The Bearded Colonel razors review plus EXCLUSIVE discount code

Fed up paying over the odds for razors?

Many men may be left nodding their bearded noggins at that last question.

But an enterprising business is set to end scruffiness for thrifty punters with a new subscription service, which could blunt the profiteering of the big boys.The Bearded Colonel provides razors and blades at a frequency the shaver decides straight to their door.  

And the blades are said to be sharper and therefore far less irritating than more well-known brands.

I found them a joy to shave with and felt no razor burn or rash at all – especially after following The Colonel’s advice (as set out below) to the letter.

Called the ‘Gothic Arch’, it has been dubbed the “Rolls-Royce of razors”.

The five-ply blades, which feature an aloe vera moisturising strip, come in a handy tin and the sleek black handle is sturdy, well-designed and ergonomic.

TopReviews4U readers can also enjoy an exclusive £5 discount on their first month’s subscription, by using the coupon code TR4U.

The Colonel’s top shaving tips:

1.       Open and clean pores by saving after a shower or scrubbing your face with arm water

2.       Apply shaving cream against the grain, while skin is still wet

3.       Shave with the grain to avoid razor rash and skin irritation

4.       Rinse with warm water to clear out pores

5.       Splash with cold water to close pores and keep them clean

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Winter skincare review with Bulldog Skincare for Men

Chapped lips and dry skin are just two of the more unwelcome features of a cold snap, like the one we’re currently enduring in the UK right now, writes TopReviews4U editor Paul Christian.

 

But, never fear, because man’s best friend, the ever-reliable Bulldog is at hand to banish those winter blues.

New products from the brand, renowned for using all-natural ingredients, include a new intensive 24hr moisturiser, lip balm and hand cream.

And they’re fantastic.

The intensive 24hr moisturiser (£10 for 50ml) is packed with eight essential oils rich in omega 3, 6 and 9.

It is non-greasy and absorbs quickly guarding against desiccating winter blasts.

The lip balm (£3 for 4g) is the star of the show for me. Waxy, durable and best-of-all, tasty – this is the best lip balm I’ve come across and a bargain for the price.

It contains candelilla wax, castor oil, mint, and shea butter to protect and reinvigorate dry lips.  

  

Bulldog’s new hand cream (£5 for 75ml) is also a winner and essential at this time of year, with vitamin E and jojoba offering nourishing respite.

Another favourite from the Bulldog Skincare for Men range is the body lotion (£4.50 for 200ml) is great for keeping skin supple after a morning shower or bath and exposure to icy chills.

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ANTS DJs all set to invade London's Electric Brixton

An insectoid house music invasion of the UK is set to take place next month, writes TopReviews4U editor Paul Christian.

The achingly cool ANTS concept, which promises to be the ‘next big thing’ in global dance music is heading for its first airing in London.

The Ibiza-incepted and Miami-moving concept will envelop London’s Electric Brixton on February 27 and mark the ANTS’ debut party in the capital.

On the bill will be underground house stars Andrea Oliva, Lauren Lane, Waze and Odyssey, Noir and Secondcity.  

After launching at Ushuaia, Ibiza in 2013, ANTS has evolved into one of the island’s most popular parties thanks to its bleeding-edge line-ups and impressive production.

With a reputation for unique, unforgettable experiences ANTS draws clubbers from around the world. 

ANTS has welcomed a plethora of artists including Sasha, Joris Voorn & Nic Fanciulli, Gorgon City, Hot Since 82, Kolsch, Maya Jane Coles and many more.

The ground-breaking Ushuaia residency has led to ANTS events in Miami, Dubai, Mexico’s BPM festival and Snowbombing. 

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Blue Lagoon Iceland Skin Care review

Iceland is renowned for breath-taking natural beauty, Vikings and sensible treatment of crooked bankers.

But it should also be seen as the go-to destination for beauty products if these fantastic Blue Lagoon creams and other assorted potions are anything to go by.

The company based on the land of ice and fire has delved deep into the earth for minerals and algae in making these great products, which include all manner of items like night and day creams, anti-ageing serums, mud masks, body lotions, gels and exfoliators.

I found them all to be smooth and non-greasy and as in tune with the body and face as Mother Earth herself.

Sourced and named after the stunning geothermal spa on the Atlantic island, these products transport you to the volcanic wilderness and relieve the stresses and strains on your skin that harsh city dwelling inflicts.

You can create a realistic spa regime from the comfort of your own home.

I particularly liked the softening ability of the mineral moisturising cream and as a man in my thirties I will certainly be adding the fantastic firming and repairing anti-ageing night cream to my skincare routine.

These items are fantastic and I'd urge you to seek them out.

But, don't worry, thanks to the internet unlike Norse travellers of old, you don't actually have to go to Iceland to get them.

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