The Best Face Scrubs & Exfoliators for Men
Reviews by Thom Watson, qualified beauty therapist, testing men’s grooming since 2011. About Thom
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The Body Shops Liquid Peels: New Formulation Review
The Body Shop’s liquid peels are back and updated with a new twist, promising all the glow without the show. Remember the original liquid peels? A bit of a letdown particularly for for those expecting miracles in a bottle. Now, I’ve got the new Vitamin C Glow Revealing Liquid Peel and the Edelweiss Liquid Peel…
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Acne, spots & blemishesDry / Dehydrated SkinFace ScrubsFace WashesNormal-Combination SkinSensitive SkinZO Skin HealthZo Skin Health Hydrating Cleanser
Last year marked a significant shift in my skincare needs due to eczema medication for my hands, which unexpectedly made my facial skin drier and more sensitive. My regular cleansing products, used for their powerful cleansing, exfoliating and resurfacing capabilities, became immediately too harsh for my skin’s new-normal. This led me on a quest for…
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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
Quick disclosure before anything else, because it matters for how you read the rest. I trained as a beauty therapist, and one of my early jobs was working on the Clinique counter while I was at university. So I have sold this, demonstrated it on strangers’ faces, and used it on my own for a…
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Acne, spots & blemishesAveneFace ScrubsFace WashesMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinSerumsAvène 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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Yves Rocher Summer Spree
Why aren’t there more Yves Rocher shops in the UK!? It drives me nuts there’s only one in the whole country in Marylebone, London Central. If you’re not familiar with the brand, they’re a very comfortable cross between The Body Shop and Avon. Their products are wildly underrated, providing excellent efficacy, with good formulations and…
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The Body Shop Liquid Peels and why I wouldn’t recommend them
NEW Liquid Peel formulas from The Body Shop are reviewed here. These Liquid Peels from The Body Shop have been out a few months now. The brand clearly thought they were onto a winner as they introduced them into the Vitamin C, Drops of Youth and Drops of Light skincare collection. They’re a relatively new…
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The Tiniest Electric Cleanser: Foreo LUNA Go for MEN
I’ve never gotten into the Foreo LUNA. I’ve been sent the original twice and I’ve given it my best shot – I just didn’t like it. The devices are a different take on devices such as the Clarisonic and Clinique Sonic but instead of using brushes, it’s made of sonic vibrating solicone nodules designed to boost your cleansing.…
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If you can meet with Triumph & Disaster…
This is a very new brand to me and was kindly sent to me by MANKIND to try out and see what I think. This isn’t a sponsored piece either, but I’m always excited to share new brands that I think are effective, accessible and gosh-darn pretty! This New-Zealand brand is beautifully executed. Their packaging…
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Amanda Lacey Skincare
Not only am I very excited to be working with Amanda Lacey on a new project with her, it has been a delight to try out 3 pieces of her renowned skincare. If you’ve not heard of Amanda Lacey before, it’s because her skincare is not lining every boutique in the country with very select…