D.R. Harris Lip Balm

The smell of D.R. Harris’s Lip Balm will always remind me of winter in Paris. It brings back memories of a blisteringly cold trip up the Eiffel tower, late night taxis along the Seine and a bottle of champagne every night before bed. Winter may sill be a long way off, although perhaps not as long as some would like, but the need to start stocking up on your essentials for the season should be considered sooner rather then later. Dry cracked lips... Read More

Lip Balm for Gentlemen: Chapfix

As our lips do not contain the protective melanin pigmentation, it is vital to ensure that they receive special care and maintenance, which is something most of us forget. Yes, being male does mean that we can get away with looking rugged, but there is nothing attractive about dry, chapped lips. Nothing. This leads nicely onto the star of this show, Chapfix.   A truly innovative product, Chapfix is lip balm engineered for men. Held in a sleek, patented... Read More

Lip Guard UV+ by Polaar

Festivals give us the rare chance to spend prolonged periods outdoors, but while men are finally beginning to embrace the idea of using a moisturiser and sunscreen, it’s very important that we don’t forget our lips. Some might argue that the constant flow of beer will keep your lips moist, but as our lips do not contain the protective melanin pigmentation, it is all the more important that we protect them from the sun. Polaar’s Lip Guard UV+... Read More

Friday Five: Old Spice, Japanese retaW, Eldrick Tont “Tiger”, Empty Fragrance and new Genes…

Old Spice These series of adverts send a great message out to the male grooming population; get the look you want but don’t take yourself too seriously. This is just one in the series of entertaining Old Spice adverts currently airing over in the US. Somehow I doubt the UK equivalents will be quite as entertaining… Click the continuation to see the video. For more entertainment visit www.oldspice.com retaW Tokyo Ape to Gentleman are always on... Read More

Carmex Lip Balm – winter saviour

What causes chapped lips? Lips get chapped because they’re too dry, usually because of exposure to the elements: dry air, wind, sun, cold temperatures, even dust. A lack of sebaceous glands on the lips means naturally hydrating oils are not present. Carmex was invented in 1937 by Alfred Woelbing, literally on the family stovetop. For the next 20 years, Alfred and his wife made Carmex by hand and poured it into the now familiar yellow-capped jars.... Read More