Special Care Reviews
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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…
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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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NEW launches from Clinique For Men with the Sonic For Men and Charcoal Face Wash
Launches from Clinique for Men come but once in a blue moon, but when they do, the men’s grooming and skin care industry scrambles into action to copy and replicate their inevitable success. Big changes are upon us It just so happens that a couple of weeks back I was talking with the British director of…
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E45 Shampoo: Best for fighting Damaged Scalp?
I’ve recently updated this article reviewing the E45 Shampoo as it’s been getting a lot of traffic, largely from people wanting to know about it’s effect on hair loss. I’ve refreshed the piece and added it below so it’s updated for 2022. As a beauty/grooming blogger, I try out a lot of stuff – loads.…
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(MALIN + GOETZ): My latest obsession in skincare
I am obsessed, seriously. Malin + Goetz skincare is one of the best brands I’ve come across to date with innovative products, fabulous formulations and even beautiful packaging. Their range of skin care targeting blemished and problem skin is stunning and very effective. (MALIN + GOETZ) Detox Face Mask This is bloody bizarre, I absolutely…
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Make any moisturiser blemish busting with Boots Botanics 100% Tea Tree Oil
I was reminded of this absolutely fantastic tip on Monday when visiting one of The Body Shop stores to find their blended Tea-Tree oil is now being sold at an eye-watering £7 a bottle (it’s only a blend, not pure). However, all you need for this is a bottle of pure essential tea-tree oil. I’ll…
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Exclusive: Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel
Launching exclusively in Boots stores from 28th February and nationwide from 21st March, this is the new oil-controlling, non-irritating, gently-exfoliating and blemish-controlling skin treatment from Clinique. I have spent a huge amount of my professional career working with people who are dealing with spots, acne and blemishes; the physical results are often unpleasant but the…
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Sampar Glamour Shot Eyes
So you’ve probably already read my review of Sampar Glamour Shot (if you haven’t, it’s here and a great place to start) and discovered the amazing skin brightening, tightening and lightening benefits it has to offer, so what about the eye area? To get the most from your skin, always look for separate eye products…
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Sampar Glamour Shot
You may not have heard of Sampar before and if you’re in the UK, you may be forgiven for not doing, but I can exclusively tell you that they’ll be launching here in the UK this spring. Sampar is France’s biggest selling skincare company, their products are truly innovative, equally as outstanding and despite not…
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Aesop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel
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…