The Shelf: Sensitive Skin
The Shelf is a men’s grooming series by Ape to Gentleman focusing on skin care; designed to assist with common grooming ailments, achieving certain looks and general best practice. Different from our Top 10 or Three of The Best series, The Shelf offers rounded solutions to a variety of topics – resulting in recommended products for your bathroom shelf. Similar Ape to Gentleman series include The Rail (Fashion) and The Room (Lifestyle). The... Read More
Pai Skincare
I recently became aware of natural skin care specialists and British brand Pai Skincare, founded in 2007 by Sarah Brown, who had long suffered with sensitive skin. Her failed search for products which didn’t react to her sensitive skin resulted in Pai’s birth. The story is similar to other brands we see, “natural ingredients”, “proven benefits” etcetera. I must have read a hundred press releases with similar ‘benefits’... Read More
Halloween Face Candy: Anthony Logistics Razor Burn Repair
Halloween is around the corner, and you’re ready to throw out the vegetable diet in favour of some of your favorite ‘treats’. But before you can enjoy yourself this Halloween, you need to address that little bit of scary razor burn on your neck. Everyone likes a treat around Halooween and your skin is no different. Marshmallow extract is exactly what your face is craving. Yes, we’re talking candy for your face, but fear... Read More
Sacha Harding named as Face of Bluebeard’s Revenge
Bedford Blues flanker Sacha Harding has been crowned Britain’s manliest man after narrowly beating rival Chris Brain in the public vote. The rugby star polled more than 140,000 votes to win the nationwide competition and a one-year modelling contract to become the new face of The Bluebeards Revenge. In August, the shaving brand carried out a survey to find what famous people’s features were judged most manly before launching an appeal with the... Read More
Neal’s Yard Remedies Soothing Starflower Review
Let’s begin with what skin type the Soothing Starflower Range is aimed at; “For Sensitive Skin”. There are plenty of brands offering sensitive skin products, but the truth is that whilst brands can do their best with gentle ingredients and such like – not all sensitive skin types will be suited to sensitive skin type products. Obvious, right!? Everyone’s skin is different. Being more of a sensitive skin type myself and... Read More
A Return to Tradition: The Crown Shaving Company
Everything about Crown Shaving Company’s new line of premium shaving and grooming products harks back to the days when barbershops were sanctuaries where a man could enjoy a hot towel, spirited conversation and the relaxing ritual of a smooth, comfortable shave. Even the packaging exudes traditional manliness and old world refinement-a rare departure from the unisex themes of today. “Make no mistake,” says Dino Caracciolo, Crown’s founder... Read More
Pharrell Williams x Kiehl’s Limited Edition Açaí Damage-Protecting Toning Mist
World Earth day 2010, was recently held on 22nd April to advance climate policy and raise awareness energy efficiency, renewable energy and green jobs. Flying the flag for the skin care industry is Kiehl’s with their limited edition toning mist. While we had mentioned this on an earlier Friday Five, we wanted to remind you that the Pharrell Williams x Kiehls Toning mist collaboration is now available to purchase. 100% of proceeds up to $200,000... Read More
How to get that perfect wet shave – A beginners guide
Firstly, you may be wondering why you would want to wet shave in the first place? As you are probably already aware, there are a number of high-tech electric razors on the market these days, so this would seem like a fairly understandable question to ask yourself. But the answer is a very simple one. If you are looking for a more effective shave that also offers you better looking and healthier skin, then traditional wet shaving is your only viable... Read More
Friday Five: Cristiano Ronaldo, Union Jack Box, Clarins Spray, CREED and the Ultimate Blackhead eliminator…
Cristiano Ronaldo – The new face of….? This week’s Friday Five ‘kicks off’ with our good ‘friend’ Cristiano Ronaldo and his foray into the world of advertising. It’s only a matter of time before he signs a deal with one of the big male grooming brands, and with the likes of Thierry Henry and Tiger Woods not exactly covering themselves in glory, it wouldn’t surprise me if it happened before the end of this year… Football... Read More
The Body Shop For Men Maca Root range
The new Body Shop For Men Maca Root range contains their new secret weapon, Peruvian Maca Root, which is famous for its energising and libido enhancing properties. Maca root is not only known as ‘Peruvian Viagra‘ it’s also known as one of the latest “superfoods”, and has sustained communities in Peru for centuries. The naturally-growing maca root included within the For Men range helps maintain skin firmness, working... Read More
