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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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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Top 5 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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NEW Clinique City Block Purifying Charcoal Clay Mask & Scrub
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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Finding The Best Face Wash for Men
So many times I’m asked, what’s the best this or what’s the most popular that and it’s a tough question to answer. The best thing is what works best for you! How much of a frustrating answer is that? But with what’s the best face wash for men, I would definitely make a start with Clarins…
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Dark Spots & PigmentationFace WashesMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinSerumsSun ProtectionThe Body ShopThe Body Shop Drops of Light
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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Introduction to Zelens Skin Care
I’ve been looking forward to showcasing this brand since I started using the skin care line a couple of months back. Zelens skin care, created by Dr. Marko Lens MD MSc DPhil (Oxon) FRCS with a specialism in Plastic and reconstructive surgery, has achieved critical acclaim and over the last couple of years just seems to…
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For The Love of Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream
Over the last year or so, I’ve been resorting to Kieh’s Ultra Facial Cream more and more. I think as I’m getting gulp older, my skin is dehydrating a little more easily. Because of this, I’ve moved from Gels to Soft Creams, of which Ultra Facial Cream is one; in fact one of the best I’ve…
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AesopDry / Dehydrated SkinFace ScrubsEye CreamsFace MasksMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinSerumsToners & EssencesFace WashesAesop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Skin Care
Not a review as such, more than a public service announcement! Aesop’s Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant skin care is a great all rounder regime for normal/dry skin that’s designed to hydrate, re-balance and protect against environmental and oxidation damage. I’ve reviewed a lot of the products in the range over the last year or so but as…
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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…