By BR Kellie
'My dad would never cleanse, let alone moisturise.'
'My husband would rather be given socks than a fragrance.'
'Grooming? Pffft. My brother wouldn't know the tail end of a comb if he saw one.'
Until recently I would have put my husband in one of those categories - the skincare category. Then something changed... He came to me asking for advice on how to improve his skin as it was misbehaving. "Finally," I thought as I raced to the bathroom and began to pull out the various skincare I'd bought him that had sat about gathering dust. I put together a regime, gave him instructions and left him to do as he was told. Next thing you know? The husband is saying just how much better his skin's looking. No kidding!
Moral of the story? Money spent on beauty products for men is not always a big ol' waste. And Christmas is the perfect time to set them up with a good skin care regime. And a fragrance. And some other beauty stuff too, because more is more... So what's on the market for the men these holiday's? Check these beauties out...
Clinique Great Skin for Him is going on my 'to buy' list. With a face wash, scrub, aloe shave gel and moisturising lotion it's got everything a bloke needs to get his beauty routine underway. And the man beauty bag will come in handy too should he need to take his regime with him.
L'Oréal Paris Mens Expert Hydra Energetic Set
If you're looking for a more budget-friendly set then L'Oréal's range of skincare sets will tick the box!
Remington Groom & Go Precision Kit
If the men in your life like to preen... or you'd like them to start... then this Groom & Go Precision Kit from Remington will set them up for a smart start to the new year.
For the serious shaver in your life... or for the young fella who's about to get started... this LAB SERIES set has everything he needs for a smooth shave.
VS Sassoon X Six Pro Hair Clipper
Want to go extra? Say hello to the VS Sassoon X Six Pro Hair Clipper. Ultra premium Japanese steel blades wtih six times more intensive cutting power will give new meaning to smooth as a baby's bum.
Narciso Rodriguez For Him Bleu Noir
Even the blokiest of blokes couldn't turn their nose up at this set from Narciso Rodriguez. With an EDP and shower gel, it'll have him smelling as sweet or, er, as manly as a blokey daisy.
Know a man who know his scent stuff? He will love you forever when he opens up this uber-luxe Noir Extreme gift set from Tom Ford.
There you have it... Christmas gifts that we think could well make a man's day. So... what will you be giving the gentleblokes in your life? Will they be up for skincare? Fragrance? A little grooming goodness? Chat away!
Good ideas this must be why my Mrs asks what brands I like