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Show dad you care on June 21 by bringing his grooming kit bang up to date, says KATIE WRIGHT
THIS year, more than ever, our dads, grandads, baby daddies and father figures deserve a big thank you for all they do for us, and Father’s Day (June 21) is the perfect time to make sure the men in your life know how much they mean to you.
If you’re not able to visit dad because of lockdown restrictions, sending a card and a present is a lovely way to let him know you’re thinking of him, and there are lots of fab grooming gifts to choose from this year.
From skincare to scents, and bargain buys to luxury selections, here are nine of the best presents for pops...
1 Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Miniature Collection Gift Set £43.20, ESCENTUAL
A carefully curated edit of five zesty fragrances, each inspired by a different destination in Italy, this aromatic selection will transport him to the shores of the Mediterranean.
2 Ormonde Jayne Isfarkand Travel, £45
Ormonde Jayne’s fragrance combines bright notes of lime, mandarin and bergamot with woody cedar and patchouli. This travel kit contains a mini parfum spray, plus shower gel and shampoo.
3 Arran Machrie Men’s Wash Bag, £45
A bracing blast of Scottish seaside air, the Machrie scent includes notes of seasalt, rockrose and myrrh. Inside the stylish grey canvas bag, you’ll find shower gel, shave gel, post shave balm and soap in a reusable tin.
4 Green People Organic Shave Trio, £16.95
This three-piece set of face scrub, organic shaving gel and moisturiser from the sustainable brand ensures a clean shave every time. 5 Creed Aventus Eau de Parfum £185 for 50ml
For an extra special Father’s Day gift, treat dad to a bottle of Aventus, which this year celebrates its 10th anniversary.
Creed’s bestselling scent is beloved for its blend of fruity top notes, complemented by jasmin, patchouli, and ambergris.
6 Rituals The Ritual of Samurai, £29.90
Housed in a wonderfully stylish gift box, this set of two shower gels (in sandalwood and cypress scents), shaving cream and body moisturiser is about as manly as
skincare gets.
7 Baylis & Harding The Fuzzy Duck Authentic Whiskey Fragranced Shower Gel £8, AMAZON
This delightfully boozy bathing treat brings a whiff of whiskey to dad’s daily routine. It’s absolutely the best way to smell of booze in lockdown! 8 We Are Paper Plane Natural Vegan Men’s Grooming Bar Gift Set, £17.95, Etsy
For the man who’s been growing a lockdown beard, help him keep it lustrous with this trio of heavenly-scented beard shampoo, charcoal soap and solid shampoo.
9 Fortnum & Mason Exclusive Men’s Grooming Kit £150
Seven products, including Tom Daxon Salvia Sclarea Shower Gel, Floris The Gentleman’s Moisturiser and Haeckels Hydrating Beard Oil, all in a tasteful and handy travel bag.