The European Union’s ban on animal testing for cosmetics came into force on 12 March 2013, making it illegal to sell products and ingredients tested on animals either inside or outside Europe. The testing of… European Union Bans Cosmetic Testing On Animals
I admit to feeling flattered when companies approach me and invite me to try their products in order to review them for The Style Examiner. Most importantly, these invitations have introduced me to brands and… Review of êShave Skincare Products for Men
Being ethical has always been a controversial issue in fashion, with influential personalities such as Anna Wintour and Karl Lagerfeld staunchly pro-fur and many others vehemently against it. Animal rights activists like PETA have campaigned… Ethical Fashion*
Burberry opened its first dedicated Burberry Beauty space in London’s flagship store, in what is the first Burberry retail space in Europe to offer the full Burberry Beauty collection alongside the range of Burberry Fragrances.… Burberry Opens First Beauty Space in London
At The Style Examiner, we would not normally use a promotional strap line in the opening lines of one of our product reviews as we expect the products to stand for what they are, regardless… The Bluebeard’s Revenge: When Marketing Misinterprets the Man
A few months ago, we came across the Vintage Shaving Company, a skincare range for men founded in 2011 with the intention to fill the gap in the high-quality and economical shaving products market while… In the Company of Vintage Shaving Rituals
It is undeniable that, over the last couple of decades, men have become less prejudiced about looking after themselves. Not only are men more open about discussing and buying clothes, shoes and accessories, but they… Introducing Ursa Major’s Fantastic Face Wash for Men
When it came to the attention of The Style Examiner that men’s skincare label Bulldog had recently launched its newest product (an eye roll-on), we decided to investigate not only this latest creation but the… Reviewing Bulldog Natural Skincare Products for Men
When The Style Examiner came across ‘The Guv’ner’ (the latest addition to Lush’s natural deodorant range) with the intention to review it, the first thought that came to mind was a reminder of how, for… ‘The Guv’ner‘ Deodorant by Lush: When Form Lets Function Down
We confess that the more a product is hyped by public relations and marketing teams, the more suspicious about it we, at The Style Examiner, can become of its qualities. As the number of promotional… Rodin Olio Lusso Face Oil: The Miraculous Beauty of Nature