It’s the little wins that can often illuminate your daily routine, as if they were the lights on a pachinko machine – a spray of something good onto your pulse points, a gritty exfoliant that scrubs away the ardour of the working week just gone, a dependable pomade or putty that minimises your chances of having a bad hair day.
So to keep you in the loop on what new grooming goods you should be seeking as and when the seasons pass by, we’ll update you regularly on the finest products that have hit the market, from opulent elixirs to body washes, spritzes, razors and everything in between.
For this month’s greatest grooming gems, take a look below…
Altra Skin
Altra takes a holistic approach to sustainability – only natural, vegan materials are drawn upon; synthetics are avoided; the brand is committed to 1% for the Planet; and you’re encouraged to constantly refill its glass vessels, whose dented silhouette has a handcrafted feel. The profiles range from the vegetal and floral (Dualist; Jasmine XXX) to the medicinal (Ghost Flower; Stone Cold Heart) – and the Altra Skin has a soft musk that may call to mind the powdery notes of a premium spa.
Byredo Blanche
An all-time classic that has reappeared on our radar, Byredo’s Blanche body lotion, whose distinct blend of rose centifolia, peony and sandalwood evokes the breezy, pure fragrance of laundry on the line, is a lightweight mix, and its soft profile is a perfect complement to these early-spring days.
The Grey Overnight Sleeping Mask
Skincare brand The Grey, which is recognisable from its pared-down packaging, revolves around a line of goods that are lightweight and easily absorbed into the skin. Its overnight sleeping mask is made with extracts of jujuba seed and Swiss garden cress, both of which come together to minimise the stress-toll on your face.
A.N Other WF/2020
It’s incredibly hard to place A.N Other’s offerings in a wider context, so unique is the allure of the sweetened fusions, with each collection designed by a different perfumer who is given financial freedom to create. Of the range, we’ve been drawn to the OR/2018, whose heart of myrrh is offset by blood orange, caramelised sugar and vanilla crème; FL/2018 has a pitch-perfect balance of aged leather, jasmine and the offbeat use of herbal mate and candy floss; and the creamy WF/2020 centres around patchouli heart – the rounded notes are enhanced by rose petals that have been hand-picked in the early morning.
Patricks RD1
Built to prevent the formation of DHT, a hormone credited as a cause of hair loss in men, and aimed to boost nutrition levels in the scalp and hair, this pocket rocket of a spray – caffeine, tego cosmo (a strengthening amino acid), and capixyl (a complex said to regenerate follicles) are at the core of the formula – is an essential for those looking to give their locks a fighting chance.
Bamford Wisteria Flora Reed Diffuser
If you’re longing for a hint of light after the dark winter that has just gone by, consider Bamford’s reed diffuser, a loving mix of late-spring aromas, such as wisteria, blossom and honeysuckle. The oil base from which it is made features eco-solvents, and the glass bottle in which it arrives can be upcycled after use.
Fjor Hydrolytic Serum
A few drops of Fjor’s elixir facilitates a smooth and hydrated complexion, a necessity given the ceaseless push of the past few months. Fragrance- and preservative-free, it aims to keep the skin’s condition in fine balance while countering fine lines and environmental irritants; the bijou size of the vessel also makes it ideal for taking to the office.
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