The Best Moisturisers for Men
Reviews by Thom Watson, qualified beauty therapist, testing men’s grooming since 2011. About Thom
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Sisleyum for Men Anti-Age Global Revitalizer Review (Normal Skin)
Sisleyum for Men Anti-Age Global Revitalizer review: is Sisley’s luxury men’s moisturiser worth it? Ingredients, texture, how to use and an honest verdict.
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La Mer The Moisturizing Fresh Cream Review: Is It Worth It?
La Mer The Moisturizing Fresh Cream review: is the lighter Creme de la Mer worth the money? Ingredients, texture, how it compares and my honest verdict.
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Amanda Lacey Soft Pink Cream
Straight up, before anything else: I’ve known Amanda Lacey for over a decade, and I do growth and digital work for her brand. So read this as someone close to it rather than a neutral bystander. I’ve tried hard to judge the cream and not the friendship, which means being honest about the things I’d…
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Review: SkinMed Tebiskin IDRA Hydrating Emollient Cream
You’re probably reading this because your aesthetician has recommended it and you’re wanting to see if it’s worth the price tag. The answer is yes, but keep reading to find out why this is better than your pharmacy emollient. First Impressions I was struck by its rich texture that surprisingly absorbed well into the skin.…
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Perricone MD Cold Plasma Plus Review: Is It Worth It?
Is the Perricone MD Cold Plasma Plus+ Intensive Hydrating Complex worth it? As a rich, calming moisturiser for dry or sensitised skin, yes. At its full £156 RRP for 59ml, no, and that is the honest catch. The comfort and the way it melts into skin are the best things about it, the anti-ageing actives…
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Sesderma Azelac Moisturising Gel: Acne & Redness Treatment
Thanks to a fortuitous skincare consultation at Renude.co, about 2 years ago I was introduced to Sesderma’s Azelac Moisturising Gel – a gem of a skincare product. I’ve always had a bit of a red flush to my skin so I look for things to calm and repair, give moisture, but not layer it full…
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Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base for Men Reviewed
Over the last 16 years, I’ve seen a lot of skincare products come and go. Some have been good, others not so much. But there’s one I keep coming back to – the Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base. It’s been a part of my routine, on and off, for about a decade now. I…
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Medik8 Advanced Night Restore Tried & Tested
Medik8 Advanced Night Restore cream is a luxurious, repairing night cream that contains a ceramide complex, cell repairing peptide, saskatoon berry and dragon fruit extract. It has quickly become one of my favourite moisturisers and is not just something I’ve reviewed and put away, but use everyday as part of my core skincare collection. Its…
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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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Charlotte TilburyDark Spots & PigmentationDry / Dehydrated SkinMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinPhotoageing & FirmnessCharlotte Tilbury Healthy Glow and Magic Cream for Men
You can’t have an interest in the skincare industry without knowing about Charlotte Tilbury. Her skincare and makeup is loved by critics the world over, but it’s a brand I’d never had much personal interest in. Why? Like Benefit, I’d mentally filed it as a makeup-first brand, with skincare as an afterthought. Then a huge…
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Dark Spots & PigmentationDry / Dehydrated SkinMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinPhotoageing & FirmnessCharlotte Tilbury Unisex Healthy Glow and Magic Cream
You can’t have an interest in the skincare industry without knowing about Charlotte Tilbury. Her skincare and makeup is loved by critics the world over however is a brand I’ve never really had much personal interest in. Why? Like benefit, I mentally associated it as being a makeup-first brand, with skincare as an afterthought. However,…
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Clinique For Men Maximum Hydrator Water-Gel Concentrate Review
The mouthful that is Clinique For Men Maximum Hydrator Activated Water-Gel Concentrate is a lightweight, hyaluronic acid enriched, hydration serum for men. Keep reading to find out more but get £5 off it at Look Fantastic using my code THOM-R1X Is this a serum or a moisturiser? The name is confusing and I’ve been asked…
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NuBo Cell Dynamic Cooling Aftershave Moisturiser SPF20
I’ve weirdly only reviewed one NuBo product before, the NuBo Perfectionist pore concealer, but they’re a brand that’s always been on my radar. Founded by Russian-born Marina Shcherbinina, NuBo is a London-gone-global luxury and efficacy driven skincare brand. When I first wrote about NuBo back in 2013, there were very few male-dedicated skincare brands outside of Clarins…
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Argentum Apothecary Silver Infused Skincare
I’ve used and reviewed the Argentum skin cream before back in 2013 when the brand first launched with only the skin cream. The brand relies on two essential skincare componants: the first being Silver Hydrosol and then DNA HP Marine Extract. Argentum products feature almost 100% natural ingredients and are perfect for problem skin. I’ve…
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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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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…
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Avène TriAcnéal Expert Night Treatment Review
Over the last year, I’ve really fallen for Avene and their range of exceptional acne, blemish and spot treatments. I love their Avene Cleanance Expert and they recently sponosred me to trial their new Tolerance EXTREME for 3 weeks, a skincare line designed for sensitive skin. So when browsing Boots last week, I was more than…
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Baxter of California Oil Free Moisturiser Re-Review
It’s rare I write about a product twice, but Baxter of California Oil Free Moisturiser has continuously been one for the books. I’ve mentioned a few times recently that if you’re a little oily, your skin is often dehydrated – so instead of trying to break down the oil, add lots of hydration to restore…
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It’s La Mer and don’t you forget it + NEW Moisturizing Soft Lotion
Finally. It’s been a long one coming but Creme de La Mer is finally gone. They’ve been trying to change the name for years and already has been except in France, the UK and Japan due to highly complicated licensing and trademark reasons. But finally ELC have won and it shall be known as La…
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Acne, spots & blemishesDark Spots & PigmentationEnlarged & Blocked PoresEye Bags & Dark CirclesMoisturisersPhotoageing & FirmnessRedness & RosaceaSensitive SkinSerumsSun ProtectionGet Smart. Clinique Smart Anti-Everything Skincare
Sometimes it’s impossible to know where to start with your skincare. Black heads, blocked pores, blemishes, fine lines, dullness, oiliness? It can often feel line a total minefield out there with every blog, beauty counter and magazine proposing some miracle to cure this and that. I was a little sceptical of Clinique Smart when it…
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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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Dark Spots & PigmentationFace WashesMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinSerumsSun ProtectionThe Body ShopThe Body Shop Drops of Light Review
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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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 SkinEye CreamsFace MasksFace ScrubsFace WashesMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinSerumsToners & EssencesAesop 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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Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Cream for Drier Skin Types
This is quite a short review because there’s not an enormous amount to say. Dramatically Different Moisturizing Cream is the final variation that’s been missing from the iconic Dramatically Different Moisturising collection with the Gel for oily/combination skin, the Lotion+ for normal/dry combination skin and then now the Cream for drier skin. One of the additions to the DDM…
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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…
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Bobbi BrownDry / Dehydrated SkinFace ScrubsFace WashesLip CareMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinThe 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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LAB SERIES For Men: Do you even lift, bro?
I have a strange relationship with LAB SERIES products. Until now, after all this time, I’ve just not been able to get into the brand. A mixture of the fragrance they use in some of their products; their seemingly strange distribution/availability; odd naming conventions with “V MAXIMUM LS X TECH P PRO POWER ULTRA… lip balm”; and…
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The Renaissance of The Body Shop: Drops of Youth Cream and Essence Lotion
I never thought I’d be writing this in a million years but over the last 2 years, The Body Shop seems to be undergoing some kind of renaissance, hitting it out the park with almost every-single launch. Their skin care is becoming unrecognisable – in a very good way. For a historical introduction to some of this…
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CliniqueDry / Dehydrated SkinMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinPhotoageing & FirmnessSensitive SkinClinique Superdefense Night vs Super Rescue Antioxidant Night
So, a new launch from Clinique coming next week (1st January 2016 but already available here online) in the form of the 20’s/30’s targeting Superdefense Night Recovery Moisturiser. Also apologies for the americanisms, but for the purposes of this article and to use the proper product name, I’ll be using ‘defense’. The Clinique Superdefense range…
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Kiehl’s MTV Staying Alive & Tinie Tempah
MTV Staying Alive Foundation is one of my absolute favourite charities. Back in my retail days at The Body Shop (also part of L’Oréal) we worked with the Get Lippy campaign, selling gorgeous Guarana lip balms. This year, Tinie Tempah (who I’ve met, sort of, before a Katie Eary show a few years back) is…
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Kiehl’s Clearly Corrective Deep Moisture Clarifying Cream and Dark Circle Perfector
A product range designed for the Asian market if ever I’ve seen one with the heavy use of emotive language signifying that having brighter and sadly, whiter skin, is better. But, this is an age old trend and confuses us in the West as much as many in Asia are befuddled with our need to be…
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Top 5 Ultra-Lightweight Summer Hydrators for every pocket
I don’t know about you, but summer plays havoc with my skin and my normal skin care regimes seem to bounce off my skin as if it’s a titanium shield. Nothing sinks in and everything congests. If you’re experiencing this too, you’re not alone. An increase in humidity, sun exposure and heat causes the skin…
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The Body Shop Vitamin C Glow Boosting Moisturiser + Instant Glow Enhancer
I’ve never got on well with facial skin care from The Body Shop; their body care YES but I often react like nobody’s business when anything touches my face. This new launch however, is just perfection – not just for The Body Shop but for the entire skin care industry. By the way, the brush…
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Limited Edition Origins GinZing Moisturiser
I’m pretty sure this is how the conversation went when coming up with a limited edition design for the Origins GinZing moisturiser… “OK guys. So, like, Lauder has said we need to make a limited edition. I think we should do it with GinZing as it’s now, like our bestselling, like, product. Any ideas?” “OMG…
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Adam & Eve Skin Care for The 20-Something
I’m rarely happy when someone sends me a product range; particularly when it’s from an unknown brand. I’m a harsh judge with skin care generally. The percentage of products I get sent that make it onto MANFACE is teeny-tiny and believe me, those Jiffy bags come fast and furious (I was going to make an Anthrax joke,…
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Acne, spots & blemishesEnlarged & Blocked PoresFace ScrubsFace WashesLa Roche-PosayMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinSponsoredTest 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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Yes To Tomatoes Daily Balancing Moisturiser & Daily Clarifying Cleanser
This was a bit of a surprise. I’d had no idea until now that Yes To products were being stocked in Boots stores. The last time I saw them was in Spain lining the shelves of Sephora. Yes To Tomatoes is the arm of the brand devoted to acne, blemishes and oily/combination skin. The range…
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LAB Series Pro LS All-In-One Face Treatment
I’ve always looked past LAB Series products and after much thought and consideration, I honestly don’t know why. I’ve always been very ‘anti’ specific men’s products with the exception of Clinique for Men, but after reading so much good press over the years, I thought it was time to take the dive. The LAB Series Pro LS…
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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 & blemishesFace MasksGLAMGLOWMoisturisersOily SkinPhotoageing & FirmnessRazor Burn & Shave RashShavingEXCLUSIVE: GLAMGLOW THIRSTYMUD Hydrating Treatment
I’m excited to bring you another exclusive, this time in the form of the brand new hydrating, lifting, firming, brightening and restoring mask from GLAMGLOW; GLAMGLOW THIRSTYMUD Hydrating Mud Treatment, launching this May at £49.99. You can register your interst/preorder GLAMGLOW THIRSTYMUD Hydrating Treatment here which will be the first orders to be fulfilled, even before…
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Aesop Moroccan Neroli Post-Shave Lotion
I’ve accidentally been sitting on this one for a while. When MR PORTER launched their fabulous Men’s Grooming department, they sent me out a lovely box filled with all sorts of grooming goodies and for one reason or another, I forgot all about it. Before coming out to Barcelona I came across the box and…
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Clinique Superdefense SPF 20 Daily Defense Moisturizer
I can best describe the new Clinique Superdefense SPF 20 Daily Defense Moisturizer as a meal for the skin. Entirely reformulated with new ingredients and a gorgeous new melting, cream texture for all skin types concerned with the first signs of ageing. It comes in Very Dry to Dry Combination (Skin Type 1 & 2) and…
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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo [+] Plus
The original La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo has been critically acclaimed as the blogger’s and model’s favourite skincare product. Perfect for anyone between 16 and 35 with oily, blemish and spot prone skin. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo [+] Plus contains a whole host of active ingredients designed to treat these concerns whilst hydrating and balancing…
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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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Weleda Men’s Intensive Cream
For normal to dry skin, Weleda Men’s Intensive Cream is a powerful, hydrating and natural moisturiser designed to soothe normal/dry, irritated and rash prone skin, all without leaving a greasy film on the skin’s surface. With a base of Jojoba, an oil that is chemically similar to our own natural skin oils; hydrating glycerin and…
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Novexpert Express Anti-Ageing Care
The Novexpert Express Anti-Ageing Care range is suitable for anyone 20+ with ageing concerns or wanting to prevent premature skin ageing. The range has three parts: The Repulp Mask; The Repulp Cream and The Instant Lifting Serum and is available here, direct from Novexpert UK. Novexpert Express Anti-Ageing Care The Repulp Mask The product on…
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Aesop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel Review
This is weird, really weird and if you’re into skincare this is going to excite you; actually, even if you’re not into skincare this is still something really interesting. Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel is a kind of a mask, moisturiser, treatment and serum all in one. It’s designed to be used once or…
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Weleda Skin Food Moisturiser
Winner of Essentials 2012: The feelgood all-round eco beauty hero and loved by Adele, Rihanna and Vicky B, this bizarre, cool, nourishing and awesome skin protectant has been a backstage beauty secret since 1926. This is the premier offering from Weleda. Ideal for patches of dryness and flakiness, this beautifying balm is perfect for dry…
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Transformulas WrinkleBlock Line Restriction Cream
If you’ve flown before, you’ve seen Transformulas – the airlines’ favourite. This nifty cylinder of loveliness is the Transformulas WrinkleBlock Line Restriction Cream, a rich, whipped-cream texture moisturiser designed to smooth lines and wrinkles using snake-venom technology. Syn-ake is a patented synthetic snake venom that mimics the venom of the Temple Viper – Waglerin-1, one…
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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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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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REN Vita Mineral Emollient Rescue Cream
I seem to be reviewing a few emollient creams lately such as La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 Soothing Repairing Balm and La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra. REN Vita Mineral Emollient Rescue Cream is certainly something a bit different and stands out for a good few reasons. Renowned for using weird and wonderful Bio Extracts, REN Vita Mineral Emollient Rescue…
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La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra
If you have a tendency to react to products or have very sensitive skin, as I do, then La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra is something that might just be the ticket for you, carrying The British Allergy Foundation Seal of Approval. 100%-free from lanolin, colorants, alcohol, artificial fragrance, parabens and preservatives with space-age anti-contamination and ultra-hermetic packaging,…
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Murad Pore and Line Minimizing Hydrator
I’m not one for gushing about a brand, well, not really, but this is a big exception. Murad has completely rejuvenated my love of skincare with products that work – no seriously, they really work. Their acne body care range (reviewed) for acne has seen almost every blocked pore, ingrown hair and blemish from my…
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Dry / Dehydrated SkinKiehl'sMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinRedness & RosaceaSensitive SkinKiehl’s Skin Rescuer Stress-Minimizing Daily Hydrator
Kiehl’s have odd ranges; I’ll say it here and now. Instead of having ranges that are exactly the same as every other brand out there, they create products that fill an unexploited gap in the market and they do it really well. Kiehl’s Skin Rescuer Stress-Minimizing Daily Hydrator is one of those products that breaks…
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Filorga ISO Structure Absolute Firming Cream
With 98 ingredients and 66% of those being actives, this thirst-quenching, lifting and firming moisturiser from Filorga has packed a lot in. The product relies on NCTF, an incredibly dense form of hyaluronic acid that ensures moisture is well bonded to skin cells but also those intercellular spaces are filled, and plumped and leave your…
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Acne, spots & blemishesDry / Dehydrated SkinLa Roche-PosayMoisturisersPhotoageing & FirmnessRazor Burn & Shave RashSensitive SkinSpecial CareLa Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 Review
If I read one more tweet about how marvellous Sudocrem is for spots and soothing the face, I’m going to rip my own arm off and use it to beat every single person responsible for spreading that absolute farcical garbage. La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 Soothing Repairing Balm actually is the product that works and treats…
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Aesop Mandarin Facial Hydrating Cream
Aēsop Mandarin Facial Hydrating Cream is a really interesting one and kind of breaks the rules when it comes to moisturising normal/combination skin. I’ll be honest, the first time I felt this product in the Aēsop store in Marylebone, after telling the consultant my exact requirements and skincare needs, I was heartily annoyed. On looking…
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ALDI Lacura Expert Wrinkle Filling Day Cream & Regeneration Night Cream
This is my other ALDI launch news of the week, two fabulous products clearly designed to take on the massively popular Olay Regenerist collection except these bad-boys are priced at an incredible £3.99 each. Housed in solid glass, these dermatologically tested and Mimox X enriched treatments are the perfect age defence and age treatment moisturisers…
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Enlarged & Blocked PoresEye CreamsFace MasksFace WashesLip CareMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinPhotoageing & FirmnessSerumsTom FordToners & EssencesTom Ford For Men Grooming Collection Review
Fine grooming is the mark of a modern gentleman. It is the way a man presents the best version of himself to the world. The wise-words of Tom Ford and what an honour. I’m lucky enough to be one of, although I’m pretty certain the I’m actually the first blogger to get my hands on…
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Acne, spots & blemishesBootsEnlarged & Blocked PoresLa Roche-PosayMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinLa Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo
Firstly – Is La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo a moisturiser? Yes. This is probably the most frequently asked question when it comes to Effaclar Duo and so right here, right now, I can confirm that it most certainly is. OK, so, Effaclar Duo Moisturiser is probably the hottest product to come out of the La Roche-Posay labs. Everyone uses it:…
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Novexpert The Expert Anti-Ageing Cream
I’m 22 going on 23 going on 50, and being as highly strung as I am, my skin is always the first to take the brunt. So I’m starting to think about ageing and although I’ve used daily SPF since I was 17, I’m beginning to look for more powerful and targeted age prevention treatments.…
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Acne, spots & blemishesDark Spots & PigmentationDry / Dehydrated SkinEnlarged & Blocked PoresLa Roche-PosayMakeup & TanningMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinPhotoageing & FirmnessRedness & RosaceaSensitive SkinSun ProtectionLa Roche-Posay Hydreane BB Creme SPF 20
In the year of the CC Cream, I believe the BB Cream is still king. BB creams are a guys best friend as they balance the skin-tone, brighten the complexion, hydrate and often treat the skin whilst giving us a daily dose of sun-protection (Hydreane BB Creme has a fab SPF 20). Hydreane is the…
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Dry / Dehydrated SkinL’OccitaneMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinPhotoageing & FirmnessSerumsToners & EssencesL’Occitane Immortelle Divine Lotion
L’Occitane are at quite an exciting stage as a brand and over the last few years it has been incredible to watch them create hit, after hit, after hit. Since April, I’ve been using the freshly reformulated Immortelle Divine collection with the fabulous addition of the new Immortelle Divine Lotion – a post toner/pre-serum solution,…
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Biotherm Homme T-Pur Anti-Oil and Wet
This was the other Biotherm Homme T-Pur product I’ve been using recently, I have it on now as a matter of fact. This bizarrely packaged moisturiser is a powerfully hydrating moisturiser that reduces oil, shine and sweat. Similarly to the Biotherm Homme T-Pur SOS Corrective, one of the functions of Biotherm Homme T-Pur Anti-Oil and…
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Biotherm Homme T-Pur SOS Corrective
I make no bones about the fact that I love Biotherm Homme T-Pur. The products are potent but absolutely excellent for those oilier and blemish prone skin types that are also a little sensitive. Now I’ll be open and honest and this product does contain alcohol but on my awesomely reactive skin it feels soft,…
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Argentum La Potion Infinie
It’s rare that I’m completely taken aback by a product, very rare. Don’t get me wrong, there are many products I love but once in a while there’s a product that pricks my undivided attention. Argentum La Potion Infinie moisturiser is one of those products. The branding is based upon the Jungian concept of the…
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Acne, spots & blemishesEnlarged & Blocked PoresLa Roche-PosayMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinSensitive SkinLa Roche-Posay Hydreane Light Cream for Sensitive Skin
Finding a good moisturiser that’s suitable for both oily and sensitive skin is a nightmare. Now I’ve various debates in the past but I stick to my guns when I say that sensitivity is a skin concern and not a skin type. The rationale for this being that you can have oily, dry, normal or…
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CliniqueDry / Dehydrated SkinMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinPhotoageing & FirmnessSensitive SkinDramatically Different Moisturising Lotion+
Most of you will know by now that I used to be an accredited consultant for Clinique a little while ago. Oh yes, I once donned the crystal white lab-coat and trademark Clinique-C badge. You might think I’m a little biased, then, when it comes to ranting and raving about Clinique products. Since the age…
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Acne, spots & blemishesDry / Dehydrated SkinMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinPhotoageing & FirmnessRazor Burn & Shave RashSensitive SkinSerumsShavingSpecial CareDr. Jackson’s Natural Products
I’m in love. You all know by now that I’m not Mr. Natural, but you know something, I’ve been brought around by Dr. Jackson’s Natural Products, a fabulous new range being stocked over at Mankind, launching today with an armoury of great grooming goodies, all with potent, natural formulations. There’s no nasties, plenty of ethics,…
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Bionova Acne Treatment + After Shaving
What if I were to tell you that Bionova Acne Treatment + After Shaving is the best at home, skincare acne treatment I’ve ever come across? Well it is, and I can assure you that my recommendation is completely unbiased. But with any wonder-product, there’s always a catch, right? Unfortunately there is a catch. It…
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Origins GinZing Energy Boosting Moisturiser
It’s like Clinique Moisture Surge on steroids. This orange and citrus fragranced, oil-free, cream-gel moisturiser immediately penetrates tired skin, leaving it plump, irresistible to touch and glowing, seriously, glowing! With so many ‘energising’ moisturisers out there, it’s great to see one that “does that is says on the tin”. Many oil-free moisturisers don’t feel as…
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Origins High Potency Night-A-Mins Oil Free Night Cream
It’s so rare to find a good night cream that’s designed to nourish combination/oily skin types. Even though this skin type produces excess oil, 9/10 people with this skin concern are dehydrated, so here’s the solutions. On a superficial note, I haven’t smelled a product as nice as this in a long, long while. I…
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Acne, spots & blemishesDark Spots & PigmentationDry / Dehydrated SkinFace WashesL’OccitaneMoisturisersOily SkinToners & EssencesL’Occitane Immortelle Brightening Collection
Over the last month, I’ve switched my entire skincare regime to the L’Occitane Immortelle Brightening collection. It’s always a big risk to change your skincare regime in one, big wallop as you never quite know how your skin is going to react, therefore I always recommend to gradually change 1 product at a time, but…
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4711AromaticCliniqueFace ScrubsFace WashesLa MerL’OccitaneMen's FragranceMoisturisersPhotoageing & FirmnessSerumsToners & EssencesMy Favourites for Spring 2013
Versace Eros You can read my full review for Versace Eros here, but this is definitely my favourite for spring. It’s light, sweet and fresh, but with a solid base that lets everyone know you mean business. My favourite notes are the Madagascan vanilla flower and deliciously fresh apple. Versace’s first men’s fragrance launch in…
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Yon-Ka For Men
“Yon”, the river of living and “Ka”, the eternal part of every being, form a symbol of constant regeneration and newfound harmony. Yon-Ka, established in 1954 in the Multaler Laboratories, are pioneers and leaders in aromatherapy and skincare. I was fortunate to get hold of a their skincare system, Yon-Ka For Men, which I have…
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Clinique Pore Refining Solutions Stay-Matte Hydrator
Clinique’s Pore Refining Solutions Stay-Matte Hydrator is part of my two-week great skin trial using Clinique 3-Step Skincare. Not only does it complete my skin regime leaving me feeling hydrated and balanced, it really keeps my skin shine free throughout the day. The product boasts the ability to keep your skin mattified for up to…
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REN Bio Retinoid Anti-Ageing Cream
I’ve been really excited to share this with you. Launching next month is the incredible new anti-ageing treatment from REN, the REN Bio Retinoid Anti-Ageing Cream. You’d be right in thinking the name sounds familiar as last January, REN launched their fabulous Bio Retinoid Anti-Ageing Concentrate (here’s the review) and you can actually use the…
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CliniqueFace ScrubsFace WashesMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinPhotoageing & FirmnessToners & EssencesClinique 3 Step Skincare System: 2 Dry Combination for Men
After a fantastic consultation at Manchester’s Selfridges, Exchange Square, I was shocked to learn that for the first time in my life, the perfect Clinique system for me is Number 2 – Dry Combination. Most of my life I’ve used Clinique’s Anti-Blemish solutions, but over the last year my skin seems to have finally vanquished…
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SK-II Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil & Cellumination Mask in Lotion
For an upstanding beautiful, natural skin tone, bare your skin to Japan. As an undergraduate Japanese language student, it would be remiss of me if I didn’t at least attempt to translate their slogan and that was my best attempt (that made anywhere near sense), please correct me if I’m wrong. If you’ve not come…
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Caudalie Premier Cru The Cream
[att_box color=”blue” text_align=”left” width=”100%” float=”none”]Click here to enter my giveaway to win the Caudalie Premier Cru collection.[/att_box] Combining every single one of Caudalíe’s registered patents into one, powerful anti-aging, anti-hyperpigmentation and firming (anti-sagging?) day and night moisturiser. What immediately struck me about this product was how easily it sinks into the skin without leaving a…
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Clinique Turnaround Overnight Radiance Moisturiser Review
Having been using Clinique Turnaround Overnight Radiance Moisturiser since its launch in September 2011, it has become my absolute favourite night cream. I originally reviewed it after its launch but wanted to look at it again now that I’ve been using it for such a long time. Dullness is one of the UK’s top 10…
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STEAMCREAM Natural Moisturiser
This has been in my review list for a while now, and I was fortunate enough to pick up a STEAMCREAM All-in-One Natural Moisturiser when I visited Hyper Japan back in November. So what is it? Well, STEAMCREAM is an award-winning, multi-purpose, nourishing and hydrating cream, hand-made in small batches with fresh, natural ingredients and…
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Dr. Nick Lowe Anti Blemish
As with Neal’s Yard, skin care from Dr. Nick Lowe has been on my radar for such a long time, but I’ve never taken the opportunity to try it out, until now that is and where better to start than with a range designed to combat my oily / combination and blemish prone skin. The…
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Crème de la Mer The Moisturising Gel Cream Review
You may have already read my review of Crème de la Mer The Moisturizing Cream, which I referred to as being great for dry / normal skin types, so what about those of us who tend to be a little more oily? Well Crème de la Mer The Moisturizing Gel Cream is the answer. The…
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Crème de la Mer The Moisturizing Cream
Can men use Crème de la Mer? A question I’ve been asked a few times with a really straight forward answer… Yes. The Crème de la Mer Moisturizing Cream is one of my winter favourites that I’ve used seasonally for around 3 years to not just help defend against winter damage, but repair the skin…
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Shiseido Pureness Matifying Moisturiser Oil-Free
I’ve actually been using this for around 2 months now and was sent it after attending the launch of Shiseido at Harvey Nichols and had a full skin consultation from their head of education, Victoria. I have an oily combination skin-type – my t-zone is slightly oily and my cheeks are fairly normal, so I…
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Sothy’s Paris Sothy’s Homme
Available only in beauty institutes and spas from this September, Sothy’s Paris and their Skin Care House have launched a new range of premium male grooming products with Vincent Clerc, a winger on the French national rugby team, posing as the face of the new range. The product line centres around a liquid volcanic rock…
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Kiehl’s Facial Fuel No-Shine Hydrator
A new addition to the Kiehl’s Facial Fuel collection, the Kiehl’s Facial Fuel No-Shine Hydrator. In a bright blue pump bottle, this lightweight oil free lotion is perfect for shine-prone combination / oily skin types that need a deep injection of hydration. It feels very watery as you apply it to the skin and sinks…
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Acne, spots & blemishesEnlarged & Blocked PoresFace ScrubsLa Roche-PosayMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinSensitive SkinSpecial CareLa Roche-Posay Effaclar Foaming Gel / Astringent Lotion / Mat
Recently in Spain, through visiting one of the billion or so pharmacies that are placed around the city at every turning point (still haven’t gotten to the rout of why there’s so many) I ended up trying Toleriane Soothing Protective Skin Care as I’ve been using Tretinoin and needed something to calm my skin down.…
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Billy Jealousy Grooming
I was lucky enough to receive a collection of Billy Jealousy grooming supplies after trying out their shampoo and conditioner a couple of months back. I have to say that trying them out has been great fun. Sucker Punch Face Scrub With the scrubbing power of Tahitian volcanic black sand and crushed Walnut shell, it…
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Anthony Logistics Mint And White Tea SPF 25 Lip Balm
Well my Anthony Logistics for men blood orange lip balm finally ran out, it was a match made in heaven. I thought therefore I might try its partner product with Mint and White tea. This also contains a mineral SPF with a factor of 25 (titanium dioxide) so is great for taking with me as…
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Baxter of California Oil Free Moisturiser
I actually wrote about this in February and had used the moisturiser for a good week but even though I enjoyed it, I didn’t really rate it as anything overly special. How wrong I was. A few weeks ago I moved house and all my cosmetics were packed away in various boxes, with my usual…
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L’Occitane Immortelle Crème Précieuse Review
This post has been quite a while in the making as I wanted to get it tested properly. The Immortelle range has been designed to increase collagen as well as firm and brighten the skin, and such results can’t be achieved within a week’s use, you need to go the full hog. It was my…
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Bath & BodyDry / Dehydrated SkinLiz EarleMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinSensitive SkinShavingLiz Earle For Men Try-Me Kit Review
I probably should have done this as my first post on Liz Earle, but better late than never. I’d heard so many things about this company from friends and bloggers alike that I knew it was time to investigate. The funny thing was is that 2 years ago, I spent about 4 months working in…
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The Body Shop Tea Tree Blemish Night Fade Lotion
Continuing on the theme of the last post, blemished skin, I always find it difficult finding a night treatment. During the day your skin is in protect-mode and during the night it’s in repair-mode. During the day you’ll always need something lighter that will just maintian natural barrier function and doesn’t really need many treatment…
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Enlarged & Blocked PoresEye CreamsFace ScrubsMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinRazor Burn & Shave RashSerumsShavingSpecial CareZirh Skin Care and Shaving
You may or may not have heard of Zirh before. They’re a brand that are relatively new to the scene here in the UK, but they’ve exploded with a bit of a bang and I have been informed that they’ve been around for 20 years or so in the US. I was sent the range…
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Acne, spots & blemishesCliniqueEnlarged & Blocked PoresKIKO CosmeticsMakeup & TanningMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinSensitive SkinSpecial CareSun ProtectionThe Body Shop
The Manface Definitive BB Cream Review
I know you’re thinking you’ve possibly read this article before, but it’s become so obscenely popular that I just wanted to pop it at the top of the blogroll again: This is it; this is my definitive review of BB creams. Back in September of last year, I started to hear the rumblings of the…
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Dry / Dehydrated SkinMainstream PremiumMen's FragranceMoisturisersMolton BrownNormal-Combination SkinOily Skin
Molton Brown Skin Firming Lipoamino Hydrator / Londinium
A good few months back, actually the beginning of easter, I was sent these two fabulous products through from Molton Brown who wanted to give me loads of time to live with the products before deciding if I’d like to write about them before their launch, this week. Needless to say, the products were superb…
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Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant
So what is so good about this cream? I see it absolutely everywhere I go, no matter which shop, department store, airport, airplane or country I’m in – there it is, beaming away with its gorgeous white packaging and red door logo. Designed to calm, protect and hydrate for, you guessed it, 8 hours; this…
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Acne, spots & blemishesEnlarged & Blocked PoresFace MasksFace ScrubsMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinREN SkincareSensitive SkinSpecial CareREN ClearCalm3 Range
It’s been a while since I’ve been this genuinely excited and actually quite giddy to use a new product range. The range consists of 4 products, a clay facial wash, clay mask, day moisturiser and night moisturiser. Unlike many so called ‘acne-care’ series, this range has no beaded exfoliating scrub of any kind which made…
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CliniqueMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinPhotoageing & FirmnessSensitive SkinSun ProtectionClinique Dramatically Different Moisturising Lotion Review
Ok, I know I’m about 40 years too late for this to be a ground-breaking review but this is a product that I believe to be one of the most effective on the market. Created by the skin care company that inspired them all, Clinique’s Dramatically Different Moisturising Lotion is something pretty unique indeed. Firstly,…
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Clinique Redness Solutions and Redness Facts
Redness is one of those concerns that can’t be treated with a simple moisturiser and general skin care routine. Depending upon the severity, whether it’s simply high-colour, right through to rosacea, different steps and measures need to be followed to ensure a chance of improvement. Redness is caused by blood vessels that are closer to…
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Creme de la Mer Oil Absorbing Lotion
Coveted by those in the know The Oil Absorbing Lotion gives you all the power of the original Creme de la Mer while reducing surface oil on the skin. The lotion contains the exact same concentration of The Miracle Broth as the original but is completely oil free. The plastic pump tube is a much…
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Biotherm Homme Force Supreme
Biotherm Homme Force Supreme Rebuilder. The first product I was lucky enough to try from Biotherm Homme’s anti-ageing range is the Re-Builder, a facial roller-ball massager that releases an powerful oil free serum. The serum contains caffeine to reduce bags and calm the skin and soy protein to visibly tone and tighten the skin. There’s…
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Kiehls Facial Fuel Transformer
The Kiehl’s Facial Fuel Transformer is one of Kiehls’ biggest sellers from their men’s range of products and I can understand why. Labelled as a lightweight moisture gel that instantly transforms the appearance of skin on application. It contains an optical diffuser that immediately conceals fine lines and wrinkles on the skin. It also visibly reduces pore…
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Clinique Moisture Surge Intense Skin Fortifying Hydrator
NEW Clinique Moisture Surge Intense Skin Fortifying Hydrator! This wonderful new creation from Clinique went live this week and is a variation on their ridiculously good Moisture Surge Moisturiser. This version is a gel/cream moisturiser designed for a very dry to dry combination skin type, whereas the original is for all skin types, but might…
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Biotherm Aqua Power D Sensitive
Advertised as Biotherm’s first moisturiser for sensitive skin, I think they may have struck gold with Biotherm Aqua Power D Sensitive. Commonly when attempting to provide for sensitive skin, many companies tend to think that goes hand in hand with dryness as well, and have a habit of producing overly rich, oil-based creams and balms.…
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ClarinsDry / Dehydrated SkinMoisturisersNormal-Combination SkinOily SkinSensitive SkinSkincareSun ProtectionToners & Essences
Clarins Skincare
Clinique and Clarins are two of the UK’s biggest skincare companies in the UK. As you all know, I’m a Clinique accredited consultant, and through my work and this site, continue to be a patron for the company as the products are ridiculously amazing. However, how can I pretend to be any sort of expert…
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VitaMan Skincare
Well this is something new. I came across a rather wonderful Australian cosmetics company called VitaMan, they specialise in men’s grooming and body products, revitalising men. They’ve been establish since 1999, so 12 years in operation, which in this business, is a very long time indeed! They boast about the quality of their source ingredients,…
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Lacura Aqua Complete Moisturiser
Last Sunday’s #bbloggers (a get together on twitter of beauty and style bloggers at 8pm every sunday) topic was on Mass Brands Vs. Prestige and has inspired me to write this post. Now I have always been a devout user of prestige brands, in particular Clinique, not just because the products are great for my…