Product Reviews

We all know the importance of exfoliating, right? So, it goes without saying that finding an exfoliant that’s effective but not too aggressive is crucial for the daily shaver. That’s why I like HeadBlade’s – HeadShed. It’s made with fine ground walnut shells that are just the right size to exfoliate the skin without being too aggressive. Here are a few other pluses: Great [...]

Thanks to the influence of athletes, actors and musicians, the beard trends varying from short to long will definitely be here for a while. So with that being said, if you are one of those guys that wears a little face protection from time to time, it’s best that you upgrade your equipment. The WAHL Peanut may not look like much, [...]

November 2011’s POTM and also crowned 2011 Must Have Shaving Cream. As I mentioned in my previous POTM article, “I literally had enough lather to shave at least three times.” It touts a consistent, rich lather that keeps the skin moist throughout! Priced at $18 for a 4oz tub, get 2 and tell them Craig the Barber sent you!   [xrr rating=5/5] [...]

An aftershave balm is the key component in assuring that freshly shaved skin is properly healed and moisturized. So that’s where the Pure & Natural Aftershave Balm (previously October’s 2011 – POTM) comes into play! With over 30 years of experience in the field of barbering in the United Kingdom, Master Barber – Ian Kane owner of The Village Barber product line, has seen his share of shaving irritation. So with [...]

More and more bar soaps are seemingly becoming an after thought in the shower these days, considering the plethora of body washes on the market. If you’re one of those struggling to find an effective bar soap that will get you super clean and won’t dry your skin out, look no further! Kiehl’s Ultimate Man Body Scrub Soap. It [...]

The average guy doesn’t like anything too heavy applied to his face, but he does want whatever he uses to work well! So, average guy, look no further because I found what you’re looking for! Revitalizing Gel by ClarinsMen, is a light-weight, great smelling daily moisturizer that covers well, firms and moisturizes. Your skin will immediately feel refreshed and appear more youthful after [...]

The Cool Fix by Shaveworks gets the job done without the harsh effects of many alcohol based ingrown hair treatment systems. Here’s the breakdown… Tackles four shaving woes – ingrown hairs, razor bumps, razor burn and redness Filled with exfoliating agents that slough off dead skin, leaving the area clearer Boerhavia Root Extract – helps to [...]

If you’ve ever spent a night in any W Hotel, you have more than likely noticed a small collection of grooming items in your room from their Bliss Spas. One of which is their body lotion appropriately called Body Butter. The molecule Sodium hyaluronate (naturally found in the body) is its key ingredient, and has the capacity of holding up to 1000 times its weight in [...]

The exfoliation process gently removes dead skin cells to free up younger and presumably healthier layers of cells that are working their way to the surface. I like Face Scrub by Baxter of California for a once or twice a week grooming regimen. This honey-walnut scented exfoliant’s granules are large enough to allow for a thorough removal of your face’s dead skin. It is also an [...]

Shaving creams, shaving creams… what’s the difference? Well, there are good ones… and not so good ones. This is a pretty good one! Kyoku for Men Sake Infused Shave Cream currently holds it’s place in TMR history as the January 2011’s P.O.T.M., so I won’t waste your time with repeating myself. Here are two reasons that [...]