Happy Monday! I have a roundup of gift ideas for the guys in your life including some of Andrew’s favorite things I’ve gifted him. We’re in the process of putting together our best of skincare posts which I hope to have up soon, but for now here are some things we both think would make great gifts for any of the guys in your life.
1 Body Spray / 2 Best Body Wash / 3 Best Face Cleanser + Mask in one / 4 Travel Atomizer / 5 Best Wireless Earphones for Running / 6 Roll-on Deodorant / 7 Yeti Tumbler / 8 Creed Aventus Flacon / 9 Best Sunscreen / 10 Shave Tonic / 11 Best Body Scrub / 12 Everyday Moisturizer / 13 Apple Watch / 14 Classic Sunglasses / 15 Best Exfoliating Soap / 16 Best Compact Speakers (ours are the old version, current one here) / 17 Shaving Brush / 18 Best Hand Cream / 19 Best Starter Skincare Set
Jack Black makes some of the best skincare options and sets for guys. I think these are no-fail sets for anyone regardless of age. I even borrow some of the products from the line as well. Andrew thinks it’s best to buy individual items to pick and choose the best, but since everyone has different skin types I think the sampler sets are the nice way to start. His top picks are the Turbo Wash (only body wash he swears by), Deep Dive Glycolic Facial Cleanser (leave it on a few minutes and it doubles as a mask), Face Buff (is his go-to face scrub).
He’s been trying some other things in skincare and has been really impressed with the Drunk Elephant Polypeptide Cream and Baby Facial. He also uses the Kate Somerville Eradikate line almost as religiously as I do. We both think those are no-fail options for a wide range of skin types. I think everyone we know has to deal with breakouts every now and then, the Eradikate Cleanser is one of the best ones to help with preventing acne.
For body care, aside from almost exclusively using the Jack Black Turbo Wash, Andrew also swears by the Aesop Redemption Body Scrub and their hand washes. There are a number of Aesop Gift Sets that are great unisex gifts regardless of age and skin type. After trying my Aquis Hair Towels he looked more into the line and found some things on Amazon. He bought the Aquis Exfoliating Back Scrubber and says it’s one of the best ones he’s tried.
Fragrance is something I think can be tricky and very personal, but the best scent we’ve ever smelled for men is Creed Aventus. After going through several bottles very quickly I bought him one of the Flacons last year. It was such a splurge but buying it saved me so much money as it lasted him an entire year (it’s down to the last drop now). If you’re unsure of what scent to buy you can always opt for a refillable atomizer. I’ve gifted Andrew a couple and he uses them all the time. Other nice options include Chanel Bleu de Chanel or Dior Sauvage which are nice, fresh and modern.
Shaving gifts are always great. The Art of Shaving makes some of the best gift sets at all price points. Andrew’s Safety Razor Stand is from their line along with his favorite Shaving Brush.
For the sporty guy in your life you truly cannot go wrong with an Apple Watch, sport headphones or anything from Yeti. Andrew’s two “can’t live without” things are his Yeti Tumbler and his Jaybird True Wireless Headphones. The headphones are the one item he bought himself after doing a lot of research. They’re small enough that they fit inside the ear, they’re truly wireless and work best even through a sweaty run.
Since Andrew already owns everything here I’m putting together my gift list for him. Apple came out with a new version of the Nike Watch and we plan on trading his current one in for a newer one (love how they will give you some store credit for trade ins!). Louis Vuitton’s L’Immensite has been on my list for a few months after smelling it in store, but he would probably be happy with another bottle of Creed Aventus. He’s a big fan of Cole Haan shoes and Nike running shoes too so I’m browsing through the newer options this season. Since we’re more active with weight lifting and running he’s been more into active wear so Lululemon is also something on his wishlist.
Hope you found this men’s gift guide helpful! One of my girl friends was telling me her hubby seriously needed to up his grooming game and she couldn’t convince him to use better skincare. When it comes to the guys in my life I think the best way to have them try new things is to buy it for them and put it on their counter or send it in a cool looking package. So if the guys in your life need some help in the grooming or skin care department, I hope this gives you some ideas!
I’m wrapping up gift guides this week but in case you missed the previous ones:
Holiday Gift Ideas $50 and Under
Best Luxury Candles for Holiday
Ideas for the Girls Who Have Everything
Holiday Home Decor + Gift Wrap Ideas
I can’t say enough good things about many of the Jack Black products. The Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF25 that comes in a tube is legendary. Because it is marketed towards men, it is not shiny or gooey looking. It just makes the lips look and feel soft and satiny. It’s a great little uni-sex stocking stuffer. I’ve been using the Protein Booster Serum for well over a decade and started using the Oil Free Sunscreen SPF45 (so much better than SuperGoop IMHO) several years ago. Both are great products and I was pleased when my adult sons started using them. For them, the serum suffices as a light-weight moisturizer. For me, with my old, bone dry skin, it works as a classic pre-moisturizer serum. I always stock up for me and my sons during Sephora’s VIBRouge sales 😃 My guys also love the Jack Black Turbo Wash and Deep Dive.
For their beards, they prefer The Art of Shaving dry beard oils because they leave their beards feeling soft and conditioned without feeling in the least bit tacky. For those times when they’re beardless, they really like The Art of Shaving shaving creams, brushes, and razors. They say they’re the best.
As for the Aquis Exfoliating Back Scrubber, I followed your link and, after reading the reviews on Amazon, ordered four. One is for me and the others I’ll package with the jumbo size Turbo Wash for the men in my life.
I’ve followed Andrew’s suggestions in the past and my guys have loved the products. They must all have a similar skin condition and attitude towards grooming products. Thanks for the recommendations.
Thank you for this gift guide. It is perfect for my dad too! He would love some of these items!
Thank you Sabrina. This is a great gift guide for the guys! Jack Black is always a good option!
Guys are so hard to shop for. Thanks for this list.
Some great gift ideas for the guys! Will definitely pick up a couple for gifts.
I’m so impressed that Andrew will try all that skincare. It’s like pulling teeth just to get my boyfriend to put on face lotion, even after he complains that his face is dry!! Ha!
Those are a ton of great gift ideas for men. I always think it’s so difficult to come up with gifts for my boyfriend and my grandfather! I have given him so much body care and skincare these last couple of years and since he hardly uses it I think it will last him a lifetime!
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I didn’t know Aquis made a back scrubber- maybe my dad would like that… He’s got a couple loofas and poufy things on sticks but I don’t think they’re exactly what he’s been looking for. Maybe this one will fit the bill. I’ll investigate! Thanks!
I’m going to send this one on to my sister for ideas for her BF (he loves Kiehl’s). I at least only need to shop for my dad and he’s getting older so things like slippers or nice sweaters are the best go-to’s for him haha.
Great post as always..thanks for the suggestions
My guy loves Jack Black, so I enthusiastically second your recommendation.
I wish my DH would embrace skin care! He will use up what I buy him but never lets me reorder anything. He does like the Kiehl’s Facial Fuel when I buy that for him.
Hey Sabrina! I like the Kiehls line for men. But my husband is so picky… Thank you for your posts!
I like the brand “Art of Shaving” Sandlewood line for my husband. I get him the after shave lotion and he actually uses up the entire bottle.
Cologne is always a challenge. His favorite was discontinued (Bulgari por Homme “Notte” so this year I plan to purchase Dolce & Gabana “The One” which is another favorite.
I am definitely going to order the Aesop Back Scrubber ASAP! This will be perfect for him!
Thanks for the ideas!
This gift guide is amazing! I always struggle to find the right gift for guys so thank you for sharing your ideas xx
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Great gift ideas! I really like the Jack Black men’s skincare starter kit…
Great gift ideas for men as they are notoriously difficult to buy for.
Love the Aesop scrubs, they smell absolutely divine! The geranium leaf scrub is a personal favourite. Thanks for the great gift ideas for the guys! The Jack Black range sounds fantastic.
As a wife and mother of two grown sons, it has been sooooo hard to impress upon them the importance of good skincare. They all just use bath soap on their faces. Horrors! Even with all of my products in the bathroom! Maybe I’ll try again with a few of these products.
This is helpful because I now have TWO guys in the household who need next level grooming supplies. My hubby, and now my oldest son turning 13 in January. He is more aware of his look and hygiene and thankfully will listen to his Mom when it comes to this stuff. I have purchased a few things for him to help him through his acne stages of life, but also the hair care and other grooming items are becoming more important as he becomes a teenager. Also, we are huge fans of the Yeti brand- worth every penny- you cannot beat the quality and my seltzer stays freezing cold with ice for more than 24 hours if left on the kitchen counter. Amazing products. Bose wireless headphones are on my list for hubby.