With the holiday season in full flow and the Mankind Staff Christmas party quickly approaching, it’s a good time to pick out some of the best party survival essentials to keep us all looking well groomed right through to the New Year!
An effective facial scrub can really brighten tired looking skin, especially after the work commute. This Kyoku Daily Facial Cleanser, with its natural Japanese herbal skin remedies, will do the job nicely as the ingredients work together to energise, regenerate and sooth your skin.
Pre-party drinks can be a good way to ease your body into the night ahead, but don’t forget to give your skin one! This men-u Matt Moisturiser will do just that, while its Sebum Aborbers will be at hand to absorb oil from your face throughout the night (especially from around the forehead area), leaving you with a terrific matt finish from the start through to the end.
To reduce any fine lines and wrinkles, then you’ll be wanting this Skin Doctors Instant Face Lift. It’s a five minute face lift, where the active ingredients of Liftensyl, Argatensul and Easylliance work together to really stretch the skin, making your skin look much younger- even if you might not feel it.
If you’re feeling tired and don’t fancy spending the night visiting the toilet (having drunk too much coffee), then your solution could this 5 Hour Energy Shot, from MyProtein. I agree, that it might ‘initially’ look quite pricey- but when you consider that it’s the equivalent of three premium coffees and contains absolutely no sugar (unlike cheaper off the shelf energy drinks), you quickly realise that you pay for the quality and the explosion of energy it’ll give to see you through the night!
No night would be complete without a good fragrance. Personally, l like to use nice, deep scents at night and this John Varvatos Classic Eau de Toilette Spray delivers nicely, while lasting long enough to see you through the early parts, when it most matters! It’s also Exclusive to Mankind, so there’s a good chance it will really set you apart from the crowd!
Finally, hair. There’s no denying that this is an important part of the party look and yet, it’s also the most difficult to recommend products for because like skin, it’s all very different. For a good all-rounder, l suggest the Lock Stock Recharge range if you want a product which will last a small age, while also being incredibly deep cleansing- especially important ( if, like me) you use hair product!
Now all what’s left to sort out are the clothes, but l best leave it there!
Do you have some of your own party grooming favourites? ‘Add a comment’ and share….
Sophistication and luxury doesn’t just apply to some of the brands on Mankind,but also to our latest competition. Starting today, we’re offering two tickets to attend Stompin’ At The Savoy- a prize worth over £2600!
You (..you will be entering, right…?) and a friend could enjoy a night of exclusivity, service and the opportunity to be part of a truly unique experience- which will begin with a champagne reception and canapés at The Savoy Hotel’s glamorous River Room, followed by a sumptuous four-course dinner in the lavish Lancaster Room. Just before Big Ben chimes at midnight, they’ll be a champagne toast and the chance to see in the New Year with a first class view of the most amazing fireworks over the Thames.
The event, which Radio 2 will be presenting from, will be hosted by comedian and presenter Patrick Kielty, with entertainment provided by the Guy Barker (Mercury Prize nominated trumpeter, composer, and band leader) Orchestra. Lounge legend, Tony Christie will also be playing (…is this the only way to Amarillo….), as well as MOBO award winner, Beverley Knight. Buddy Greco and Paloma Faith will also be featuring.
Upside Down – Paloma Faith
And it doesn’t end there…..!
The winner and a friend will also enjoy a free overnight stay at the luxury Savoy Hotel, with a lavish Full English Breakfast.
To be in with a chance of winning this truly memorable experience, be sure to enter the competition. The competition will close on December 16th, so be quick and good luck!
Holidays are coming and there’s a chain of Coca Cola trucks busy driving through snowy landscapes and bringing delight to everybody they pass. It would be nice if they could spread the same joy around here in Farnborough, but l suppose the magic would be quickly dashed by them stopping and starting at the many roundabouts!
Of course, the holidays are much more than Coca Cola trucks. For me, it’s about togetherness and it’s a great time to reconnect with close family and friends. It’s often the time l do a lot of travelling and if l’m not careful, l can find myself running out of the products l use most often!
Rather like a squirrel preparing for winter, l’ve found myself stock piling some of my favourite products. As you can see from the photo, l’m quite the fan of Molton Brown. There’s something very comforting about their Black Pepper at this of the year and l can’t get enough of it. It also has a great shelf appeal for friends and family who visit.
The Anthony Logistics Clay Mask and American Crew Fiber are two other ‘regulars’ in my grooming cabinet. If you haven’t tried the mask, l do recommend it. It’s a great all round grime buster and a great treat after the daily week commute. I apply it once a week, usually every Friday evening, so my skin is fresh and awake ahead of any weekend. I always get a few comments of how well l look, so it must be doing something right!
Alongside the regulars, l’ve recently started to try the Aesop Parsley Seed cleanser. Fans of Aesop will know that this is a new addition to their range. I apply this every day and l like it for its light foamy texture, which l missed when previously using the Anthony Logistics Algae Cleanser. This also has a pleasant, but in no way overpowering scent of liquorice, yum!
With these and other grooming products packed, l like to think l’m well prepared for holiday travelling. However, there is one vital thing missing- the presents.
Of course, there are a few more presents lined up, but worried that friends and family could well be reading this- l will stop here to avoid ruining any more surprises!
Not much one can say but all positive things. The service is quick and the offer is really good; personally, Mankind quickly became my favourite site to buy cosmetics.
Daniel Prokop, Cardiff
An effective facial scrub can really brighten tired looking skin, especially after the work commute. This Kyoku Daily Facial Cleanser, with its natural Japanese herbal skin remedies, will do the job nicely as the ingredients work together to energise, regenerate and sooth your skin.
No night would be complete without a good fragrance. Personally, l like to use nice, deep scents at night and this John Varvatos Classic Eau de Toilette Spray delivers nicely, while lasting long enough to see you through the early parts, when it most matters! It’s also Exclusive to Mankind, so there’s a good chance it will really set you apart from the crowd!
Alongside the regulars, l’ve recently started to try the 
