A funny thing happened on the way to the….

Posted on 27/07/09, filed under Mankind Grooming Editor

Without a doubt, one of the real joys of the Internet is the way that it allows people – usually complete strangers – to communicate, swap ideas and to exchange tips. And whilst I’m here to answer some of your questions there’s a wealth of useful information available from Mankind customers on our Forums. What’s especially good is that the information being swapped is based on first hand experience.

So if you want to know how good a product really is there’s no better place to look. And I’m always amazed about how knowledgeable Mankind customers are! I’ve worked on several websites and believe me, Mankind customers are the real connisseurs when it comes to male grooming. In fact, it’s a testament to their expertise and passion for all things grooming that I’ve learnt a few things from them too.

There have been some really interesting debates on the forums this week – on everything from the best summer fragrances to the benefits of eyeliner for men so if you’re not familiar with them check them out. After all, they’re your forums and they’re only as good as you make ‘em!

Lee Kynaston, Mankind Grooming Ed

Bluff your way to better skin!

Posted on 16/07/09, filed under Mankind Grooming Editor

For the last few weeks I’ve been road  testing a superb new product from Nickel and wanted to share my thoughts on it whilst I’m still staring at myself in wonder! The French skincare company’s Le Grand Bluff Protector is one of those grooming products that once you start using you’ll have to have on repeat order. A bit like a Photoshop treatment for skin, it’s a lightweight cream designed to minimise pores, cover up imperfections and instantly mattify skin.  Using just about every trick in the book (light-reflecting particles to blur imperfections, micro-powders to absorb excess sebum and a whole load of other ingredients to minimise blotchiness) it’s one of the best instant improvers I’ve come across. It’s available from Mankind now so look out for it!

Lee, Mankind Grooming Ed

give skin a sporting chance

Posted on 06/07/09, filed under Mankind Grooming Editor

As remarkable as it seems, it looks like we’re actually going to have something closely resembling a summer this year. We even had a dry Wimbledon for once (I was lucky enough to see the men’s quarters this year and thankfully, was in the shady bit of Centre Court or I’d have been BBQ’d alive. Next up, of course, is The Ashes.

 

So if you’re off to witness England’s batting prowess (or lack thereof, depending on how you look at it) make sure you’re fully prepared. For starters plonk a hat on your head (I bought the nifty one is the pic  from Urban Outfitters the day before heading to the All England Club and it was a snip at just £12.99), take Dermalogica’s Solar Defence Booster SPF30 with you (it’s small enough to fit in your pocket and is good for vulnerable boys like the cheekbones, nose and ears), slather on a suncream with a minimum SPF of 15 elsewhere and stay smelling sweet with my fave deo – Clinique’s roll on anti-perspirant which is also small enough to take with you in case you need to ‘top up’ during the test match. Just a few tips for giving your skin a sporting chance this summer.

Lee, Mankind Grooming Ed