The Best Facial Sun Protection for Men
Reviews by Thom Watson, qualified beauty therapist, testing men’s grooming since 2011. About Thom
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Dior Mattifying Invisible UV Stick SPF 50 Review
Most mattifying products I’ve tried leave me with a shine-free face, momentarily, and charge you for it later, in tightness, flaking, and the spots that follow a wrecked skin barrier. But at last I’ve found one, easily available, that does not. Launched earlier this year, Dior’s Mattifying Invisible UV Stick is £55 for 10g, keeps…
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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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The Body Shop Skin Defence Multi Protection Essence SPF50 PA++++
Part of The Body Shop Drops of Light collection, I received this last year but at the time was so inundated with SPFs that it got forgotten about. So as we head into summer, The Body Shop’s Skin Defence Multi Protection Essence SPF50 PA++++ (phew) has finally had its turn in the limelight. In short,…
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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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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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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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New approach to sun care for 2015 by RMK
This April has been hot and has already featured one of the hottest days we’ve seen in a long time. Although I’ve managed to get bitten on my forehead and nose by bastard little winged bitey things; I have managed to prevent being burned, all thanks to RMK. Those not familiar with RMK, they’re a Japanese skincare…
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Clarins Sun Care Radiant Oil Spray High Protection UVB/UVA SPF30
With oil-prone skin, I’ve always been like a vampire to sunlight when it comes to body oils, cowering in their ever-expanding wake. Clarins Sun Care Radiant Oil Spray High Protection with SPF30 (UVA/UVB) has definitely altered my attitude and approach with it’s light dewy finish, and non-greasy texture – it also won’t stain clothes. I’ve…
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In The Heat of Summer Sunshine: My Favourite Sun Care
… I miss you; like nobody else in the heeeaaat of suuuummer sunshine… OK. I’ll stop, but that’s my absolute favourite Corrs song. So you may have noticed, it’s pretty hot! I’ve banished the duvet to the garage; I have a tower fan following me everywhere I go in the house and I worry passing the…
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NEW: LUSH Cosmetics Ltd Sun Care & Skin Consultation
LUSH Summer Sun Care Sun protection is dull; really dull. The concept is dull; most often the products are dull, and it’s so P.C., Health & Safety, mind how you go; or so you might think. What if I told you, brace yourself, that if there was one product that could transform your skin, regardless…
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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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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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KIKO City Filter Sunscreen SPF50
LOVE! The KIKO City Filter Sunscreen SPF50 was sent out to me on the exact morning that all this beautifully hot weather started. Me and the other half were getting ready to spend a day out in the gorgeous heat with Fish & Chips in the park, and just as we were about to leave,…
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Clinique Moisture Surge CC Cream
By now you’ll know I’m a pretty big BB cream fan as for guys, they’re the ultimate grooming product — light coverage, calming and protecting. Well this is CC, Colour Correcting, and is designed to calm, protect and balance out colour concerns such as shallowness, redness and uneven skin tone. I’ve been using it for…
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Dark Spots & PigmentationEnlarged & Blocked PoresKiehl'sNormal-Combination SkinPhotoageing & FirmnessSpecial CareSun ProtectionKiehls Actively Correcting & Beautifying BB Cream
From getting hold of one of the world’s first mainstream BB creams by Korean skincare company and BB pioneer BRTC, to dashing through duty-free to bag myself Clinique’s travel-retail exclusive BB, I love them and feel I’m quite the Blemish/Beauty Balm connoisseur. Late to the BB game Kiehl’s have arrived very late to the BB…
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Acne, spots & blemishesDark Spots & PigmentationEditorialsEnlarged & Blocked PoresNormal-Combination SkinSensitive SkinSun ProtectionAn Exclusive Interview with Doctor Piasecki: Sun, Cancer and Successx
I was delighted to be offered the chance to interview Dr. Justin Piasecki, founder of the world renowned Skin Cancer Center in the US. Dr. Piasecki is the only surgeon in the world certified to offer this combined treatment. With his one-of-a-kind training, Dr. Piasecki pioneered plastic micrographic surgery, the unique skin cancer treatment that…
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Clarins UV Plus HP Day Screen High Protection SPF40
I’m a bit of a Sunscreen fascist to say the least. We really need to be wearing it all the time because whenever there’s natural light, there’s UVA and UVB, not just when it’s ‘sunny’ and where there’s UVA/UVB there’s sun damage. In brief, sun damage kills. UVA risks the DNA in our basal cells…
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Clinique Skin Supplies For Men Dark Spot Corrector Week 2
As promised, this is my two week update with using Clinique Skin Supplies For Men Dark Spot Corrector. I’ve been using it religiously, twice a day coupled with a good, solid skin care regime. I’m using a La Roche–Posay three step – a facial wash, astringent and oil free moisturiser. Over the top I apply…
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Bobbi Brown Studio – Harvey Nichols, Manchester
On Tuesday evening, I was lucky enough to be invited to an intimate press event at Harvey Nichols – Manchester, to check out the new Bobbi Brown makeup studio whilst checking out their great new products including the new Long Wear Even Finish Foundation (with SPF 15) and BB Creams. The counter has been open…
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Christian Gio BB Cream
Containing the skin ingredient Smooth skin trimmed defects cover Skin Protection Cream Christian Gio – A Korean name you just don’t see much these days, but that aside, this is yet another outstanding export and this time, it’s exclusively designed for men. I have tried and tried to get an ingredients list for this product…
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Balmi Lip Balm Blackcurrant SPF 15
A new range of lip balms in delicious flavours, Balmi Lip balms are novelly packaged, ready to keep lips hydrated and UVA protected. The packaging is domed and comes with a key fob attachment. I didn’t really want it hanging off my keys and it made it difficult storing it in my pocket, but I’m…
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Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector
As men don’t really wear makeup, or much else, dark circles are something women apparently notice more and is an age giveaway as well as something that can massively increase or de-crease how healthy you look – so if you fancy improving your chances, read on. I’m a pre-existing fan of the Even Better range…
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Sol De Janeiro – Sua Pele Nossa Praia
Sol De Janeiro – Sua Pele Nossa Praia According to their website, Sol de Janeiro was founded by a group of friends who share a passion for all things Brazilian. A group that collectively realized that in a country known for its beautiful people and their sun-kissed skin, that no one had developed a world…
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Concern: Folliculitis / Infected Hair Follicles / Chicken Skin
Introduction This is a concern I’ve had brought to me many times and is something I’ve battled wit myself since I was a teenager. Folliculitis is a microbial infection of the hair follicle, normally on the body, that shows up as small red bumps that may or may not have yellow heads. It’s very common…
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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 Ultra Rich Lip Balm
Whilst taking advantage of England’s summer sun, I wondered if anyone else’s lips became as dry as mine do when faced with hot weather. Well one thing that I’ve had to hand over the last year or so is a L’Occitane Shea Butter Lip Balm. I don’t use it every single day, but sometimes my…
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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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REN Photoactive Sun Veil SPF 15
I’ve found the product that will set me up for the summer and keep my unbelievably pale skin protected from Manchester’s hot summer sun – REN Photoactive Sun Veil SPF 15. This product is one of the best dedicated facial sun screens I’ve come across to date. It’s designed to be worn over the top…
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Kiko BB Cream SPF15 Review
Firstly… Hurrah! This is my 100th Post! Now just to fill you in BB creams are blemish balms yaddah yaddah, created by Dr. Christine Schrammek blah blah, read the review and history of them here in my old post, but they are the best thing in the world for men! Why you ask? Well because they all…
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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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Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus
Over two years since it’s launch, Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus Wrinkle and UV Damage Corrector has swept the beauty industry like a storm. Promising a 54% reduction in lines and wrinkles over a 12 week usage, through twice daily application, this is powerful stuff. You’ll get around 4 weeks from a 30ml bottle, but you…
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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…