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Product Review: Murad Man Face Defense SPF 15

Posted in Moisturizers: Face, Sunscreens/Sunblocks, Videos, tagged beauty, Face Lotion, face moisturizer, Male Skin Care, Mens Grooming, Murad, review, SPF, style, Sunscreen on March 28, 2012| Leave a Comment »

Murad Man Face Defense SPF 15

Active Ingredients: Avobenzone 2.5%, Octinoxate 7.5%, Oxybenzone 2.0%
Other Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Butylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Pentylene Glycol, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone, Dicaprylyl Ether, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Chitosan Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Zinc Gluconate, Sodium PCA, Betaine, Sorbitol, Glycine, Alanine, Proline, Serine, Threonine, Arginine, Lysine, Glutamic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Geranium Maculatum Oil, Panthenol, Dimethicone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Aminomethyl Propanol, Polysorbate 80, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben

Overall Rating: ★★★★☆
Price: $$$$ ($30-$40) – Available at Murad, Ulta, and Amazon.
Scent: very subtle hint of geranium.
I Like: how the lotion is light and easily absorbed. Keeps the skin moisturized without that greasy feeling. Not tested on animals.
Not a fan of: the paraben preservatives.

Murad’s Face Defense SPF 15 lotion for men moisturizes well without leaving my skin feeling greasy, which is relatively rare for a sunscreen. The lotion absorbs quickly, almost immediately after applying. Its scent is hardly noticeable – those with a keen sense of smell might detect a hint of geranium. This lightweight facial sunscreen does not come cheap – a two-ounce tube lasting 1-2 months costs $33. If you have the disposable income to spend on an effective, non-greasy facial moisturizer with sunscreen, try using Murad Man Face Defense SPF 15. You just might like it.

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Product Review: Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream

Posted in Moisturizers: Body, Moisturizers: Face, tagged body cream, Cetaphil, dry skin, Face Lotion, moisturizing cream, review, Sensitive skin, unscented on March 21, 2012| Leave a Comment »

Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream

Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream Ingredients

Overall Rating: ★★★★☆
Price: $$ ($10-$20) – Available at Walmart, Target, and Walgreens.
Scent: Fragrance free
I Like: how rich and easily spreadable the cream is. Moisturizes body and face. Effectively treats dry, irritated skin. A good value.
Not a fan of: the petroleum-based ingredients.

Cetaphil’s Moisturizing Cream is a fantastic gateway moisturizer for those who are not too concerned about how natural their skin care products are. This widely-available unscented cream effectively moisturizes dry, sensitive skin on the body as well as the face. Its consistency is extremely thick – similar to that of Crisco, but nowhere near as greasy. What impresses me most about the cream is how quickly it alleviates dryness. The product leaves behind a slightly greasy film, but it becomes hardly noticeable ten minutes after application. If you’re still using your girlfriend’s synthetic berry-scented lotion, you should consider moving on to a fragrance-free alternative such as Cetaphil’s Moisturizing Cream. It does a better job at moisturizing without making you smell like an air freshener.

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Product Review: Beta Naturals 100% Pure Organic Argan Oil

Posted in Acne Treatments, All-in-One Products, Beauty Oils, Eye Gels and Creams, Hair, Moisturizers: Body, Moisturizers: Face, Shave Products, tagged argan oil, argan oil acne, argan oil Amazon, argan oil for face, argan oil for skin, argan oil hair, argan oil review, Beta Naturals argan oil, dry skin, eczema on March 16, 2012| Leave a Comment »

Argan oil for acne, skin, face, hair and more. Beta Naturals Argan Oil review.

Beta Naturals 100% Pure Organic Argan Oil

Argan oil for acne, skin, face, hair and more. Beta Naturals Argan Oil review and ingredients.

Beta Naturals 100% Pure Organic Argan Oil Ingredients

Overall Rating: ★★★★★
Price: $$ ($10-$20) – Available at Beta Naturals and Amazon.
Scent: None.
I like: how well this product moisturizes without leaving your skin greasy. It is all-natural and absorbs easily into the skin.
Not a fan of: nothing. This is a phenomenal versatile moisturizer that works particularly well for those with dry skin.

Argan oil might be the single most nourishing natural skin care ingredient available on the market. My research into this awesome extract eventually led me to launch a skin care company. Prior to starting Beta Naturals, I couldn’t find a lot of information relating to men on the use of argan oil. If you’re a guy and this is the first time you’re hearing about argan oil, then it is my absolute pleasure to educate you on its benefits. I love how versatile Beta Naturals Pure Argan Oil is. I use it in the morning as a naturally soothing aftershave and before bed as a nighttime moisturizer for the face and eye area. The high vitamin e content in this product helps the skin recover quickly from shaving. Essential fatty acids make Beta Naturals Argan Oil an ideal anti-aging product as well. Don’t let the word “oil” fool you into thinking it is thick and greasy – on the contrary, the consistency of the product is very light and absorbs easily into the skin. Any initial shine dissipates quickly. It does not clog pores and works well at regulating oil production – my skin does not overcompensate and produce excess oil whenever I use the product. Beta Naturals Pure Argan Oil has no scent, nutty or otherwise, and won’t interfere with any fragrances you might be wearing. The one ounce bottle may seem small, but it packs a punch – a little goes a very long way in moisturizing – I usually just rub 1-2 drops between the fingertips and apply. Now that I have opened your eyes to the wonderful world of Beta Naturals 100% Pure Organic Argan Oil, are adventurous enough to try it?

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Product Review: Bulldog Natural Skincare for Men Original Shave Gel

Posted in Shave Products, tagged Bulldog Skincare, Male skincare, Mens Grooming, Natural, review, Sensitive skin, shave gel on March 14, 2012| Leave a Comment »

Bulldog Original Shave Gel

Bulldog Natural Skincare for Men Original Shave Gel Ingredients List

Bulldog Original Shave Gel Ingredients

Overall Rating: ★★★★★
Price: $ (under $10) – Available at Bulldog, Abe’s Market, and Whole Foods Markets.
Scent: Natural masculine blend of patchouli, lime and other citrus oils.
I like: the natural ingredients and gentleness of the product.
Not a fan of: nothing. This is a fantastic shave gel without the harsh synthetic ingredients generally found in many shave gels and foams

Bulldog Natural Skincare’s Original Shave Gel does one thing incredibly well: it provides a clear, thick layer of protection between my razor and skin without the use of synthetic fragrances that can typically irritate sensitive skin. The scent is the same as other Bulldog products – a natural blend of citrus and patchouli. Considering its reasonable price of ten dollars and that it’s made in England with some awesome ingredients, this shave gel is a great value and definitely worth trying.