Your North East Wedding - September/October 2020 (Issue 40)

Danielle Harvey shares the latest buys for guys NEWS Grooms’ EASE THE GUILT Ooh I do love the smell of a good aftershave! Gucci’s new Guilty Eau de Parfum for him has top notes of rose, hearty notes of chilli pepper and base notes of patchouli and cedarwood – an aromatic concoction sure to leave an impression on your wedding day. Priced £130 100ml, and £65 50ml, it’s available from www.theperfumeshop.com GET DIRTY! I’m a huge fan of Lush and think the men’s range is particularly appealing for grooms with the addition of a whole host of new products. One item, the new Dirty Beard Oil, is a must-have for grooms looking to make their facial hair picture-perfect. The solid bar, with light-weight oils and butters, will keep strays at bay and feeling soft, smooth and smelling divine. Priced £6, from https://uk.lush.com/ A HAIRY ISSUE If you’re looking for a styling product that’s pliable and leaves hair feeling nourished and conditioned then check out OSMO Shaper Maker. This versatile cream shaper is ideal for moulding, styling and texturising whilst adding shine and control to big-day locks. Priced £8.99 100ml, available from  www.sallybeauty.co.uk WASH AND GO Not only for big-day prep, but also a little something to take away on honeymoon, Monat Black Shampoo + Conditioner is a complete 2-in-1 system that gently cleanses and conditions whilst maintaining essential moisture balance. It contains REJUVENIQE® Oil Intensive, a blend of 13+ natural plant and essential oils rich in omega fatty acids and Capixyl, an anti-ageing care complex that helps protect the scalp and strengthen and thicken hair. Priced £32, from  https://monatglobal.com/uk FACING FACTS The male grooming industry is continuing to flourish which means more brands are creating unisex products – hallelujah! Organic Apoteke Active Face Hydrating Gel has active botanicals that balance sebum production and have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial actions. Perfect for preparing for your wedding day, the product evens complexions and heals blemishes whilst hydrating the skin. Priced £35.95, from  www.organicapoteke.com 72

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