Grooming: Tom Ford Noir Review

When it comes to male fragrances, Tom Ford Noir is a modern classic and worthy of having its moment in the spotlight recycled, many times over.

Grooming: MUGLER Alien Man Review

Thierry Mugler's Alien has remained a cult fragrance since its launch in 2005. It is so popular, in fact, that it's surprising the new male counterpart took over 10 years to land. MUGLER Alien Man launched in May 2018 with expectations higher than Robert Downey Jr pre-comeback. But has it lived up to the hype?!

Grooming: Perricone MD CBX For Men

Perricone MD CBx For Men is the kind of skincare trio that every guy needs to get his hands on...

Scent Spotlight | Narciso Rodriguez For Him Bleu Noir EDP

The scent in the spotlight this week may not be completely new but it is certainly deserving of the attention. It is the Narciso Rodriguez For Him Bleu Noir... the eau de parfum addition.

Grooming: Lacoste L'Homme EDT Review

L'Homme Lacoste is the new scent from Lacoste fragrances and boy is it a good one. Created by Michel Girard, the man behind Yves Saint Laurent Kouros Silver, Azzaro Pour Homme Elixir and Dunhill Pursuit, the scent captures the inimitable heritage of René Lacoste - tennis champion and creator of the Lacoste brand - who spent his life ignoring the rules.

Grooming: Autumn Scents

With autumn officially here, it's time to give you a run down of the best scents to wear this season...

Grooming: Sexy Scents

I love all men. However two things that really get me going are height and scent. You could have a face to rival Freddy Krueger but if you're over six foot and smell good, I'm gonna eyeball the shit out of you. Now not all men can be tall, but they can invest in a good fragrance. Here are some of the best sexy scents...

The Last Minute Father's Day Gift Guide

Father's Day is less than a week away, so if you haven't already planned what gifts you're getting your dad, I'm hoping my suggestions may help you out. After all, most of them can arrive on your doorstep the day after you order them....

Doug Talks... Father's Day Gifts For Gay Dads

Greetings, or should I say Konichiwa (yes I have just got back from Japan). I’m here to speak to a very niche set of you all - the children of gay dads. Gay men have an enhanced knowledge of style, luxury and the higher state of things, and just because they’ve procreated, it doesn’t mean they lost their sheer fabulousness. And before you accuse me of stereotyping, I should warn you that I’m writing this while wearing a kimono and a face-mask, so it’s pretty much a lost cause. Go and complain to Russell Tovey about why we can’t all be straight-acting or something. Anyway, enough about me and my edgy politics...

Children - you are all terrible. You take away the joy and youth from your father with all your incessant partying and wrecking of his Kelly Hoppen garden furniture. So the least you can do is restore it with some rather lovely grooming products this Father's Day.

Grooming: Gucci Guilty Absolute Review

Men of the world listen up. A new fragrance has dropped that you need to get acquainted with. It is the Gucci Guilty Absolute...

Christmas Gifts For Bae

Christmas gifting can be tricky af, especially when selecting gifts for the opposite sex. Being women, we know what fellow women want, however it's not always easy understanding what gifts get men going. So I have put together a selection of presents that are guaranteed to go down well with the most important man in your life, bae...

Grooming: The Best Boys Toys

When it comes to boys toys, there’s a whole world of gadgets out there to get us guy's going and - for me - it doesn't get more exciting than grooming gadgets. Some amazing electricals have launched this year, so the time had come to put them through their paces. Luckily Sophie had just the man for the job, her flatmate and fabulous friend Doug...AKA me!

Grooming: Getting Back To The Basics

Staying well groomed should be a priority for all men. However as simple as a good grooming routine can be, most of you struggle mastering one. You just need a small number of products to keep you looking gorgeous for us girls and, lucky for you, I'm going to share a few recommendations...

Grooming: The Personal Barber Subscription Service

The Personal Barber is a monthly subscription service for you old-school men that crave a classic wet shave.

Like the millions of other subscription boxes out there, The Personal Barber box is delivered once a month and contains everything you need for a luxe shave; with the first box featuring a signature engraved (and sexy) safety razor, shaving brush, premium shaving cream, blades and a few extras. Each subsequent delivery includes replacement soaps and creams and blades, as well as additional pre and post shave products to try out.

Grooming: Biotherm Homme & David Beckham Collaborate

Biotherm Homme has just announced David Beckham as its first global ambassador and I can't think of a better candidate for the job; he is the King of Grooming after all. However becoming an ambassador isn't the only thing Beckham will be doing for the brand. He'll also be collaborating with Biotherm Homme to develop a grooming line....

Grooming: It's All About Anthony

When it comes to which of the sexes has the best skincare brands at their fingertips, females win. Hands the fuck down. There are so many female-focused skincare brands out there, with products that are results-driven, packed full of quality ingredients and wrapped up in beautiful packaging. However male skincare brands and their products have always been lacking in those same qualities. Skincare products designed for men are usually mediocre (at best) or full of nasty-ass ingredients - shit, most of the time they're not even targeted at men...but their wives or girlfriends who don't really understand their man's individual grooming needs (sorry girls!). However there is one brand out there that takes a serious and sexy approach to male skincare....it's Anthony.

Grooming: Ego Professional Clipper Review

The Promise: "Ego Clipper offers superior cutting performance and speed and is simple to use"

The Price: £107.00

The Stockist: egoprofessional.com

The Review: This Ego Professional Cordless Rechargeable Clipper features a precision blade that makes cutting easy - no snagging or pulling the hair at all, just a smooth and precise cut. The design is sleek and robust and features a rubber grip which keeps cutting as comfortable as possible and also prevents slipping. It has an integrated adjustable comb that comes with three length settings and a digital display that tells you the RPM, burden status and available battery time. The display also alerts you when you need to charge the device and add oil to the blade.

Win: Clinique For Men Sonic System Cleansing Brush & Cleanser

If there is one brand that masters male skincare, it is Clinique. The brand's men's range is full of everything a metrosexual man needs to stay gorgeous; from eye creams and face bronzers to scrubs and dark spot correctors.

One of the best Clinique products for men is the Sonic System Cleansing Brush. Much like the oh-so-popular Clarisonic, this sonic system is designed to deeply cleanse and exfoliate the skin. However it also offers some additional extras; antimicrobial technology to keep the bristles clean, a tilted head for accessing hard to reach areas and two tiers of bristles - a top section with firm dark grey bristles that deeply clean pores and a bottom section with light grey bristles for use on cheeks and sensitive areas of the face.

Grooming: Dunhill ICON Absolute Review

The Price: £90.00 100ml

The Stockist: Harrods

The Review: Before I get on to the fragrance itself, it's important to discuss the Dunhill ICON Absolute's amazing bottle. Created by renowned designer Mark Eisen, the gold cylinder bottle features a engine turning pattern that pays homage to Dunhill’s automotive origins. It is undoubtedly the most stylish fragrance bottle I have ever laid eyes on.

Grooming: L'Oréal Men Expert Skin & Stubble Purifying Wash Review

The Promise: "The Skin & Stubble Purifying Wash eliminates dirt and pollution from face, stubble and beard area. It leaves skin feeling instantly refreshed and energised and conditions and softens facial hair".

The Price: £6.35 150ml

The Stockist: Boots

The Application: The Skin & Stubble Purifying Wash has a creamy-gel consistancy that foams when worked into the skin with water. Because of its lathering effect, only a small amount of product is required per use. The Purifying Wash also has a refreshing scent, partially due to the inclusion of peppermint extract; an ingredient that also provides a nice cooling sensation to the skin. The facial wash also rinses away really easily - one swipe with a flannel and it is gone completely, without leaving a sticky or tight feeling on the skin.