22 affordable grooming gifts he'll want to use year-round
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Holiday shopping for men - whether it be your dad, sibling, or significant other - can sometimes feel futile. His list is short, and so is your patience when it comes to gift hunting.
Instead of buying him another tie or a pair of socks that he doesn't need, we recommend going with a quality grooming gift instead.
Since every man does some form of grooming on a regular basis, these are gifts he'll get to appreciate year-round. Shaving kits, razors, body washes, facial cleansers, and colognes are just some of the many products guys use to stay looking, feeling, and smelling their best - and these are the best ones to gift this holiday season.
Still shopping for more gifts? Check out all of Insider Picks' holiday gift guides for 2018 here.
A high-end electric shaver
Braun Series 7 Electric Shaver and Trimmer, $169.94 (Originally $289.99) [You save $120.05]
The Braun Series 7 uses Sonic and AutoSense Technology to read their beard's thickness and adjust the power of the shaver's motor to deliver a close shave with just one stroke. By figuring out the optimal shave settings on its own, they'll never experience another bad shave again. In addition to being a highly effective and precise shaver, it's self-cleaning and lubricating.
A durable Dopp kit from Patagonia
Patagonia Black Hole Small Cube, $29, available in eight colors
Although it can be used to store a number of small items, the Patagonia Black Hole Cube is the ideal size for a traveling Dopp Kit — and it's super durable.
An electric toothbrush
Goby Brush Kit, $50, available at Goby
Most people don't swap out their toothbrush as often as they should simply because they forget to do so. With the Goby Brush Kit, they'll never have to worry about using an old toothbrush. For just $50, the kit includes a state-of-the-art of the art oscillating toothbrush, a hygienic stand, USB charger and a monthly subscription for brush heads.
Premium facial products so he can stop using yours
Brickell Men's Daily Advanced Face Care Routine II, $77, available on Amazon
If you're shopping for someone who consistently dips into the women's grooming and skincare products simply because that's what's sitting around in the bathroom, it's time to get him his own stuff. Brickell Men's Products were created specifically for men in need of premium natural products for their hair, skin, shaving, and more. The face care routine is a great place to start in the brand's vast product line up. It includes face wash, face scrub, and face moisturizer.
A mustache grooming kit
Dashing 'Stache Mini Crate, $59.99, available at Man Crates
With a mustache comb, scissors and styling wax, this mini crate from Man Crates includes everything he'll need to achieve the most epic 'stache ever.
Personalized cologne
Hawthorne Personalized Cologne, $60-$100, available at Hawthorne
Every man has his favorite cologne, but does he have one specifically formulated just for him? With men's cologne startup Hawthorne, it's possible — and it's super easy to order. The brand uses a short quiz and expert perfumers to create one-of-a-kind fragrances men love. When shopping for someone else, you can either send him an eGift card to take the quiz or tailor a box specifically for him.
A box full of grooming goodies
BirchBoxMan The Starting Lineup Box, $58, available at BirchBox
BirchboxMan is one of the best places for men to find grooming products they love without spending a ton of money. This limited-edition Starting Lineup box is a great way to open your dad, brother, or partner up to new products like a Harry's Razor, Blind Barber 60 Proof Hair Wax, Hims Handsome Vitamins, and Anthony Invigorating Rush Hair and Body Wash. In addition to the grooming products, he'll receive style items like a leather wallet, money clip and Ministry of Supply socks. At $58, this is a great value for what's inside.
Fancy toothpaste
Marvis Toothpaste 7 Days of Flavor, $36, available on Amazon
Toothpaste isn't something you'd typically give as a gift, but Marvis is different. The 7 Days of Flavor bundle includes Amarelli Licorice, Aquatic Mint, Cinnamon Mint, Classic Strong Mint, Ginger Mint, Jasmine Mint, and Whitening Mint toothpastes. Each flavor provides them with a refreshing variety every day, all packaged with the most aesthetically pleasing design.
A well-rounded bundle of premium products
Scotch Porter Premium Bundle, $60.50 (Originally $121) [You save $60.50]
The Scotch Porter Premium is perfect for men in need of a total grooming regimen refresh. It includes products for his face, beard, and even masculine wipes that are cleverly named Fresh Meat.
An easy 3-step skincare routine
Mavericks Face Kit, $54.95, available at Mavericks
The Mavericks Face Kit is an easy-to-use regimen for achieving and maintaining healthy, clear skin. Step one, Protect, is applied in the morning for a hydrating SPF 30 barrier. Step two, Wash, is a minty cleanser used at night to make your face fresh and smooth. Step three, Rebuild, is a moisturizer packed with Vitamin A to promote cellular regeneration overnight.
An affordable stocking stuffer
Gillette Limited Edition Mach3 Turbo Razor Gift Pack, $19.88 (Originally $29.99) [You save $10.11]
The Gillette Limited Edition Mach3 Turbo Razor gift set includes the razors, a stand, and two extra blades. At under $20, it's a great stocking stuffer gift.
A facial cleansing tool
Foreo Luna 2 for Men, $139.30 (Originally $199) [You save $59.70]
The Luna 2 for Men works as a state-of-the-art facial scrub brush, pre-shaving, and anti-aging tool. With its three-in-one functionality, this is literally the only device they need to achieve smooth and clear skin. It uses enhanced T-Sonic technology that can be adjusted to their desired intensity to exfoliate and fight off wrinkles. A USB charger and a small carrying pouch are also included.
A safety razor starter kit
Bevel Shave Starter Kit, $68.99, available at Target
For some men, using a multi-blade razor means that ingrown hairs and razor bumps are inevitable. Designed for men with coarse hair and sensitive skin, the Bevel Shave Starter Kit includes a single-blade safety razor, Bevel badger brush, and a 30-day supply of Bevel priming oil, shave cream, and restoring balm. With this kit, a smooth and bump-free shave is possible.
Moisture for the whole body
Kiehl's Mighty Moisture Set, $30, available at Nordstrom
As the ultimate head-to-toe hydration kit, the Kiehl's Mighty Moisture set is a gift he'll get to use on a daily basis. It includes the Ultra Facial Cleanser, Creme de Corps body moisturizer, Ultimate Strength Hand Salve, Lip Balm, and Ultra Facial Cream.
22 affordable grooming gifts he'll want to use year-round
Jack Black King Set, $49, available at Nordstrom
Thoughtfully packaged in a gift box, the Jack Black King set is filled with essentials that'll fit right into his daily grooming routine. It includes Pure Clean Daily Facial Cleanser, Beard Lube Conditioning Shave, Cool Moisture Body Lotion, Double-Duty Face Moisturizer SPF 20, and a Charcoal Body Bar.
A gift set of cologne
Ralph Lauren The World of Polo Coffret, $60, available at Ulta
Picking out cologne can be tricky. Even if you like the smell, he may not. With the Ralph Lauren Coffret gift set, he'll get four 0.5 oz bottles to sample. The set includes Polo Blue, Polo Black, Polo Red, and the original Polo fragrances.
A beard bib for mess-free trimming
Rockwell Razors Beard Bib, $14.99, available on Amazon
As the perfect gift for messy groomers, the Rockwell Razors Beard Bib will save them (or you) from having to clean the bathroom sink or unclog the drain.
A bundle of essentials
Clinique for Men Great Skin for Him, $47.50, available at Ulta
Clinique is known for its amazing skincare products and its line for men is no different. This holiday bundle includes face wash, moisturizing lotion, face scrub, and aloe shave gel.
The best-selling mask on Amazon
Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay, $10.95, available on Amazon
As one of the best selling skincare products on Amazon, the Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay mask has a place in everybody's bathroom. It uses 100% natural calcium bentonite clay to deep-clean pores and refreshes skin. It's so good — and cheap — that you might want to pick up an extra jar for yourself while you're at it.
A beard kit packed inside a crate
Beard Wrangler Mini Crate, $69.99, available at Man Crates
Just like the hair on guys' heads, beards need care, too. The Man Crates Beard Wrangler Mini Crate comes with Renegade Beard Shampoo, Beard Balm, Beard Oil, a hand towel, and a board-bristle beard brush. With this gift, guys can maintain a healthy full beard.
A gift set of all-natural products
Oars + Alps Oarsman Holiday Kit, $122, available at Oars + Alps
Skincare is an extremely important part of grooming and the Oars + Alps Holiday Kit includes everything he'll need to stay fresh and look his best. He'll receive the face moisturizer and eye cream, solid face wash, 'Wake Up' eye pen, exfoliating blue charcoal bar soap, moisturizing soap bar, and a free Oars + Alps Dopp kit. In addition, using natural ingredients like charcoal and Alpine caribou moss, they're also TSA-approved, so he can travel with ease with them.
A high-end natural deodorant
Helmm Starter Gift Kit, $45, available at Helmm
Typically, you wouldn't buy a man deodorant as a gift, but Helmm is far from average. The New York City-based startup specializes in making sustainable but luxurious deodorants and antiperspirants using natural ingredients and scents created by world-renowned perfumers.
The starter kit includes the reusable Helmm container, which is made of premium leather and metal, one refill cartridge, and a gift box.