Just as quickly as Mother’s Day passed, Father’s Day is almost here, and if the fathers in your life are anything like mine, you know that the holiday is one of the most difficult to shop for. Don’t get me wrong, I know what my dad likes, but getting him something he’ll use every day and really enjoy is no easy feat.
Ever since I started working at a beauty magazine, my father loves to joke that my mom always gets the nice skin-care and beauty products and not him. But, he’s right—why don’t we gift beauty products to the men in our lives more? If you want to help up the self-care routines of the fathers in your life, check out these editor-approved beauty gifts for men that are sure to rock your Father’s Day celebrations.
The Best Father’s Day Beauty Gifts
Oars + Alps Men’s Exfoliating Charcoal Face Wash ($2o)
Men: we’re here to tell you it’s time to be more particular about your face wash. To really nail your skin-care routine, find a cleanser that complements your skin type, needs and skin-care goals, like OARS + ALPS Charcoal Solid Face Wash—a spill-free, travel-friendly, fun-to-use cleanser containing activated charcoal and other natural exfoliants draw out impurities and dissolve deep-down dirt. It also simplifies men’s grooming routines by combining multiples steps into one innovative product that is durable enough for travel or just throwing in a gym bag.
Key Ingredients
Alpine Caribou Moss, Activated Charcoal, Glycerin
Free From
Alcohol, Gylcol, Parabens, Phthalates, Sulfates
Kiehl’s Facial Fuel Eye De-Puffer ($25)
Because men have thicker skin, wrinkles don’t necessarily show up as readily. But aging does occur in men too, and a certain degree of maintenance can help with wrinkles, sagging, pigmentation, puffiness and more, so skin looks and feels its best, no matter your age.
Made for men, The Kiehl’s Facial Fuel Eye De-Puffer delivers all the magic in a convenient package. A lightweight eye treatment formulated with refreshing hibiscus tea to reduce swelling and caffeine to minimize puffiness, Facial Fuel glides on easily with an instant cooling effect, making for a rejuvenating experience.
Key Ingredients
Hibiscus extract, caffeine
Free From
Fragrance, parabens
Jaxon Lane Bro Mask ($28)
Beyond the visible payoff, using a sheet mask is an effective way to force yourself to relax for a few minutes. Nowadays, there are sheet masks made specifically for men—called out clearly by their names—like Jaxon Lane’s Bro Mask, which comes in two pieces, so men with beards can only use the top half if they please.
The cooling gel inside Jaxon Lane’s Bro Mask makes the mask refreshing and slightly tingly when applied, and the ingredients are formulated to address common men’s skin-care issues, like redness, sun damage, dehydration and breakouts.
Key Ingredients
3 percent niacinamide, collagen, hyaluronic acid, peptides, green tea, licorice, ginger
Free From
Fragrance
Soft Services Green Banana Buffing Bar ($33)
Made of superfine sanding crystals compressed within a moisturizing, soothing base, The Green Banana Buffing Bar smells like the “lush verdant sweetness released when cracking open a not-quite-ripe banana fruit,” with soft notes of musk that make for a relaxing, sensorial experience. Not only does the Green Banana Buffing Bar stand out with its invigorating scent, making your Summer body-care routine a delightful experience, it really works, too. As it’s a physical exfoliant, you control the power—use firmer pressure on rough spots like heels and elbows, but be gentle on sensitive areas of the body such as the chest, ensuring smooth skin head to toe.
Key Ingredients
Shea butter, aloe leaf juice, glycerin
ORIBE Rough Soft Molding Paste ($39)
That tousled, scruffy hair look is always in style, and this ultra-pliable molding paste smoothly slips through hair for easy application before taking hold for maximum definition and texture. To use, rub between palms then run through damp or dry hair. With just the right level of hold for a paste, the formula doesn’t crack or flake, and it’s not too matte or too shiny, making it great for that just-woke-up look.
Key Ingredients
Watermelon, lychee, edelweiss flower