Skincare

The Best Face Scrubs & Exfoliators for Men

What is an Exfoliator/Scrub? Exfoliators and facial scrubs are designed to remove excess, surface dead skin cells. These dead skin cells are one of the major causes of blackheads, spots and blemishes as they can fall into the pore and create a blockage. Exfoliators can either be manual (beads, grains and buffers) or chemical (astringents, acids and bond-breakers).

Reviews by Thom Watson, qualified beauty therapist, testing men’s grooming since 2011. About Thom

Clarins Face Scrubs Face Washes Normal-Combination Skin Oily Skin

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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2nd May 2016
Face Scrubs Makeup & Tanning Shaving Special Care Tom Ford

TOM FORD for Men Skincare and Grooming NEW Brow Gel, Shave Oil and Exfoliator

This was a very pleasant surprise. I had the TOM FORD Men Skincare and Grooming exclusive when it first launched back in 2013. Since then there has been the addition of the Beard Oils but these are the first releases that are suitable for everyone. The new additions to the Skincare and Grooming collection are: TOM FORD for Men…
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30th April 2016
Face Scrubs Face Washes Lip Care Normal-Combination Skin Oily Skin Zelens

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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19th April 2016Updated 2nd January 2024
Aesop Dry / Dehydrated Skin Face Scrubs Eye Creams Face Masks Moisturisers Normal-Combination Skin Serums Toners & Essences Face Washes

Aesop 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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25th February 2016Updated 15th July 2026
Bobbi Brown Dry / Dehydrated Skin Face Scrubs Face Washes Lip Care Moisturisers Normal-Combination Skin Oily Skin

The Ultimate Skin Care Routine by Bobbi Brown

This has definitely been a long time coming and stupidly one of those reviews I’d assumed I’d already written years ago. Bobbi Brown skin care is just perfect – no bias and with plenty of testing. Do you have any skin care that you just feel safe with? Where whatever amazing, ultra-technical advanced product you’re trying,…
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19th February 2016Updated 2nd January 2024
Acne, spots & blemishes Enlarged & Blocked Pores Face Scrubs Face Washes Superdrug

Superdrug Tea Tree Exfoliating Cream Wash & Tea Tree Nose Strips

Just as how so many people buy skincare, I saw and bought these Superdrug Tea Tree products because: the packaging caught my eye; the price was good and it was on offer. An often lethal combination. Remember, always ask yourself: why is it cheap and why are they trying to sell it quickly (on offer)?…
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29th October 2014
Acne, spots & blemishes Dark Spots & Pigmentation Face Scrubs Toners & Essences

How To Brighten Skin with VMV Hypoallergenics Illuminants+ Treatment Exfoliating Toner

How to lighten skin I often receive questions asking for my recommendations and tips on how to lighten skin discoloration. Now there’s an almost underground side to skin care focusing on asian (south, east and west) and black skin where lighter and brighter is more desirable (in the same way a tan is more desirable in western…
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21st October 2014Updated 1st January 2024
Clinique Face Scrubs Face Washes Grooming Gadgets

Clinique Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush: The Clarisonic Killer?

The Clinique Sonic System came as no surprise as it was inevitable that our lord and master, Estée Lauder companies, would eventually take on L’Oreal’s success with the Clarisonic facial cleansing brush. It was also pretty inevitable that Clinique would be the brand to do it; standing as one of the world’s biggest selling skin care…
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24th September 2014
Acne, spots & blemishes Enlarged & Blocked Pores Face Scrubs Face Washes La Roche-Posay Moisturisers Normal-Combination Skin Oily Skin Sponsored

Test Driving La Roche-Posay Effaclar 3 Step Anti-Blemish System: The Results #Sponsored

Over the last six weeks, three of my closest friends and myself have been trialling the new La Roche-Posay Effaclar 3 Step Anti-Blemish System. The products themselves aren’t new, and even though you might be thinking “But Thom! I’ve not seen that toner before!”, I’d firstly ask you to stop yelling at me and to…
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9th September 2014Updated 21st July 2026
Enlarged & Blocked Pores Face Scrubs Soap & Glory

Soap & Glory Scrub Your Nose In It Facial Scrub for Enlarged & Blocked Pores

Every blogger out there rants and raves about how much they love Soap & Glory. The branding; the fact that it’s always on offer at Christmas (suspiciously so) and that it’s pretty cheap for the claims it makes, all put me off trying the brand – until now. Soap & Glory Scrub Your Nose In…
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11th July 2014