8 Gift Ideas for the Man in Your Life
Sadaf Razi is Adore Beauty's Senior Beauty Editor.
She's a former fashion editor (who worked at various glossy mags) and stylist-turned digital beauty and lifestyle writer. She has been in the lifestyle/media industry for over 10 years and her work has also been featured on international covers like Elle France and Vanity Fair Mexico.
Some of her fave Adore Beauty products include Cicaplast B5, CeraVe Cleansing Oil and Lancôme Renergie Triple Serum.
Here’s a toxic trend we’re thankfully moving away from…the men in our lives being too ‘cool’ ‘rough’ or ‘manly’ to use skincare.
Thankfully, as generations have passed, men have realised (welcome to the party guys, please come in) that having good skin is something they want, too.
They actually give sh*t about levelling up their skincare game and in my life personally, men asking for a serum that makes them “look younger” (I think what they’re looking for is retinol), they’re being more diligent about sunscreen and they realise that looking after your skin is a form of self-care.
Perhaps you have a man in your life who has always been self-aware enough to know that good skincare and a simple but effective beauty routine is ‘a thing’, but they just have no idea where to actually start.
They’re also human, so they like gifts. Which leads us here...
If you're currently shopping for a gift for a loved one, or just want your partner to stop washing his face with soap, two of our lovely Adore Beauty team members have made a video just for you!
Taking us through a bunch of skincare and fragrance gifts they would love to receive, the lovely Div and Paul from the Adore Beauty team have a bunch of excellent recommendations for you to add to cart.
We hope this sparks some inspiration and if anything else, it’s worth scrolling down just to watch their entertaining video.
1. Hunter Lab Hunter Essentials Kit.
Fast facts:
- Hero staples for a natural skincare routine.
- Contains the Hunter Lab Facial Scrub that works to buff away dead skin cells while hydrating and soothing skin.
- Also contains the Hunter Lab Daily Facial Fuel - a natural facial moisturiser that nourishes and replenishes skin by way of key ingredients like macadamia seed and passionfruit oils.
“Skincare can be quite intimidating, this really simplifies it.” - Div.
Adore Beauty customer NB says:
“I bought this for my husband, who has recently started using a cleanser. He said he has seen a difference in his pores and blackheads. The smell is divine also very light.”
2. Skinstitut All Stars Kit.
What: Skinstitut All Stars Kit
Fast facts:
- The perfect intro-into-skincare kit for the man in your life who has a CBF attitude to skincare.
- A great simplified routine for those who are looking for anti-ageing products.
- Includes: 1 x Skinstitut Gentle Cleanser, 1 x Skinstitut Glycolic Scrub (can be used on the face and body. Helps treat acne, congestion and pigmentation concerns), 1 x Skinstitut Rejuvenate 15 Serum (helps switch sun damage, softening fine lines and improving skin clarity) and 1 x Skinstitut Moisture Defence (a lightweight moisturiser to smooth and hydrate rough complexions).
“A great way for you to start your skincare journey." - Paul.
"As a recipient, you don't have to worry about having to do research and what to do and how to use it!" - Div.
Adore Beauty customer Ingrid says:
"I use the full-sized products of these and I absolutely love them. For that reason, I purchased this set as gifts for 2 people and they love the products just as much as I do. For the price you pay, it is definitely worth it and is a good set to try if you are wanting to test out Skinstitut for the first time.”
3. Glasshouse Fragrances LOST IN AMALFI CAR DIFFUSER.
Fast facts:
- A chic and sleek car diffuser fragranced with Glasshouse's iconic Lost In Amalfi candle scent.
- Includes car diffuser in black plus an additional scent disk.
- Clips easily into the air vent.
- Each scent lasts up to 30 days.
“I always want my car to smell nice when I’m in there.” - Paul.
“It elevates from that little cardboard dangly thing on the rear view mirror. Actually being a little bit classy." - Div (he’s so right).
*We highly recommend watching the video to see the other scent the lads were passing between each other with “oooh” and “ahhh” sounds…
4. CIRCA Blood Orange Candle.
Fast facts:
- A citrus-infused gourmand scented candle with notes of lemon, blood orange, musk and apple.
- A soy-based wax blend.
- Offers up to 70 hours of burn time.
"I love candles, especially for my home office; I want something that’s a bit uplifting, energising.
This one from Circa has such a nice smell. Circa’s candles are just really nice as well. They look nice and they burn really well." - Div.
5. Foreo Farm to Face Sheet Mask - Coconut Oil.
Fast facts:
- A nourishing sheet mask infused with coconut, jojoba and almond oils, shea butter, squalane and ceramides (brb, I think I’m going to add one of these to cart myself).
- A great way to give dry, tired or dehydrated skin a pick-me-up.
- Also leaves skin more plump and supple.
- 3 x sheet masks in each.
- Is dermatologically-tested.
"Turn your *me* day, into a *we* day” (we love this). "Put this on, put on a trashy TV show, binge together and chillout with these coconut face masks.” - Paul.
*For a real life demo (yep, we’ve captured it), watch the video below, but if you need a LOL right now, here’s a screenshot. It's giving: wholesome.
(Div and Paul, if you're reading this, I'm so sorry - this was too good not to share).
Watch Div and Paul’s (very entertaining) YouTube video below:
6. Yves Saint Laurent Y Men EDP.
Fast facts:
- A masculine-leaning fragrance for ‘the modern man’.
- Crafted by legendary perfumer Dominique Ropion.
- Is deep, fresh and versatile to wear both day and night.
Yves Saint Laurent Y Men notes:
- Head: Bergamot. Apple. Ginger.
- Heart: Geranium. Sage. Juniper.
- Base: Cedar. Vetiver. Amberwood. Tonka Bean. Olibanum.
“I've had my eyes on this forever and always wanted one. It’s a bit bougie, and I would love to to get my hands on one of these. “ - Div.
If Div's partner is reading this, might be a good time to start saving for this one!
Adore Beauty customer Che says:
"I got a sample of this and will definitely be buying a bottle of 'Y' for my husband. It has the most amazing citrus and aromatic scent without being too overpowering and comes in an attractive bottle. The scent lasts all day as I could still smell it on my husband upon his return from work. It's such a great smell that will appeal to men that invest time in choosing there aftershave." - Che.
7. Molton Brown Woody Discovery Set EDT.
Fast facts:
- A set of Molton Brown’s woody and spicy fragrances in travel-friendly sizing.
- Includes: 1 x Re-charge Black Pepper EDT 7.5ml (combines fiery Madagascan pepper with bright citrus and fresh herbs. Contains notes of black pepper, lemon, coriander, basil and vetiver, 1 x Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel EDT 7.5ml (contains notes of fig leaves, bergamot, salted cypress and a marine accord) and 1 x Mesmerising Oudh Accord & Gold EDT 7.5ml (opulent and heady scent, with notes of oudh, cinnamon, myrrh, black tea and honey).
“This is a bit of a strategic move, because you buy a discovery kit, you find the fragrance they like and then you’ve got their birthday or Christmas present sorted as well.
I put on the Coastal Cyprus & Sea Fennel, and I wanted to take myself out for dinner right away.” - Paul.
8. ELEVEN Australia Sea Salt Texture Spray.
Fast facts:
- A lightweight spray that adds texture to give hair a beachy look and feel.
- Uses protein and sea salt to give hair some volume sans the gritty texture or crunchiness.
- Is anti-fade and colour-safe.
"I’ve gone on a bit of a hair journey lately. I’ve been growing it out, what's coming back for me is the wavy, curly hair." That's why paul would love the Eleven Sea Salt texture spray.
"Generally in a bit of damp hair, a few sprays, massage it in, hardly any maintenance! Just spray it in and let it dry. “ - Paul.
9. American Crew Beard Serum.
Ok so a beard oil wasn't actually in the video but we thought it was definitely worth including one!
While we have a wide section of beard oils, an affordable gift option is this beard ‘serum’ by American Crew…
Fast facts:
- Has an oil-based formula and helps condition the beard as well as keeping it soft.
- Is only $26.95 (a good add-on gift).
- Regenerates and protects.
Adore Beauty customer Simon says:
"Beautifully scented, nothing flowery or fruity.Cannot tell you how vital this is to a guy with a beard.
Doesn’t curl my beard the way most other oils do. A little goes a long way.Leaves my beard extremely soft and not oily."
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