Slightly off topic, but just wanted to let the male readers of RunBulldogRun know about a great range of skincare products I recently stumbled upon. Actually, the female readers may want to purchase some of the product line for the special guy in their life, so I guess this post is applicable to everyone after all.
I first spotted the range of Bulldog Natural Skincare products on my recent trip to Wales. The eye-catching logo/packaging caught my eye, and I soon found myself checking out the products and reading the various quirky descriptions….
Unless you’re a geography teacher or a communist revolutionary, you’ll have to shave sometime.
How can you face your problem if your problem is your face? This isn’t the whole answer, but it’s a start.
However, with an already jammed-full-suitcase waiting to be lugged back to the USA, I opted not to buy any of the products, but instead made a mental note to “check online” on my return.
Fast forward a couple of weeks, and as I’m logging a morning run on Earndit.com – a great site that rewards you for exercising – I noticed that one of their new “Rewards Partners” was none other than Bulldog Natural Skincare!!
(By the way, you can check out some of Earndit’s other Reward Partners by clicking here.)
For just 300 Earndit points I was able to select a $20 Bulldog Skincare gift card, which arrived via email within a matter of minutes.
It didn’t take long to select three of their products – Original Face Wash, Original Moisturizer and Original Shave Gel – before clicking “Submit” to place my order. Just two days later, a small package arrived (contents shown above)…
Original Shave Gel
They say – Packed with 8 essential oils, aloe vera, jojoba and konjac mannan for an incredibly smooth shave.
Wet face with warm water. Massage into your stubble. Shave smooth.
Be loyal to your skin. Our products never contain parabens, sodium laureth sulfate, artificial colours, synthetic fragrances, or ingredients from animal sources.
I say – The shave gel was the first Bulldog product I used. I’m typically pretty fussy when it comes to shaving gels/foams/oils, but this one was as close to perfect as I’ve found. It applies easily, is fresh smelling and allows the razor to glide effortlessly over the skin. The best thing for me, however, was that the gel didn’t clog the razor like so many other shave products are prone to do.
Original Face Wash
They say – Packed with 8 essential oils and green tea to gently cleanse your face of dirt and debris.
Lather up on wet skin and rinse.
Be loyal to your skin. Our products never contain parabens, sodium laureth sulfate, artificial colours, synthetic fragrances, or ingredients from animal sources.
I say – Smells just like the other Bulldog products – fresh without being overpowering. Lathers up nicely, rinses off easily and above all doesn’t leave your skin feeling dry as a prune. Great stuff!
Original Moisturizer
They say – Packed with 8 essential oils, green tea, green algae, konjac mannan and vitamin E to help rehydrate the skin.
Use morning and night. Apply evenly to face and neck after cleansing.
Be loyal to your skin. Our products never contain parabens, sodium laureth sulfate, artificial colours, synthetic fragrances, or ingredients from animal sources.
I say – Great smell, applies easily and is not at all greasy. Lasts a long time and doesn’t block the pores like some guys’ moisturizers do.
Next up for me to try will be the Original After Shave Balm and perhaps the Anti-Ageing Moisturizer which I believe is only sold in the UK at the moment. [Update: now available in the USA!]
Finally, in the last couple of days I’ve managed to secure an exclusive 15% savings code with Bulldog Natural Skincare, so if you fancy trying any of their products just use the following code YN5F8JT36 at their online US Store.
[Note: 15% discount available through 12/31/11.]
Breaking news: I have a new 15% savings code which is valid through 12/31/12. Just use the following code RBRMTB15 at the Bulldog Natural Skincare online US Store.