Whether you’ve got a special man in your life who has a ten step skincare regime, someone who spends far too long in the shower, or that one that always keeps their facial hair in check, grooming gifts for men are a surefire way to guarantee a happy chap on Christmas day.
With a growing number of grooming-focused brands on the market, there’s never been an easier time to find the perfect gift for the festive season. You can choose from Horace, the French one-stop shop for high-performance products at give-it-a-go prices, Aesop, the Australian skincare experts with the best smelling products on the market, as well as the trusty Malin+Goetz, Kiehl’s, and Harry’s in-between.
And the options don’t end there. With a myriad of razors, washbags, and fragrances that any gent would be lucky to open on the big day, the presents available for men who look after themselves are endless - and are the perfect way to encourage them to freshen up for the New Year.
You may want to treat a frequent flyer to a travel-sized set that will keep them fresh on the go, introduce a grooming novice to the world of skincare with a cleanser and moisturiser set for an easy two step regime, or just encourage the man in your life to take a self-care day - we’ve got you covered.
So, it’s time to keep scrolling to discover our selection of Christmas gift-ready grooming sets that will keep them in tip-top shape for the season and beyond.
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Aesop Quench: Classic Skin Care Kit
With all of the ingredients for an easy-to-use skincare regime, Aesop’s Balance kit is the perfect initiation for any men out there whose skin is longing to be introduced to a touch of nourishment.
Including a cleanser, a toner, and a moisturiser, it’s a set that will impart soothing hydration at every step - and will leave them glowing. Even better, it comes in a nifty zip up case that can be used as a travel wash bag or a bathroom cabinet organiser once the products are gone.
Buy now £81.00, Aesop
Kiehl’s Facial Fuel Skincare Starter Set
For the men who want no-fuss and no-frills, Kiehl’s Facial Fuel set is the perfect gift. Including an energising full-sized cleanser and moisturiser, it will provide the daily wake up call they never knew they needed.
Infused with caffeine, menthol, and vitamins C and E, it will leave them with a fresher, healthier-looking appearance that everyone will be complimenting by the time it gets to the New Year celebrations.
Buy now £51.00, Kiehl’s
Manscaped The Performance Package 4.0
You probably recognise Manscaped from Pete Davidson’s campaign for them back in July, and the good news is that it’s now available in the UK. The brand’s performance package contains everything the well groomed man needs. With a skin safe electric trimmer for shaving the, ahem, sensitive areas, a ear and nose hair trimmer, and a range of products to stop chafing and ingrown hairs. It’s the personal grooming package he never knew he needed.
Buy now £120.00, Amazon
Le Labo Eau de Parfum Discovery Set, 5 x 1.5ml
Coming from someone who wears Le Labo on the daily, there’s no better gift. Full of the brand’s addictive best selling scents, the discovery set will be their official introduction to the cult favourite New York-based parfumier that will allow him to choose his favourite. Including five 5ml sprays, they’re the perfect size to slip in a pocket for a spritz throughout the day. And trust me, after he’s tried it, there’s no going back.
Buy now £25.00, Net-A-Porter
Away The Hanging Toiletry Bag
Professionals in travel luggage, Away knows what the man on the move needs. Ideal for any frequent flyers who want to keep their toiletries in check, the toiletry bag offers three zipped compartments and a small hook so you can hang it on a door or wall to save space in even the titchiest of en-suite hotel bathrooms.
Cut from a water-resistant nylon and featuring a coated spill-proof interior, all of the bases are covered to keep your clothes out of harm’s way and your toiletries intact.
Buy now £65.00, Away
The Body Shop Energise Boost Intro Gift
The perfect stocking filler one-stop-shop, The Body Shop has a selection of gift sets that will cater for a range of men - and give you good bang for your buck. Infused with a citrusy blend of bergamot and mandarin essential oils, the brand’s uplift and energise set is designed to bring all of the good vibes for the festive season. Including a body wash, a hand cream, and an oil that can either be used in the bath or on pulse points for an invigorating scent that they’ll catch a whiff off all day long.
Buy now £28.00, The Body Shop
The White Company Loch Grooming Gift Set
For masculine notes of black pepper, sandalwood, and amber, look no further than The White Company’s Loch Grooming Gift Set. Musky, woody, and rugged, it’s a rich and luxurious set that includes a 50ml eau de toilette, a shampoo & conditioner, and a body wash, all in a beautiful wooden gift box. Why not pair with the brand’s luxurious towelling robe to complete the gift?
Buy now £50.00, The White Company
111SKIN Celestial Black Diamond Lifting And Firming Face Mask - Pack Of 5
With party season fast approaching, 111SKIN’s face masks are a quick fix to transform tired and dull looking skin - whether it’s in preparation for the night, or to banish the hangover the next day. Packed full of potent actives, anti-ageing ingredients, and powerful peptides, these will tighten, diminish fine lines, lift, and sculpt.
Buy now £95.00, 111SKIN
Malin+Goetz Saving Face Gift Set - Core
Featuring three of the New York apothecary’s best selling face essentials in one beautifully packaged box, Malin+Goetz’ set has all the products he needs to combat winter dryness and be left with healthy, balanced skin. With the brand’s signature grapefruit face cleanser, vitamin E moisturiser, and a detox face mask, it’s an easy-to-use three-step process that even works for grooming beginners.
Buy now £80.00, Malin+Goetz
Eastpak Yap Single Resist W47 Washbag
As one of the more underrated men’s travel essentials, the humble wash bag often gets overlooked and replaced by the likes of a plastic bag (*shudders*), making it the perfect gift for the guy who has almost everything - and where better to get one from than luggage experts Eastpak?
The brand’s colourblocked design is made using surplus materials and deadstock fabrics for a bag that’s smart, contemporary, and responsibly made - and it has plenty of space for all of your grooming goodies.
Buy now £27.00, Selfridges
Horace Gift Pack
Why not tailor the gift to the man himself? French grooming brand Horace offer a gift pack for £2, a recyclable bag which transforms the well-priced, high quality products into a perfect Christmas gift. You could fill it with anything from a woody, aromatic body wash, to a gentle purifying cleanser, or, most importantly, the brand’s popular mattifying SPF. Pick and mix at its finest.
Buy now £2.00, Horace
