Murdock Christmas Press Release, 13th October 2006

It’s the same story every year; hundreds of products claiming to be ‘the perfect gift for the man who has it all…’ MURDOCK, the unique male grooming store based in Hoxton, is sticking to its belief that a man can never OD on exclusive grooming products and has dreamt up a range of special Christmas offers to delight even Santa Claus himself!

For the boyfriend…husband…brother…son or father fortunate enough to be living in London, gift vouchers are available for traditional barbers and grooming services in the Hoxton-based store. For everyone else, the online store www.murdocklondon.com offers a wealth of luxurious male grooming products, including special Christmas hampers ranging from £60-300.

The MURDOCK Shave Experience Hamper - £70 D.R. Harris traditional, hand-made British products – by royal appointment – have been a British institution since 1790.
Best Badger Brush A hand filled badger hair brush, the hair is stiffer to the touch and very popular with wet shavers who use their brush to exfoliate the skin at the same time as preparing it for shaving.
D.R Harris Shave Bowl 100g The soap presented in the bowl is high quality, triple-milled to produce the quantity and lasting quality of the lather, with a subtle fragrance.
D.R. Harris After Shave/Milk 100ml Only a hint of Cucumber & Rose is used to fragrance this product which has been formulated for those with sensitive skin. A dense, milky lotion used to sooth sore and chapped skin or razor burn. This product is lightly moisturising and ideal for use in winter to prevent further drying of the skin. Non-alcoholic.

The Hierbas de Ibiza Hamper - £80 This small family enterprise has captured the laid-back attitude of Ibiza by harnessing the natural herbs and plants of the island, to produce a unique luxurious fragrance embodying the spirit of the Mediterranean.
Hierbas de Ibiza Bath Salts – 50g The incredibly pure, Las Salinas of Ibiza, were first discovered by the Phoenicians in 700 B.C. and have been enjoyed for their tranquilising and relaxing qualities ever since.
Hierbas de Ibiza Moisture Balm – 300ml Moisturises, nourishes, and invigorates the skin, without leaving any oily trace. The Moisturising Body Balm is lightly perfumed with Hierbas de Ibiza, rich in Glyrecine, Beeswax and Almond Oil and free of aggressive ingredients.
Hierbas de Ibiza Eau de Toilette – 100ml For men and women, a fresh and long lasting fragrance with hints of citrus fruits, lavender, geranium, thyme, jasmine, cinnamon and vanilla.
Hierbas de Ibiza Scented Soaps – 2x100g A handmade and 100% plant based soap, using aloe from the Hierbas De Ibiza family plantation. Providing all the skin care benefits of aloe vera, it nourishes, moisturises, improves skins softness and helps compensate for over-exposure to the sun. Enriched with Proteins, Vitamins and Oligo elements.


The Santa Maria Novella Hamper - £150 Farmacia de Santa Maria Novella remains one of the most exclusive grooming products on the market adored by men and women alike. It is stocked in only the most exclusive stores around the world; Murdock is one of only two stores to stock these products in London.
Latte per il Corpo Uomo - 8.4 oz This 700 year old formula, containing hydrating vegetable oils, cocoa butter, white beeswax, and avocado oil hydrates, tones and gives the skin softness and elasticity. Infused with a subtle spicy scent this rich fluid emulsion absorbs without a trace, leaving even the most parch body toned, nourished, and moisturized - but never greasy.
The melagrano terrocotta Made by hand and in limited quantities, this amazingly scented Terra Cotta Pomegranate is a truly unique object. Immersed in a vat of pomegranate oil essence for one week it is highly fragranced and will give off it's wonderful aroma for up to 12 months.
Santa Maria Novella Scented Soaps – Gift Box of 4x130g Each soap is hand using 19th century equipment, aged for 60 days in ventilated cabinets, and lasts about three times longer than ordinary soap while maintaining it's shape and scent.
Santa Maria Novella Pot Pourri – 90g Scrupulously handmade using ancient methods, this incredibly long-lasting, beautifully fragrant potpourri is a full-bodied blend of herbs and flowers, all grown without pesticides in the Florentine hills exclusively for Santa Maria Novella. Each batch is collected by hand and fermented in centuries-old terra cotta jars for several months before it is ready to be released.

Not only will these exclusive and luxurious products come individually wrapped and presented in traditional brown paper and MURDOCK’s signature blue, they all offer a saving on the RRP. Merry Christmas indeed!

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