Last Minute Valentine's Day Gifts For Him, Grooming Edition
Because there's nothing sexier than a well-groomed man
What better way to show your beau that you care, than by helping him practise self-care? We can't think of any... so here's our round-up of 12 of our favourite men's grooming products from a travel shaving kit to delicious colognes and hair care products to help you help him kick-start "Self-care Sundays"— because nothing says "I love you" better than giving someone the right tools to achieving good skin.
If your man always has trouble finding the right shaving tools to bring along on his overseas trips, Marram Co's POP Travel Shaving Set will make for the perfect Valentine's Day gift. The shaving brush is made with an easy-to-grip silicone handle and fast-drying synthetic bristles to boot. The lathering bowl, also made of silicone, collapses easily to optimise luggage space. The set also comes with You've Got This shaving cream.
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The Clinique For Men Aloe Shave Gel is great for any man who has to shave daily. It's aloe-rich formula helps soften the facial hair, prepping it for a smooth, clean and close shave.
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The wet and dry seasons in Singapore combined with office air-con can leave anyone's lips chapped. So, gift your man Grown Alchemist's highly effective lip treatment which uses tri-peptides to increase collagen production and Violet Leaf Extract to condition the lips (read: kissable lips for V-Day). What's not to love?
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Oral care is a step most people overlook during their morning and evening skincare routines—but it's one of the best things you can do to help prevent the risk of heart disease. So help kickstart your man's oral hygiene with Aesop's Mouthwash. It's pH-balancing, alcohol free and formulated with clove, anise and spearmint for a minty fresh and clean feel.
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We all like skincare products that do many things in one simple step—especially men. And the Lab Series MAX LS Power V Lifting Serum does just that. It's lightweight formula effectively moisturises skin and supports natural collagen production to improve the overall texture of your complexion. For dry skin types, we'd still recommend following up with a moisturiser.
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Living in the tropics is great, but it also means perspiring, excessive oil production and congested hair follicles for some. In which case, Christophe Robin Cleansing Purifying Scrub with Sea Salt is your best bet. It purifies and exfoliates the scalp to get rid of accumulated gunk and encourages hair growth. Depending on your hair type, use once or twice a week in place of your regular shampoo.
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Who doesn't love a man who smells good? One of our favorite scents for men is Le Labo Perfume Oil in Santal 33—think leather, open fires and smoking wood. Its notes include cardamom, iris and violet teamed with deep undertones of sandalwood and cedar. And since it comes in an oil, you'll only need the tiniest amount dabbed on the back of your wrists and ears.
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Gift him La Mer's The Treatment Lotion Hydrating Mask so he too can join in on "Self-care Sundays". It comes in a pack of six, is specially designed to stay in place and is infused with an energising lotion to enhance skin's radiance while deeply nourishing it. Use it the night before an important event to wake up with the J.Lo glow (well, almost).
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Dior Sauvage has quickly become a fan-favourite cologne among men, so if you're stumped on what to get your man for Valentine's Day, you can't really go wrong with giving him this. Top notes include Reggio di Calabria Bergamot and Ambroxan from precious ambergris—think woody scents, rocky landscape and the desert Sun.
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Give your man the gift of youth this Valentine's Day with Sunday Riley Retinol & Repeat Skincare Kit Vol. 1. Retinol is one of the few ingredients backed up with clinical research that's proven to combat signs of ageing, and Sunday Riley's three-step routine is a foolproof way to work it into anyone's skincare regime.
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Here's an ultra-luxe uber chic all-black leather wash bag by Common Projects for him to keep all his daily skincare products in one place. Also, it's zipped internal pocket comes in incredibly handy when packing for a vacation.
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If you and your beau are all about that sun, sand and sea life, you'll both be able to appreciate the ACQUA DI PARMA Blu Mediterraneo Mirto cologne. Reminiscent of Italy's coast, the fragrance combines aromatic notes of myrtle and basil with notes of lemon and bergamot. It also has accents of rose and jasmine teamed with intense closing notes of mastic, juniper, cedar wood and amber.
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