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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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 & 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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La Roche-Posay Effaclar H Foam Dermo-Soothing Deep Cleansing
Oiliness is often caused by a break in the moisture barrier with the skin then overcompensating for the lack of water balance by producing excess oil. This is then often caused by harsh products and ingredients known as surfactants that just strip the skin of all its goodness – Clearasil / Clean & Clear are…
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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Micellar Water
I love reviewing Effaclar products from La Roche-Posay because they’re one of the very few brands that know sensitivity is a skin concern and not a skin type. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Micellar Water is designed to gently cleanse the skin, remove impurities, break-away surface dead skin cells and balance surface oil and water. Sensitive…
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Origins Make A Difference Plus+ Treatment Gel
Origins Make A Difference Plus+ is most easily summed up as Origins own Clinique Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief. Formulated to instantly hydrate the skin using Rose of Jericho plus a Lychee and Watermelon hydra-sustain complex. The featured ingredient, Rose of Jericho or to give it its proper name – Anastatica, is quite a magical…
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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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Biotherm Homme Total Perfector Moisturiser
Biotherm Homme Total Perfector Skin Optimizing Moisturizer is cool; it’s just a cool product. I know that sounds like a bit of Billy BS, but it really is – it even has a cool video [below]. Designed for all skin types, although I’d say it’s more for normal/oily skin, it hydrates, smooths, brightens and protects…
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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…