SHORTLIST's The Champions of Grooming

From niche fragrances to anti-ageing saviours, Shortlist mag unveil their second group of the ShortList Grooming Award winners.

• BEST NICHE FRAGRANCE: Creed Aventus eau de parfum.
  “An alluring mix of citrus and fruity notes with soft floral undertones, from an iconic fragrance house”
  ~ Adrian Clark, Style director of ShortList and editor of ShortList Mode.

• BEST NEW MEN’S HAIR CARE: Kérastase Homme Capital Force Daily Treatment Shampoo (Anti-Dandruff Effect).
  “A fresh and purifying smell, this shampoo also works well as a treatment for dandruff, keeping hair and scalp clean”
  ~ Johnnie Sapong, Hairdresser whose clients include Jude Law and Orlando Bloom.

• BEST NEW GROOMING GADGET (ELECTRIC OR BATTERY-OPERATED): Philips SensoTouch 3D (RQ1280) Rotary Shaver.
  “A fantastic hybrid electric shaver that has all the convenience of a dry shaver with all of the closeness of a wet shave. One day, all electric shavers will be like this”
  ~ Ahmed Zambarakji, Award-winning writer and founder of The Exfoliator blog

• BEST NEW MEN’S ANTI-AGEING PRODUCT: Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus Wrinkle & UV Damage Corrector.
  “Another excellent product from Clinique, achieving the results it claims in a relatively short period”
  ~ Catherine Bossom Head of buying at niche grooming destination Space.NK.Apothecary

• BEST MEN’S BODY MAINTENANCE PRODUCT: Right Guard Xtreme Silver Antibacterial Anti-Perspirant Deodorant.
  “Harnessing the antibacterial properties of the preciousmetal that it contains within its formula, this maximum-strength deodorant offers round-the-clock protection”
  ~ Adrian Clark.

• BEST NEW SHAVING PRODUCT: Nivea For Men Arctic Freeze 2-in-1 Wash & Shave Gel.
  “This innovative product has a great smell, working into a nice lather. Also has very alluring packaging”
  ~ Fadi El Rachdi, Master barber at The Refinery grooming emporium.

• BEST EYE-CARE PRODUCT: L’Oréal Paris Men Expert Hydra Energetic Ice Cool Eye Roll-On.
  “A really cooling, pleasant texture and easy to use. A staple eye-care product”
  ~ Catherine Bossom.

• BEST CLASSIC MEN’S FRAGRANCE: Hermès Terre D’Hermès eau de toilette.
  “Elegant and refined, this creation captures freshness, spice and warmth with fantastic diffusion”
  ~ Roja Dove, Perfumer who cut his teeth at Guerlain. Also founder of the Roja Dove Haute Parfumerie.

[pix and words: shortlist issue 159]