Christmas gift ideas for men: 8 skin care sets to start the year in style

We could write tons and essays on the relationship that man has with the care of his skin and what it says about his masculinity. In the meantime, helping them spend a little more time in the bathroom can be a great gift idea.

In this case, there are already ready-made boxes, to avoid them having to worry (or yours) wondering in which order their new skincare products are applied, if they are compatible with each other, and above all how to best use them. Whether it’s for a teenager with pimples, a father who wants to fight the signs of aging, a cousin who loves Japan, a brother-in-law who makes his life in a cabin suitcase, or even a cousin with a beard. here are some cosmetic box ideas to tuck under the tree to make a quality skincare routine your new resolution.

For those who are still looking for their basics

For those who know nothing about skincare, don’t care, or are just looking for a good foundation, this essential kit from Horace will get right to the point. It consists of a purifying face wash with Japanese charcoal that regulates sebum production, a mattifying face moisturizer to just shine with its intelligence, and a gentle face scrub to exfoliate the skin once a week to have a my best. This routine is suitable for all skin types, even the most sensitive.

For those who have passed the ba-ba level

If he’s a lover of minimalist design, travels a lot and you plan to use his toiletry bag well, these grooming essentials from Typology tick all the boxes and have the good taste of having a recycled cotton pouch. Organic peppermint hydrolat (100 ml), with a purifying and anti-inflammatory action, to tighten pores and calm redness, is perfect for awakening the skin every morning. Next comes the Hydrating Serum with 3% Hyaluronic Acid and 2% Vitamin B5 (15ml) to plump up the skin. Then the 9-ingredient moisturizer (50ml) goes straight to the point of sealing in this hydration and protecting the skin from external aggressions. This routine is suitable for all skin types and will appeal to people who have mastered the basics of skincare.

For those who fit their life into a cabin suitcase

Pharmacy brand Malin+Goetz, launched in 2004 in New York, has a knack for combining cosmetic expertise and design, even in its special cabin suitcase miniatures. Thus, their travel kit brings together all their best-selling products packed in practical and 100% recyclable aluminum tubes. In a transparent plastic bag to comply with airport surveillance laws, you can find: a grapefruit facial cleanser, a face moisturizer with vitamin E, bergamot shower gel, a body moisturizer with vitamin B5, a mint shampoo and a coriander balm.

For those who love taking care of their beard

It may sound cliché, but some men care about their beard almost as much as the apple of their eye. So offering them a box to take care of them can be a more than welcome idea. Founded in Florence in 1908, the Proraso brand has excelled in products to make hair beautiful ever since, and this kit proves the rule. Includes Beard Shampoo (200ml), Beard Oil (30ml), Beard Conditioner (100ml) to maintain a healthy, beautiful and delicately scented beard with a light woody and spicy fragrance.

For those who love Japan

Founded in 1872 in Japan, the Shiseido brand is an institution, which does not prevent it from redoubling its efforts in terms of innovation. With its Waso range (referring to the practice of Washoku, a Japanese culinary tradition that respects all foods and seeks to involve the 5 senses), it is aimed more at the skin of teenagers and young adults. And this pack includes four treatments packed with super Japanese ingredients that are perfect for them. The Gel-in-Oil Cleanser (30ml) and Moisturizer (15ml) include Shikuwasa Lime to balance the skin barrier. The night mask (15 ml) is based on yuzu to give brightness to the skin. And the purifying mask (30ml) contains Satokibi sugar cane to cleanse pores and prevent blackheads.

For those who struggle with pimples and blemishes

The Ordinary brand, created in 2013 in Canada, has done a lot to demystify the composition of cosmetics, highlighting the concentration of active ingredients rather than making believe in false magic formulas. This pack allows you to follow a perfect care routine for skin with imperfections, prone to blackheads, acne and problems with marks, scars and texture.

Includes a mild cleanser (50ml) with squalane, with a balm-transforming texture to oil to gently cleanse skin. Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum (30ml) regulates excess sebum and purifies pores. The cream (30 ml) is rich in natural moisturizing factors, including hyaluronic acid, to plump up the skin and protect it from external aggressions. Finally, a Salicylic Acid Mask (50ml) can be used once or twice a week to target pimples, blemishes and smooth skin texture. In short, it’s the perfect set for those with blemish-prone skin.

For those starting to worry about the first wrinkles

Created in 2013, the clean beauty eshop Oh My Cream offers the crème de la crème of other brands and has been developing its own for several years. It now offers a range specially designed for men. And rather than buying the treatments individually, taking them in the form of a kit allows you to make a big saving (it is sold for €60 for a real value of €93, and therefore a saving of €33). The cleansing gel (150 ml) based on honey and aloe vera gently cleanses and purifies, and prepares the skin for a possible shave. Infused with plumping hyaluronic acid, anti-wrinkle bakuchiol and soothing prickly pear oil, the moisturizer (50ml) helps fight the first signs of ageing. Finally, the eye contour gel (10 ml) hydrates thanks to hyaluronic acid and decongests thanks to caffeine and vitamin C and its massaging sphere, for a fresher and brighter look. Something to seduce slightly aesthetic men, concerned about the composition of their products but who want to go to the essentials, and who are worried about their first wrinkles.

For those who want to stop time

Biotherm is one of its blue beauty brands: in addition to clean and green, they want to do good for the planet through renewable ingredients, eco-designed formulas and packaging, and partnerships with environmental NGOs. Committed to the future of the oceans, the brand benefits from it, to formulate natural treatments amplified by science, including the products in this anti-aging pack. Includes a seaweed-based corrective cream for the signs of aging. A shaving foam helps soothe the skin from razor burn, limiting the risk of irritation and redness. A micro-exfoliating cleanser gently purifies skin each day for a more even, smoother appearance. This trio allows you to compose an effective anti-aging routine, without harming the planet.

Front page photo credit: Sephora; Malin+Goetz.