CORNERSTONE CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS FOR MEN

The jolly Christmas season is approaching thick and fast so it's time to start preparing your gift ideas for the man in your life. Whether it's a boyfriend, husband, brother, father or grandad, this comprehensive 5-step list could make a great collection of gifts for the clean-shaven gentleman in your life.

Cornerstone Razor & Blades

Cornerstone's new razor has five super sharp, fine blades, optimally spaced to increase shave performance and reduce clogging, an Aloe Vera strip to help the blades glide smoothly, as well as a new precision trimmer blade for those hard to reach areas. Each blade is made from Japanese chromium steel to reduce micro-corrosion of its cutting edge and coated with a layer of titanium and diamond grade carbon to ensure the cutting edge stays sharper for longer. Please note, although their razors are perfect for your face, we do not recommend using them for head-shaving.

Sensitive Face Wash

It's important to always wash your face in the morning as during the night your skin goes into 'repair mode' and will withhold oil which can prevent your normal daytime products (such as your Daily Moisturiser) from working properly. Using Cornerstone's Face Wash is an oil-free and sensitive daily face wash blended with mint and cucumber extracts to deliver a gentle yet invigorating clean. It removes excess dirt and impurities from your skin to make your skin feel energised and refreshed in the morning.

Foaming Sensitive Shave Cream

Cornerstone's foaming sensitive shave cream combines a blend of willow bark and bamboo to provide a rich foaming lather to condition and protect your skin whilst you shave. The natural willow bark extract, known for its anti-inflammatory property, helps to reduce shaving irritation leaving your skin smooth and ready for the next step.

Sensitive Cooling Post-Shave Balm

Used after shaving, Cornerstone's Post-Shave Balm cools, refreshes and moisturises - helping to restore your skin’s natural moisture balance and reducing irritation. Blended with mint and honey extracts to soothe and condition. As with the scrub, if you’re not used to a post-shave balm – we’re pretty sure that once you’ve given it a try, you won’t regret it.

Leather Wash Bag

Travel in style with Cornerstone's leather wash bag. Every wash bag is handmade using tough, distressed buffalo leather, which will soften over time to give a distinctive, stylish character. The interior waterproof lining will keep all your travel essentials safe, while the smaller zip pocket keeps things organised.

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INTRODUCING CORNERSTONE'S NEW & IMPROVED RAZOR

The leading shaving subscription brand, Cornerstone, sets a new benchmark, with the release of their new and improved razor, that truly packs and punch... 

The new Cornerstone razor includes a trimmer blade, better spacing to avoid clogging and a reworked handle for a better grip. The tech behind it is crazy, with the blades being super heated to 1100'C degrees, being shot with diamonds, and being coated in PTFE (Teflon) for a better shave.  In short, it offers an even smoother, and more comfortable shave.

The look stays consistent with the original razor, but for the chrome leading all the way to the top of the blade, replacing the black plastic top that was there previously.  This razor is also considerably heavier than the old one, giving it a really premium feel, thus performing a more accurate, comfortable shave. 

For those of you who like the engraved initials service, well fear not, because this service is still available with this new razor.  Everything is the same, except the quality of the razor has dramatically improved. It is easy to see why Cornerstone is the leading shaving/grooming subscription service, with high quality products like this.
If you are looking for the best quality shave then you should seriously consider the Cornerstone subscription service, if you haven't already done so.  This amazing collection consists of four excellent shaving tools, which are: Face Scrub, Shave Gel, Post-Shave Balm, and of course the Razor. 

Every product plays its part in giving men the perfect shave, and what's more, the subscription works out cheaper than using mainstream brands that are not as effective. It's an absolute no brainer - for a smoother, less hassle shave, subscribe to Cornerstone today... https://www.cornerstone.co.uk/

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5 SHAVING TIPS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT

It’s estimated that male facial hair grows between 125mm and 150mm per year, adding up to an average of 3000 hours of a man’s life shaving- that is indeed 125 days of your life spent shaving. 

Since it’s a task that you are going to be doing so often, you might as well learn all the tips and tricks to hopefully ensure you get the job done quickly and easy. The guys at Cornerstone [www.cornerstone.co.uk], a flexible subscription service for men’s shaving supplies, know a thing about shaving so here are five shaving tips you should know about to ensure you start your day right.

EXFOLIATE 

If you want a smooth shave you need to start with the basics: preventing ingrown hairs and removing dead skin cells. Pick a scrub that doesn’t contain any nasty plastic microbeads and use it two to three times a week to get an even closer finish.

SHAVE AFTER SHOWERING 

If you’re in a rush you are more likely to put too much pressure on your skin, miss some spots and cut yourself, so take your time. To save some precious minutes, what you can do is shave immediately after you shower as the steam will open your pores, perfectly priming your face for shaving. Plus, your stubble will be softened from the warm water making it that much easier for the blades to cut through it.

AVOID BLUNT BLADES 

An old blade will only cause you razor burn and skin irritation. It’s false economy if you think you’re saving money by using an old, blunt razor. All you’ll end up doing is causing skin irritation, razor burn and ingrown hairs, which will lead you to go buy products to remedy the damage! Make sure you have a fresh set of blades ready for when your current blades become dull. With Cornerstone’s flexible and convenient subscription service [www.cornerstone.co.uk/subscribe], you won’t have to worry about buying new blades as they will sent some fresh ones straight to your door just when you need them - because who has time to go to the shop for replacement blades?

HYDRATE AND REPAIR YOUR SKIN 

Shaving can dry your skin and cause irritation, so avoiding a moisturizer can save you a couple of seconds every morning, but it will do more harm than good in the long run. To soothe and re-hydrate your skin, choose a post-shave balm or moisturiser, but make sure it doesn’t sting! If it does, it’s probably because it contains alcohol, which ironically only dries and irritates your skin even more.

SHAVE WITH AND NOT AGAINST THE GRAIN

Shaving techniques can make a big difference. To achieve a clean shaven look, we always recommend going with the grain. Going against is a definite no as it’s more likely to cause skin irritation as well as ingrown hairs as you end up cutting hair too short, which is more likely to grow back under your skin and cause shaving spots. When you shave with the grain, the razor won’t drag or pull your skin giving you a closer (and less painful) look.

Do you have any tips of your own? Share them with the Cornerstone team on Twitter [@Cornerstone_HQ] and Facebook [CornerstoneHQ]!

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CORNERSTONE SUBSCRIPTION: THE BETTER WAY TO SHAVE

Cornerstone is our latest grooming brand discovery that offers customers something a little different when it comes to shaving.  Cornerstone offers customers an easy, fuss-free, flexible subscription process in three easy steps...

1. Select a combination of products and a delivery schedule to match your personal shaving routine.
2. Free delivery of your box on your chosen schedule. Now you'll always have everything you need for a great shave.
3. It's easy to pause your deliveries, change your products or alter your delivery schedule. There's no commitment and you can cancel at any point.

Another impressive aspect of Cornerstone is that they even cater for every individual's specific need.   For instance, Cornerstone offer a 'shave frequency scheme' that identifies your shaving routine and frequency with the right subscription for your individual needs.  So, whether you shave daily or weekly, Cornerstone can execute an ideal delivery schedule for you.

So, the most important question now is: What are the Cornerstone products and are they any good?  Cornerstone kindly sent us the box set (below) containing four very impressive products for review.  

Here's our thoughts...

Scrub: Helps prevent nicks, cuts and shaving bumps. Exfoliating grains help release ingrowing hairs, reduce shaving spots, unblock pores and lift dead skin cells.

You just can't get much better than a good face scrub, as an essential part of your grooming routine, and the Cornerstone Face Scrub is certainly impressive to say the least.  The texture of this scrub is fairly light in comparison to many of the leading scrubs on the market, but the grain remains consistent, giving a very thorough cleanse throughout the face and neck.  

The colour of this scrub is dark grey, and the scent is minimal - which is always a great thing, as many face scrubs have a nasty habit of going over-kill on the scent.  Overall, the Cornerstone Face Scrub is a terrific product that would compliment your Cornerstone subscription in preparing you for the perfect shave. 

The Cornerstone Shave Gel is certainly unique - You'll struggle to find any shave gel on the market quite like this.  

This transparent gel has a soft texture to it, forming a pretty decent lather (something you'll struggle to get with most shave gels) and a rather zesty scent to it.  In fact, it's the scent of this shave gel that stands out over any other feature - it's truly refreshing, helping your skin stay hydrated, revitalised and protected from your razor during your shave.  

If you're into your minty scented shave gels then Cornerstone Shave Gel could be the perfect shave gel to try. 

The Blades: German engineered blades – machined to stay sharper for longer. Mounted on a strong yet lightweight aluminium alloy handle, crafted in Britain and optimally balanced for precision and control.

This Aluminium alloy razor is a pretty attractive shaving tool to have in your grooming cabinet.  The sleek design offers comfort and control for an efficient shave.  This razor is definitely one of the lightest (in weight) you'll be likely to find anywhere on the market, which isn't a bad thing at all.  

This five-blade razor also has a flat rear, which enables it to stand upright without the need for a razor-stand - a nice little touch from the designers.  It shaves pretty well too - much less tug and lots of control during the whole shave.  This is a German engineered tool - need we say any more? 

The Cornerstone Post-Shave Balm is softy textured, applying onto the skin well and easy to absorb.  The zesty scent of this balm is similar to that of the shave gel in this collection - highly refreshing and revitalising.  

Of all the shave balms you'll find on the market, you'll struggle to find a better one that this. Cornerstone's Pre-Shave Balm is perfect in texture, easy in application and effective in results.  If you suffer from particularly sensitive skin after shaving then this pre-shave balm is a must try.

It's been an absolute joy trying out the full Cornerstone collection.  The branding and packaging are very similar to Belgium's powerhouse shaving subscription range, Raz*War.  

Cornerstone evidently takes a lot of pride in carefully executed product design, bold and attractive branding, and the true effectiveness of the actual products.  If you're looking for a fuss-free, on your doorstep shaving solution, then get on over to Cornerstone's official website and start your subscription today: www.cornerstone.co.uk

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