SCRUBD Skincare For Men.

SCRUBD Skincare For Men. 

Discover naturally effective products when exploring the SCRUBD skincare range who's mission it is for men to feel great in their skin. The brand was created when the founder Mark was unable to find a premium natural soap bar so decided to create his own, this helped the popularity of the brand grow and now it offers exciting energising and anti-ageing skincare ranges that are made in England. Working with leading experts combining age-old artisanal methods with cutting-edge techniques the cruelty-free formulas combine all-natural extracts, botanicals, vitamins and essential oils to cater for all skin types. Disclaimer: The links used are not affiliated and are placed for you to discover the products.

The SCRUBD Energising Shave Cream. 

Applying the rich shave cream to damp skin in circular motions either using your fingers or shaving brush allows softening of any facial hair for a closer and safer shave. The essential oils really energise your senses (Peppermint) for a natural pick me up in the morning while a close shave is rewarded when complete. The other benefit i like is because the shave cream is emollient rich it protects the skin from irritation and any razor burns during shaving while after the rinse-off stage the skin feels nourished and smooth. The Ingredients are as follows:

Aqua, sunflower oil (helianthus annuss), shea butter (butrospermum parkii), glyceryl stearate, cocoa butter (theobroma cacao), beeswax (cera alba), sodium stearoyl glutamate, vegetable glycerin, sucrose stearate, flax seed oil (linum ustatissimum), olive oil (Olea europaea), benzyl alcohol, coco glucoside, xantham gum (xanthomonas campestris), coconut oil (caprylic/capric triglyceride), aloe vera leaf juice (aloe barbadensis), vitamin A (retinol palmitate), vitamin C (ascorbic acid), vitamin E (tocopherol), lactic acid, ginger root extract (zingiber officinale), dehydroacetic acid, patchouli oil (pogostemon cablin), bergamot oil (citrus bergamia), peppermint oil (mentha piperita).

The SCRUBD Energising Face Wash.

Cleansing the skin from products that are designed to stick to the skin (Sunscreen) as well as the daily-grime your skin can pick up is one of the most important skin rules to follow. The energising face wash gently and slightly foams to offer a deep cleanse without over-stripping the skin of its essential moisture. Applying to a damp face, the clear and colour-less face wash can be used morning and night and i was impressed on how well it cleanses the skin with its peppermint energising scent that influences your wellbeing. It leaves the skin feeling silky-smooth and soft and ready for you to follow on with your other skincare products. The full ingredients are as follows:

Water (aqua), aloe vera leaf powder (aloe barbadensis), palm free vegetable glycerin, light coconut oil (capryl / caprylyl glucoside), cocomidopropyl betaine, xanthan gum, phenoxyethanol, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, vitamin A (retinol palmitate), vitamin C (ascorbic acid), vitamin E (tocopherol), patchouli oil (pogostemon cablin), bergamot oil (citrus bergamia), peppermint oil (mentha piperita).

The SCRUBD Energising Oil-Control Moisturiser. 

Oily skin types still need to use a moisturiser to provide protection against external factors such as pollution and to also support the barrier function of the skin. The energising oil-control moisturiser helps to control and balance oily areas of the face such as the t-zones while also providing antioxidant protection and essential moisture the skin needs. The lightweight texture glides over the face easily and dries down to a matte finish to leave skin feeling supported throughout the day and overnight. A great lightweight moisturiser for oilier and blemish-prone skin types to use. The full ingredients are as follows:

Aqua, cetearyl alcohol, polysorbate 60, vegetable glycerin, sunflower oil (helianthus annuus), olive oil (olea europaea), coconut oil (cocos nucifera), shea butter (butyrospermum parkii), apricot oil (prunus armeniaca), zinc oxide, silk peptide protein, vitamin A (retinol palmitate), vitamin E (tocopherol), vitamin C (ascorbic acid), hyaluronic acid (sodium hyaluronate), stearic acid, melon extract (cucumis melos), cranberry extract (vaccinium macrocarpon), strawberry extract (fragaria vesca), lemon extract (citrus medica limonum), tea tree extract (melaleuca alternifolia), xanthan gum, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, patchouli oil (pogostemon cablin), bergamot oil (citrus bergamia), peppermint oil (mentha piperita).  

The SCRUBD Anti-Ageing Eye Gel.

Eye gels are the perfect product to use for the delicate area around the eyes to help hydrate and soothe while also de-puff. The eye area becomes more drier as we age so incorporating an eye product into your skincare routine is ideal to provide moisture and support to this delicate area of the face. Eye products should be the first product applied to a cleansed face so the product is able to absorb with no interaction from other products, to reap the full benefits. I love how hydrating the eye gel is when i dispensed one pump on to my ring ringer and then gently patted around the eye area. I did feel a slight tightening with absorption being really quick to leave the eye area feeling refreshed but more importantly hydrated and cared for all day. The full Ingredients are as follows:   

Water (aqua), aloe vera leaf juice (aloe barbadensis), palm-free vegetable glycerin, marine collagen, avocado oil (persea gratissima), vitamin E (tocopherol), green tea extract (camellia sinensis leaf), passionfruit extract (passiflora edulcis), blueberry extract (vaccinium myrtillus), argan oil (argania spinosa), arnica oil (arnica montana), vitamin A (retinol palmitate), vitamin C (ascorbic acid), apple extract (pyrus malus), cucumber extract (cucumis sativus), green coffee extract, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin.

The SCRUBD Anti-Ageing Face Moisturiser. 

Moisturisers can do more than hydrate and typically anti-ageing labelled ones contain active ingredients the skin needs for optimum health. Seeking a moisturiser that not only hydrates but also provide antioxidants and rejuvenating ingredients is ideal for a multitasking treatment all from one product. Applying to a cleansed skin, the emollient rich but lightweight face moisturiser glides over the skin easily and absorbs really quickly to leave the skin feeling nourished without any sticky or greasy feeling. A multitasking moisturiser you can apply morning and night that is suitable for all skin types. The full ingredients are as follows: 

Water (aqua), emulsifying wax (cetearyl alcohol & polysorbate 60), palm free vegetable glycerin, sunflower seed oil (helianthus annuus), olive oil (olea europaea), coconut oil (cocos nucifera), shea butter (butyrospermum parkii), avocado oil (persea gratissima), rosehip oil (rosa rubginosa), apricot kernel oil (prunus armeniaca), zinc oxide, silk peptide protein, marine collagen, argan oil (argania spinosa), green tea extract (camellia sinensis leaf), passionfruit extract (passiflora edulcis), arnica oil (arnica montana), vitamin E (tocopherol), vitamin A (retinol palmitate), goji berry fruit extract (lycium barbarum), acai berry extract (euterpeoleracea), vitamin C (ascorbic acid), hyaluronic acid (sodium hyaluronate), palm stearic acid, xanthan gum, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, patchouli oil (pogostemon cablin), bergamot oil (citrus bergamia).

The SCRUBD natural men's grooming range provides a non-complicated premium skincare for men range that uses ingredients known for their beneficial benefits for the skin. Checkout the full range with pricing starting from £16.00 to £54.00 and available from here: SCRUBD x Neil. 

Britney Spears Prerogative Fragrances.

Britney Spears Prerogative Fragrances.

Discover the Britney Spears Prerogative fragrances that actually might take your senses by surprise when wearing any of the current three fragrances available. The three unisex fragrances are presented in flankers that are typically not your standard type bottle but this helps them to stand out individually from current perfumes in the shops and even in your own collection. Created in 2004, the britney spears fragrance line has grown in popularity due to the creative thoughtfulness put into each bottle design and the parfum it stores inside. 

Britney Spears Prerogative Eau de Parfum. 

The first fragrance launched in 2018 from the Prerogative line, Prerogative opens with top notes pink pepper, goji berries and apricot nectar. The heart of the fragrance consists of red calla lily, latex petals, espresso foam and saffron while the supportive woody and warm base comes from the sandalwood and amber. Presented in a matte black bottle and spraying on to the pulse points where your body's heat will continue to emit any scent you apply, i was pleasantly surprised with prerogative's performance. Lasting throughout the day, my senses were reminded of apricot with hints of coffee while the warm depth of the base notes stops it from being too overly sweet.  

Britney Spears Prerogative Rave Eau de Parfum.

The second fragrance launched in 2019 from the Prerogative line, Prerogative Rave opens with top notes of mandarin, williams pear, and raspberry while the heart of the fragrance consists of red calla lily, freesia and jasmine. The base notes sandalwood, cedar, cashmeran and musk support this fruity, woody, and floral fragrance. Presented in a silver metallic bottle with a pink spray cap your senses are greeted by the fruits before the florals start to make their appearance. The base notes support the fragrance by perfectly balancing it to stop it becoming too fruity or a light floral but the result is a perfect combination of the two, though there is a sweetness that lasts throughout the day. 

Britney Spears Prerogative Ego Eau de Parfum. 

The third fragrance launched in 2020 from the Prerogative line, Prerogative ego combines a warm floral bouquet with sun-soaked woods and sensual ambers. Presented in a matte white bottle with a white spray cap i was unexpectedly taken by surprise with this scent because i was expecting it to overpower or overtake my senses, until i re-read the press release which states "envelopes the skin in a soft, irresistible glow". The florals are perfectly combined by the warmth of the amber that adds a seductive element to this soft and light skin scent that lingers closely for you to enjoy. 

All three of the Britney Spears Prerogative fragrances enchant the senses with their own unique identities which is what you want from an evolving fragrance line that you can pick and choose to suit your mood of the day, a special occasion, or wear all year round xNeil.   

MADARA ACNE Acute Spot Roll-On

MADARA ACNE Acute Spot Roll-On.

Take control of blemish prone skin or the occasional spot by applying the powerful concentrate the MADARA ACNE Acute Spot Roll-On contains. Nearly every skin type can relate when u either feel something brewing under the skin or you take a look in the mirror to see an unwelcome visitor has suddenly appeared. Spots form because oil your skin produces stays in the pore with dead skin cells and dirt causing bacteria to build-up and swelling to be seen. Affecting people at any age, there are different types of pimples and these are whiteheads, blackheads, papules, pustules, nodules and cysts while they can effect the areas of the face, back, chest and shoulders where there are many sebaceous glands that produce oil in these areas. Disclaimer: The links used are not affiliated and are placed for you to discover the product. 

What Does The MADARA ACNE Acute Spot Roll-On Contain? 

The Madara acne acute spot roll-on features 2% salicylic acid that is derived from willow bark and is a beta hydroxy acid that is oil-soluble, meaning it can penetrate deeper into the pore and effectively unclog it. Dissolving the debris in the pore it also has anti-inflammatory benefits to calm while also exfoliating any problem areas by aiding in loosening and removing dead skin cells. The formula also contains some nice hydrating and soothing ingredients to support the skin and not dry-out the area for it to become flaky. It contains the following ingredients: 

Alcohol - Derived from grains (wheat and rye) as a result of fermentation of sugars, Natural ethyl alcohol or ethanol is natural and safe preservative and used to dissolve ingredients. 

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Leaf Juice - Moisturises and has anti-inflammatory benefits to calm and soothe while also helping in wound healing. 

Salicylic Acid 2% - Beta hydroxy acid (BHA) that exfoliates with anti-inflammatory benefits to unclog blocked pores. 

Ilex Paraguariensis (Mate) Leaf Extract - Antioxidant and skin-conditioning benefits that prevent damage from free radicals and oxidation.

Aqua - Purified water to aid in dissolving ingredients and the products application.

Potassium Hydroxide - Sets the pH of the products formula. 

Cetraria Islandica Thallus (Lichen) Extract - Forms a moisturising and soothing film over the area of the skin applied. 

Usnea Barbata (Lichen) Extract - Antibacterial agent that also has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and wound-healing abilities. 

Juniperus Communis (Juniper) Callus Culture Extract  - Antibacterial and antifungal to purify, it also aids in healing and balancing the skin while also aiding in providing a scent for the product. 

How To Use The MADARA ACNE Acute Spot Roll-On?

Presented with a metal rollerball applicator for precise and hygienic applications there is 8ml of product inside the eye-appealing and travel-friendly packaging. Applying after cleansing and over any blemish by allowing the applicator to run over the surface of any pimple or spot, it dries down pretty quickly with an invisible finish. You can use in the morning before any of your current skincare products and follow the same at night to allow the treatment to work to tackle that blemish present. I was impressed with how quickly this reduces the spot while this is a must-have product to keep in your beauty stash to stop any annoying blemish when they decide to pop-up. The MADARA ACNE Acute Spot Roll-On is priced at £10.90 and available from here: LoveLula xNeil. 

Essence Hello Good Stuff Face Serum 30ml.

Essence Hello Good Stuff Face Serum 30ml. 

Hydrate and achieve a natural glow when applying the Essence Hello Good Stuff Face Serum 30ml. The Essence hello good stuff range has been created to feature six products that contain 90% natural ingredients whilst being vegan-friendly and are without micro-plastic particles, parabens and PEGs.

The cruelty-free and affordable range consists of a serum, facial mist, face primer, tinted beauty cream in two shades, mascara, and a matte glow bronzer in two shades. Disclaimer: The links used are not affiliated and are placed for you to discover the products. 

What Is Inside The Essence Hello Good Stuff Face Serum 30ml?

Serums are the perfect skincare product to use to deliver their active ingredients into the skin whilst also supporting the skins general health when applied under your moisturiser and sunscreen. Replenishing the skin with hydrators and humectants such as the glycerin and sodium hyaluronate included, the other useful multitasker is panthenol that provides moisture, anti-inflammatory and skin protecting benefits. The Ananas Sativus Fruit Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the fruit of the pineapple that provides skin conditioning benefits by restoring suppleness with a healthier natural glow.  The full ingredients in the Hello Good Stuff Face Serum is listed below: 

Ingredients:

AQUA (WATER), ANANAS SATIVUS (PINEAPPLE) FRUIT WATER, GLYCERIN, PANTHENOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, XANTHAN GUM, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM LAURYL SULFOACETATE, SODIUM OLEOYL SODCATE, SODIUM SODCATE ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), CI 15510 (ORANGE 4), CI 47005 (YELLOW 10).

How To Use The Essence Good Stuff Face Serum 30ml?

Presented in a bottle with pipette dropper, i like to apply any serum to damp skin after cleansing or toning to seal in the surface moisture present while also helping its penetration abilities. The two colourants added in the formula do help to trick the mind you are actually applying pineapple to skin while the realistic but added scent also enables this thought. The skin does feel hydrated throughout the day and this does achieve a natural glow, which is maybe something you are wanting when you feel your complexion is looking a little dull and is needing some help with hydration. The essence hello good stuff face serum 30ml is priced at £4.49 and available here: justmylook x Neil. 

ASDA Protect SPF 50+ Face Q10 Anti-Age Sun Cream.

ASDA Protect SPF 50+ Face Q10 Anti-Age Sun Cream.

Protecting the skin from harmful UV rays is essential in maintaining good skin health while also reducing the risk from sunburn and lowering the risk of skin cancer. The Asda protect SPF50 anti-age facial sun cream offers the highest UVA protection with a five star rating while also offering protection against UVB rays. Certain medications and skin care products can influence your skin to become photo sensitive making it more susceptible to pigmentation and the signs of aging, this is why you should apply a sunscreen that will help you reach your skincare goals while protecting the skin even on cloudy days. Disclaimer: The links used are not affiliated and are only placed for you to discover the products. 

What Is Inside The ASDA Protect SPF 50+ Face Q10 Anti-Age Sun Cream?

The Asda protect SPF50 anti-age facial sun cream is enriched with Q10 (Ubiquinone), hyaluronic acid (Sodium Hyaluronate) and vitamin E (Tocopherol) to offer the skin some other skincare benefits with its high protection. The water resistant sun cream also provides 24 hour moisturising and enhances the skins natural protection against sunburn, though it is suggested to reapply after perspiring, swimming and towelling to maintain the protection abilities it has to offer. The sunscreen ingredients it contains are as follows:

Octocrylene - chemical sunscreen that provides protection from UVB and somewhat in the UVA II range though it is used to support other UV-filter ingredients and boost water resistance of a product.

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane - Known as Avobenzone that is widely used for UVA protection, it typically is combined with other sunscreen ingredients because it is not photo-stable and loses its protection after one hour in sunlight. 

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate - A new chemical sunscreen that provides high UVA protection and high photostability.

Titanium Dioxide (Nano) - A highly-stable physical sunscreen that provides broad spectrum UV protection (best at UVB and UVA II). 

Ethylhexyl Salicylate - UVB sunscreen filter that is with other sunscreen ingredients to enhance the SPF protection in the product.

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine - Chemical sunscreen that provides broad spectrum protection and is photstable. It also helps stabilise other ingredients such as the other sunscreen ingredient Avobenzone. 

Ingredients:

Aqua, Octocrylene, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide (Nano), Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Tapioca Starch, Coco-Caprylate, Undecane, Tocopheryl Acetate, VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, Silica, Panthenol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tridecane, Parfum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Xanthan Gum, Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Ubiquinone, Sodium Hydroxide, Carbomer, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl Alcohol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Eugenol, Citral, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil.

How To Use The ASDA Protect SPF 50+ Face Q10 Anti-Age Sun Cream?

Presented in a tube with a flip top lid it is essential you apply the proper amount to the face, neck and the ears for the adequate protection to be gained. The light lotion texture of the sunscreen helps it glide over the skin easily, before absorbing quickly, to leave a non-greasy light skin feel with no noticeable white cast. I did not experience any piling or flaking off from the product when applying over serums and moisturisers but if fragrance is a problem you may not like this as it is quite strong on application but soon fades. Add the Asda Protect SPF 50+ Face Q10 Anti-Age Sun Cream into your skincare routine priced at £2.50 and available here: Asda x Neil.