Category Archives: Grooming

Review – Elements Grey Leather & Fig Fragrance

May 20, 2019

Filed Under : Grooming


This week, I’ve partnered with EXPRESS Men to share the perfect scent for the season! From date nights to weddings, the Elements Grey Leather & Fig Fragrance For Men is the perfect transition fragrance from spring to summer. With help from the Express Honor Body Spray, you are sure to make it part of your daily routine. If interested, you can find both scents on EXPRESS.

Here are the official fragrance details from the EXPRESS website:

“Give the man who has everything the gift of a sophisticated and masculine fragrance, personally picked out by you. The men’s cologne collection from Express suits all kinds of styles and personalities. Whether he prefers a casual and relaxed scent or something confident and charming, Express cologne will be his new signature fragrance. You can’t have too many attractive-smelling cologne options, so this men’s gift is a winner every time.”

With all that being said, I decided to go ahead and describe the cologne in it’s entirety below.

Packaging

The Grey Leather & Fig bottle comes packaged in the white box that’s easy to open. The bottle itself is simple, but sleek. It’s nicely shaped, clear glass figure is small enough to carry in your pocket. You will always know how much liquid is left due to it’s light weight and transparency. In contrast, the Honor Body Spray is completely solid, and looks very reminiscent of a drug store body spray bottle.

Value

Using my eGift Card, I purchased my fragrances from EXPRESS, where the 1.7 Oz. Grey Leather & Fig bottle ran for $34.90 (And I never received my free water bottle as advertised on the website) and the 4.2 Oz. Honor Body Spray was $14.90. I find that both fragrances have nice casual smells, which can last for an entire work day. Dope! I’m sure both of these bottles will last a very long time. Plus, they are of great value.

Overall

Since I’m still stepping my cologne game up, these smell goods get the job done. I’m going to stick with these EXPRESS Since for a while, before testing out more expensive brands.

Smell you later,

-Bryce Lennon

Review – Jan Marini Skin Research Rejuvenate and Protect

April 14, 2019

Filed Under : Grooming

Since the beginning of 2019, I’ve been looking for some new facial and skincare regimens for my sensitive skin. At this point, it’s all about slowing down the aging process (Mo and I both agree on that 🙂 ). Don’t get me wrong, I can still pass for a college student, but a little maintenance here and there can go a long way. Luckily, I was very fortunate to receive a Rejuvenate & Protect – Antioxidant DFP sample set from Jan Marini! This is my first skincare sponsorship from Jan Marini and I’m more than ecstatic to be working with them!

About the Brand

Haven’t heard of Jan Marini? According to their website found here, “Founded in 1994, the San Jose, CA-based Jan Marini Skin Research, Inc. (JMSR) is a recognized leader and innovator in skin care that is committed to continually expanding and improving the professional skin care market. JMSR’s two primary focuses are to provide innovative technologies that deliver proven measurable results and an unwavering commitment to the ongoing success of our customers.”

Packaging

So, I’m about to have a vulnerable moment right now…but I found myself grinning like such a fanboy when I received my package in the mail. Ha! The box itself was enough to get me excited! Both bottles were firmly secure in place when un-packaged. I felt so exclusive!

Value

For the box set, the retail prices is marked at $139. This is a steal considering and C-ESTA Serum is sold at $110 and the Marini Physical Protectant at $53. You know I love saving a good dollar, so the box set is right up my alley. Plus, I know holiday season was just a few months ago, but this could be the perfect gift for someone special. Fellas, save up those coins!

Results

As a runner, I have difficulty managing my skin under harsh weather conditions. My shoulders are constantly exposed to the hot sun, resulting in a lot of skin shedding and redness. Stressful, right? So, the Marini Physical Protectant is right up my alley. Not only is this protectant weightless, you don’t have to wait too long before it absorbs into your skin. Most importantly, take note of how your skin feels and shines the next day. It’s truly amazing!

In addition, my face is also prone to breakouts and redness as well. That’s where the C-ESTA Serum comes into play. This skin rejuvenating product serves to lift and tighten the appearance of facial contours. Let’s not forget to mention the free-radical protection as well!

Similar to the Physical Protectant, the C-ESTA Serum has a very light consistency and absorbs right into my skin. I’ve been using the product for a couple days now, and I can already see a major difference. My skin looks so refreshed!

Without a doubt, the Rejuvenate & Protect – Antioxidant DFP sample set will be in my skincare regiment while supplies last 🙂 ! Make sure you check  out Jan Marini when you get a chance.

With love,

-Bryce Lennon

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Grooming: Morning Routine

October 18, 2016

Filed Under : Grooming

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Getting the morning started can be a little difficult, especially if you don’t have a consistent routine in place. Routine? Yes, routine! If you are a little confused, check out the first part of my morning routine below:

Wake-Up!

Even with eight hours of sleep, waking up is pretty exhausting. If you are a heavy sleeper like myself, you may need to set three alarms in the morning. Three alarms? Yes, three alarms! Also, I would suggest keeping your alarm on the opposite side of your bedroom. Why? I can only speak for myself, but I have a tendency to hit the snooze button every now in the down. Charging the phone across the room helps me get up at the sound of the first alarm. Think about it! Before I can hit the snooze button, my body is already up and wired.

Please Don’t Stop the Music

As you already know, music is essential to my soul. So, it’s no surprise that I have a “Getting Ready” and “Good Morning” playlist to start off the day. Being the relaxed person that I am, I have a soft spot for anything Sza, John Legend, Elle Varner, Kid Cudi, and even Kanye West in the wee hours of the morning.

So Fresh & So Clean

Shower time! Before stepping in the tub, make sure you have a loofah and soap bar in hand. Not only is stepping in the shower without your toiletries a waste of time, but it leaves a mess everywhere. Drying off when you forget a bar of soup never happens. If this is a consistent problem, maybe you should invest in an adjustable or double tier shower caddy.

Remember, this is only part one of my morning routine. Be sure to check back for Part Two in the upcoming weeks.

Thanks for reading,

-Bryce Lennon