Product Reviews for Normal & Combination Skin
Reviews by Thom Watson, qualified beauty therapist, testing men’s grooming since 2011. About Thom
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Clarins Gentle Refiner Exfoliating Cream with Microbeads
This is one of my favourite, luxurious exfoliators with tiny Microbeads suspended in a gentle cream base with extracts of Mimosa Tenuiflora and Elderberry. Despite Clarins recommending application onto damp skin, I find it’s best to apply this product onto dry skin, massaging the cream quite gently, concentrating particularly on the T-Zone, then rinsing off.…
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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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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 Facial Wash
The second in my set of Neal’s Yard Palmarosa reviews, this time looking at Neal’s Yard Palmarosa Facial Wash. Designed for an oily / combination skin type and for those also with blemish concerns, this is the perfect cleanser for you as it deeply cleanses without unbalancing your skin’s natural oils. Packed with a tonne of organic…
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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
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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L’Occitane en Provence Verdon Men’s Collection
Probably my favourite of L’Occitane’s collection of men’s gifts this Christmas, packed full of gorgeous grooming from the Verdon fragrance collection. Launched in 2010 and named after the strikingly blue Verdon river in France, the collection centres around a fresh and invigorating scent of sea-buckthorn, genepi, and mint that creates a delicious fresh, aquatic and citrus burst.…
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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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Kiehl’s Facial Fuel No-Shine Hydrator
A new addition to the Kiehl’s Facial Fuel collection, the Kiehl’s Facial Fuel No-Shine Hydrator. In a bright blue pump bottle, this lightweight oil free lotion is perfect for shine-prone combination / oily skin types that need a deep injection of hydration. It feels very watery as you apply it to the skin and sinks…