Zirh Natural Men’s Skin care Range

Zirh Skin Nutrition introduces an all natural skin care line for men, Zirh Natural. Launching in fall 2009, Zirh Natural will be sold exclusively in US Sephora stores nationwide and Sephora.com. Zirh Natural introduces eight skincare SKUs that merge cosmeceutical science with the best in botanicals.  Formulations are free of parabens, sulfates, fragrance, synthetic dyes, petro-chemicals and phtalates.  “There’s been a rapid growth within the natural category and a strong... Read More

Davidoff to introduce Hot Water for Men

LONDON — Davidoff will introduce Hot Water, a steamy addition to its men’s fragrance lineup, starting in late August. The scent will bow over two decades after the brand’s Cool Water line first hit shelves. “Cool Water is about a fresh sensation, whereas Hot Water is about intense and sensual ardent physical passion,” said Caroline Epuran d’Esneval, vice president of marketing for Davidoff at Coty Prestige, holder of the brand’s fragrance license. “Both depict... Read More

Paul Smith Man arriving in September

LONDON — Paul Smith Man will take up residence at fragrance counters starting in September. The British designer’s latest scent for men is meant to offer an odiferous portrait of the modern Paul Smith male. “We wanted to translate someone who is sure of himself and his style without being pretentious,” said Pierre Desaulles, group brand manager at Inter Parfums SA, which holds Smith’s fragrance license. “He assumes his taste.” That style is interpreted with a matte... Read More

Element Outdoor Grill (by Fuego)

Few things in life make you feel more manly than taking charge of barbeque proceedings on a hot summer’s day -well hot if you’re not in the UK. This is one way to take charge in style. The Element Outdoor Grill by Fuego is an advanced functional grill with a contemporary design and great barbecuing features – it even has a foldout table to hold your beers.   As for the cooking side of things, the grill has a 24,000 btu dual-burner with different zones for... Read More

Anthony Logistics – 4 Steps to the Perfect shave

Objective: Anthony Logistics For Men signature hot towel shave. Give yourself a luxurious treatment. Strategy: Combine deep cleansing with superior shave techniques to eliminate razor burn. Leaves skin soft and smooth. To prepare the skin for a closer shave. Apply Glycolic Cleanser in circular motions to skin that has been warmed and dampened by a towel. Remove cleanser, then wrap the towel well, especially on the area to be shaved. To help prevent ingrown hairs and razor bumps. Lightly... Read More

Make-up for men…. Really?

Most men still consider make-up a totally alien idea. They associate it with something women do and it’s not for them. Little do these men realise that women have been fighting for years for their right to do the things men do such as vote, play golf and join the army but when it comes to men copying what women do then men shy away. Why should women have a monopoly over the use of make-up, dieting and retail therapy when they show no remorse in evading male only territories... Read More

Korres Magnesium & Wheat Proteins Shampoo

Hair loss is an issue that all men go through at some stage of their lives; in some instances the fear of hair loss is vindicated, for the other luckier ones it’s just a slight ‘recession’. For those of us that don’t like leaving things to chance, Korres have developed a toning shampoo as part of their specialist men’s range. Korres Magnesium & Wheat toning shampoo for men is clinically proven to help prevent hair-loss and to improve hair strength. In keeping... Read More

Ink Calendar

Once again the weekend has slipped away from our grasp and we’re back where we started. Monday has begun in earnest and we’re left wondering where exactly that long awaited for weekend went? Well as there are no real answers to that question, and unfortunately we can’t freeze time, we might as well watch the days meander along in style. This Calendar uses a bottle of ink to to help keep track of exactly where the days went. Each month has its own pre-measured... Read More

Varvatos’ Rock ‘n’ Roll Turn

A new limited edition John Varvatos scent, called Rock Volume One, declares that the designer is the king of rock — at least that’s the message four icons on the front of the bottle are meant to convey. The icons, which, left to right display the initials “JV,” a crown, a guitar and “EST ’00” are stamped onto the flask-shaped bottle’s Zamac shell. (The metal, which is a zinc-based alloy, lends a heavy feel to the flacon, as does its weighty cap.) The scent is due... Read More

Sunscreen Gets a Makeover

Mintel Beauty Innovation says latest products offer chic, natural UV protection. The days of slathering on thick, white, impossible-to-spread sunscreen are fading away. Mintel Beauty Innovation, which tracks new beauty and personal care launches globally, reports that the newest sun-blocking products are much trendier and easier to apply than their predecessors. Spray-on sunscreen – Spray sunscreen hit the market with a splash, promising easier, faster application with equally... Read More