Enlarged & Blocked Pore Product Reviews
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 & 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Acne, spots & blemishesCliniqueEnlarged & Blocked PoresKIKO CosmeticsMakeup & TanningMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinSensitive SkinSpecial CareSun ProtectionThe Body Shop
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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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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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…