Editorials & Features
Reviews by Thom Watson, qualified beauty therapist, testing men’s grooming since 2011. About Thom
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Sulfates in Cosmetics: Truth & Misinformation
Sulfates, commonly found in cosmetics, have sparked considerable debate. This is an update of the post I wrote 11 years ago and the debate still fires on. Their effectiveness as surfactants and foaming agents, particularly Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES), and Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate (ALS), makes them a popular choice in soaps…
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Is the Feel Unique Beauty Box worth it?
The Feel Unique beauty box subscription was launched in 2021, but almost a year later, is it worth the price?
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What happened to Crabtree & Evelyn?
Updated July 2026. Short answer, because it is what everyone types into Google first: for all practical purposes, yes, Crabtree & Evelyn is finished. The company technically still exists on paper, but every shop closed years ago and there is no working shop to buy from now. All that is really left is old stock,…
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Oh honey, you’ll bee buzzing about this
Bees. BEES! They’re my absolute favourite insect; I have them on jewellery, framed artwork, everywhere. Verging on an old-lady collecting habit sort of way. Why? Bees are responsible for every one in three bites of food you eat. I was prompted to write this today as the Ceanothus bush outside the entrance to my apartment…
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42 Photos from Manchester Maker’s Market April 2017
Just a quick one but thought you’d like to have a look. This Sunday Chris (Mr. MANFACE) and me went to the Manchester Maker’s Market just over the road from his apartment in Manchester’s Northern Quarter. The Maker’s Market is on the 2nd Sunday of every month and has great food and really gorgeous local crafts.…
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An Easy Guide on How To Get Rid of Spots on Your Back
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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The UK’s Biggest Retro Video Gaming Fair: The Video Game Market in 40 photos
I’m a huge retro video game fan, as anyone who knows me will attest to. Under my TV you’ll find a SNES, Wii, WiiU, Gamecube, Gameboy Advance, Original DS, Gameboy Colour and as of today, an N64. I heard about yesterday’s Video Game Market before Christmas, totally by accident either via Google or Facebook (I…
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Luxury In Love for Valentine’s Day 2017
As the season of love approaches, it’s nice to take a moment out of this crazy, crazy world and spend time with one and other. Not only that, but it’s always great to have an excuse for gift giving! So here are 5 of my favourite luxury treats to make Valentine’s Day 2017 special. Ormonde…
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Upgrading my blog photography with the Sony Alpha A6000
Since the back-end of 2014, I’ve been using the Olympus E-PL7 as my primary camera. That was an upgrade from the Nikon V1 system I’d purchased 3 years prior. After trading those in last week, I’m really excited to be using my new Sony A6000 and wanted to share it with you. This post is…
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Bringing the #ExtraBass with the Sony GTK-XB5 High Power Home Audio System
Firstly, this isn’t a sponsored post. I’ve been sent this by Sony to try out and, if I liked it, give my feedback. As a long-time fan of Sony, this was something I was more than up for. I’ve always been obsessed with Sony innovation. As a teenager I was rarely without my Sony Clie…