Watsons Men: A Product Review

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First things first...

Last year, Watsons released its own line of facial care products intended for men. Their complete set of skin care regimen products includes facial scrubs, facial wash, facial toner and facial gel in two types - hydrating and oil control. The products have minimal but appealing designs ( blue and black for hydrating; and green and blue for oil control) specifically for male consumers.

More than a month after its market launch, a friend of mine tried to use the oil control set. These skin care products, as described on the back of each, contain Algae extract in a non-greasy texture for hydration. (So that explains the green.) And the affordable prices make these more attractive.

The result...

Before using the product, my friend's skin is smooth but oily with an occasional pimple or two. Using these products made his skin less oily but not on a satisfied level. So he thought sticking to this regimen might solve his oil problem. But after 2 months of regular use, he developed small pimples on his upper neck. Another month passed and he already got acne problems on his cheeks. He then decided to stop using the products because these may not be suitable for his skin.

Final words...

After switching to his old facial products, my friend's acne lessened but not solved. There are still breakouts combined with a lot of not-so-appealing pimple marks on his cheeks. The lesson? Experimenting on facial products is good but dangerous. If your regimen right now doesn't bring you skin problems, then stick to that damn thing. Finding products that matches your skin is very very difficult, so it's best to talk with a dermatologist.

Have you tried Watsons Men products? Thumbs up or down?

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