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Get Him to Give Up on 2-in-1 Products for Good With The 12 Best Grooming Gifts For Men
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If we put on our economist hats and crunch the numbers, men in 2022 actually want to participate in beauty culture. Retail Beauty reported earlier this year that the global men’s skincare market is set to reach US $13 billion by the end of 2022, with men shopping more skincare, fragrance, and even cosmetics than ever.
If you’ve ever shared a bathroom with a man, you’ve probably had the experience of discovering your expensive shampoo is being used as a face wash, or your $150 face cream is being used on dry elbows. Boyfriend, husband, or housemate, the best grooming intentions often end tragically for your personal stash — that, or in arguments about the efficacy of 2-in-1 skincare products.
So while men might want to up their grooming game, they might still need direction.
The easiest way to shortcut tragedy for your personal stash — or the kind of arguments that generate Reddit threads like this one — is with a well-chosen gift or two. Here’s our roundup of the best men’s grooming products in available.
The Kits:
STUFF Skincare, Skin and Body Pro Kit
If he likes to keep it simple, STUFF is the perfect skincare solution. STUFF has a lineup of eight botanically based grooming essentials. Think exfoliating scrubs, moisturisers, shaving gels, head and body washes and deodorants. There are plenty of bundles available, from The Skin Care Starter Kit ($75) to The Skin and Body Pro Kit ($100), a bundle that will see your dad set for every step in his routine. All STUFF products are Australian-made, botanically based and smell fantastic.
Aesop, Moroccan Neroli Shaving Duet
There’s something about a man’s bathroom full of Aesop products that screams “he has his sh*t together”. Whether this is wish fulfilment or reality with your particular guy, Aesop has a seemingly universal appeal for men. Maybe it’s the clean, white-on-black gender-neutral packaging, or the luxurious but practical products. Whatever its hold on the male imagination, giving the gift of Aesop is guaranteed to delight the guy in your life. Ticking both the practical and luxurious boxes is the Aesop, Moroccan Neroli Shaving Duet ($105), which will level up his grooming routine in a flash.
Dopeskin.co, 3-Step Clear Skin Kit
Dopeskin.co’s 3-Step Clear Skin Kit (currently $80.40) is perfect for anyone who struggles with razor bumps and congestion. The kit comes complete with an AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser and AHA/BHA Exfoliating Serum, along with an antioxidant-packed, hemp-based moisturiser to replenish and balance the complexion. Literally as easy as 1-2-3.
Khiel’s Men’s Energising Essentials
Some guys are Aesop guys, some guys are Khiel’s Facial Fuel guys, and while that statement might be reductive, for the purposes of gift-giving, it’s handy. If for some reason your gift recipient is horrified by the concept of a beauty regime, but you are determined to gift him skincare anyway, the Khiel’s Facial Fuel range, found here in the Men’s Energising Essentials Set ($81) provides a perfect solution. Hitting all the non-threatening grooming regime marks (blue, fuel) the products in the range are also exceptionally well formulated with ingredients like vitamin C, vitamin E, chestnut extract, and soy. Considered a stalwart men’s grooming gift guides, it’s a great option for the more traditional man in your life, whether that’s your dad, or your 14-year-old brother.
The Aussie Man, Brisbane Set
If you’re shopping for your partner, as well as the father of your children you might want to explore The Down Under Trimmer ($99). The Brisbane Set ($129) comes replete with everything the dad on the go could want. From their spiced sandalwood and honey body wash to lush Argan Oil Shampoo and Conditioner, “The Man Mask” (a sheet mask), daily face wash and moisturiser, all zipped up in a sleek black toiletries case.
The Core Products:
Perricone MD, Hypoallergenic Nourishing Moisturiser
The perfect post-shave product, Perricone MD, Hypoallergenic Nourishing Moisturizer, ($111) will be a luxurious gift for any man in your life. The dermatologically-tested balm soothes with olive polyphenols and vitamin E while supporting the skin barrier with squalane and shea butter. Fragrance-free and fast absorbing, the moisturiser receives bonus points for its chic, gender-neutral and recyclable glass packaging.
L’Oréal Paris Men Expert, Hydra Energetic Cool Eye Roll-On
Dudes have to show up at zoom meetings and stare at themselves just like the rest of us, and they’re self-conscious about their under-eye sandbags too. While aggressively “man” branded products can feel a bit cheesy, L’Oréal Paris, Men Expert, Hydra Energetic Cool Eye Roll-On ($10.25) is an impressively effective product.
Like a cup of coffee for the eyes, the roller ball serum works instantly and over time to firm the under eyes. The icy cool rollerball acts as an instant vasoconstrictor, tightening the under-eye area. Then caffeine gets to work, increasing blood flow and lifting the eye contours. Meanwhile, vitamin C works long-term to increase collagen production.
Triumph & Disaster, Logic — A Witch Hazel Toning Lotion
Don’t let the name scare you off, you’ll find only good things from New Zealand-based skincare brand Triumph & Disaster. The slightly confusingly named Logic by Triumph & Disaster, A Witch Hazel Toning Lotion, ($50) is one of them. Containing Tasmanian pepper fruit extract, alpine willow herb extract, and witch hazel extract, this is the perfect post-shave lotion. Alcohol-free and non-irritating, gently astringent witch hazel and salicylic acid cleanse and tone pores while chamomile extract and glycerin soothe and hydrate. A one-way ticket to a perfectly balanced complexion, gift the guy in your life a great start to his day.
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The Haircare:
Burly, Sea Salt Spray + Clay
Australian-owned and made hair, beard, and skincare brand Burly features on-point product design and quality formulas. The Burly, Sea Salt Spray + Clay Pack ($58) features two products. The first, Burly’s Sea Salt Spray, is a light hold, medium finish leave-in formula that adds texture, volume and grip for styling, with refreshing hints of lavender and cucumber that will leave him smelling fresh all summer. Accompanying this is the Burly Texture Clay, a bentonite enriched medium hold, matte finish styling paste with a strengthening and conditioning blend of amino acids.
Patricks, M3 Matte Finish Strong Hold Styling Pomade
Perfect for travel, Patricks’ M3 Matte Finish Strong Hold Styling Pomade ($60) is perfect for thick, unruly heads of hair. With kaolin and beeswax, M3 also contains PRC, a peptide and red clover-based hair loss-prevention ingredient we’ve seen in other haircare products this year. With a matte finish and a water and sweat resistant formula, M3 is perfect for hot, humid, La Niña days.
Christophe Robin, Cleansing Purifying Scrub With Sea Salt
If you’ve ever stared in horror watching a man go through his “exfoliating” routine like he’s sanding a desk, you’ll know the joy men take in “scrubbing.” Need to find a healthy outlet?
If you want to find a healthier outlet for that energetic cleanse, consider Christophe Robin, Cleansing and Purifying Scrub With Sea Salt ($71), the only 2-in-1 product we can get behind.
This hybrid shampoo-and-exfoliant combines gently foaming sulphates (you can read about why sulphates aren’t all that bad here) with gritty sea salt, and hydrating sweet almond oil for this multi-tasking scalp care item that zaps dandruff and delivers volume in no time. Steal some and you’ll be paying him back for using your Go-To mask as a foot cream.
Shaving:
Le Labo, Beard Oil
It’s the little luxuries that can make a day, and Le Labo, Beard Oil ($109) is a simple gift that will elevate his day. Made with protective and smoothing grapeseed, jojoba and sunflower oil this is a post-shave product that will give him the lush scruff of his dreams. The good people at Le Labo have, of course, ensured their beard oil has a scent to write home about with fresh bergamot and lavender, invigorating violet and musky tonka bean. It’s a sensory grooming experience that will have him springing out of bed in the morning.
L’Officine Universelle Buly, Creme Pogonotamienne
Buly’s apocathery in Paris is an iconic travel destination. Founded in 1803, the brand was revived in 2014 and their traditional recipes are still found in their botanically based skincare and fragrance offerings. These are products for the guy whose a little bit extra, and their five-star rated Crème Pogonotomienne Shaving Cream, ($51) is just that. With subtle smokey hinoki notes and sweet almond oil, this shaving cream will transform his morning ritual into an escapist experience.
Fresh, clean and easy, Murdock Barbers of London, Daily Shave Gel, ($39) has a slight blue tint to guide a precise shave. Its serum consistency is matched by some impressive ingredients including anti-ageing, skin refreshing copper and pore-cleansing salicylic acid, perfect for beating post-shave congestion. Scented with soothing patchouli and cedar wood, this is a quick gifting win.
The Tech:
Philips, Shaver Series 5000, Wet and Dry Electric Shaver
The Philips Shaver Series 5000, Wet and Dry Electric Shaver ($159) is guaranteed to make uncomfortably close shaves a thing of the past.
Rounded, “comfort cut” blades glide comfortably over wet and dry facial skin, minimising irritation. Meanwhile, three heads are capable of five different movements at a time and adapt to the facial contours, including tricky areas like the neck and jawline. He can wave goodbye to blood-speckled bits of tissue paper forever.
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Philips, Sonicare DiamondClean 9000 Rechargeable Sonic Electric Toothbrush
The Philips Sonicare, Diamond 9000 Clean Brush Kit ($159) has everything you need to get a blinding white smile — and spend less time in the dentist’s chair.
Sonicare removes 10 times the plaque of normal toothbrushes and has a built-in pressure sensor to protect gum health, while smart sensors warn you when you’re brushing too hard or have missed a spot. This kit also comes with a smart charging glass, and a sleek, chargeable case (for discrete desk-side battery top-ups).
TheraFace PRO, Percussive Facial Therapy
Got a stress-head in your life? Called a “four-in-one” the Therabody, TheraFace PRO Percussive Facial Therapy Device ($599) is actually a five-in-one. The perfect device for the on edge man in your life who snaps at waiters and grinds his teeth at night, the TheraFace Pro uses the same percussive technology as the TheraGun, accompanied by infrared, blue and red LED light, and deep cleansing brush attachments. Cheaper than traditional TMJ treatments, and considered by some a hangover cure, this Swiss army knife of solutions will give his complexion a boost, and serve as a sweetener when you remind him to book in some annual leave before talking to you about work again.
The Travel Essentials:
Familife Manicure Set, 7-in-1 Professional Manicure Set
A genuine relationship saver if you find your nail file is permanently MIA, and perfect for the guy on the go. The Familife, Manicure Set ( $33) contains tip-to-toe grooming essentials in one sleek portable pouch. The stainless steel kit comes with a nail file, fingernail clippers, toenail clippers, cuticle clippers, nail and cuticle pushers, tweezers and a v-shaped cuticle trimmer.
This story originally appeared on The Latch.
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