Manface — men’s grooming, honestly reviewed
Honest men’s grooming, from someone who knows skin.
I’m Thom Watson, a qualified beauty therapist who’s spent 15 years reviewing men’s skincare, fragrance and grooming. No fluff, no affiliate-farm nonsense, just what works and what doesn’t.
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I started Manface in 2011 after years on the shop floor, in beauty retail and skincare education with The Body Shop and Clinique. It grew into the UK’s leading men’s grooming blog. 15 years on, I still buy it, use it, and tell you the truth about it.
More about meLatest reviews
Fresh from the bathroom shelf, the good, the overhyped and the not-worth-it.
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Meet Phatstix: After 18 years, I created the Biggest Lip Balm You’ve Ever Seen
After nearly 20 years in beauty (which feels both incredible and daunting to write) I’ve seen countless lip products come and go–almost always a skincare collection’s ‘afterthought’. I’ve worked with…
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Amanda Lacey Soft Pink Cream
Amanda Lacey’s Soft Pink Cream, long a hidden treasure in my skincare stash, is celebrated by beauty insiders such as Edwina Ings-Chambers and Caroline Hirons alike. After a decade of…
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The Body Shops Liquid Peels: New Formulation Review
The Body Shop’s liquid peels are back and updated with a new twist, promising all the glow without the show. Remember the original liquid peels? A bit of a letdown…
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The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum: Calpol Pink Skincare
Embarking on a skincare journey after a year of medication that left my skin on the brink of constant irritation and sensitivity, I’ve become particularly discerning about the products I…
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Then I Met You: The Giving Essence Review
I recently came across Then I Met You’s The Giving Essence, first spotting it via a mention on LinkedIn, of all places, before Cult Beauty decided I needed to see…