Rhys Reviews skincare products from No33 Collection from Penhaligon’s
Back in February, one of our favourite collaborators, and one of Unfold London’s Bright Young Things, Rhys Waul, reviewed Nip+Man’s range of skincare products.
In the last couple of weeks, Rhys has been testing the Cleanser and Beard & Face Scrub products from the gentlemen’s grooming range from Penhaligon’s, No33, and he’s found them to be an absolute pleasure to use. The No.33 Eau de Cologne has been created in celebration of Penhaligon’s 145th Anniversary. William Penhaligon opened his barber shop No.33 St James’s Street in 1870, selling fragrances and grooming preparations for gentlemen.
A number of gentlemen’s grooming products comprise the No33 Collection – the Eau de Cologne, a skin cleanser, a beard and facial scrub, an eye cream and a moisturiser.
Rhys reports that this cleanser is a thoroughly refreshing facial wash that leaves his skin feeling very clean, and it’s a gentle exfoliator, too. He loves the cleanser’s refreshing citrus burst and the lingering, smoky essence, both of which enhance the feeling of cleanliness. He mentioned that No33 Cleanser has helped to clear up some spots – so, no negatives to this product whatsoever!
Rhys has had a beard for a couple of years now and he’s tried several products to achieve smooth skin beneath his beard. The No33 scrub prepares the skin well for shaving and again, Rhys commented on its luxurious, gentle texture, and the gentleness of its effectiveness, whereas he has found some other beard scrubs he’s tried to be coarse, and too harsh for his skin. Once more, the product’s fragrance is a favourable factor and Rhys would buy this product for himself, due to its effectiveness and its fragrance.
About that fragrance. Here at Unfold London, we are by no means fragrance experts. So here are a couple of reviews and descriptions of No33 from parisiangentleman.co.uk & Fragrantica and here is the No33 Collections page on the Penhaligon’s site.
Penhaligon’s describes No33 as opening “in an aromatic burst of crisp citrus, rustic armoise and clary sage alongside a bracing lavender note. Incredibly smooth, the heart is enriched by warming pepper, ginger and cardamom and fresh, rosy geranium. Tobacco, cedar and vetiver add a dry smokiness, balanced by the restrained sweetness of tonka, amber and vanilla. A contemporary celebration of lavender in all its bracing charm.”
Head Notes: (small, light molecules that evaporate quickly) Bergamot, Orange, Grapefruit, Armoise, Coriander, Clary Sage, Cypress
Heart Notes: (form the main body of a fragrance, appearing two minutes to one hour after application) Lavendar, Violet, Black Pepper, Ginger, Jasmine, Rose, Muguet, Geranium, Saffron, Cardamon
Base Notes: (larger molecules that bring depth & solidity, holding and boosting heart and head notes, can be detectable 24 hours after application) Amber, Vetiver, Musk, Moss, Tobacco, Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Cedarwood