Oily Skin Reviews
Skin is oily all over. Often very blemish prone and prone to blocked pores. Skin feels comfortable all the time and by midday is often very shiny in appearance.
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Then I Met You: The Giving Essence Review

I recently came across Then I Met You’s The Giving Essence, first spotting it via a mention on LinkedIn, of all places, before Cult Beauty decided I needed to see it again in an ad. It really piqued my interest, initially because of the beautifully photogenic packaging; then further investigation of its ingredients promising hydration,…
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SVR 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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Reviewing The SBTRCT Clarifying Facial Exfoliator

In a skincare industry that’s trying to right it’s excessive and wasteful wrongs, the SBTRCT (pronounced “subtract”) Clarifying Facial Exfoliator emerges as a strong contender that is more than just waste reducing – it’s actually really good. Awarded the Best Exfoliating Bar of the 2022 Beauty Shortlist Awards, this bar is not just another addition…
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Clinique For Men Face Scrub Reviewed

Few facial scrubs have stood the test of time in my grooming routine quite like Clinique For Men’s Face Scrub. It’s not just any facial scrub; it’s my absolute go-to. Having navigated the expanse of skincare over the years, with my journey at Manface spanning 13 years, this particular scrub has remained a constant. What…
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Avène Cleanance Expert Skincare

A few years ago I attended an event with the french Pharmacy brand Avene for the launch of their Avene Cleanance Expert, a new hydrating acne treatment (similar in packaging and brand messaging to La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo Plus). I’m always highly sceptical when it comes to acne treatments that are on the lower…
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Perricone MD H2 Elemental Energy Serum and Eye Gel

When you’re working with so many products, it’s not often you get repeats. I had until now only two exceptions: Zelens Detox Cleanser (I swear by this) and Clinique All About Eyes Rich. However, before writing this review for Perricone MD Elemental Energy; I am already on my second and third bottle of each. I…
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The Body Shop Drops of Youth: Youth Fresh Emulsion SPF20 PA+++ Reviewed

The Body Shop Drops of Youth: Youth Fresh Emulsion SPF20 PA+++ is a brand new, lightweight, anti-pollutant moisturiser with sun protection. It’s not yet available but will go online and nationwide on 23rd May for £22/50ml. As we meander into Summer, I’m starting to retire some of my thicker moisturisers in favour of lighter lotions and gel-lotions…
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Dr Sebagh Hyaluronic Acid Repair Serum

A new brand on MANFACE with Dr Sebagh and not pronounced Sea-Bag in my flat-vowelled, Northern twang. I’m trying out the Dr Sebagh Hyaluronic Acid Repair Serum. This is definitely a more professionally formulated hyaluronic acid-based serum when compared to the likes of Indeed Labs Hydraluron Moisture Booster etc. This serum is something I currently need as I’ve been…
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The Body Shop Skin Defence Multi Protection Essence SPF50 PA++++

Part of The Body Shop Drops of Light collection, I received this last year but at the time was so inundated with SPFs it got forgotten about. So as we head into Summer 2017, The Body Shop’s Skin Defence Multi Protection Essence SPF50 PA++++ (phew) been sat waiting for its turn in the limelight. In…
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Origins A Perfect World Collection Reviewed

It’s been a funny old one with Origins of late. Over the last year or so they’ve seemed to be focusing on gimmicks rather than solid skincare. This included sprays for masking and some kit I had that made a mask which looked like Japanese green tea. The Origins A Perfect World Collection goes back to…