by BR Amelia
In the past we've written gift guides aimed at blokes in general. Regular products that regular guys who don't think much about beauty might like. Heck, we've even given said gift ideas to the blokes in our life... and they've sat unused in a drawer, much like the hankies my grandma used to give me as a child. The lesson? If you're going to give the gift of beauty to a bloke, make sure he's in touch with his self-care side. So, what's out there for the bloke who likes to primp and preen as much as we do? Check out these gorgeous gift ideas for the guys...
Skincare
Kiehl's Men's Groom On-The-Go Set
For the guy that likes to steal your skincare, treat him to some that you might be tempted to steal yourself. This Kiehl's set will keep his skin fresh faced and nourished, and his body exfoliated from top to toe. Don't think he's ready for that level of skincare? There are plenty of excellent sets being sold right now from more affordable brands, providing a great entry point to the skincare curious bloke out there.
Cologne
Jo Malone London Cologne Intense Collection
Much like perfume, getting the right fragrance for a fella can be a tricky job, which is why we're loving this collection from Jo Malone. He can test and try them out to find his favourites... and who knows, there might even be a scent in there that you can enjoy too. Sharing is caring after all!
Haircare
image: Bloke & Co
Know a guy who's all about his hair? This is the time to set him up with a fancy shampoo and conditioner duo, or a stylish shaving gel with shave brush duo, or if he's all about that beard life, a gift like the one above from Bloke & Co will see his beard's needs sorted!
Man Candle
image: Idle
Technically, there's no such thing as a 'man candle', just as there's no such thing as a 'woman candle', but there are scents that are considered traditionally more masculine rather than feminine, and if you've a guy who appreciates a cologne and is known to admire a candle, then a candle with a masculine scent will be appreciated, such as the gorgeous candle from Idle (pictured above), which features notes of whiskey, cedarwood and leather, and smells divine.
The Voucher
There's nothing like giving the gift of an experience that the beauty curious lads in your life might not be brave enough to book themselves. A facial or hot stone massage could go over a treat! If he's curious about makeup, then a makeup lesson could be perfect. Alternatively, you could always pick up a voucher for a hot-towel shave or beard trim/reshape from a fancy barber for those who like to keep their beauty needs a bit more basic.
So, will you be buying a blokey beauty gift this year? What's on your gent's wish list? And if you're one of our Beauty Review boys, what are you hoping to find under the tree? Get chatting below!
Need some new ideas for this xmas please.