9 brilliant grooming gift ideas for the men in your life
Treat your fave fella to a pampering present, says Katie Wright.
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Your support makes all the difference.Wondering what to get your bestie, brother or dad for Christmas?
This year you’re spoilt for choice with a whole host of perfect presents for style-conscious guys.
From skincare to scents, here’s our pick of the best grooming gifts for the festive season…
1. The Body Shop Creamy & Dreamy Coconut Essentials Gift, £23
With coconut shower cream, body butter (made with Fair Trade coconut oil and shea butter), hand cream and lip balm, this scrumptiously scented set of minis is housed in a chic brown bag.
2. Rituals Homme Invigorating Treat, £24.50
Ideal for gymgoers, this quartet of bath and body essentials features caffeine-enriched shampoo, cedar wood-scented shower foam, cooling shower gel, and body lotion with activated charcoal.
3. Lush CDB Gift, £28
Cannabidiol – aka CBD, the active ingredient in cannabis that won’t actually get you high – has been a huge trend in skincare and wellness recently.
This set contains a CBD-infused bubble bar, bath bomb and massage bar, so you can reap the relaxing benefits of cannabidiol.
4. Molton Brown Re-charge Black Pepper Travel Gift Set, £28
For the jet setter who always wants to look (and smell) good, this trio is just the ticket.
Alongside shower gel and body lotion in Molton Brown’s much-loved Black Pepper scent, you get a mini eau de toilette for spritzing on the go.
5. Harry’s Winston Total Face Care Set, £40
From shaving specialists Harry’s, this brightly coloured box brings together a limited edition Winston Christmas handle, two blade cartridges and four skincare must-haves (shave gel, face wash, post-shave balm and moisturiser), plus for an extra £10, the handle can be engraved with up to three letters – giving an extra personal touch.
6. Paco Rabanne 1 Million Eau de Toilette Gift Set, £54, The Perfume Shop
With notes of cinnamon, amber and leather, there’s a reason Paco Rabanne’s spicy scent has become a huge bestseller.
This festive collection contains 1 Million Eau de Toilette, deodorant and a dinky travel spray.
7. L’Occitane Eau de Cedrat Collection, £65
From L’Occitane’s citrusy scent family, this refreshing bath and body set comprises full-size Cedrat Eau de Toilette, shower gel and deodorant. Worth £89, it’s great value too.
8. Shiseido Men Holiday Kit, £77, Boots
For the man who takes his skincare routine seriously, only the finest products will do – like this potent trio of refreshing cleanser, moisturiser and eye cream from iconic Japanese brand Shiseido.
9. Dior Sauvage Sauvage Eau De Toilette Gift Box, £90, Harvey Nichols
Mega-selling Sauvage gets a festive makeover with this glittering gift edition, perfect for a Dior devotee who needs a top-up, or a man you want to douse in the incredibly seductive scent.