With Father’s Day on the horizon – Sunday, September 6 to be exact – BD has compiled a list of some of the best beauty gifts on offer this year. From gift-sets to fragrance, there’s something for everyone's old man.
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SKIN
FOREO LUNA 3 for Men is the latest upgrade that harbours all the greatness from the LUNA range, but has added extras that will save time, money and will give a superior cleanse and facial massage. Used as part of your daily cleansing routine, LUNA 3 MEN's cleansing mode channels T-Sonic™ pulsations to provide a much deeper clean than washing by hand, lifting away 99.5% of dirt, oil and dead skin cells to reduce breakouts, remove ingrown hairs, prevent razor burn, and help razor blades last up to 2x longer.
ClarinsMen Revitalizing Premium Set is a limited-edition gift set for Father’s Day. The set includes: ClarinsMen Revitalizing Gel (50mL), Shampoo & Shower (30mL), Active Face Wash Foaming Gel (30mL) and ClarinsMen Purse.
HANDSOME Shower Pack includes HANDSOME 2-in-1 Shampoo and HANDSOME Body Wash. The 2-in-1 Shampoo is formulated with organic peppermint and nettle to gently cleanse and lightly condition, leaving hair soft and silky. The Body Wash has a uniquely Australian blend of organic lime, banksia and bergamot to keep the body soft and clean. Packaged in a custom HANDSOME box.
Kiehl's Ultimate Man Close Shavers Oil is a rinseable shave oil that helps protect, comfort and moisturise skin for a smooth shave. Key ingredients include eucalyptus extract and oil to refresh skin, rosemary oil for its strong antioxidant activity and spearmint leaf oil for its refreshing effect and to energize the mind and body. Formulated for men with sensitive skin, ingrown hairs and razor burn.
Natio For Men SPF 50+ Face Moisturiser helps to moisturise and protect skin from the sun’s harmful rays. With very high, broad spectrum UVA and UVB sun protection, the fast absorbing and non-greasy formula is suitable for both daily use and for active adventures in the outdoors.
LUSH Cosmetic Lad is a moisturiser for men that calms razor-sore skin. The formula is enriched with honey for its antiseptic properties as well as aloe vera and lavender water to soothe the skin.
Burt’s Bees Ultra Conditioning Lip Balm is a 100 per cent natural balm that is skin friendly, hypoallergenic and has no added flavours or fragrances. It includes the key ingredient kokum butter, which is rich in essential fatty acids to help aid cell oxygenation and ensures nutrients are more readily available for use by skin tissues.
Rodan + Fields Deep Pore Cleansing MD System is an easy-to-use, at-home facial tool that targets clogged pores and blackheads that result from oily and combination skin and the slowdown of skin cell renewal. Powerful suction lifts oils, dead skin cells and any impurities to visibly minimise pore size. With two suction levels (low and high) that work with two customised tips, users have the ability to personalise results to clear clogged pores and instantly remove blackheads.
FRAGRANCE
David Beckham Bold Instinct is designed to encourage men to always stay true to themselves and make the choices that are right for them, regardless of what others might think. David Beckham has partnered with renowned perfumer, Jean-Christophe Herault, to craft a new scent conveying self-assurance and conviction. Bold Instinct is as powerful as it is elegant, bringing together a charismatic and stylish blend of earthy, whisky-like notes with warming spices.
Nautica Classic Men Eau de Toilette Spray is a fragrance that is created for a man of style who knows how to balance his life with energy and passion. Iconic and aromatic, this scent can be worn in a classic, yet bold tone.
Adidas Sport CHRG Eau de Toilette for Men is an invigorating fragrance for men that has zesty top notes of grapefruit and kumquat, twisted with spicy and resinous notes. This gives way to an aromatic blend of salty pine notes, with the scent of apple, juniper berry and geranium on top of a smooth woody-musky base, with accents of cedar wood and the scent of cashmere.
Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio is an aquatic woody musk scent. It opens with a splash of freshness that subsides into a natural harmony of water, flowers and fruit. In the top note, the citrus zest gives the scent a masculine freshness. At its heart, the aquatic, pure and limpid notes are tinted with floral nuances of jasmine petal. In the bottom note, the warm accents of patchouli mix with the intimate vibrations of cedar and rockrose.
Prada Luna Rossa Black is derived from the poignancy of urban exploration. It has top notes of bergamot and angelica, heart notes of patchouli and coumarine, and base notes of woody amber. It is packaged in an opaque bottle, with the iconic red band of Prada Luna Rossa transformed to black, and the logo and fragrance name in white.
Ralph Lauren Polo Double Black is a daring, powerful and seductive fragrance for men. The fragrance blends spiced mango with nutmeg-infused espresso and the warmth of spiced woods. The fragrance is housed in a black bottle, featuring the iconic Ralph Lauren polo player on the front.
HAIR
Mason Pearson Small Extra Pure Badger Shave Brush is made from premium, hand-selected boar bristles which gently exfoliate the skin, soften the whiskers and stubble and help to give a much closer, smoother, longer lasting shave. The brush has an ergonomic, cream handle.
Viviscal Man Full Force Fortifying Shampoo cleanses and strengthens the hair and scalp to promote the appearance of healthy looking hair growth. The formula contains Ana:Tel™, a proprietary complex that contains naturally derived ingredients such as pea sprouts. It also contains keravis, which helps to reinforce, lubricate and protect the surface of the hair to increase hair strength and resist breakage.
Urbane Mess 6 in 1 Precision Trimmer comes with two attachment heads that perform six personal grooming functions. It can be used for trimming, contouring and detailing facial and body hair, nose and ear hair trimming, eyebrow trimming and shaping. It is also washable and easy to clean. Use it in or out of the shower, for ultimate convenience.
Schwarzkopf Men Perfect is a natural-looking hair colour developed especially for men. The hair colour fades grey hair away gradually, with a fast and simple application method that promises natural results every time. Works in 5 minutes.
VS Sassoon for Men i-STUBBLE PRO is a tool for men that prefer a short beard or designer stubble look. This trimmer keeps beard hair in check with precision trimming for a defined finish. Built with 15 motorised cutting lengths, the iSTUBBLE PRO is as personalised as you can get and is ideal for maintaining immaculate everyday stubble or ultimate close-cut beard definition.
KEVIN.MURPHY MAXI.WASH is a deep, clarifying shampoo for oily hair. It strips unwanted product and residue that can build up and is especially good for men. Tropical fruit acids from pineapple, papaya and citrus fruits as well as anti-pollution agents deeply cleanse the hair whilst kelp extracts dissolve fats and oils. A herbal blend of lime, mint and eucalyptus removes excess oil and stimulates sluggish scalps. It also contains essential oils of West Indies lime, pink grapefruit, sage, Pacific Island niaouli, white camphor and ylang ylang.
BODY
NIVEA Men DEEP AMAZONIA Anti-perspirant Aerosol Spray is a vibrant and sparkling masculine fragranced deodorant. Harnessing the power of Black Carbon, the NIVEA MEN DEEP range offers 48-hour reliable antiperspirant protection for a comfortable and dry experience all day long. The effective antibacterial action provides an added feel of protection and confidence. It features a green zing of citrus, fizzy ginger and aromatic notes.
Sukin Naturals Men's Body Wash is formulated with aloe vera, baobab extract, sesame and jojoba oils to clean and hydrate the body. A blend of cinnamon and citrus refreshes the senses.
Swisse The Male Glug-Glug Slug Bundle - Being the overconsumption overlord of Iso may have been fun, but it’s time to rein in your long reign of overindulgence. Luckily, Swisse has created a Wellness Bundle to help. The pack includes: Swisse Ultiboost Liver Detox; Swisse Deep Face Scrub For Men; Swisse Daily Face Moisturiser For Men; and Swisse Body Wash For Men.
HOME
Glasshouse Fragrances A Moment in Tokyo - Smoked Petals Soy Candle captures the magical essence and allure of the electric streets of Tokyo. Where tradition meets modern day, this unisex fragrance will captivate the senses. The heart harmoniously blends soft and sensual notes of rose, whilst the lingering birch-scented smokiness tinged with incense, violet and leather, consumes you, to remind you of bygone days. The decadent glass vessel pays homage to the traditional art of Shibori with a contemporary twist, featuring a wash of deep indigo which swirls into aqua and teal to create a mesmerising and modern design statement in any room.
Synergie Skin Sanitiser Spray is an antimicrobial disinfecting spray geared to protect skin and provide a barrier against microbes, including Coronavirus. Encompassing Synergie’s unique ‘clean science’ philosophy, the formulation contains botanically derived alcohol and is free from any questionable ingredients including isopropyl alcohol. At 70 per cent grain derived alcohol, Sanitiser Spray provides maximum hospital grade antimicrobial protection for hands and surfaces. The skin-friendly formula also includes two key ingredients: glycerine to prevent moisture loss to the hands and aloe vera leaf juice to address skin irritation.
Circa Home 1959 Blood Orange Fragrance Diffuser is inspired by enduring summer and beach holidays. It has top notes of lemon, blood orange and graprefruit; middle notes of apple and jasmine; and base notes of musk.
ECOYA Coconut & Elderflower Car Diffuser has been designed to sit unobtrusively on a car vent, while subtly scenting the vehicle with one of ECOYA’s most iconic fragrances. Small and sophisticated, the diffuser is accompanied by two fragrance pods, with each pod made to fragrance for up to three months. Completely recyclable.