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einInMen<br />

MARCH 2010<br />

A <strong>Beauty</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> Male Grooming Supplement<br />

<strong>SMOOTH</strong><strong>MOVES</strong>:<br />

three steps to a<br />

better shave<br />

<strong>HAIR</strong><strong>HEROES</strong>:<br />

celebrity styles and<br />

how to get them


*Gross Media Value


ReinInMen<br />

MARCH 2010<br />

A <strong>Beauty</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> Male Grooming Supplement<br />

ReininMen:contents<br />

WELCOME<br />

<strong>SMOOTH</strong> <strong>MOVES</strong>:<br />

three steps to a<br />

better shave<br />

<strong>HAIR</strong> <strong>HEROES</strong>:<br />

celebritystyles and<br />

how to get them<br />

ReininMen<br />

EDITORIAL<br />

March2010<br />

Editor<br />

Cara Whitehouse<br />

email: Cara@<strong>Beauty</strong>-<strong>Magazine</strong>.co.uk<br />

Tel: 020 7534 7211<br />

<strong>Beauty</strong>-<strong>Magazine</strong>.co.uk/blog<br />

Editorial Coordinator<br />

Gemma Huckle<br />

email: Gemma@<strong>Beauty</strong>-<strong>Magazine</strong>.co.uk<br />

Tel: 020 7534 7237<br />

Group Editor<br />

Carolyn Scott<br />

email: Carolyn@<strong>Beauty</strong>-<strong>Magazine</strong>.co.uk<br />

Tel: 020 7534 7212<br />

Contributor<br />

Lee Kynaston<br />

Designer<br />

Tony Gummer<br />

Advertisement Director<br />

Carrie Culbertson<br />

email: Carrie@<strong>Beauty</strong>-<strong>Magazine</strong>.co.uk<br />

Tel: 020 7534 7215<br />

Publishing Director<br />

Paul Beard<br />

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Tel: 020 7534 7236<br />

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Lesley Johnson BSc MRPharmS<br />

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Felim O’Brien<br />

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It’s long been cited as one of beauty’s fastest growing<br />

sectors – and although the groom boom of the early<br />

Noughties has slowed pace of late, the male market<br />

is continuing to thrive. Ironically, pressure on the jobs<br />

market and fear of redundancy or being passed over<br />

for promotion has encouraged guys to invest in their<br />

appearance. Cosmetic procedures on men have risen<br />

by a whopping 21 per cent – and consequently,<br />

interest in products on your shelves is growing too.<br />

Arguments continue to fly about whether men’s<br />

regimes are set to become as expansive as women’s, or whether blokes simply<br />

want a handful of essentials to do the job. But either way, if Superdrug’s recent<br />

survey – which found that men now spend longer getting ready than women –<br />

is anything to go by, it’s clear that guys take their grooming seriously.<br />

Make sure your aisles are stocked with the basics (and a few of the<br />

trailblazers) and that you’re ready to help guys spend their money at your<br />

tills. Because although they’d like to have us believe they’re not that vain, the<br />

evidence clearly shows otherwise!<br />

Cara Whitehouse, Editor<br />

CONTENTS<br />

4 Smooth moves<br />

Help guys get the best shave<br />

8 Hair flair<br />

Star styles and products<br />

to achieve them<br />

12 About face<br />

Selling skincare to men<br />

14 Scents of style<br />

Fragrances for the fellas<br />

16 Body work<br />

Six of the best men’s<br />

body buffers<br />

4<br />

Smooth<br />

operator<br />

Getting<br />

the look<br />

8<br />

A Communications<br />

International Group<br />

publication<br />

GROOMING GURU:<br />

Lee Kynaston is <strong>Beauty</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong>’s grooming<br />

expert. Online grooming editor of MensHealth.co.uk<br />

and Mankind, Lee has also written for men’s mags<br />

and national newspapers, as well as writing his<br />

own blog at GroomingGuru.co.uk. In this year’s<br />

Rein in Men supplement, he reports on the skincare<br />

market’s movers and shakers, breaks down how<br />

guys can get the best shave and sniffs out the best<br />

fragrance recommendations.<br />

14<br />

Scents<br />

of style<br />

03


ReininMen:shaving<br />

When it comes to male<br />

grooming, no single act is<br />

more important (nor as<br />

fraught with danger) than<br />

the daily shave. No wonder,<br />

then, that men are always<br />

on the look out for tips,<br />

tricks and products to make<br />

the whole process faster,<br />

smoother and less painful.<br />

What’s more, a Mintel<br />

survey revealed that having<br />

a clearer understanding<br />

about products and their<br />

benefits was the number<br />

one trigger to persuading<br />

purchase too. So, with that<br />

in mind, here are a few tips<br />

worth passing on, along<br />

with a selection of products<br />

to ensure that every shave is<br />

a smooth one.<br />

<strong>SMOOTH</strong><br />

OPERATOR<br />

When it comes to shaving,<br />

knowledge is power. Mankind’s<br />

LEE KYNASTON has these<br />

before, during and after tips for<br />

the perfect shave. Result? A<br />

closer shave for the customer<br />

and better sales for you!<br />

04<br />

Golden rule No 1: When it comes to a great shave, preparation is everything. Wetting<br />

the stubble and allowing it to soften and expand for two minutes can reduce the force<br />

needed to slice it by up to 70 per cent. Massaging a shaving gel, foam or cream into<br />

the skin with the fingertips helps too, by ensuring stubble is properly covered. Here<br />

are a few pre-shave essentials…<br />

L'ORÉAL PARIS MEN EXPERT HYDRA SENSITIVE FACE WASH – Using a face<br />

wash before shaving doesn’t just get skin squeaky clean, it also removes any oil from<br />

stubble, allowing hair to absorb water and making it easier to cut. This one’s extra<br />

gentle – just what men need before shaving.<br />

GILLETTE SERIES THERMAL FACE SCRUB – Face scrubs are one of the best<br />

pre-shave products around. Used before shaving, they help remove blade-clogging<br />

dead skin cells while also helping to lift stubble, making cutting easier and preventing<br />

in-grown hairs. This one even heats up to help open pores and remove embedded<br />

grease and grime.<br />

SIMPLE FOR MEN SOOTHING SHAVE GEL – Gels and foams provide the perfect<br />

‘cushion’ between skin and blade. One made for sensitive skin is a great insurance<br />

policy against irritation.<br />

KING OF SHAVES ALPHAOIL SUPERCOOLED MENTHOL SHAVING OIL – Oils<br />

are especially good for guys who sport facial hair as they allow you to see where<br />

you’re shaving. They can also be used underneath foams and gels for extra glide.


ReininMen:shaving<br />

The three biggest mistakes men make when shaving are: not changing<br />

their blades often enough, shaving against the direction of hair growth<br />

(which can lead to snagging and razor burn) and rushing the job! A good<br />

shave requires patience (short, gentle strokes are best) as well as the right<br />

tools for the job. Speaking of which….<br />

WILKINSON SWORD QUATTRO TITANIUM PRECISION RAZOR –<br />

A grooming tool that doesn’t just deliver a great shave but trims facial hair<br />

and tidies sideburns too. No wonder it picked up the 2009 Men’s Grooming<br />

Product of the Year prize.<br />

GILLETTE FUSION GAMER POWER RAZOR – More blades mean that<br />

fewer strokes with the razor are required to get the job done – and that<br />

means less potential for irritation. This battery-powered bestseller has five!<br />

KING OF SHAVES AZOR M – The new kid on the block is already<br />

gathering fans thanks to its competitive price point and novel design. This<br />

latest, more premium version aims to offer an even better shave than its<br />

predecessor thanks to its weightier metal handle, slimmer blade cartridge<br />

and added ‘trim guides’.<br />

BIC COMFORT 4 – Even disposable razors offer advanced technology<br />

these days. This new launch from BiC features four spring-mounted blades<br />

in a pivoting head, as well as a non-slip grip and large lubricating strip<br />

with aloe vera and vitamin E.<br />

DID YOU KNOW?<br />

The average man will shave<br />

approximately 20,000 times<br />

during the course of his life.<br />

Shaving actually removes the top layers of skin<br />

and causes microscopic abrasions, so the use of<br />

a post-shave product to soothe, calm and repair<br />

skin is essential. For customers with sensitive<br />

skin, unfragranced products tend to be best.<br />

Applied straight after shaving, they should be<br />

gently massaged in with the fingertips.<br />

CLINIQUE POST-SHAVE SOOTHER (BEARD<br />

CONTROL FORMULA) – Not only does this<br />

balm soothe irritated skin, it also contains an<br />

ingredient that works to slow down hair growth,<br />

making shaving easier.<br />

NIVEA FOR MEN SENSITIVE POST SHAVE<br />

BALM – Nivea’s bestselling balm is perfect for<br />

soothing irritation after shaving and contains<br />

ingredients to help reduce redness and kickstart<br />

skin’s healing process.<br />

L'ORÉAL PARIS MEN EXPERT HYDRA<br />

ENERGETIC POST-SHAVE BALM – A dual<br />

action balm that cools skin, reduces irritation<br />

and also helps skin fight the signs of tiredness<br />

and fatigue.<br />

TEND SKIN IN-GROWING <strong>HAIR</strong> SOLUTION –<br />

Prevents and protects skin against painful<br />

in-grown hairs (where curly hairs grow back into<br />

the skin, causing bumps and inflammation).<br />

ELECTRIC DREAMS<br />

While roughly three quarters of men<br />

prefer a wet shave, that still leaves a sizable<br />

chunk of men who prefer electric shavers –<br />

and a market worth over £80 million. Here are<br />

a few dry shave essentials…<br />

LAB SERIES ELECTRIC SHAVE SOLUTION –<br />

Many men who dry shave forget that stubble<br />

still needs preparation. A pre-shave solution<br />

like this helps lift hair in readiness for cutting<br />

while also soothing and refreshing skin.<br />

BRAUN SERIES 3 WET & DRY SHAVER –<br />

A foil shaver with the advantage that it can<br />

be used in the shower too.<br />

PHILIPS NIVEA FOR MEN COOLSKIN<br />

ROTARY SHAVER –<br />

A bestselling shaver that delivers a soothing<br />

conditioner as it goes to work to ensure a<br />

smooth shave.<br />

REMINGTON CONNECTOR –<br />

Perfect for men who want stubble or a<br />

beard rather than to be clean-shaven, this<br />

novel trimmer can even be charged from<br />

a computer USB port!<br />

05


Our first brush-in<br />

hair colour from<br />

L’Oréal Paris,<br />

designed for men<br />

NEW


L'Oréal Paris, worldwide number<br />

1 in hair colour*, introduces its<br />

first brush-in male hair colourant,<br />

Men Expert Excell 5’.<br />

BRUSH-IN <strong>HAIR</strong> COLOUR<br />

MINUTES<br />

NEW Excell 5’ is an innovation that combines L’Oréal<br />

Paris’ in-depth knowledge of male grooming with<br />

extensive hair colour expertise. Formulated especially<br />

for men, it puts the ‘pepper’ back into his ‘salt and<br />

pepper’, blending away grey with natural-looking results.<br />

1<br />

Away with the grey!<br />

EASY: Thanks to its Easy-Brush applicator, Excell 5’ is<br />

extremely easy to apply. All it takes is a few brush<br />

strokes to apply the colour.<br />

PRECISE: Either zone in on the greys (e.g. temples) or<br />

apply all over; the brush allows a targeted application.<br />

2<br />

Don’t forget to be colour safe<br />

www.becoloursafe.com<br />

QUICK: The ammonia-free gel cream takes 5 minutes **<br />

to develop and should then be washed off with your<br />

normal shampoo.<br />

NATURAL-LOOKING: Excell 5’ overlays the natural colour<br />

of the hair for a natural-looking effect, rather than<br />

‘helmet-head’ coverage. It blends away in up to 28<br />

washes, leaving no warm tones as it fades.<br />

**For shades 2 & 3, leave to develop for 10 minutes for best results.<br />

Christophe Robin, L’Oréal Paris’ hair colour<br />

expert, gives his advice on how men should<br />

choose their shade:<br />

■ People tend to think that their hair colour is darker than it<br />

really is, so always recommend the lighter of two shades.<br />

■ If they have a lot of grey, suggest a shade that’s two<br />

tones lighter than their natural colour.<br />

■ If they have a small amount of grey, choose a shade<br />

that’s one tone lighter than their natural colour.<br />

■ The Excell 5’ result is subtle, so it will blend in with their<br />

natural colour and won’t look radically different.<br />

L’Oréal Paris Excell 5’ is available in 6 natural-looking shades: RRP £6.99 / €10.99<br />

2.<br />

Natural<br />

Black<br />

Natural Very<br />

3. Dark Brown<br />

Natural<br />

4. Dark Brown<br />

Natural<br />

5. Brown<br />

Natural<br />

6. Light Brown<br />

Natural<br />

7. Dark Blonde<br />

*AC Nielsen volume & value sales Jan-Dec 2008<br />

For more information visit www.lorealparis.co.uk


ReininMen:haircare<br />

<strong>HAIR</strong><br />

<strong>HEROES</strong><br />

What’s hot for hair in 2010, and<br />

which products can help guys<br />

get the look? BEAUTY MAG<br />

checks out what styles the<br />

stars are sporting<br />

COLIN FIRTH<br />

SOAP & GLORY FOR MEN<br />

BILLY WILD<strong>HAIR</strong>: Ruffled<br />

hair like Colin’s may seem<br />

effortless, but this look still<br />

takes some work! Soap &<br />

Glory’s hair sculpting putty<br />

offers strong hold, a touch of<br />

shine and a smooth finish. A<br />

pinch of product is all that’s<br />

needed to tidy hair, and it can<br />

be remodeled through the day.<br />

Paul Grover/Rex Features<br />

BEN SHEPHARD<br />

VOSENE FREQUENT<br />

ANTI-DANDRUFF SHAMPOO:<br />

No presenter wants<br />

to be upstaged by<br />

dandruff on his stylish<br />

suit. Fathers like Ben<br />

can get the best of<br />

both worlds with this<br />

shampoo, which<br />

features a gentle<br />

formula that’s<br />

suitable for children<br />

and will soothe flaky<br />

scalps to leave hair<br />

clean, soft and<br />

dandruff-free.<br />

ITV/Rex Features<br />

KEVIN PIETERSEN<br />

BRYLCREEM CREAM:<br />

With one of the fastest<br />

batting records in<br />

cricket, Kevin Pietersen<br />

needs strong hold on the<br />

field! This smooth cream<br />

provides a finish that’s<br />

neither glossy nor matte,<br />

while invisible hold<br />

allows for versatile<br />

remolding and<br />

restyling<br />

without<br />

making<br />

hair look<br />

overloaded.<br />

BRAD PITT<br />

08<br />

Picture Perfect/Rex Features<br />

JUST FOR MEN: Unless<br />

they want to give the game<br />

away like Brad, make sure<br />

your customers apply this<br />

ammonia-free formula to their<br />

hair and beard. The blend gets<br />

to work in just five minutes<br />

and targets only<br />

the grey strands<br />

for a natural<br />

finish. Vitamin E,<br />

chamomile,<br />

protein and aloe<br />

also help to leave<br />

hair thick and<br />

healthy.<br />

JLS<br />

David Fisher/Rex Features<br />

BABYLISS FOR MEN EASY CUT CLIPPER:<br />

With regular TV appearances, the band<br />

needs to easily maintain their simple,<br />

sharp and stylish hair. Customers<br />

after similarly cropped styles can<br />

DIY with this clipper. Its ‘palm grip’<br />

design is easy to use and the unique<br />

rotary blade cuts in any direction for<br />

an even length all over.


TRUST FOR MEN<br />

JUST FOR MEN, THE WORLD’S No.1 <strong>HAIR</strong>COLOUR<br />

IS TRUSTED BY MORE MEN THAN ANY OTHER BRAND<br />

Just For Men <br />

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<br />

<br />

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<br />

0208 680 2711<br />

uk.justformen.com


GET ENERGISED<br />

Working hard and playing even harder can leave men’s skin looking tired, lack lustre<br />

and in need of some TLC. For over 5 years, men have been able to ward off these<br />

visible effects with the original NIVEA FOR MEN Revitalising Moisturiser Q10.<br />

But now the UK’s market leader in men’s facial skincare is introducing 4 new<br />

products to join the fight and soothe stressed skin. New Revitalising Q10 range<br />

helps restore skin’s resistance and re-energise tired skin.


Over 2,500 bottles of the<br />

original NIVEA FOR MEN<br />

Revitalising Moisturiser Q10<br />

is sold every week!**<br />

Introducing the range<br />

The original<br />

Keeping men’s skin looking and feeling<br />

its best for over 5 years is the original<br />

NIVEA FOR MEN Revitalising<br />

Moisturiser Q10. The advanced formula<br />

in this daily moisturiser re-energises tired<br />

skin and gives sallow complexions a<br />

radiance boost. Plus, with vitamin E and<br />

UV filters the moisturiser protects skin<br />

from environmental effects.<br />

Revitalising Shave Gel Q10<br />

For a complete ‘ticks all the boxes’ shave<br />

gel, men can’t go wrong with the latest<br />

offering from NIVEA FOR MEN. Retaining<br />

all the benefits from its expert shaving<br />

formulation to create a close and<br />

comfortable shave to protect against<br />

irritation, the addition of Q10 also<br />

improves the condition of skin.<br />

Revitalising Double Action Balm Q10<br />

To complete the range, there is the Double<br />

Action Balm to soothe skin after shaving<br />

and re-energise the face. The light<br />

formulation is quickly absorbed into the<br />

skin and leaves long-lasting hydration<br />

throughout the day.<br />

Revitalising Face Wash Q10<br />

Perfect for the morning after the night<br />

before, this face formulation works to<br />

stimulate the skin and awaken senses.<br />

Containing exfoliating micro-particles, this<br />

face wash removes dirt and excess oil<br />

without drying out the skin as well as<br />

softens stubble to provide optimum shaving results.<br />

Revitalising Eye Roll-On Q10<br />

This easy and convenient grooming gadget<br />

replaces its cream predecessor to help reduce the<br />

appearance of dark circles and puffy eyes, which<br />

42 per cent of men claim to have!***<br />

The innovative light, cooling liquid gel formulation will help<br />

your male customers look like they’ve had a full night’s<br />

sleep, even when they’ve been up all night.<br />

* IRI, All Outlets 52 w/e 30 January 2010 ** IRI, All outlets 52 w/e 26 December 2009 *** <strong>Beauty</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong>, January 2010


ReininMen:skincare<br />

SKINVESTMENT<br />

PORTFOLIO<br />

There may be more skincare products for<br />

men out there than ever before, but as<br />

Mankind’s LEE KYNASTON discovers, a<br />

man’s grooming regime can be as simple<br />

– or as complicated – as he likes<br />

12<br />

The men’s facial skincare market,<br />

worth in excess of £55 million, is<br />

one of the most exciting and<br />

dynamic in the male grooming sector, with<br />

just about every type of man – young or<br />

old, expert or newbie – catered for. It’s a<br />

market characterised by segmentation – 10<br />

years ago, one moisturiser might have<br />

fitted all, but now there are products for all<br />

types of skin and all ages. Last year saw a<br />

focus on anti-ageing products and this<br />

area of the market is by no means<br />

exhausted, especially with a youthful<br />

appearance still crucial in the fragile job<br />

market. This year’s launch of Lab Series<br />

Max LS Age-Less Face Cream is very much<br />

proof of the continuing interest in wrinkle<br />

busters for guys.<br />

There’s also an increasing focus on<br />

‘instant fix’ products as time-poor men<br />

demand ever-faster solutions to niggling<br />

grooming concerns like oiliness, uneven<br />

skin tone and blemishes. ‘Perfection’ is a<br />

key word, too, with products that mattify,<br />

even out skin tone and ‘blur’ imperfections<br />

leading the way.<br />

Driving the market right now, though, is<br />

novel ‘delivery systems’ with a raft of<br />

products using things like rollerballs to<br />

help ingredients reach the skin – and<br />

capture male customers’ imaginations.<br />

One footnote to all this, though – with<br />

this year seeing the launch of Imedeen’s<br />

first anti-ageing skin supplement for men,<br />

you have to wonder whether in the future<br />

all male skincare (in fact, all skincare full<br />

stop) will be in pill form. With one<br />

Biotherm study showing that a very scary<br />

82 per cent of men still aren’t using<br />

skincare products like moisturisers, maybe<br />

pill-popping is the future?<br />

The Lazy<br />

Boy’s guide<br />

to skincare<br />

An effective daily grooming routine doesn’t have to be complicated<br />

or cost the earth. In fact, it can consist of as little as three simple<br />

steps: cleanse, shave, protect. With men’s skin oilier than women’s,<br />

cleansing is especially important, while moisturisers are essential<br />

for skin comfort and to guard against premature ageing. Here are<br />

some skincare basics that’ll benefit any man…<br />

BULLDOG FACE WASH – Thanks to their alkalinity, soaps can<br />

be harsh on skin, so a good face wash should be the basis of<br />

his routine. This one uses natural ingredients and is free from<br />

parabens, sodium laureth sulfate and synthetic fragrances.<br />

NIVEA FOR MEN OIL CONTROL FACE WASH – A special<br />

grease-busting facial wash that’s perfect for<br />

customers worried about that annoying shine.<br />

GILLETTE SERIES PRESHAVE FACE SCRUB –<br />

Scrubs don’t just remove dead skin cells and<br />

brighten the complexion, they benefit shaving<br />

by lifting stubble and preventing in-grown hairs.<br />

This one has skin-soothing aloe vera too.<br />

L'ORÉAL PARIS MEN EXPERT PURE & MATTE<br />

DEEP EXFOLIATING GEL WASH – A face wash<br />

and scrub combined, this dual action gel is the<br />

perfect way to start any man’s grooming routine.<br />

OXY POST SHAVE REPAIR BALM – Oily skin still<br />

needs moisturising. This new balm is designed to<br />

rehydrate while also helping to heal tiny shaving<br />

nicks and fight spots.<br />

GILLETTE SERIES AFTER THE SHAVE SPF 15<br />

MOISTURISER – Not only does this moisturiser<br />

keep skin soft, supple and hydrated, its built-in<br />

sunscreen guards against premature ageing too.


13<br />

ReininMen:skincare<br />

The Keen<br />

Bean’s<br />

guide to<br />

skincare<br />

These days, it’s not just grooming<br />

aficionados who are dabbling with more<br />

advanced skincare products – experimental<br />

teens and curious dads are too. So for<br />

customers who want to go beyond the<br />

basics, here are some great specialist<br />

products that take grooming to a whole<br />

new level!<br />

CLINIQUE SKIN<br />

SUPPLIES<br />

FOR MEN<br />

NON-STREAK<br />

BRONZER – An<br />

easy to use gel that<br />

turns the pastiest<br />

of fellas into a<br />

‘bronze age man’!<br />

NIVEA FOR MEN REVITALISING Q10 EYE<br />

ROLL-ON – An anti-ageing eye gel<br />

whose rollerball delivery system will<br />

appeal to gadget-junkies and grooming<br />

connoisseurs alike.<br />

BIOTHERM HOMME POWER BRONZE<br />

CONCEALER – The perfect weapon<br />

against dark circles. Men who are still<br />

scared of concealers don’t know what<br />

they’re missing!<br />

LAB SERIES PURIFYING CLAY<br />

MASK – A deep cleansing mask for<br />

men that’s on and off in just five<br />

minutes. Especially good for<br />

customers trying to manage oily or<br />

spot-prone skin.<br />

GIVENCHY MISTER EYEBROW,<br />

EYEBROW FIXING PENCIL – A<br />

metrosexual must-have, this soft wax<br />

pencil is the perfect way to slick<br />

down errant eyebrows and give them<br />

shape and definition.<br />

L'ORÉAL PARIS MEN EXPERT HYDRA<br />

ENERGETIC TURBO BOOSTER<br />

MOISTURISER – For men wanting a<br />

moisturiser that delivers more than<br />

moisture, this fatigue fighter is perfect,<br />

giving tired skin an instant wake-up call.


ReininMen:fragrance<br />

The fragrance<br />

market might<br />

be saturated,<br />

but that doesn’t<br />

mean it’s boring<br />

or that there<br />

isn’t something<br />

for everyone, as<br />

Mankind’s LEE<br />

KYNASTON<br />

finds out<br />

SNIFFING<br />

OUT A<br />

MATCH<br />

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The past few years might have seen tough<br />

times economically but by all accounts,<br />

the fragrance industry has weathered the<br />

storm pretty well – though according to<br />

research company Euromonitor, the UK<br />

market is now pretty much saturated.<br />

Ironically, given the economic<br />

circumstances, the company believes<br />

that the recession has spawned a new<br />

type of customer – one who’s willing to<br />

spend premium prices for premium<br />

fragrances (ie, the type of customer<br />

willing to pay £110 for one of Tom<br />

Ford’s Private Blend fragrances).<br />

Most of the action of late, though, has<br />

focused on existing brands launching<br />

different takes on tried and trusted<br />

fragrances (Davidoff launched Hot Water<br />

rather than a completely new fragrance,<br />

for example). “Variations on a theme<br />

play out really well,” says Richard<br />

Sawyer, global spokesperson for<br />

Aramis & Designer Fragrances. “Taking<br />

a classic and reinventing it can give a<br />

fragrance a new and vibrant twist.”<br />

If you want to see this in action, check<br />

out Aramis’s very own Cool Blend.<br />

He also believes there’s been a return to<br />

the classics in the past year or so, as<br />

customers retreat to what they know,<br />

rather than spend on something they’re<br />

unfamiliar with. But he sees another trend<br />

developing too. “People are increasingly<br />

seeking out the cool and the retro and<br />

fragrance is very much a mirror of the<br />

trends in fashion and the environment we<br />

live in,” he says.<br />

Interest in aftershave is declining too.<br />

“Men are sporting facial hair for the first


ReininMen:fragrance<br />

For the fashion<br />

conscious…<br />

Stylish scents for label lovers:<br />

PACO RABANNE 1 MILLION –<br />

This Christmas bestseller is the<br />

scent of the moment and, thanks to<br />

its ingot-inspired bottle, fills the<br />

need for bling in trying times.<br />

COSTUME NATIONAL HOMME –<br />

This brand new fragrance from the<br />

uber-cool Italian fashion house is<br />

bursting with fresh, zesty notes,<br />

making it perfect for summer 2010.<br />

SEAN JOHN I AM KING – Few<br />

celebrity scents hit the mark in the<br />

men’s sector, but this complex and<br />

sophisticated number trades up<br />

beautifully, smelling like a<br />

connoisseur’s fragrance.<br />

ARMANI CODE – A famously sexy<br />

fragrance, with fresh notes of<br />

lemon softened by warm ones of<br />

guaiac wood and tonka bean.<br />

time in a generation,” he points out, “so<br />

have little need for aftershaves.” He also<br />

sees the trend for more fruit and floral<br />

notes in men’s fragrance continuing this<br />

year. “Men certainly don’t want to smell<br />

like a bouquet of flowers or a fruit basket,<br />

but sweeter, juicier notes are right up<br />

there in some of the biggest and most<br />

successful men’s fragrances from the last<br />

few seasons,” he says.<br />

Look out too for the continued interest in<br />

vetiver – a pungent grass root – as a base<br />

note in men’s fragrances following the<br />

boost it got from Tom Ford’s Grey Vetiver<br />

at the end of last year.<br />

The most exciting – and promising –<br />

development in men’s fragrances for me<br />

though has been the Lynx Bullet.<br />

Although a portable, pocket bodyspray<br />

rather than a premium scent, it must<br />

surely have an impact on the way<br />

fragrances in general are sold to men.<br />

After all, as well as being fun and clever<br />

it’s also fantastically practical. Maybe in<br />

the Bullet we’ve seen the future, and<br />

it’s…small!<br />

For Mr sporty...<br />

Fresh, sporty fragrances that are just as good on warm<br />

summer days as they are for gym bags:<br />

ARAMIS COOL – The latest variant of Aramis Classic<br />

adds lime and lemon peel to its notes to provide a<br />

crisper edge, making it perfect for sporty types.<br />

CHANEL ALLURE HOMME SPORT – Fresh as a daisy,<br />

this award-winning fragrance, with its sparkling top<br />

notes of orange and mandarin, has become something<br />

of a gym bag classic.<br />

CLINIQUE HAPPY FOR MEN – A superbly fresh and<br />

citrussy fragrance that’s light, crisp, clean and perfect<br />

for sporty types.<br />

BURBERRY SPORT FOR MEN – The just-released sport<br />

fragrance from Burberry eschews predictable citrus notes and opts for a woody,<br />

spicy effect instead.<br />

There’s been a return to the classics in the past year or<br />

so, as customers retreat to what they know, rather than<br />

spend on something they’re unfamiliar with.<br />

For the young,<br />

free & single…<br />

Cool and contemporary fragrances<br />

for fussy younger customers:<br />

CKFREE – Warm, woody and<br />

masculine without being old<br />

fashioned, this latest Calvin Klein<br />

number is perfect for a night on<br />

the tiles.<br />

LYNX TWIST BULLET – Dubbed<br />

‘pocket pulling power’, this<br />

dinky portable fragrance<br />

bodyspray has become a<br />

clubbing essential. Twist is<br />

the latest variant and is fresh<br />

and zingy.<br />

DIESEL ONLY THE BRAVE –<br />

A superbly wearable fragrance<br />

housed in one of the<br />

quirkiest bottles of the<br />

past 10 years.<br />

DAVIDOFF HOT<br />

WATER – Coty’s<br />

sexed-up ‘nighttime’<br />

companion<br />

to Cool Water is<br />

an sensual<br />

oriental<br />

fragrance that<br />

turns up the<br />

heat with notes<br />

of absinthe<br />

and red basil.<br />

For the<br />

classic gent…<br />

Sure-fire bets for customers after<br />

tried and tested masculine<br />

fragrances from big brands:<br />

CALVIN KLEIN ETERNITY<br />

FOR MEN – A Calvin Klein<br />

classic, this stylish and<br />

refreshing fragrance<br />

is fantastically<br />

wearable and dries<br />

down to a warm,<br />

woody base that<br />

features<br />

ingredient of the<br />

moment, vetiver.<br />

TOM FORD<br />

GREY VETIVER –<br />

Lauded by grooming editors<br />

(myself included) this ferociously<br />

masculine blend of oak moss,<br />

grapefruit and (of course) vetiver is<br />

smoky and seriously sexy!<br />

ARAMIS CLASSIC – Still going<br />

strong after 46 years in the biz, this<br />

warm, spicy fragrance practically<br />

defines the word ‘classic’.<br />

BOSS BY HUGO BOSS – Also<br />

known as ‘Boss Bottled’, this<br />

woody classic contains a veritable<br />

A to Z of masculine notes,<br />

including sandalwood, cedarwood<br />

and vetiver.<br />

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6BEST...<br />

BODYCARE<br />

PRODUCTS<br />

Who doesn’t want a buff bod? BEAUTY MAG picks out six of the best<br />

products on your shelves for guys who want a six pack…<br />

ORAL-B TRIUMPH<br />

WITH SMARTGUIDE<br />

Make sure he knows that<br />

scrubbing plaque off his pegs is<br />

an essential part of his bodycare<br />

routine too. With built-in wireless<br />

‘smart-technology’, this genius<br />

gadget will maximise his<br />

brushing sessions thanks to its<br />

five brushing modes and 3D<br />

technology. What’s more, it<br />

promises to remove up to twice<br />

as much plaque as a manual<br />

toothbrush, leaving gums<br />

healthy and teeth whiter!<br />

TRIPLE DRY<br />

Intense work-outs can mean embarrassing<br />

sweat patches and body odour – so<br />

recommend this hard-working deo. Its<br />

unique triple action formula promises to<br />

keep his pits sweat-free for up to 72 hours<br />

and even lasts after swimming and<br />

showering. The fragrance-free formula<br />

fights the bacteria that cause odour and<br />

irritation while conditioning ingredients<br />

leave skin soft and smooth.<br />

DEEP HEAT MAX STRENGTH<br />

Overdoing it at the gym will leave him feeling<br />

tender, achy and stiff – so he’s going to need some<br />

intensive therapy afterwards! Deep Heat’s<br />

counter-irritant formula gets to work rapidly to<br />

gently soothe sore muscles. He’ll also be pleased<br />

to know that the extra-light cream rubs in easily<br />

and won’t leave him feeling like a greasy chip!<br />

DOVE MEN+CARE BODY AND FACE WASH<br />

After a sweaty<br />

session on the<br />

treadmill or pumping<br />

iron he’s going to<br />

want a good lather all<br />

over, so recommend<br />

this 2in1 wash for his<br />

face and bod. Not<br />

only will it leave him<br />

feeling squeaky clean<br />

and refreshed but the<br />

‘micromoisture’<br />

technology,<br />

containing vitamins A and E, will ensure that<br />

any lost moisture in the skin is replaced.<br />

WILKINSON SWORD<br />

QUATTRO TITANIUM BODY<br />

Tell furry fellas who want to<br />

get their body hair into shape<br />

to give this gadget a go in the<br />

shower! The waterproof<br />

double-ended razor features<br />

a 24mm trimmer with<br />

protective comb to tackle<br />

thicker, longer body hair.<br />

Meanwhile, the four<br />

titanium-coated razor blades<br />

at the other end will give<br />

him a clean, more defined<br />

finish for anywhere he wants<br />

to be super-smooth!<br />

SURE MEN MAXIMUM<br />

PROTECTION<br />

As many as 14 per cent of<br />

people claim to be heavy<br />

sweaters – so make sure you<br />

hand this wetness and<br />

odour-fighting product to<br />

guys after a long-lasting<br />

antiperspirant. Harnessing<br />

‘trisolid’ technology, the 48<br />

hour formula builds a<br />

protective network across<br />

sweat glands to give up to 50<br />

per cent more protection than other deodorants<br />

while also caring for skin. The brand is so confident<br />

of its efficacy, it’s offering a money back guarantee.

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