Tried and tested: Razors, skin boosters and eye gels

SHAVING’S a daily ritual for many men, and the right tools for the job are all-important.

Will these two new razors cut it? Our testers find out...

Wilkinson Sword Hydro 5 Razor, currently reduced to €5.74 from €11.49 ( www.boots.ie )

“The head of this razor is far too flexible, making it really hard to get a good grip when shaving the neck area.

"I also found it difficult to shave the more contoured areas of my face.”

2/5

Gillette Fusion ProShield Flexball Men’s Razor, €11.47 (www.sammccauley.com)

“Dubbed Gillette’s ‘most advanced’ yet, this razor delivers in its promise of a clean, smooth finish.

"The ‘Flexball’ technology works to tackle any beard length, and the lubricant made for an easy, non-irritable shave.

"You have to buy additional blades, but at this price you can’t really grumble.”

4/5

BUY IT NOW

We all need a pick-me-up from time to time, and this trio of turbo charged Boosters from Clarins pledge to do the trick.

Offering a made-to-measure beauty solution in real time, simply add three to five drops to your face cream, mask or foundation and voila: Show-stopping skin!

Pick from Detox, Repair or — my favourite — Energy (great for those with a hectic lifestyle) and await the results.

Snap them up for €39 each from April 17  ( www.debenhams.ie ).

EYE SAVERS

Sometimes, no amount of expensive cosmetics can send those under-eye bags packing, and only eye patches will do.

No, not pirate-style coverings, a couple of active-packed strips left on for half an hour.

Masque Bar Hydro Gel Eye Dark Spot Eye Patches, €41.99 for 30 pairs ( www.boots.ie ), are infused with gold, snail extract and anti- inflammatory adenosine, mimicking the effects of a mid-afternoon power nap.

YOU’RE SO VAIN

It’s official: Men are the vainest sex.

According to a new survey by www.carfinance247.co.uk , the average male (aged 17-50) checks themselves out in the mirror up to 24 times a day, versus women’s 11 times.

While women listed their top reasons for looking in the mirror as make-up application (81%); to check they don’t have food in their teeth or smudged mascara (63%) and to check and tidy hair (45%), the majority of men (56%) confessed they do it simply to admire themselves.