Gold
LUMI, MEN Aftershave Toner
“Modern, fashionable grey packaging and slim glass bottle was alluring, enticing me to discover how the lotion would perform. The slim design of the bottle made it easy to handle even with damp hands and only a few drops gave off a lovely herbal aroma. Very appealing. Just a couple of drops massaged into the hand easily covered my face as an effective aftershave balm. It immediately felt refreshing, cooling and soothing on skin. My skin felt healthier and visibly appeared fresher after use. Will last for months as so little is required to massage into the skin. My skin tone and texture has improved following prolonged use and it will remain a staple part of my morning regime. The product is advertised as an alternative to a tonic/post shave balm/face lotion and I can relate to all three as this is very much multifunctional, performing incredibly well in all areas. A great product. I will be purchasing.”
“Great natural ingredients — mint, juniper, hemp, red algae. It absorbs quickly and easily, leaving the skin refreshed. I found myself wanting to use this product all the time, not just after shaving. Over the course of the trial period I enjoyed using this more and more: I used it at least twice a day and found that it makes a great top up to my daily moisturising regime and was great to use when I felt like my face needed refreshing or after a workout. Helped skin feel better over the course of the month. I always looked forward to using it each day. One of my favourite products of the trial and the first product I reached for each morning.”
Silver
Palm Free (Zero-Waste) Irish Soap Ltd, Thyme Travel Shampoo Shaving and Body Bar
“How great the packaging is. The bar comes in a small printed brown paper bag which is simple but effective. It is not fancy, but is visually appealing and in keeping with their great palm free and zero waste policy. I was excited to use the soap because it looks and smells so great. I was impressed. I have used it on hair, body and for shaving. It was excellent at all three. My hair and body felt clean but not at all dry afterwards and it was also excellent for shaving, it didn’t make my face feel dry and gave me a closer shave than my regular gel.As a shampoo it left my hair feeling squeaky clean but did not cause dryness. It was the same for my body; it left me feeling clean all over. Ideal for travel. This is a great product.”
THEODORE London, The Tudor Rose York
“This unscented soap is wrapped in tissue and presented in an attractive blue box. The presentation and attention to detail gives a very good initial impression. The soap itself is a creamy coloured rose shape which looks very stylish and feels comfortable in the hands. The attention to detail is impressive. Looks stunning and luxurious and definitely stands out on my bathroom sink too! Has a lovely rich lather; leaves hands feeling soft and smelling clean, and rinses off easily. Does not dry my dermatitis-prone hands, as some soaps can, and is a very pleasant soap to use. I love that a product as basic as soap can be made and presented so beautifully.”
Bronze
SCRUBD, Amber Musk and Sweet Leather Soap
“Masculine packaging and colouring. A good chunky bar of soap and easy to hold. I was pleasantly surprised I could smell a leather fragrance. Gives a rich creamy foam which is easy to rinse off; has left hands surprisingly soft. Very effective at removing dirt from hands, even when I have been working in the garden and garage and has removed oil and grime easily. My hands are much softer since I started using it, even my wife commented on them! Hasn’t left my skin feeling dry at all. Think the shea butter, vitamin E and essentials have helped make skin soft. Has kept its shape and smells just as good as it did on the day I opened it.”
SK:INvestMENt, Face and Beard Oil
“I was excited to use this product, the packaging looks very high class with the wood effect top and I like that this is a pump dispenser which I find more user friendly than the dropper type. The fragrance is citrussy and fresh but not over powering, ideal to be used in the morning and perfect for use after shaving. The oil is light and clear in texture. It has a lovely silky feel and is easy to use and apply … absorbs easily without leaving skin feeling greasy or looking shiny, but soft and smooth. It moisturised my face well and I could still feel the effects much later in the day. Ideal to throw in a gym bag for post workout moisturising. A great product; everything is right about it”
