Men's Skincare Journal ft. NovAge Men by Oriflame

NOVAGE. Powered by Science. Empowering you to be your Best. 

NovAge offers a series of scientifically-advanced skin care ranges designed to correct and slow the signs of ageing. Every range is powered by innovative technologies and plant stem cell extracts, and customised to meet your skin's changing needs through life with clinically proven results. From the very first signs of ageing to those experienced in more mature skin, with NovAge you can enjoy youthful, healthy-looking skin at any age.

The NovAge Men Set is engineered specifically for male skin to fight signs of ageing and tiredness. Skin is left feeling energised, fresher, smoother and younger looking. Designed to use as a simple, but powerful routine that takes less than 2 minutes to perform every morning and evening but gives results. When used as a routine, the range delivers a clinically proven Anti-Fatigue Effect by wrinkle reduction, skin smoothness improvement, improvement in skin hydration, improvement in skin flexibility, improvement in skin tonicity.

The set comes in a decent brown cardboard box consisting of 4 products -  

Purifying & Exfoliating Cleanser: Male skin produces more sebum and oil and has larger pores than women’s skin, so it attracts and traps more daily grime. That's the reason why gentlemen also need to rejuvenate their facial skin by exfoliation to diminish dirt and dead skin cells. Apply this lovely-looking grey coloured NovAge cleanser to the face and neck, gently massaging with fingertips to wash away sebum and excess oil with its invigorating grains consisting of natural Japanese Charcoal particles. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and get that instant skin boost and refreshing aromatic feel. The smoother exfoliated skin makes it easy to absorb anything you put on it afterwards like serums, moisturizers etc. more deeply. I personally feel that a good exfoliator like NovAge also leads to lessen ingrown facial hair thereby preparing the skin for a comfortable shave. So my mantra is to cleanse and exfoliate my face before shaving. It's priced at INR 1000 for 125 ml tube.

Eye Rescue Gel: Most men have stressful work schedule due to which their eyes are prone to get puffy and have eyebags. Eye skin is fragile, so often it is the first area to reveal signs of ageing and tiredness. The eyebags might be caused by fluid retention, lack of sleep, any allergies or heredity. The trick is to find an easy-to-use eye roll-on. NovAge Eye Rescue Gel has to be gently rolled on cleansed skin below each eye every morning and evening. The texture of this product makes it easy to absorb. One of the most effective ingredients for eye care products i.e. Caffeine helps to enhance blood micro-circulation to de-puff under-eye bags and helps to reduce the appearance of dark circles to leave eyes looking well rested. Gingko helps to soothe skin, increases moisturising efficacy and stimulates collagen synthesis. The massaging effect of the roller ball make tired eyes look and feel energised, revitalised and hydrated. Priced at INR 1200 for 15ml tube.

Energising & Hydrating Booster:  It's a gel-like translucent fluid that optimises skin's water balance immediately. Massage it into cleansed skin morning and evening avoiding the eye area. Quick in absorption and nicely fragrant. Skin is left revived with improved tone, better flexibility and reduced tiredness, once the product is religiously applied on daily basis. To prevent loss of radiance from men's skin and to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, Coffea Bengalensis plant stem cell extract has been included in NovAge Men which encourages healthier functioning skin cells and a boosted antioxidant capacity that can help to protect the skin. Available at INR 2100 for 50 ml bottle.

Intense Anti-ageing Face Gel Lotion: Being in my early 40s, I've resorted to high-quality anti-ageing products which can be used without visiting the professional salons. The NovAge anti-ageing lotion is a lightly consistent, white-coloured lotion that repairs skin of critical ageing issues. Simply massage it into cleansed skin twice a day avoiding the eye area. The Baobab Anti-ageing technology used in the range is specifically developed to work on men’s skin and targets issues directly. Though one can feel the suppleness of skin instantly, but needs patience to notice improvement in skin's texture in a span of few months. Priced at INR 1700 for 50ml bottle.

The NovAge Men Set is clinically evaluated on male skin and a big lot of people have agreed to it's results. The complete set is priced at Rs. 6000 but is available at Rs. 4500 on Oriflame website. Ladies! It makes a perfect gift for the men in your family. And Gentlemen! don't shy away ordering this wonderful grooming kit for yourself. 

Reviewed by: Amit

Grooming Aisle For Every Man - North for Men UNLIMITED

If you think that men's morning ritual only involve shaving and bathing, think again! Men also like to spend a few minutes in front of mirror gazing at themselves thinking how to effectively handle their skin issues provided there are some great grooming products available at their disposal.

At present, I'm rambling about some great stuff from Oriflame in my grooming kit -

When you wake up with dullness on your face, the reasons can be the dirt, grime or excess oil on your skin. The same goes for hair and scalp which might be feeling itchy or oily waiting to be washed. How about having access to a universal cleansing product for entire body including hair, body and face?? Sounds strange? North for Men Uulimited collection brings Unlimited Hair, Body & Face Wash (priced at Rs. 479 for 250ml) that gets everything covered. It perks your tired face up on those mornings after late night parties or overtime at office. A savior for sensitive, easily irritated skin; this product does complete justice for its multitasking capabilities. Bright red in color, medium thin in consistency and so energetic in fragrance; I'm by now a fan of it's good lather for a spa-worthy shower. It's super convenient when you don't have to switch to different products for body and hair under shower.

If you're the one who slather shaving product on your face every morning, you definitely would love a  classy move to Unlimited Shaving Foam (priced at Rs. 449 for 200ml). Many men would prefer shaving creams over foam for their age-old habit. I personally wasn't much convinced of being comfortable with shaving foam, but Unlimited Shaving Foam goes on easy on skin, smells awesome and ensures a closer, smoother shave. This canned foam can be directly applied to wet face and can be smoothened on face with hands. It'll save you those precious 2-3 minutes when you lather a traditional shaving cream using a brush. A shaving foam also makes it perfect for dry shaving for those who travel a lot.

There may be chances that after buying and using a quality shaving cream/gel/foam, many men would skip investing in a aftershave lotion. Contrary to that, I believe "the key to an expert shave is in the last step." An aftershave is equally essential part of my shaving routine. Currently I'm using Unlimited Aftershave Splash (priced at Rs. 449 for 100ml) that gently soothes irritated shaven skin and minimizes redness. The gentle formula wards off annoying burning sensation, if any. It prevents infections that may be caused due to tiny cuts left behind after shaving. Lemongrass essential oil infused in the formula pumps required moisture into skin for a relaxed feel.

North for Men UNLIMITED is definitely a combo of excellent grooming stuff for gentlemen who love to master the art of looking good effortlessly.

Reviewed By:
Amit

North for Men - Men Grooming Kit

Raksha Bandhan is approaching soon and I see everyone talking n fretting over what gift to choose for their brother or sister. I myself had been planning to buy him a gift of utility that won't end up collecting dust in his closet. So I thought of collating a cool grooming kit for my brooding brother this year that not only lures him, but would also make it easy to wake up looking his best. 

I reached for North for Men by Oriflame that is a trusted male grooming brand designed for men who value looking and feeling great and strive for greatness every day. No matter your skin type or how straightforward or advanced their needs are, they'll find the quality products they need to complement their daily grooming routine, and inspire them with the confidence to go out and be the best they can be.

My brother is very specific about the quality of grooming product he uses because he believes in not looking good, but feeling confident from inside. And gifting him with the best quality personal care essentials is ultimate choice. This combo includes 4 products viz. soap bar, shaving gel, face wash+ scrub and face cream. 

North For Men - Normal Skin Shaving Gel

My bro doesn't do well with electric razors and resorts to traditional manual shaving method. However, he is choosy for nice lathering shaving creams/gels. This NFM shaving gel is non-foamy, ultra-rich gel that provides easy razor gliding on skin to get a close, smooth shave. It helps protect skin against micro cuts and irritations plus heals the scrapes quickly. 

The 60 ml tube is priced at Rs. 149.

North For Men Fairness Face Wash & Scrub

The first step of an effective morning routine is to ensure a brighter and cleansed complexion. With natural menthol for an invigorating kick, simply give yourself a gentle yet deep exfoliation of this dual-effect product. The best part is that the soap-free formula avoids leaving you with stretchy dry skin post rinsing, but also guarantees oil-free skin without any impurities. Men will difintely love the alluring aroma of the product.

The 150 ml tube packaging is priced at Rs. 549

North For Men Fairness Soap Bar

Make a man feel good taking good care of himself with this silky touch fairness soap. Enriched with white complex to help brighten skin tone and improve skin complexion. Pure menthol gives a refreshing feeling with its pleasant scent all the day long. 

The 100 gms soap bar is priced at Rs 129. 

North For Men Fairness Face Cream

A face cream may sound unwanted or optional in a men grooming kit, but I would say men's rougher skin needs nourishment and hydration more than women's. To deliver the benefits of Artic pro Defence and Polar White Complex, this moisturizing cream leads to boosting skin health from within. The added advantage of SPF 18 in the cream is here to shield his skin from sun damage with UV filters while reinforcing skin's resistance against pollutants etc.

The 50 gm tube is priced at Rs 449

In short, this suave hamper from "North for Men" is apt to pamper my bro this Raksha Bandhan and make him feel classy on this auspicious day and forever after. 

p.s. if you're impressed with the NFM combo and wanna gift it to love of your life, Friendship Day is the ocassion that'll give you this golden opportunity to woo your man with a thoughtful gift set ;)