Xmas Gifts: Best Grooming Buys
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From Norwegian hand cream to cannabis facial oil, the grooming gifts designed to sharpen 'n' smarten...
Lab Series Skincare for Men – High Performance Duo Set
Now we’re talking: this is the duo set which will sort out your Christmas skin (you know, the sort that actually starts to resemble turkey flesh) and leave you refreshed and conditioned. The Multi-Action Face Wash is probably the best on the market, and the All-in-One Face Treatment is a soother, moisturiser, age repairer, and mattifier (anti-shiny) which makes it a liquid genius.
£38 labseries.co.uk
The Guide to Grooming Box
Here at The Book of Man we know that men want to feel better inside and out. So, we came up with The Guide to Grooming Box – a luxe self-care package containing tried and tested products from the world’s best grooming brands, including Estée Lauder, Clinique for MenTM, Lab Series, Aveda, Bumble and bumble and GLAMGLOW. And get this: the contents are worth £94, yet the price is only £25. Poor maths or outstanding value? Either way, this baby will go down a storm on Christmas morning.
£25 esteelauder.co.uk • clinique.co.uk • labseries.co.uk • bumbleandbumble.co.uk • glamglow.co.uk
Neutrogena Norwegian Formula hand cream
This is no ordinary hand cream – Special Forces soldiers such as Jason Fox of Channel 4’s SAS: Who Dares Wins swear by this stuff because it provides immediate and long-lasting relief for dry or chapped hands. Your perfect friend for sub-zero operations, outdoor adventures and wintery conditions. A seriously-good bit of kit.
Remington Heritage Fold Out Trimmer
Behold, one of the best innovations of 2019: a 21st century take on the barbershop razor. This retro 1-inch trimmer offers precise grooming for brow, ear and nasal hair, as well as other ‘hard to reach’ areas that require manscaping. Compact, rechargeable and travel-friendly.
£25 argos.co.uk
Kiehl’s Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil Herbal Concentrate
This calming, anti-ageing facial oil harnesses the power of cold-pressed cannabis to treat problem skin. It does wonders for dryness, irritation and blemishes. You might not get buzzed, but your skin will be glowing.
£38 kiehls.co.uk
Morihata Binchotan Charcoal toothbrush
Unlikely as it sounds, charcoal is one of this year’s biggest grooming trends. This legendary Japanese ‘black toothbrush’ has bristles blended with high-quality binchotan charcoal powder. It’s known to radiate negative ions and has a powerful deodorising effect, removing plaque (the cause of bad breath) with ruthless efficiency.
Marc Jacobs Accomplice Concealer & Touch-Up Stick
‘Make-up for men’ is being talked about as the beauty trend of 2020 – and why not? Especially if it works as brilliantly as Marc Jacobs’ unisex concealer. This stuff will hide anything, from bags under the eyes to annoying pimples. Handy if the kids woke you up at 4am screaming ‘He’s been! He’s been!”
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG
The Ordinary is an ‘anti-brand’ created by a bunch of chemists fed up with the beauty industry’s pseudo-science and rip-off prices. Ironically, it’s now become insanely fashionable. This solution contains an ‘extremely high’ 5% concentration of caffeine, as well as highly-purified green tea leaves, to fix puffy eyes.
£5.80 theordinary.com
The Kind Planet Company – Power Balm
A genius new product on the market which is so versatile it works as the solution to anything a man might need – the Power Balm is a moisturiser, a lip balm, hand cream, beard treatment, and it’ll probably lend you a fiver if you ever need it. Best of all, this is a truly ethical and sustainable palm product that’s kind to the environment and everyone who produces it. Get involved.
£19.50 thekindplanetcompany.com
Cleo & Coco Basil Mint Charcoal Deodorant
This luxurious natural charcoal deodorant is both ethical and effective. It contains activated coconut charcoal for odour, detoxifying Bentonite clay and essential oils for all day freshness.
£18 freepeople.com
Plant Apothecary Plant Body Wash (travel size)
Enriched with essential oils, these all-natural shower gels are gentle on the skin thanks to a paraben and silicone-free formula. Scented with sandalwood, ginger and cedar.
£7 each contentbeautywellbeing.com
The Bearded Man Company Wooden 24 Sampler Beard Oil Gift Set
Keep your face fur in tip-top condition with these beard oils. The wooden box holds 24 scents, including rum, black coffee, fresh cut grass, leather, mahogany and Sicilian lemon. Each bottle is good for about 6-8 applications.
Clinique For Men – Great Skin For Him Set
Top quality set with the all important free wash bag, and featuring one of the greatest grooming products out there is Clinique For Men’s Charcoal Face Wash. Damn, that makes for a good clean. Also contains Face Scrub, Aloe Shave Gel and Moisturising Lotion. You can’t go wrong with this one, for any man.
£40 clinique.co.uk
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