Building on the success of their most recent fragrance launches, Molton Brown announce the release of Londinium. Securing 5th place in the ‘Navigation Through Scent’ line-up, Londinium is a reverence of the great city that is London. From the lining of Savile Row tailored suits, to the whisky cocktails of Knightsbridge, Londinium (Latin for London) represents a city full of contradictions in a bottle.

The scent: A top note of zested bergamot and crisp berries. Middle notes of myrrh and green oakmoss. A base of incense and aged malt whisky.

Available from Molton Brown boutiques and authorised resellers.

After taking the USA by storm for the past 12 months, men’s shaving range barc is now available for the first time in the UK. The barc collection consists of 2 hero products: barc Cutting Up Shaving Cream and barc Bump Down Razor Relief.

barc provides the perfect platform for the smoothest, closest shave and helps to protect the skin from sensitivities. The products are fragrance-free to minimise irritation and maximise the result. The barc range is exclusive to the TheGroomingClinic.com and prices start from just £11.

Gentlemen’s Tonic, Bruton St, London

Nestled away in the heart of London’s Mayfair, Gentlemen’s Tonic offers a complete range of male beauty and maintenance treatments. Try the 30 min express facial for a quick re-fresh.

The Peak Health Club & Spa, Jumeirah Carlton Tower, Knightsbridge, London

A haven of all things health located in the super-stylish Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel, Knightsbridge. Try the Ytsara Massage for complete relaxation and lymphatic detox.

Murdock @ Liberty, London

A celebration of masculinity. Murdock London is conveniently located in the basement of leading London department store, Liberty. Stop by for a traditional wet shave or to have your locks trimmed.

Ajala Spa, The Grange Hotel St Paul’s.

Right in the heart of one of the world’s busiest financial districts, Ajala Spa brings relaxation to new heights. Using Karin Herzog oxygenated products for complete regeneration.

Nickel Spa, Covent Garden, London

Using the famous French men’s grooming collection, Nickel, Nickel Spa is uber masculine and delivers targeted treatments for the modern dandy.

If you’re still feeling the effects of the credit crunch your bathroom armoury may not be top of your priorities, but fear not, there are some great products available from the shelves of high st stores which won’t break the bank.

Concentrate on replenishing your malnourished bank balance whilst staying super-groomed with…

No.1 – Manatomicals Body Wash £3.00 – available from Boots.

An all over hair and body wash which thoroughly cleanses from head to toe.

No.2 – Gillette Thermal Face Scrub £8.00 – gillette.com

This warming facial scrub can also be used as a express face mask. Great for removing blackheads.

No.3 – Proraso Shaving Range, from £3 – available from thegroomingclinic.com

A complete collection of Italian shaving products steeped in shaving heritage.

No.4 – Sanex Deodorant, from £1.29 – sanex.net

A mildly scented anti-perspirant deodorant that keeps you bone dry.

After handing over the reins of one of the world’s most successful lifestyle boutiques to Esteé Lauder Companies, Jo Malone has once again donned her creative cap and continued to develop a line of fragrances under the name of Jo Loves. Jo Loves launched in November 2011 with 4 wonderful scents to get the ball rolling, and July this year sees the launch of Jo Loves ‘tropical trio’, all of which have mango at heart.

The 3 new scents are the product of 2 years of research with the tropical fruit and the natural aroma of this sweet, vanilla-ry fruit has been bent and stretched to its absolute limits. The result is 3 new fragrances which smell like no other.

Mango Nectar, A shot of Oud over Mango and A shot of Thai Lime over Mango are the 3 fabulous fragrances to watch out for.

Available July 2012 exclusively from joloves.com

Building on the success of their 2 hero fragrances, Boss Bottled and Boss Bottled Night, Hugo Boss and Procter & Gamble announce the launch of the third addition to the collection, Boss Bottled Sport. The emphasis here is on mental preparation and success. Brand Ambassador, Jensen Button comments ‘We’re all great drivers but it’s the mental preparation that leads to success in Formula 1™’ – endorsing the scent with his sporting experience.

Initially Boss Bottled Sport focuses on sharpening the senses with citrus, grapefruit and pink peppercorns. At the heart of the scent; Lavender to control anxiety and Aldehydic mist to empower the mind with its multi metallic properties. The scent finally settles into the ‘Physical Endurance’ phase with Tonka Bean, Vetyver and Patchouli to maintain a persistent path to success.

Available nationwide – £49.00 / 100ml

To mark one of the biggest celebrations in modern British history, the official shaving experts, Gillette, have launched a special edition ‘Gold’ re-brand of their latest collection. Featuring the highly acclaimed Fusion Proglide and the super-effective warming face scrub, Gillette’s ‘Gold’ range carries not only the pride of the nation, but the pride of shaving.

I have to admit that purchasing grooming products whilst engaging in my weekly food-shop hasn’t always been my approach, but I have to admit that Gillette have really stepped up their game of late, and the ‘wet’ products are giving the professional ranges a run for their money.

Notably, Gillette’s Warming Thermal Face Scrub is very possibly one of the best around at present. On contact with the skin the scrub warms and opens the pores whilst the gentle exfoliating beads dig deep for dirt. If you suffer with blackheads, this is the one for you.

The collection is available nation-wide in supermarkets and health stores, and prices start at around £6.00

Trawling the aisles of your local supermarket may not be as satisfying as visiting your favourite department store, but with recession repair just peeping over the horizon, it’s time to address your mal-nourished bank balance with some budget beating grooming goods! Now, as the old saying goes, “You get what you pay for,” quality comes hand in hand with expense. But if decadent marketing and celebrity endorsements don’t mean all that much to you, try placing value for money at the ticker of your operation and try some of the best budget busting grooming products.

First up – Wingman Wipes

Fourth – Nickel Super Speed Moisturizer

In the name of austerity, and with the threat of a double-dip recession looming, I decided to economise on my shaving kit and try Boots Blade 3 Razors. There are some things in life that simply don’t accept less expensive alternatives, and after trying Boots Blade 3 Razors, shaving is one of them.

I have used Gillette Mach 3, Proglide and the likes for as long as I can remember but the cost of them seems to sky rocket with every new release. I tried Boots Blade 3 Razors system which on appearance looks very similar to the Mach 3 cartridge but in action, proves to be similar to a shard of broken glass. I started my shave at my my side-burns and all seemed well, I then moved onto the more tricky areas like the chin and around my lips and all hell let loose. I experienced numerous nicks and cuts and my skin felt incredibly raw after using them.

To cut a long story short – don’t bother!

Dark circles under the eyes can be caused by various different issues. The most important element of any successful treatment is to try to first establish what is making your eyes appear dark. The answer, will most commonly be one of the following; lack of sleep, poor diet, smoking, alcohol and drug misuse, vitamin k deficiency or an underlying medical condition. At this point it would be a good idea to recommend you to speak to a medical professional if you believe your dark circles could be a consequence of a medical issue. Otherwise, try the following;

Firstly, try to get at least 8 hours sleep each night

Drinking alcohol or caffeinated drinks in the evening will reduce the efficiency of your sleep cycle. Try to avoid any stimulants after dinner.

Get 2 smooth pebbles and put them in the freezer

When you first wake-up, remove the pebbles from the freezer, run them under cold water then rub them around the eye area. After a couple of seconds, stop. Give the area a little break, then continue. Do not apply the pebbles to the area straight out of the freezer, or for longer than 3 seconds.

Concentrate on the area when washing

When you use your face wash, work the product gently into this area and thoroughly rinse. This will help to control the amount of oil in the area.

Don’t smoke!

I know this sounds like something a nagging parent says, but face mapping experts suggest that the area under the eyes reflects the internal state of the lungs. If you smoke, your eyes will give you away.

Use a good eye cream

Most eye creams will help to reduce bags, fine lines and dark circles. Store it in the fridge and apply each morning. Keeping it cool will enhance its performance.

Always apply SPF to the area

Even during winter months. Low levels of melanin are stimulated by the sunlight, even during colder seasons. Keep your under-eyes tan-free at all times with a good SPF.

Still not working?

Try a concealer. There are tonnes of them designed specifically for men’s skin. Try matching it to your natural skin tone, this will make it look really natural.