I thought you might like. It’s a toning liquid from American brand, Cosmedica, sold exclusively on Amazon and containing a high concentration of skin brightening, pore tightening and dead skin cell fighting vitamin C. When applied onto the skin, it’s very cooling and fabulously tingly. Strangely, Cosmedica’s…
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Acne, spots & blemishesDry / Dehydrated SkinEnlarged & Blocked PoresFace ScrubsNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinRazor Burn & Shave RashSensitive SkinNeal’s Yard Remedies Men Revitalising Face Scrub
By now I’m sure you know what a fan I am of good, gentle, chemical exfoliation, but sometimes, you just can’t beat a good scrub. Neal’s Yard Remedies Men Revitalising Face Scrub is one of the best I’ve come across good few months; it’s pretty powerful. Now, you may also know that I’m very ‘anti’…
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Ren Multi Tasking Aftershave Balm
With hundreds of aftershave balms out there, what is the point of reviewing another one? Ren Multi Tasking Aftershave Balm is something a little different and not your average bathroom cabinet resident. This is not an aftershave balm for those with oily or combination skin as it has a fairly rich, cream texture rather than…
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Acne, spots & blemishesEnlarged & Blocked PoresL’OccitaneNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinRedness & RosaceaSerumsL’Occitane Iris Angelica Sublime Essence Serum
L’Occitane Iris Angelica Sublime Essence is part of an additional refresh of products added to the L’Occitane Angelica range, utilising two, new, unique and powerful patents from the Angel flower family. Despite not appearing as the most masculine of products, it’s a perfect addition to your men’s grooming bag, designed to reduce shine, pore size,…
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Bionova Acne Treatment + After Shaving
What if I were to tell you that Bionova Acne Treatment + After Shaving is the best at home, skincare acne treatment I’ve ever come across? Well it is, and I can assure you that my recommendation is completely unbiased. But with any wonder-product, there’s always a catch, right? Unfortunately there is a catch. It…
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Filorga Meso C Radiance Treatment
This isn’t just your regular daily use serum, oh no, it’s a powerful , 21 day, skin transforming treatment that unquestionably brightens dull and lifeless skin. Filorga are purveyors of very high-end cosmeceuticals and this is no exception. If you’re truly looking for something to boost your daily groomingn and beauty regime, then Filorga Meso…
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Shaving with The Executive Shaving Company
Based in Glasgow, The Executive Shaving Company is one of the largest shaving and grooming suppliers in Europe, stocking thousands of brilliant quality shaving, grooming and waxing products for men. There’s something for every budget and I was excited to try a safety razor for the first time, along with a traditional shaving foam and…
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Dark Spots & PigmentationEnlarged & Blocked PoresMakeup & TanningRedness & RosaceaREN SkincareSpecial CareRen Satin Perfection BB Cream
Back in 2011, I had to order my BB Cream direct from Korea via eBay. The UK hadn’t even heard the phrase BB Cream but now it seems every grooming and beauty brand out there has brought one to market. So you’re probably wondering why I’m reviewing this? Surely it can’t be anything we haven’t…
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Darphin Skin Mat Balancing Serum
It’s not often you come across a treatment serum designed to treat the concern of oily skin. Normally serums are designed for ageing, brightness, pores etc but this is purely to combat excess oil and shine whilst helping to tighten those pores. The photo above, with the product on the back of my hand, isn’t…
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Bioderma Sebium Pore Refiner
Like many in the UK, I’m fairly new to Bioderma products and also like many, the Bioderma Micelle Solution Micellar Water was the first product I tried and fell in love with. The Bioderma Sebium Pore Refiner is a lightweight serum designed to shrink pores and reduce excess surface oil and shine. With lashings of…
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Sampar First Hand Cream
Last weekend Sampar officially launched here in the UK. Hurrah! Sampar Glamour Shot is the product that initially brought me to the brand (you need this in your life) and with every new addition to my Sampar collection, I’ve not yet ceased to be impressed. Sampar First Hand Cream is a great anti-ageing handcream that…
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L’Occitane Immortelle Brightening Moisture Mask
You may have caught my review from a few weeks back covering the core products of the L’Occitane Immortelle Brightening Collection, and now I’m here with the fabulous brightening and hydrating mask. The power behind the range is the Immortelle essential oil extract which has been scientifically documented in the Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology…
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Acne, spots & blemishesEnlarged & Blocked PoresFace ScrubsNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinREN SkincareToners & EssencesREN Clarifying Toning Lotion
A great new product from REN and finally, a great natural and effective alternative to one of my favourite products in the world. It feels completely neutral on the skin but leaves it feeling smooth and ready for moisture. Designed for a combination to combination/oily skin type, this gentle chemical exfoliator uses a natural form…
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Kiko Soft Focus Concealer
Products designed to replicate the cult Yves Saint Laurent’s Touche Éclat aren’t really anything new. Clinique Airbrush, The Body Shop Lightening Touch and Clarins Instant Light Brush On Perfector are just a few but Kiko’s Soft Focus Concealer is the first budget priced highlighting concealer I’ve come across that’s really worth noting. A while back…
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Clinique Moisture Surge CC Cream
By now you’ll know I’m a pretty big BB cream fan as for guys, they’re the ultimate grooming product — light coverage, calming and protecting. Well this is CC, Colour Correcting, and is designed to calm, protect and balance out colour concerns such as shallowness, redness and uneven skin tone. I’ve been using it for…
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Acne, spots & blemishesDark Spots & PigmentationDry / Dehydrated SkinFace WashesL’OccitaneMoisturisersOily SkinToners & EssencesL’Occitane Immortelle Brightening Collection
Over the last month, I’ve switched my entire skincare regime to the L’Occitane Immortelle Brightening collection. It’s always a big risk to change your skincare regime in one, big wallop as you never quite know how your skin is going to react, therefore I always recommend to gradually change 1 product at a time, but…
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Dark Spots & PigmentationEnlarged & Blocked PoresKiehl'sNormal-Combination SkinPhotoageing & FirmnessSpecial CareSun ProtectionKiehls Actively Correcting & Beautifying BB Cream
From getting hold of one of the world’s first mainstream BB creams by Korean skincare company and BB pioneer BRTC, to dashing through duty-free to bag myself Clinique’s travel-retail exclusive BB, I love them and feel I’m quite the Blemish/Beauty Balm connoisseur. Late to the BB game Kiehl’s have arrived very late to the BB…
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Bioderma Micelle Solution Micellar Water
I’m rarely one for a beauty trends, although BB Creams are amazing, specifically the Korean Blemish Balms but Micellar Waters are all the rage and I have to admit, I’m on board. The biggest micellar water offering seems to be revolving around Bioderma, a French brand launching here in the UK this April. From my…
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First Impressions: Clarins Double Serum
Unless you’ve been living in a box over the last few months, you will have undoubtedly seen posters and signage for the new Clarins Double Serum. But is it really worth it? There’s been a lot of hype surrounding this launch with an inordinate amount of PR, and I want to know if it makes…
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Crème De La Mer The Brightening Facial
Ok, so it’s rare since working in cosmetics that people comment on my skin. I’m often told my skin looks good but it’s more often than not expected, doing what I do. Before I even tell you about the ins and outs of this product, I have never had my complexion commented on as much…
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Salicylic Acid Explained
Salicylic Acid is known as a Beta Hydroxy Acid. In fact Salicylic Acid is the Beta Hydroxy Acid. So what is it? What does it do? Well it’s an oil-soluble Keratolytic, an exfoliant, and actually one of my favourite cosmetic ingredients, it’s in my skincare, it’s even in my shampoo and conditioner. It originates from the bark of…
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Clinique Pore Refining Solutions Correcting Serum Review
To give a little introduction, over the last few weeks I’ve been doing Clinique’s Great Skin challenge to see if in two weeks, I’ll have that famous Clinique skin glow. I’m now on week 3 and I’m incredibly impressed, not only is it glowing, it’s holding on to more moisture and my pores are noticeably…
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Clinique Pore Refining Solutions Instant Perfector Invisible Bright
As you may know, over the last few weeks I’ve been doing Clinique’s Great Skin challenge to see if in two weeks, I’ll have that famous Clinique skin glow. Well I’m on week 3 and I’m incredibly impressed, not only is it glowing, it’s holding on to more moisture and my pores are noticeably smaller…
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4711AromaticCliniqueFace ScrubsFace WashesLa MerL’OccitaneMen's FragranceMoisturisersPhotoageing & FirmnessSerumsToners & EssencesMy Favourites for Spring 2013
Versace Eros You can read my full review for Versace Eros here, but this is definitely my favourite for spring. It’s light, sweet and fresh, but with a solid base that lets everyone know you mean business. My favourite notes are the Madagascan vanilla flower and deliciously fresh apple. Versace’s first men’s fragrance launch in…
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Acne, spots & blemishesDark Spots & PigmentationEditorialsEnlarged & Blocked PoresNormal-Combination SkinSensitive SkinSun ProtectionAn Exclusive Interview with Doctor Piasecki: Sun, Cancer and Successx
I was delighted to be offered the chance to interview Dr. Justin Piasecki, founder of the world renowned Skin Cancer Center in the US. Dr. Piasecki is the only surgeon in the world certified to offer this combined treatment. With his one-of-a-kind training, Dr. Piasecki pioneered plastic micrographic surgery, the unique skin cancer treatment that…
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Clinique Pore Refining Solutions Stay-Matte Hydrator
Clinique’s Pore Refining Solutions Stay-Matte Hydrator is part of my two-week great skin trial using Clinique 3-Step Skincare. Not only does it complete my skin regime leaving me feeling hydrated and balanced, it really keeps my skin shine free throughout the day. The product boasts the ability to keep your skin mattified for up to…
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Kose Seikisho Face Soap
Individually hand-made, Kose Seikisho Soap is a mild but highly effective, medicated soap that will clear up even my worst breakout. Packed full of water-soluble moisturising ingredients, even though this is a soap bar, it’s as gentle as any liquid cleanser. Before I even get into the ingredients and what-not, I have to talk about…
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REN Bio Retinoid Anti-Ageing Cream
I’ve been really excited to share this with you. Launching next month is the incredible new anti-ageing treatment from REN, the REN Bio Retinoid Anti-Ageing Cream. You’d be right in thinking the name sounds familiar as last January, REN launched their fabulous Bio Retinoid Anti-Ageing Concentrate (here’s the review) and you can actually use the…
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Clinique Moisture Surge Overnight Mask
Like many, I’ve long since been a fan of the original Clinique Moisture Surge gel. I tend to have dehydrated cheeks and an oilier t-zone, which although needs very little oil boosting, is often massively dehydrated. It’s often very difficult to deliver an enormous amount of deep, multi-level hydration whilst simultaneously keeping skin matte and…
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CliniqueFace ScrubsFace WashesMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinPhotoageing & FirmnessToners & EssencesClinique 3 Step Skincare System: 2 Dry Combination for Men
After a fantastic consultation at Manchester’s Selfridges, Exchange Square, I was shocked to learn that for the first time in my life, the perfect Clinique system for me is Number 2 – Dry Combination. Most of my life I’ve used Clinique’s Anti-Blemish solutions, but over the last year my skin seems to have finally vanquished…
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Strivectin-SD Instant Retexturizing Scrub
Inside the large box, ladened with scientific jargon, you’ll discover an incredible exfoliator, a truly fabulous product. I can’t start this review without mentioning the box, I do find it a bit silly, but I can’t stress enough how much of a wonderful product it is. On the back, it talks about engineering the formula…
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Caudalie Premier Cru The Cream
[att_box color=”blue” text_align=”left” width=”100%” float=”none”]Click here to enter my giveaway to win the Caudalie Premier Cru collection.[/att_box] Combining every single one of Caudalíe’s registered patents into one, powerful anti-aging, anti-hyperpigmentation and firming (anti-sagging?) day and night moisturiser. What immediately struck me about this product was how easily it sinks into the skin without leaving a…
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Lush Grease Lightning Spot Treatment
A fantastic anti-blemish gel that can be used either as a spot-on treatment, or as a lightweight, bacteria killing serum. I’ve been using this since it’s launch a couple of years ago. I’ve always been highly blemish prone and instead of either denying it or just letting it happen, I’ve been able to effectively manage…
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Wilkinson Sword Hydro 5 Power Select
What’s your favourite razor? It may be a little premature, but this is already my grooming tool of 2013. Now I’m fairly new to the world of the battery powered, wet-shave razors, mainly because I honestly thought it was a load of all rubbish, a fad designed to sell the same old garbage to men…
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Acne, spots & blemishesEnlarged & Blocked PoresLa MerNormal-Combination SkinPhotoageing & FirmnessRazor Burn & Shave RashRedness & Rosacea
Sarantis Tsimilimis Skincare Ambassador for Crème de la Mer
I’ve been lucky enough to get an exclusive interview with Sarantis Tsimilimis, Education Manager and Skincare Ambassador for Crème de la Mer UK and Ireland. Find out why La Mer is great for guys, good for banishing blemishes and a handy winter recovery aid. What makes Crème de la Mer products suitable for men? The…
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STEAMCREAM Natural Moisturiser
This has been in my review list for a while now, and I was fortunate enough to pick up a STEAMCREAM All-in-One Natural Moisturiser when I visited Hyper Japan back in November. So what is it? Well, STEAMCREAM is an award-winning, multi-purpose, nourishing and hydrating cream, hand-made in small batches with fresh, natural ingredients and…
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NeoSTEM Anti-Accelerated Ageing Serum
This is something rather special, with a wonderful research history that has gone on to become part of the incredible product selection over at M&S Beauty. Before I even tell you what it is or how it works, I will tell you that on the M&S website, it’s received 4.9/5 stars overall and 5/5 for…
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Indeed Labs Hydraluron Moisture Booster
Pumped full of Hyaluronic Acid and Red Marine Algae, Indeed Labs Hydraluron Moisture Booster is the go to product for anyone that needs extra skin hydration, which I will tell you is about 99% of us as even those who fight with oily skin are often massively dehydrated. This product has been a huge buzz…
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Dr. Nick Lowe Anti Blemish
As with Neal’s Yard, skin care from Dr. Nick Lowe has been on my radar for such a long time, but I’ve never taken the opportunity to try it out, until now that is and where better to start than with a range designed to combat my oily / combination and blemish prone skin. The…
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Neal’s Yard Palmarosa Purifying Facial Mask
You may (or may not) be surprised to learn that Neal’s Yard is a new brand to me, never having used a single product before. It’s not been through a conscious choice, but mainly because the Manchester store is not placed in the most convenient location that keeps the brand at the forefront of my…
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Crème de la Mer The Moisturising Gel Cream Review
You may have already read my review of Crème de la Mer The Moisturizing Cream, which I referred to as being great for dry / normal skin types, so what about those of us who tend to be a little more oily? Well Crème de la Mer The Moisturizing Gel Cream is the answer. The…
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Crème de la Mer The Moisturizing Cream
Can men use Crème de la Mer? A question I’ve been asked a few times with a really straight forward answer… Yes. The Crème de la Mer Moisturizing Cream is one of my winter favourites that I’ve used seasonally for around 3 years to not just help defend against winter damage, but repair the skin…
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Crème de la Mer: The Facial
Yesterday I was kindly invited to experience the luxury and wonder of a facial by Crème de la Mer. I’ve sporadically used Crème de la Mer products and never ceased to be amazed by their power and performance. It’s easy to accuse a brand such as Crème for resting on the laurels but their products…
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Shiseido Pureness Matifying Moisturiser Oil-Free
I’ve actually been using this for around 2 months now and was sent it after attending the launch of Shiseido at Harvey Nichols and had a full skin consultation from their head of education, Victoria. I have an oily combination skin-type – my t-zone is slightly oily and my cheeks are fairly normal, so I…
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GLAMGLOW Supermud Clearing Treatment Review
If you follow me on Twitter, you’ll know how much of a massive fan I am of the original GLAMGLOW Mud Mask. When compared to a lot of the others out there that I’ve tried, this is the difference between Bagpuss and Sonic The freaking Hedgehog! It’s highly charged and undoubtedly powerful, packed full of…
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Clinique Skin Supplies For Men Dark Spot Corrector The Results
If you want to know more about the product itself, you can find my original Clinique Skin Supplies For Men Dark Spot Corrector article here, and the 2 week initial progress check is here. So, 2 months and a half months on, what have the results been? Below are 3 photos of my progress, starting before using…
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Ted Baker Grooming
I’m always dubious when fashion lines launch their own range of skincare, very dubious indeed, and hearing of the new Ted Baker – Ted’s Grooming Room line really got me polishing and sharpening my beauty knives. Well, after trying the products, my weapons are away as I have been unbelievably impressed. The products I tried…
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Sothy’s Paris Sothy’s Homme
Available only in beauty institutes and spas from this September, Sothy’s Paris and their Skin Care House have launched a new range of premium male grooming products with Vincent Clerc, a winger on the French national rugby team, posing as the face of the new range. The product line centres around a liquid volcanic rock…
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Clinique Skin Supplies For Men Dark Spot Corrector Week 2
As promised, this is my two week update with using Clinique Skin Supplies For Men Dark Spot Corrector. I’ve been using it religiously, twice a day coupled with a good, solid skin care regime. I’m using a La Roche–Posay three step – a facial wash, astringent and oil free moisturiser. Over the top I apply…
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GLAMGLOW Mud Mask
From a new brand, dedicated to one single product comes GLAMGLOW Mud Mask. A product that has craze written all over it, after researching, I was sceptical of the wave, no, tsunami of positive feedback, reviews, and celebrity endorsements. Something has to be fishy right? Well, I received through the post, a small single use…
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Tools of The Trade
I have always been an advocate of good skin health, but sometimes you need a bit of an extra boost to make the best of your skin. Men wearing make-up is a tough cookie, something that can be so easily got wrong. By having brighter, smoother and healthier looking skin you look more healthy, but…
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Christian Gio BB Cream
Containing the skin ingredient Smooth skin trimmed defects cover Skin Protection Cream Christian Gio – A Korean name you just don’t see much these days, but that aside, this is yet another outstanding export and this time, it’s exclusively designed for men. I have tried and tried to get an ingredients list for this product…
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Acne, spots & blemishesEnlarged & Blocked PoresFace ScrubsLa Roche-PosayMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinSensitive SkinSpecial CareLa Roche-Posay Effaclar Foaming Gel / Astringent Lotion / Mat
Recently in Spain, through visiting one of the billion or so pharmacies that are placed around the city at every turning point (still haven’t gotten to the rout of why there’s so many) I ended up trying Toleriane Soothing Protective Skin Care as I’ve been using Tretinoin and needed something to calm my skin down.…
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Billy Jealousy Grooming
I was lucky enough to receive a collection of Billy Jealousy grooming supplies after trying out their shampoo and conditioner a couple of months back. I have to say that trying them out has been great fun. Sucker Punch Face Scrub With the scrubbing power of Tahitian volcanic black sand and crushed Walnut shell, it…
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Clinique Even Better Concealer
I don’t often review makeup products but I thought this to be an outsanding exception. If you read my last review about Clinique’s new eye cream – Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector, then you know that I sometimes, as do many, have a concern with dark circles around my eyes. Clinique Even Better…
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Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector
As men don’t really wear makeup, or much else, dark circles are something women apparently notice more and is an age giveaway as well as something that can massively increase or de-crease how healthy you look – so if you fancy improving your chances, read on. I’m a pre-existing fan of the Even Better range…
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Tretinoin and Vitamin A Treatment: What It Does to Skin
Introduction Tretinoin, also known by the brands Atralin, Renove and Retin-A is a skin irritant that causes an increase in skin cell turnover, skin cell regeneration and the synthesis of proteins such as elastin and collagen. It’s used commonly in the treatment of acne / blemished skin as well as having powerful anti-ageing benefits. It…
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Nuxe Men Multi-Purpose Eye Cream
This is another one of my Pharmacy pick ups, after I spotted the Nuxe sign in the window and was tempted inside for a look. I didn’t actually realise the Nuxe had a dedicated Men’s line, and other than trying their dry oil, had never really explored the brand much further than that. I was…
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Concern: Folliculitis / Infected Hair Follicles / Chicken Skin
Introduction This is a concern I’ve had brought to me many times and is something I’ve battled wit myself since I was a teenager. Folliculitis is a microbial infection of the hair follicle, normally on the body, that shows up as small red bumps that may or may not have yellow heads. It’s very common…
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Razwar Shaving
Me and shaving are rarely good friends, and even though over the years I’ve been taught every trick in the book, it still becomes an unpleasant experience at times. I’ve explained many times that I have the most feeble of facial hair on top of very delicate and sensitive skin, which means shaving often results…
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Philips SensoTouch 3D RQ1280/22
Philips were kind enough to send over the Philips SensoTouch 3D RQ1280/22 Razor by the Philips Outreach Team who rightly thought that I’d love to try out and review their flagship device. Because I have rather feeble facial hair, this device has been tried and tested by both myself and my step-father who has very fast…
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Bath & BodyDry / Dehydrated SkinLiz EarleMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinSensitive SkinShavingLiz Earle For Men Try-Me Kit Review
I probably should have done this as my first post on Liz Earle, but better late than never. I’d heard so many things about this company from friends and bloggers alike that I knew it was time to investigate. The funny thing was is that 2 years ago, I spent about 4 months working in…
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Liz Earle Deep Cleansing Mask
Designed for the most problemed of skin types, we’re talking spots, blemishes and blackheads; this mask will shift them all. Great for men’s skin as it’s effectively powerful but gentle at the same time. Men’s skincare tends to be so much more powerful and sometimes our skin does need the power but delivered with a…
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Enlarged & Blocked PoresEye CreamsFace ScrubsMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinRazor Burn & Shave RashSerumsShavingSpecial CareZirh Skin Care and Shaving
You may or may not have heard of Zirh before. They’re a brand that are relatively new to the scene here in the UK, but they’ve exploded with a bit of a bang and I have been informed that they’ve been around for 20 years or so in the US. I was sent the range…
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Portable High Frequency Machine
I promise you that this isn’t a photo of something from Ann Summers despite looking like remarkably like one… So I’ve heard but this is most certainly a Portable High Frequency Machine. This weird looking device has amazing practical dermatological applications but particularly so for spots and acne. High Frequency is used to treat and…
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The Manface Definitive BB Cream Review
I know you’re thinking you’ve possibly read this article before, but it’s become so obscenely popular that I just wanted to pop it at the top of the blogroll again: This is it; this is my definitive review of BB creams. Back in September of last year, I started to hear the rumblings of the…
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Liz Earle For Men Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser Review
I’ve always seen Liz Earle about, particularly when I worked with Clinique at John Lewis in Cheadle a couple of years ago, but never actually bought anything. I can honestly say I’ve missed out big time. On visiting John Lewis in Liverpool I strayed over to their counter for a peruse and what I peruse…
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Origins Super Spot Remover
I don’t know I haven’t reviewed this already. I picked a while ago, and it’s just one of those things that you don’t really pay attention to, you just use it when you need it and then forget about it until next time. This teeny-tiny blue plastic bottle with white plastic lid contains 10ml of…
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Clarisonic Mia Sonic Skin Cleansing System
So it’s time to review this. I’ve had it for a month and wanted to really test it out before I gave my verdict. Since using this I have had maybe 4 spots, that’s it, and this is from someone who might have one come up every day. It’s a level of physical exfoliation that…
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Calvin Klein Makeup for Men
I’ll be honest. I’ve never been that much of an advocate of makeup on men, because you rarely see it done well. The idea of makeup on men, I feel, is more to be corrective rather than enhancing, covering spots and helping to even out skin tone etc, rather than lashings of blusher, bronzer, eye…
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Wilkinson Sword Hydro Skincare
Now, you may or may not have read my glittering review of the Wilkinson Sword Hydro 5 Razor. I’d picked one up at a student fair a couple of years back and have thoroughly enjoyed it every since. I used to be a biiiig Gillette fan, swearing by the Fusion, until I got hold of…
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Shiseido Active Energizing Concentrate
This wasn’t my discovery unfortunately, I found this in Shortlist a fab free paper I picked up whilst in Manchester. The Shiseido Active Energizing Concentrate is an anti-ageing serum targets fibroblast cells which are responsible for the production of elastin, collagen and hyaluronic acid. They’re saying the turnaround on this product is about two weeks, but I’m…
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Anthony Logistics Pre-Shave Oil
Some of you may not have encountered shave oils before and this is because they’ve fallen out of favour due to the increased popularity of shave foam gels supposedly offering a ‘complete shave’. However much of a ‘complete shave’ your gel offers, it still can’t beat the use of a quick and easy pre-shave oil…
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Philips Diamond Clean Electric Toothbrush HX9332
Looking after your teeth is just as important as exercising and eating well and should be taken as seriously and electrical dental care has been something pretty massive especially over the last 10 years. First there were the mechanical versions with the rotating brush head, to then the world of Sonicare®, technology acquired by Philips…
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Acne, spots & blemishesEnlarged & Blocked PoresFace MasksFace ScrubsMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinREN SkincareSensitive SkinSpecial CareREN ClearCalm3 Range
It’s been a while since I’ve been this genuinely excited and actually quite giddy to use a new product range. The range consists of 4 products, a clay facial wash, clay mask, day moisturiser and night moisturiser. Unlike many so called ‘acne-care’ series, this range has no beaded exfoliating scrub of any kind which made…
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Biotherm Homme High Recharge Eye Shot
Biotherm Homme High Recharge Eye Shot is a powerful new member of the Biotherm Recharge family. More than a standard eye gel, and far, far more than a standard ‘rollerball’, this product is made of a lightweight absorbent gel dispensed through a whopping 3 rollerballs. It’s ridiculously cooling, fast-acting and absorbing, and over the past…
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CliniqueMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinPhotoageing & FirmnessSensitive SkinSun ProtectionClinique Dramatically Different Moisturising Lotion Review
Ok, I know I’m about 40 years too late for this to be a ground-breaking review but this is a product that I believe to be one of the most effective on the market. Created by the skin care company that inspired them all, Clinique’s Dramatically Different Moisturising Lotion is something pretty unique indeed. Firstly,…
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The Body Shop Nutriganics Drops of Youth
Over the last year The Body Shop seems to have come on leaps and bounds and whoever is now in charge of their marketing and R&D has finally dragged this ageing hippy screaming into the 21st century whilst still upholding those amazing core values that we all know and love. It definitely has evolved for…
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REN Bio Retinoid Anti-Ageing Concentrate
This is the brand new anti-ageing serum from REN Bio Retinoid Anti-Ageing Concentrate This serum is designed to smooth wrinkles as well as brighten the skin and does exactly this but without artificial retinols as REN derives their high tech formulas from nature. Often when you think of plant extracts, it can conjure up ideas of…
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Lab Series MAX LS Overnight Renewal Serum
Well, well, well. This is something different and a welcome addition to the Men’s skin care market. Tired, dehydrated skin and uneven skin tone, the Lab Series MAX LS Overnight Renewal Serum is something that can really start to kick in as the ageing process starts to take hold, and even though no extreme results…
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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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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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Biotherm Homme Force Supreme
Biotherm Homme Force Supreme Rebuilder. The first product I was lucky enough to try from Biotherm Homme’s anti-ageing range is the Re-Builder, a facial roller-ball massager that releases an powerful oil free serum. The serum contains caffeine to reduce bags and calm the skin and soy protein to visibly tone and tighten the skin. There’s…
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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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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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Clinique Sparkle Skin Body Exfoliating Cream
As far as I’ve come across, not many men exfoliate their body and it’s viewed by many as being an unnecessary pampification (made that up, gonna use that from now on) leaving Clinique Sparkle Skin Body Exfoliating Cream being something alien. Although in some cases, I probably agree, but for any slightly harrier men, that often…
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ClarinsDry / Dehydrated SkinMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinSensitive SkinSkincareSun ProtectionToners & Essences
Clarins Skincare
Clinique and Clarins are two of the UK’s biggest skincare companies in the UK. As you all know, I’m a Clinique accredited consultant, and through my work and this site, continue to be a patron for the company as the products are ridiculously amazing. However, how can I pretend to be any sort of expert…
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Clinique Anti-Fatigue Cooling Eye Gel
Well when I found out about this originally, I thought finally! A new addition to the Skin Supplies for Men range. I’ve been a massive user of the All About Eyes Serum De-Puffing Eye Massage since it’s original launch some years back. Now as a massive computer nerd and student, I stay up rather late,…