Grooming Archives - Page 38 of 40 - CLOTHES MAKE THE MAN

anthonymcgrath405 / 18/03/2013

Acqua Di Parma OUD – Scent of an Oasis

Acqua Di Parma is a brand you should know and enjoy the myriad of amazing products they produce, if you don’t, don’t despair they completely deserve a post dedicated to them and the amazing job they do. But, however, that is another post that hopefully, dear reader you will enjoy and can look forward to in the coming weeks. Today’s post, nonetheless is dedicated to a single product from within the family of this timeless luxury brand.

Acqua Di Parma’s Colonia Intensa OUD offers a unique fragrance combining the all-Italian freshness of iconic Colonia Acqua di Parma with the oriental traits of the most precious Agarwood, an essential oil which is a distinctive element of the fascinating Middle-East sensory tradition.

For this fragrance Acqua di Parma explores the rich olfactory tradition of the Arab civilisation. In this world, balms, incense, and perfumed oils are obtained from precious woods, musk, spices and resins. One of the most charismatic ingredients is Agarwood, also known as OUD, which is the most precious of all. An essence obtained by means of a long, painstaking, complicated manual process from the resins of Aquilaria, a large tree which originates from India.

The scent of Colonia Intensa OUD offers what can only be described as journey through many lands starting off in Italy the home of Acqua Di Parma, amongst the Orange groves of Southern Italy. Where Orange Oil is blended with Calabrian bergamot to obtain the top notes. The journey then takes us deep into the spice routes, south of Russia where we collect coriander, mixed with the warm accents of Amyris wood. This is when things get really interesting and we enter the heart of the fragrance through the Gulf countries for the essential ingredient of Agarwood essential oil. The route then leads us through the countries of the Middle East for the base notes of Cedarwood Atlas oil of Marocco, Patchouli oil, Leather accord, Sandalwood accord, Musk which completes this unique cologne.

anthonymcgrath405 / 11/03/2013

Scent from Heaven – Eros by Versace

The history of the house of Versace plays out like, some might say a storyline from Dynasty, the 80’s Soap Opera. Personally, I prefer to compare it to one of the great Operas, it has a Family, power, beauty, glamour, incredible clothes, heartbreak, death and romance. So therefore, if this house was to launch a fragrance it would surely look to something equally biblical for its moniker. And guess what, like a gift from the Gods that’s just what the House of Versace have gone and done. EROS, the Greek God of love or specifically the kind of love involved in sexual desire, is the name sake for this new fragrance.

The Allusion to Greek Mythology has always been associated and at the heart of the Versace world since its very beginning and foundered by, the late Gianni Versace himself. So it somewhat feels apt for this fragrance to continue in this vein and like Eros, who was empowered with making people fall in love with his bow & arrow, this fragrance promises to act with the same power !

How does this scent manage to cast its spell ? A Luminous aura with an intense, vibrant and glowing freshness obtained from the combination of mint leaves, Italian lemon zest and green apples. An addictive sensuality delivered by oriental intriguing notes like tonka beans, amber, geranium flower and of course Vanilla. Then to add a touch of racy virility cedar wood, vetiver and oak moss provide intensity. Essentially, this is best summed by the Perfumer, of the new fragrance Aurélien Giuchard;

“Versace Eros translates the primal desire between Men and Women, the idea of a Triumphant seduction.”

anthonymcgrath405 / 04/03/2013

Lab Series PRO LS ALL-IN-ONE FACE TREATMENT. One product and you’re done !

Can this be true, are the good folk in the white lab jackets, over at Lab Series now trying to tell us we only now need one grooming product ? So your actually offering us simple, fast, effective skincare, without the fuss all in one easy bottle ????? In the words of the Sean Ryder, God rest her soul, Kirsty MacColl and the other toe rag members of the Happy Mondays, in their 1989 Hit, HALLELUJAH !

“Some men only want one product to remember to apply to their skin after shaving but have several skin issues to address,” says Shaunda Swackhamer, Vice President, Product Development for Lab Series Skincare for Men. “The Lab Series PRO LS ALL-IN-ONE FACE TREATMENT provides multiple benefits in one easy to use formula that you can use after shaving or take on the go for whenever you’re feeling dry or shiny.”

In fact, from Lab Series research they found that the advanced post-shave lotion offers four skin solutions in one patent-pending, proven formula:

Razor burn? 93% felt immediate soothing
Skin tightness? 99% felt instant moisturisation
Anti-Aging? 88% saw the look of lines and wrinkles minimised
Oily skin? 93% saw shine control

So how have those geeks managed the impossible, just one product, and you’re done ???? Well, according to their information its not easy and has taken great research. The product contains two key ingredients –

MPD-8 Complex — A unique technology that soothes and calms the look of skin irritation. Consists of ingredients such as Grape Seed Extract, Pomegranate Fruit Juice, Rosemary Extract and Spike Moss Extract.

I-Matte — Absorbent powders form to provide instant shine control for a matte finish. A combination of Methymethacrylate Crosspolymer and Nylon-12 immediately absorbs oil and removes the appearance of shine for a clean look while also working to control oil throughout the day.

So fellas, what more can I say, the proof is in the pudding, so to say and the only thing you can do is go out and buy it and let us know what you think.

anthonymcgrath405 / 25/02/2013

The IKEA of haircare – REF

Sweden, the country that gave us the Volvo, meatballs, Britt Ekland, of course the flat pack phenomena that is Ikea and who could forget Abba. Well as a way of apologising for Abba’s drunken Karaoke classic Dancing Queen, the Swedes are now giving us REF for Men, a simple, fuss-free, high-quality haircare.

REF promises a comprehensive collection of essentials for every type of hair possible, which makes choosing the right products easy with a number reference system that means you can’t go wrong. Pick the right product and codes and ta dah !
Perfect hair every time.

Using the simple REFerence system(see what they did there), consumers can assess each product on four key criteria; Hold, Shine, Volume and Care on a scale of 0-5. The salon formula range is designed to help consumers and salon professionals identify the most suitable products for their hair type in a reliable, no nonsense way.

Key ingredients in the product range include;

Tamanu Oil is a vital component in REF products, thanks to its’ natural ability to improve firmness and smoothness. This aromatic nut oil, originally from the South Pacific, ensures damaged scalps are healed and hair remains healthy.

Silk Proteins are an integral ingredient in many REF products. The structural protein found in silk, discovered to strengthen and restore hair back to health, improves elasticity and coats hair to prevent splitting. As a result hair becomes stronger, shinier and easier to manage.

The range is formulated to meet the demands of male consumers looking for convenience as well as quality. The simple, masculine scent reflects the up to date ethos of the REF brand, creating products that are both aesthetically pleasing and able to perform to a high level, just like those pesky Swedes.

hairtec.com

anthonymcgrath405 / 18/02/2013

An industry secret – Palmers Body & Face Lotion

Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula, famous for its deeply moisturising properties and for years the body lotion was exclusively a ladies only product, which we secretly used, its OK we ain’t gonna tell anyone, is now launching a new Men’s range ! As we know and as we at Clothes-make-the-man have banged on about, Men’s skin is different to ladies, we shave our faces, ladies don’t, on the whole. Men swear, ladies glow etc.

Following the success of the Original Cocoa Butter Formula Body Lotion , Palmer’s has now developed a new Men’s specific Body and Face lotion offering an effective fresh, no nonsense masculine alternative. The Body and Face Lotion is ideal for us men who want to keep their grooming regime to a minimum whilst maintaining long lasting results!

Essentially, Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Lotion is a fast-absorbing and creamy lotion made from high quality Cocoa Butter and Vitamin E, combined to create a winning formula that can be used daily, all over the face and body leaving it moisturised and let’s just say, this product is wallet friendly, no matter what your budget.

Categories