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The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Men

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Last Updated: 12/15/2023

It’s more important to give than to receive, and when it comes to gifting the perfect luxury gifts for men in your life, finding that just right present can sometimes be daunting. If the art of gift giving isn’t your strong point and is something you push to the bottom of your to-do list (we get it!), take solace in the fact that we did the handwork for you. Here, we’ve put together the best gifts that are perfect for the holiday season, making thoughtful and memorable presents that he will love.

Trendy and Timeless Beauty and Skincare Gift Ideas

Every man needs a good skincare routine that works for their skin type. While classic standbys also make for good gifts for men, sprinkling in some of the trendier skincare and beauty gifts is sure not to disappoint. From popular grooming products and skincare sets to even of-the-moment skincare tools, the best gifts for men are the ones they’ll benefit most from—and use! Our picks for the best Christmas gifts for him will build the foundation of a comprehensive skincare routine for newbies and add something new and different to those with a more established skincare routine.

  1. Diamond Extreme Rich Set (Worth $690)
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    Diamond Extreme Rich Set (Worth $690)

    Give the gift of good skin this holiday season. Perfect for the man who takes time to indulge in skincare and wants to get ahead of the common signs of aging, this over-the-top set features three of Natura Bisse’s Diamond hero skincare products—a must for youthful skin. Inside, he’ll find the iconic Diamond Extreme Cream moisturizer to energize tired skin, Diamond Extreme Eye, a contour cream to perk up the eyes, and Diamond Glyco Extreme Peel to lighten dark spots, smooth out wrinkles, and give an overall refresh to the skin.

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  2. The Gift of Pro-Collagen Icons (Worth $178)
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    The Gift of Pro-Collagen Icons (Worth $178)

    Elemis is best known for its pro-collagen skincare products. For the man in your life who needs to upgrade their skincare routine this holiday season, this set is a shoo-in to do just that. It features the brand’s award-winning Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balms and Pro-Collagen Marine Cream SPF 30, which help lay the foundation for healthy skin care habits and soft, glowing skin.

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  3. iS Clinical The Essentials Vitamin C Trio - $99 Value
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    iS Clinical The Essentials Vitamin C Trio - $99 Value

    Vitamin C deserves a spot in every man’s skincare routine, and if he’s itching to give the super antioxidant a shot, there’s no better place to start than with this set of vitamin C serums. Three different vitamin C-rich products comprise this ultra-luxe kit, which targets pigment and overall skin health on the face and around the eyes. Mix and match the potent serums to find the perfect combination to rejuvenate the skin while preventing future free radical damage.

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  4. Gents Essentials (Worth $134)
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    Gents Essentials (Worth $134)

    The best gifts for him should be geared towards his skin care needs yet still fulfill the basics of a good skin care routine. Replete with all the manly essentials, we love this set—it’s chock-full of necessities like shampoo, face wash, shower gel, moisturizer, and even a dop bag—which perfectly fits the ‘gifts for him’ category.

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  5. Exuviance Smooth, Brighten & Tighten Heroes Set
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    Exuviance Smooth, Brighten & Tighten Heroes Set

    Men aren’t immune to the hands of time, so many implement a skincare routine that targets the common signs of aging well before they start to set in on the skin. These travel-sized skincare heroes—the Deep Clean AHA Cleanser, Age Reverse Toning Neck Cream, and Triple Microdermabrasion Face Polish—from the dermatologist-founded brand Exuviance are sure to provide visible results.

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  6. Phyto PHYTOCYANE-MEN Treatment
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    Phyto PHYTOCYANE-MEN Treatment

    Trust us when we say that some of the best gifts for men are the ones, they won’t buy for themselves but know they need. Case in point: Phyto’s anti-hair thinning treatment helps nip hereditary hair thinning in the bud while stimulating new, thicker hair to grow. Made with 95% natural-origin ingredients, any special man hiding his thinning hair underneath a baseball hat will happily accept this gift under the tree.

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  7. PMD Personal Microderm Man
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    PMD Personal Microderm Man

    If your man secretly uses your skincare tools to get his skin looking its best, help him get one step closer to it by gifting him is own at-home microdermabrasion device. We like that this black version gives the classic device, which relies on a patented spinning disc technology and perfectly calibrated vacuum suction, more of a masculine edge but with the same skin-refreshing results. Regular use helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, blemishes, and enlarged pores, leaving your man’s skin softer and smoother.

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  8. NEST New York Festive Votive Candle Trio
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    NEST New York Festive Votive Candle Trio

    Perfect for gifting, these Votive Candles elevate everyday living and holiday entertaining. Each is meticulously crafted with a proprietary premium wax formulated to burn cleanly and evenly, infusing a room with exquisite scents of the season. These beautifully packaged, frosted glass candles is sure to look beautiful anywhere it’s housed within his space.

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  9. EltaMD AM & PM Therapy Duo ($82 Value)
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    EltaMD AM & PM Therapy Duo ($82 Value)

    When it comes to finding the best gifts for me in the world of skincare, you’ll want to make sure they have the basics covered, and if they don’t, then you’ll want to gift him this skincare couple from EltaMD. Featuring a sheer, non-comedogenic formula that will keep his skin perfectly hydrated all day long with no shimmer or added tint, and a coordinating nighttime version with niacinamide, antioxidants, and rice protein peptides to help improve elasticity and promote new collagen, he’ll notice an improvement in skin tone and texture that he’s sure to be thankful for.

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  10. Christophe Robin Cleansing Thickening Paste with Pure Rassoul Clay and Tahitian Algae
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    Christophe Robin Cleansing Thickening Paste with Pure Rassoul Clay and Tahitian Algae

    For the guys who take their hair very seriously, share with them a densifying shampoo, which is the secret to making every day a good hair day. Developed specifically for men to target their fine or thinning hair, this Rassoul clay- and Tahitian algae-powered cleansing paste goes hard to work to lift away impurities from the scalp for stronger follicles and a thicker-looking head of hair. Plus, the treatment starts as a paste and morphs into a foam when mixed with water.   

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  11. ESPA Triple Action Grooming Oil
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    ESPA Triple Action Grooming Oil

    Taking good care of his hair likely sits high on his priority list, but it’s equally important to tend to the beard and care for the delicate skin on the lower face. For a clean, comfortable shave without irritation or ingrown hairs, slip his multi-purpose oil under the tree. It’s loaded with vitamins A and E, and omegas 3 and 6 work wonders as a beard, shave, and face oil moisturizes the skin, making facial grooming a cinch.

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  12. Hotel Collection Sweetest Taboo Room Spray
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    Hotel Collection Sweetest Taboo Room Spray

    For a fun take on the classic Christmas gifts for him, consider a room spray that will take him back (in his mind) to Las Vegas. Inspired by Sin City, this sweet yet flirty home fragrance features notes of lemon crème, raspberry, peony, and white woods. Try spritzing it on your bedding for sweet dreams.

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Last Updated: 12/15/2023

SkinStore has all of the best gifts for men this holiday season, no matter your budget. Happy shopping!



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