Monday, October 16th, 2006
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News16 Oct 2006 10:04 am by nic
Face Facts Guys, it’s Time to Learn How to Cleanse

Nearly every man, in a moment of weakness, has made the firm decision to start properly caring for his skin …and then promptly forgotten it.
Okay, so we might not all be falling over ourselves to tackle anti-ageing creams and mud masks, but the least we can do, according to Men’s Flair, is clean the damn thing:
…get yourself a skin toner and at night moisten a cotton ball with a little toner. Then take the moistened cotton ball and swirl it around your forehead, nose, cheeks and neck. You will be surprised to see a VERY dirty cotton ball. All that dirt would stay on your skin and clog your pores if you didn’t use a facial cleanser at night! This would cause breakouts, blackheads, and create an unhealthy environment on the surface of your skin.
Come on guys, it’s a start.
Why and How To Use a Face Cleanser [Men's Flair]
News16 Oct 2006 09:49 am by nic
Gadget to Avoid – the Illuminated Ice Bucket
Like everyone would, we initially let out a short “Oh, cool” when first presented with the sight of the Mood-light Champagne Ice Bucket “Chiller”.
But, after closer imagination, we’ve tossed it into the category of ‘wacky cocktail party accessories’ with the punch fountain.
In fact, so many questions are raised by this that it possibly falls into a lower, more horrible category. Rather than just being a little naff, we’re concerned about:
- In these energy-conscious times, a gadget which creates light and is meant to keep something cool;
- Its €199 price tag;
- One of its listed features being that it’s “Water Resistant”.
But if you’ve money to burn, are unconcerned about the environment and have absolutely no taste – this one’s for you.
Mood Light ‘Chiller’ [via Red Ferret]
News16 Oct 2006 09:30 am by nic
Jewelry with Just Enough Childish Kitsch – Lego-esque Cufflinks
One has to be careful with cufflinks. They can often run the risk of looking too cheap (think square, brushed metal), too corny (think a recreational golfer with minature pewter golf bags on his cuffs) or just vulgar (think Playboy bunny symbols).
These great Forever Young Cufflinks by Jacqueline Sanchez, however, are none of these. And that’s a remarkable feat for something that’s so close to being a novelty item.
Quirky yet stylish, well-crafted and softly understated, these cufflinks are custom made in Sterling silver and sandblasted plastic.
And the design choice reminiscent of the fondly remembered, yet famously litigious Danish toy manufacturer is gutsy, but perfect. It recalls one’s childhood with such a powerful symbol – without being too cute or too nerdy.
Meccano cufflinks would’ve been too over-the-top, after all (not to mention really damn uncomfortable).
Pixel Girl Shop – Forever Young Cufflinks [via Uncrate]