July 14, 2017
Guest Blog - Owain Williams
This hair paste immediately passed the girlfriend test. When I opened the pot my girlfriend grabbed it off me and took a deep inhale: "this one smells great!”
The only slight criticism of this product was that it smelt a little too great, or perhaps a little too strong for my personal liking. I usually like my products to smell nice and manly but subtle as to not overpower my Eau de Toilette. Saying this the hair paste smelt so great in it’s own right that it could easily replace other scents.
I have struggled in the past to find hair product to style my hair exactly how I like it. I have very flimsy hair and it is difficult to get the desired texture and shape. The ManCave Texturising Hair Paste gave me the hold and texture I wanted all day long without being too heavy.
Having used a sensitive moisturiser for men for some time I was excited to compare this product to the one I was already using. The first thing I noticed was the smell, unlike my current moisturiser the ManCave Sensitive Moisturiser gave off a subtle but manly smell. Always focusing on the ingredients and effectiveness of the moisturiser in the past, I have struggled to find one that ticks the boxes for quality but also makes me smell like a man.
When applying the moisturiser I found it very light and easy to apply. It absorbed quickly and most importantly it actually took a little of the shine I usually get on my nose away compared to the one I had been using before.
ManCave Protective Moisturiser
When I spotted this in the package I got a little too excited. I have spent some time looking for the perfect moisturiser that includes a protective property, in this case SPF 20. Previous to this I have either used products designed for women and had to go out smelling like a flower, mixed sun cream with my moisturiser (messy and a bit of a ball ache) or had to invest a bit too much of my hard earned cash in a tiny pot of product that lasts about a week. This also couldn’t have come at a better time, the hottest day of the year so far, followed by the hottest week…sun protection was needed.
Throughout the day I was aware that I was wearing a slightly thicker moisturiser, however this did mean that by the time I got home from work I still felt my face was well moisturised where as usually I feel that the effects have worn off by then.
I can honestly say that this product is going to make it into my summer skin care regime.
This product quickly made it’s way as a permanent fixture into my gym bag. As a very active bloke I have suffered in the past from facial skin issues as a result of excessive exercise and I have become very aware of my post gym cleaning regime.
It goes without saying that this product smelt great. But the thing I found most impressive was how fresh and clean it left my face after use. Not only this but I also didn’t feel like it left my skin dry like a lot of cleansers I have used in the past. Usually if I cleanse at the gym and find I have left my moisturiser at home (this happens a lot) by the time I return I find my face is drier than the Sahara desert. On the few occasions this happened with this face wash I got back still feeling moisturised and fresh.
In my honest opinion, these are some of the best products I have used from a male grooming point of view and will genuinely continue to use them and try out their other products over time. It is great to see the guys at ManCave not only investing into making great products but generally creating a great business with strong values and philosophy. So, not only do they make you look and smell great but they make you feel great about buying from them as well.
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