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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Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume Review: Balm for Very Dry, Itchy Skin
Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Baume review: does this ultra-soothing balm actually calm very dry, itchy, eczema-prone skin? Ingredients, how to use and my honest 5/5 take.
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Sisleyum for Men Anti-Age Global Revitalizer Review (Normal Skin)
Sisleyum for Men Anti-Age Global Revitalizer review: is Sisley’s luxury men’s moisturiser worth it? Ingredients, texture, how to use and an honest verdict.
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La Mer The Moisturizing Fresh Cream Review: Is It Worth It?
La Mer The Moisturizing Fresh Cream review: is the lighter Creme de la Mer worth the money? Ingredients, texture, how it compares and my honest verdict.
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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
Straight up, before anything else: I’ve known Amanda Lacey for over a decade, and I do growth and digital work for her brand. So read this as someone close to…