Magnitone Clean Sweep

Look at your face in the mirror. Go on… Be Honest! Gorgeous, isn't it?  So manly and rugged and robust and... well actually clogged with dirt and all that crap that has been in there for years. No matter how hard you scrub your handsome mug in the shower, your pores will still be clogged up with a whole load of rubbish (sebum, bacteria) and your old dead skin cells will cling to this crap, wreaking havoc on your skin texture and complexion. What you need is a manly bathroom tool to take your cleansing to the next level.  You need the Magnitone Clean Sweep facial brush.

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Magnitone Clean Sweep is jam-packed with technology and cleverness. For a start the Magnitone Clean Sweep is vibro-sonic (which isn't as rude as it sounds ), meaning it features a soft brush head that vibrates at 15,000 rpm! Being charged up via USB, it is also completely waterproof meaning its super handy and you can take it into the shower to give your face the full works at pure ease.

The high-speed vibrations of the Magnitone head are designed to dislodge as much of the unwanted crap from you skin as possible. Pores are opened up to be cleaned, and beard hairs are encouraged to point straight outwards, reducing in-growing hairs and making them easier to shave. Dead skin cells are also brushed away, encouraging blood flow to the skin underneath, making you appear younger and sprightlier. Maybe!?

Coming with its own carry case (WOOP! ) the Magnitone Clean Sweep is the perfect shaving buddy. From using this, I found that even on a pretty thick stubble, it made the hairs stand up and the following shave was quicker with less irritation. I don’t think I have ever gotten as close a shave as when I use this.  But even if you're not shaving that glorious facial scruff, the brush can still be used each and every day in the shower (for just 30 seconds at a time) to exfoliate and revitalize your skin. It has a timer and it gives you a warning beep and then it turns off automatically so you don't over exfoliate. 

After just one use I noticed a significant reduction in those God-awful blackhead-clogged pores on my nose. And despite the intensity of the brush's revolutions, it certainly isn't uncomfortable. The bristles are super soft and my skin wasn’t the red in the slightest. But on the other hand, once you're used to the slight blush-inducing vibrations , it gives a pleasant facial massage.

I am massive fan of any manly bathroom gadgets that can be taken into the shower as, let's 'face' it (that was accidental I swear ), nobody likes adding another element to their morning routine just for the sake of a new gadget. I think the Magnitone is the new evolution of the traditional facial flannel or sponge.

But boy can you feel and see the results.

This would make an ideal Christmas gift for any man or even if you want to self gift a Magnitone to yourself! 

Magnitone Clean Sweep is available online here at Magnitone, Boots and LookFantastic.

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FOREO LUNA Play

No this isn’t a naughty toy!!! Get your mind out of the gutter! This is the exact opposite – it’s actually for cleaning. Despite its diminutive appearance (or raunchy looks ) the FOREO LUNA Play packs a fair punch when it comes to cleansing.

 The FOREO LUNA Play is the smallest and first disposable facial brush from FOREO - don't worry the battery will last for at least 100 uses. The LUNA Play has been designed for those who have a hectic lifestyle and to give anyone who has  yet to commit to a facial cleansing tool, an affordable way to see if a sonic cleanser is for them.  This is actually my first foray into cleansing tools. Here’s the low down!

Yes the FOREO LUNA Play is absolutely tiny; it’s around the size of a cotton pad. But it features all the original features of the original FOREO sonic cleansing brush. This is the first disposable brush in the FOREO line up. But alas after around 100 full uses the FOREO LUNA Play battery will eventually run out. When it does you simply recycle the brush and either replace your LUNA Play or commit to a full size FOREO brush.

At just €38 for a FOREO LUNA Play it doesn't sell for much more than your average  facial brush head; the difference is that you don't need a charger, simply pack the FOREO LUNA Play, use and go. And if you break down its cost per use – it roughly €0.04 a use – not bad I hear you say. But I would actually love it if could be charged up or even if there was a battery indicator or something I would be 100% in love with it – say you’re on holidays and after a long day in the sun and copious layers of SPF … you switch on your FOREO LUNA Play and … guess what the battery is dead. 

FOREO LUNA Play Features

• Powerful, portable, pocket sized tool
• Up to 100 uses
• T-Sonic pulsation technology will remove 99.5% of dirt and oil (based on clinical trials) plus makeup residue
• Powerful motor delivers 8,000 T-Sonic pulsations per minute dislodging impurities
• Clears away dead skin cells
• Diminishes the appearance of pores to refine skin texture
• Enhances the absorption of skincare products
• Gentle on the skin
• Ultra-hygienic silicone design is quick drying and nonporous to prevent bacteria buildup
• 35X more hygienic than nylon-bristled brushes

 As with all FOREO devices the FOREO LUNA Play is constructed from super soft silicone; the gentle texture of the silicone ensures that the skin is never at any risk of damage as the bristles are so gentle. By utilising silicone, the FOREO tools are also up to 35 times more hygienic than a regular face brush, making them ideal for all skin types including acne prone skin - it doesn’t aggravate blemishes nor further spread bacteria.

The FOREO LUNA Play relies upon T-Sonic pulsation technology meaning the whole unit physically pulses at a rate of 8,000 pulsations per minute. The gentle movements help to deeply cleanse the skin (it removes up to 99.5% of daily dirt and oil) without stripping  my skin of its natural oils, but it also exfoliates.

From the first use I have experienced noticeably softer skin and with continued use, my complexion is more even-toned and has a natural glow. It absorbs skincare such as moisturiser with a little more efficiently. It is really lovely to use and is great with all cleansing products including balms, oils, creams and gel. It gives whatever you choose an extra deep cleansing boost. 

I absolutely love my FOREO LUNA Play in black (Midnight), however, there’s also huge selection of colours to choose from. I think these are the perfect introduction to sonic cleansing.

The FOREO LUNA Play is available online at Mankind and FOREO.

* I actually won this FOREO LUNA Play from a competition from Mankind.co.uk. They are always throwing competitions and special offers over on Twitter and Instagram ... so check them out. *

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Gillette Fusion ProShield FlexBall Razor

I have been a massive devotee (aka fan boy ) of Gillette razors since I started shaving – I’ve actually never used any other! I remember when the new FlexBall razor came out in the US, I was so excited that I order it on Amazon.com and got it shipped to Ireland and I had it a good 6 months before it came out in Ireland and the UK. Now that’s devotion! 

I was totally in love with the FlexBall razor; I have quite a square jawline and I found it really hard to shave this area but this was an utter God send!  I thought I would never need to buy another razor again …

BUT what the experts at Gillette do??? Go and make an f**king better razor!!! The Gillette Fusion ProShield razor. 

After watching thousands of men shave each year, researchers at Gillette have found that guys are on autopilot during shaving and subsequently are risking the quality of their skin - signs of aging, and ingrown hairs with a poor quality razor (not good).  This is because the shave gel has wiped away, which means for the remaining strokes their face is at the mercy of sharp, steel blades – oftentimes resulting in irritation…

Through in-depth research, Gillette found that guys on average, take up to 170 razor strokes while shaving, with as many as 120 strokes happening after the shave gel has been wiped away – leaving the skin unprotected for the rest of the shave, causing irritation from these re-strokes.  That’s why Gillette launched the ProShield, providing added lubrication to protect guys from re-stroke, so you don’t have to change the way they shave.

Now Gillette claim that the ProShield:

“shields while you shave. ProShield Lubrication before and after the blades lays down a protective layer to shield from irritation. Plus, FlexBall Technology makes maximum contact* over contours and gets virtually every hair (*among Fusion razors). Gillette Fusion ProShield is Gillette's most advanced razor.”

And that it features:

• The thinnest, finest edge blades with less tug and pull
• Gillette’s most advanced blade coating
• Blade Stability Bar maintains optimal blade spacing for exceptional comfort
• MicroComb to help guide stubble to the blades
•  Precision Trimmer for accurate edging

I was dying to try the new Gillette Fusion ProShield razor when it was released to see if the claims were true and I’m thrilled to report that they are.  With five blades, Fusion ProShield lubricating strip, and FlexBall Technology, this is one hard hitting razor.  It is housed within a comb guard so that you can trim down longer hairs, something previously unseen this razor market.  Now you can shave with a week old beard and not whip out an expensive electric beard trimmer first; ideal when you’re running late in the morning. The real winner is the enhanced Lubrastrip infused with mineral oils and lubricating polymers, which not only soothe your skin but allow for a smoother glide and fewer passes.

My Verdict

Overall totally 

Firstly, the packaging is fantastic.  I mean, who wouldn't look at this on the shelf at a store and think, "This must slice through my stubble."  And secondly it actually slices through said stubble.  I've tried it 3 times so far and OMFG it glides on my face to give the closest, smoothest shaver … EVER 

Gillette totally re-invented shaving in 2014 with the introduction of the Fusion ProGlide with FlexBall Technology, and has now revolutionised the face of cartridge technology with the Fusion ProShield. More than 25 million men have made the switch to FlexBall, and together with Fusion ProShield, the whole daily debacle of shaving has gotten even better and easier. 

The new Gillette Fusion ProShield razor with FlexBall technology delivers a smooth close shave with no dragging or tugging.  The handle is supremely comfortable.  The Fusion ProShield is noticeable throughout the shave, and the results are even more evident afterwards; there really is no irritation! Whoop Whoop!!  Just a truly close shave in a faster time to boot.   

The Gillette Fusion ProShield FlexBall Razor is available online here at Boots and Superdrug.

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BOSS The Scent | Fragrance Review

Whoop Whoop! Another great fragrance review – this time I’m talking BOSS The Scent. With Valentines’ Day looming or if you’re in the market for a new eau de toilette or aftershave and can’t work out which men’s fragrance is best – maybe consider BOSS The Scent? OR for those in the gift market, if you’re thinking what fragrance shall I buy my boyfriend for Valentines’ or his birthday – then have a read of this and get INSPIRED!

BOSS The Scent is a unique aftershave; it boasts an exclusive ingredient from Africa - an aphrodisiac Maninka fruit. Maninka is the backbone of The Scent, it has an interesting dry-fruit aroma that gives The Scent its seductive aura. Together with the leather, vanilla, woody base and spicy ginger top notes, it creates a distinctive scent.

Exquisite notes of Ginger, exotic and exclusive Maninka and virile Leather unfold over time. The effect is evocatively intoxicating (in a good way), crafted to incite the senses with an air of depth and enigma.

 The Scent is an Oriental Woody fragrance

• Top Notes: Ginger, spices
• Heart Notes: Maninka fruit
• Base Notes: Leather accords, vanilla

The bottle and packaging of BOSS The Scent presents the evocative amber liquid set in a silver cage, as if somehow capturing this unfathomable essence of seduction.

I really love this aftershave from Hugo Boss!! I have to admit that the first time that I gave this a whiff, I wasn’t sold on it. But I gave it another tentative sniff a few months later and I was literally blown away! – it was nothing like I had smelled before.

It has a light and fruity, but still warm and robust aroma. I have never smelt something so elegant and gorgeously sensuous. Sensuous is the one word to describe this scent with.  This is my statement scent right now and I’m sure that this will be a staple fragrance for me, as it prompts images of a well-clad and groomed urbanite, sophisticated, but still up for a laugh. I feel like this will suit any man, as it's bold, classic and long lasting. BOSS The Scent is fresh enough to wear through the day, but also bold enough to splash on before an evening out - I find it so versatile! I usually have a preference for wearing lighter and fruity aftershaves – this being a different scent from something I would usually choose, its warmer and more heady but Hugo Boss have well and truly nailed it with this one in my eyes.

 I LOVE IT. I am obsessed with this fragrance and with good reason. Screaming quality, opulent masculinity and overall appeal. The great versatility means it will be staying in my toiletry bag for the foreseeable future!  And undoubtedly a staple in many a man’s toiletry bag.

BOSS The Scent is available online here at Boots and Fragrance Direct.

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The Daniel Wellington St Mawes Watch

I know that this is something that I never write about – style or fashion but I recently received a Daniel Wellington St Mawes watch for my birthday and I’m so besotted that I’m dedicating a whole post to it.  

I am not really that into jewellery or accessories but I have always donned a watch since my primary school days. I’m quite particular when it comes to watches (my one & only watch I have for about 12 yrs!), as I have a slim wrist and I don’t want anything humongous that will emphasis this; vain I know!  

So I have been searching for a long time to find my perfect replacement and one day I stumbled across the Daniel Wellington watch and I knew instantly that it was the one. 

BACKGROUND ON Daniel Wellington:

Established in Uppsala in Sweden, just an hour’s drive from Stockholm, there is a story about how the watch came to be and their website states:

“Filip Tysander, the founder of Daniel Wellington, met an intriguing gentleman from the British Isles. The man had the inspiring ability to be gentlemanly but still relaxed and unpretentious. He had an impeccable style, and loved to wear his watches on old weathered Nato straps. His name? Well, Daniel Wellington, of course. A strong friendship emerged between the two, and our founder was inspired not only by the man’s many great life stories but also by his class and timeless style of fashion”.

Daniel Wellington watches are manufactured and sent from Sweden and they are available at a few outlets; but they do sell from their main website. They offer a range of mens and ladies watches and most come with interchangeable straps. Others are fitted with a leather strap and each watch is available in silver or rose gold.

The mens watch measures 40mm by just 6mm making it a very thin watch. This is what really caught my attention; it’s so slim and comfortable to wear. They are also water resistant but they recommend that you avoid all contact with water.  All of the faces are in eggshell white which gives a very classic, clean and crisp appearance.

PACKAGING & PRESENTATION

I love the Daniel Wellington packaging. Mine arrived in a beautiful leather gift box which makes it feel like a real luxury item. In the box there is a manual, instructions and a 2 year guarantee. It also has a tool to remove the pins so that you can change the pins; you can customise you DW to your #OOTD (handy ).

MY THOUGHTS:
Overall a huge 

With its classic, minimalist and preppy look, the Daniel Wellington watch is thin; I agree with their description; in that it is elegant and would be suitable for every occasion. I think that it’s versatile to wear with a suit or throw it on to smarten up a jeans and tee combo. Being thin the watch is also light and easy to wear. I find that it doesn't get in the way and I actually forget I’m wearing it i.e. it isn't cumbersome and heavy. It’s not a watch that shouts ‘look at me’ it’s way more discrete and subtle than that, but it definitely stands out and you will get noticed with a DW watch.

Instead of numbers the DW has markers in the form of silver lines on the eggshell white face. I love this with that but some may find it difficult to read the time, having said that I've never had a problem. The strap is good quality too with the hardware matching the silver colour of the watch.

Overall I’m a fan. The Daniel Wellington watch is cool, current and classy. Its simplicity makes it appealing and extremely comfortable to wear.

I'm so grateful for my amazing #birthday present! 😊 I'm so 😍 with my #danielwellington watch #jewellery #Irish #maleblogger #watch #birthdaygift @johnrossjewellers @asos_menswear

The Daniel Wellington St Mawes Watch is available online at ASOS and The Watch Superstore. My DW watch was got in John Ross Jewellers in Tralee – if you have a DW stockist near you definitely go have a look - you can find them here.

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