Men, let’s admit it, previously we have often overlooked the importance of good skincare. Thankfully nowadays we are beginning to see an increase in men who genuinely take an interest in this area and more and more clinics around the country are creating treatments geared towards the male client. I recently visited Aesthetica in Edinburgh [...]
The Balmoral is one of my favourite hotels in Scotland and I have previously spoken about it in my article for Guild Magazine. It may be known for its elegant rooms, commanding architecture and its prominent mark on the Edinburgh skyline. However what people may not know is that beneath its floors lies a treasure [...]
I don’t know about you but when it comes to finding gifts for men I used to find it very difficult to choose. Thankfully, men have now become much more aware of how important skincare is and there are lots of products out there that make the perfect skincare stocking filler. HOUSE 99 by David [...]
Frances Prescott is a facialist and makeup artist within the film and fashion industry. After many years in this illustrious career, Frances wanted to create a product that would simplify everyones skin care routine. Joining forces with international business woman and sister Pauline Prescott, they sought out to create a luxurious yet affordable multi-functional and [...]
I don’t know about you but sometimes I feel like life is going a hundred miles an hour. I am always on the lookout for time-saving tips and products that I can use in order to utilise my time. I recently discovered two skincare products that do exactly that; Tri-Balm and Tri-Spritz from Frances Prescott. [...]
Founded in 1851, and subsequently bought by L’Oreal in 2000 Kiehl's Skincare has travelled from its original roots in New York to 177 stores around the world. It wasn’t until 2012 when Edinburgh’s branch opened up on the prestigious George street that I discovered the world of Kiehl's Skincare and ever since then I have [...]
As you all know I do love to smile in my photos, so for me oral healthcare is really important. I was recently invited by New Town Dental Care and their team of experienced professionals for a consultation. Firstly I must tell you that I am petrified of the dentist and even the thought sends [...]
“Miller Harris tells contemporary urban stories through complex fragrances. We start with nature – with distinct greens and woods, with carefully sourced floral notes, iris from Florence, French violet leaf, jasmine from Egypt, Tunisian orange flower – but we frame these precious botanicals in complex and unconventional ways.” From their description above its evident that [...]
When it comes to facials, the words 'laser' and 'peel' in the same sentence seem to conjure up a range of dubious connotations. I was both hesitant and intrigued when I was recently asked by Dr Nestor to try their new Carbon Laser Peel in Edinburgh. I hadn’t heard of this type of facial before [...]
I am a big advocate of keeping the process of skincare as simple as possible. In this day and age, we are bombarded with such a vast array of products that its often difficult to find the perfect one. Personally, I often skip men’s skincare products as most of the ones I have tried do [...]
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