Skincare Reviews
All skincare reviews are by Thom Watson with a background in luxury beauty retail and luxury beauty retail training with both an accreditation in skincare and beauty therapy qualification under my belt.
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Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Mushroom Micellar Cleanser
I love a good Micellar water, particularly the Bioderma Sensibio (I go through gallons of it). They’re perfect for cleansing the skin, removing dirt, debris, loose dead skin cells and breaking down excess oil; all without alcohol and with the gentleness, neutrality and softness of water. I’d never recommend only using a micellar water as your cleanser,…
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Time For Some Fun: Imperial Leather Sweet Shop Shower Gels
Firstly, I’m not going to lie but I bought the bag of Squishies for the photo and immediately ate them… so I present to you the empty bag. I was at Boots last week grabbing a new toothpaste and mouthwash (such glamour); on the way to the checkout at the front of the shop was…
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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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Share the La Mer this Valentine’s Day: The Lip Balm
Whilst I’m sat here with my massive head cold, wrapped up and sniffling away, I thought what better time to write a quick idea post for Valentine’s Day. You’re welcome. My lips get dry – reeaally dry – particularly when I’m unwell or in Winter. I’ve always had dry lips and from that, I’ve always…
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NEW Clinique Pep-Start Eye Cream
Well this is a bit exciting! Particularly as I’ve been needing a pick me up for my eyes lately (I have some more great eye-treatment finds coming later this week!). The new Clinique Pep-Start eye cream is all about instant high-impact brightening as well as long term treatment benefits – all in a funky new tube.…
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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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NEW Clinique Superdefense Night vs. Clinique 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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Seasonal Brows: MMUK Man Brow Styling Gel
The holiday season is almost upon us (how is this happening already, it was Christmas 2014 about 2 minutes ago!?) and it’s all about looking sharp. I’ve never been able to grow much facial hair and no doubt my Movember effort will be underwhelming, but, I’ve always prided myself on serving strong eyebrow game. Living…
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Top 6 Summer Hydrating Facial Mist Sprays for Every Pocket
Summer is well and truly in full-swing, although you wouldn’t know it from looking out the window this week. However, with many of you packing your cases as we speak and jetting all over the globe from Skegness to South Africa, facial sprays are the key to keeping your skin cool, calm and hydrated in…
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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…