The bd team get their men to try out the latest male grooming products.
It’s no secret that sometimes my boyfriend’s facial grooming habits go astray and suddenly he is looking like Ned Kelly overnight. That’s where the VS Sasson i-PRO came to the rescue, boasting all sorts of impressive features like Japanese steel blades and a heavy duty 4.0V DC motor, making it appeal to a gadget-obsessed guy. The groomer can be used with or without the cord, has eight comb grades to suit any style and has battery life that will go for days, meaning that there is no excuse not to be looking well-groomed and dapper! - Luke, Nat’s boyfriend
Issey Miyake pour Homme Yuzu was the perfect gift for my friend, Jack. I told him I would get him a fragrance and all he wanted was Issey Miyake. The fragrance blend is ideal for the start of the spring season, as it features fresh woody notes. With notes of yuzu, mandarin, lemon, ginger, nutmeg, cedar and vetiver, this scent helps ring in the beginning of spring days and warm nights (finally!). The fragrance is packaged beautifully, it is housed in a pale green cloudy glass bottle with a silver cap. To say the least, I scored best gift” this year! - Jack, Maddie’s friend
After seeing my Dad attacking his beard with one of those disposable razors that come in a pack of 10, I decided it was high time I got him to up his game with an electric trimmer. The Remington VacGroom 2-1 Beard Trimmer offered wide appeal as it can be used to trim and shape beards without any post-shave clean-up - the trimmer includes two vacuum attachments to collect any of the hair fall-out. My Dad loves the trimmer (and not just because he was comparing it to the disposable version!) He likes to grow his beard out across the weekends (and on holidays), so this product is perfect for keeping his stubble neat and tidy with little-to-no effort. - Bruce, Yelena's dad
L’Oréal Paris Men Expert Vita Lift 5 Moisturiser
My man, Kevin, is selective about which areas of his beauty routine warrant attention. Dental hygiene? Impeccable. Conditioner after shampoo? Optional. Using more than water to wash his face? Nahhh… But when it comes to facial moisturiser, he is religious in his usage. Maybe it’s because he’s getting old (at least this is what I like to say to him being three whole years his junior), but he doesn’t miss a beat with this step in his morning routine. Because of this, I knew he would be the perfect candidate to trial the L’Oréal Paris Men Expert Vita Lift 5 Moisturiser. The product has an innovative, moisturising formula, which contains pro-retinol, known for activating cellular renewal to smooth wrinkles and fine lines (winning!). It also contains cacao extract for firmer skin and less puffiness. Kev really liked using the Vita Lift 5, it was the perfect moisturiser to use post-shave and kept his skin feeling moisturised for the entire day. I’m sure it will become a regular in our bathroom cabinet! – Kevin, Whitney’s boyfriend
