August 2024 Acquisitions

[chazt]

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They seem to have E2 as manufacturing code, could anyone tell which year this is? I’m just curious. Thanks!

Only guessing, as idk about blades, but if it follows the same pattern as razors, E2 is second quarter, 1959.

 

[N_Architect]

Diptyque items from the QR J amenity kit SIN-DOH:



And also the Oud Minerale by Tom Ford which I got at the DOH Duty Free (price was €192 or £164 for 100ml).

 

[N_Architect]

Couple of KAI whetstones (a diamond flattening one and a 4000 grit one)
The former has been used once for a demo and he put it in the wrong box I think, but I got a 10% off

£78 for both at Takashimaya, Orchard Road
For a beginner like myself they will suffice for starters

Plus three Muji moisturizers

 

[Dr Watson]

Couple of KAI whetstones (a diamond flattening one and a 4000 grit one)
The former has been used once for a demo and he put it in the wrong box I think, but I got a 10% off

£78 for both at Takashimaya, Orchard Road
For a beginner like myself they will suffice for starters

Plus three Muji moisturizers

I've looked at those Muji products myself, have you used them before? Most of the stuff they sell is pretty decent so I expect those to be quite good.

 

[N_Architect]

I've looked at those Muji products myself, have you used them before? Most of the stuff they sell is pretty decent so I expect those to be quite good.

Ι cannot remember if I have used their cosmetics before.

I know I have used their travel soap bar, but that was ages ago (2006-2009).

I tried these extensively (to the point practically attainable) at the store two days ago, in Singapore.

So I selected the ones more suited for me, as they had the white and also the blue line, each line having 3 different emulsions/lotions...

Having used the likewise 'budget' cosmetic lines from Korean brands since 2006, the first thing that comes to mind is that the approach and setup of using these ones here is kind of the same. Meaning that you have toner, lotion, emulsion.

Somehow the Japanese and Koreans have this philosophy and generally offer three stages/steps in face care, whereas (generally speaking) in Western products you can use a toner (which is light, like water) and then apply your moisturizer. With Korean and Japanese cosmetics this approach changes.

In summary here and depending on what you choose these can be quite 'rich' (meaning oily-like, at least this is how I personally find them at times.

But for the price they are worth a try, I believe (for us here in Greece we have no Muji).

I'll report down the line after using them.
Don't expect them to replace my CF 1445 balm to be honest, but let's see how they perform.

 

[Dr Watson]

Ι cannot remember if I have used their cosmetics before.

I know I have used their travel soap bar, but that was ages ago (2006-2009).

I tried these extensively (to the point practically attainable) at the store two days ago, in Singapore.

So I selected the ones more suited for me, as they had the white and also the blue line, each line having 3 different emulsions/lotions...

Having used the likewise 'budget' cosmetic lines from Korean brands since 2006, the first thing that comes to mind is that the approach and setup of using these ones here is kind of the same. Meaning that you have toner, lotion, emulsion.

Somehow the Japanese and Koreans have this philosophy and generally offer three stages/steps in face care, whereas (generally speaking) in Western products you can use a toner (which is light, like water) and then apply your moisturizer. With Korean and Japanese cosmetics this approach changes.

In summary here and depending on what you choose these can be quite 'rich' (meaning oily-like, at least this is how I personally find them at times.

But for the price they are worth a try, I believe (for us here in Greece we have no Muji).

I'll report down the line after using them.
Don't expect them to replace my CF 1445 balm to be honest, but let's see how they perform.

I subscribe to the Asian male beauty regime

Only used Innisfree (green tea) and Hada Labo (gold?) but of those two I found the Korean products better suited to my skin. I think Muji is now online only in the UK, maybe there is a store in London but my local one closed down around Covid time which is a shame... I used to enjoy browsing their diffusor's and buying new notebooks.

 

[chazt]

 

[Ron191]

When I bought my proraso I added a couple of fragrances from walmart.com's clearance bin. This one is interesting. It smell like high end soap, Drakkar Noir, and fresh linen dried in an ocean breeze. Oh and it was less than $3USD.

 

[Optometrist]

 

[Paper Plane]

Many thanks @slapo

steve

 

[adrian ivanovici]

 

[Julyan]

 

[Johnny Bravo]

Highly recommended from @Mike Smart
What a guy, he really knows how to enable me and spend my money on stuff I didn't know I needed.
He kind of reminds me of my wife, only he has a lot more stubble.

 

[Cheekee]

 

[Mike Smart]

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Highly recommended from @Mike Smart
What a guy, he really knows how to enable me and spend my money on stuff I didn't know I needed.
He kind of reminds me of my wife, only he has a lot more stubble.

Do you like it ???
The stubble i mean