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    Best Grooming Gifts 2020: The ultimate men’s grooming gift guide

    Your guide to the most stylish men's grooming gifts

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    Published 30 October 2020 In Buying Guides

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    Your guide to the most stylish men's grooming gifts

    Let's face it, finding the perfect gift for the men in your life whether it's grooming gifts, for father's day or for christmas can prove really rather stressful.

    Why is it so hard to decide? Will they want that overpriced pair of socks? Or, I like this aftershave, but will they? Do they actually want aftershave? Cue the mini melt-down.

    Best Grooming Gifts: How to pick a gift.

    Why is this so difficult? Can't we just buy them a lipstick and get it over with?

    Well, to avoid that insincere, ever-so awkward, 'Thanks, I really like it' moment, here at Marie Claire - and for any occasion - we've come to your aid and thankfully, we've taken all the hard work out for you.

    We've put together a few bits so that your male counter-parts are utterly fulfilled this season. Don't forget to pick yourself a little merry treat up too. Happy shopping! And, your welcome.

    Maison Francis Kurkdjian, L’Homme Å La Rose Eau de Parfum, £180 for 70ml, Grooming Gifts

    Maison Francis Kurkdjian, L’Homme Å La Rose Eau de Parfum, £180 for 70ml
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    A rose fragrance, probably not what you were expecting for a grooming guide. But, MFK has subverted the image of Rose and with this interpretation it becomes inherently masculine. It’s less powdery petal and more grassy and wet bud. Bursting with green and fresh notes on a bed of amber. Just divine.

    Guy Morgan, Dagger Rose Face Oil, £45

    Guy Morgan, Dagger Rose Face Oil, £45
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    Say hello to radiant and glowing skin. A firm favourite, this magical oil from Guy Morgan 9a natural, vegan and gluten free brand) containing rosehip and raspberry helps uneven tone and enhance skin elasticity.

    Heath, Oil Control Moisturiser, £10

    Heath, Oil Control Moisturiser, £10
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    Lightweight and magnifying. Keeps skin feeling super hydrated without feeling greasy.

    Susanne Kaufmann, Oil Bath For The Senses, £50 Available from Mr Porter

    Susanne Kaufmann, Oil Bath For The Senses, £50 Available from Mr Porter
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    The perfect way to wind down after a long day involves a hot bath and a capful of this. The clue’s in the name, infused with Lavender, Ylang-Ylang and Patchouli, this is seriously soothing for the senses.

    Nereus London, Madagascan Pink Pepper Body Wash, £25

    Nereus London, Madagascan Pink Pepper Body Wash, £25
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    This body wash from sustainable brand Nereus London (their bottles and caps are made from 100% BPA free, recyclable aluminium - even the labels are made from completely biodegradable wood pulp - feels luxurious and smells pretty great too.

    Creed, Aventus Eau de Parfum, £280 for 100ml

    Creed, Aventus Eau de Parfum, £280 for 100ml
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    A fragrance so iconic that for its 10th birthday Creed has released a limited edition bottle to mark the occasion. With notes of apple, blackcurrant and bergamot, the juice is fresh, uplifting and gives a seriously enigmatic quality to the wearer.

    Peter Thomas Roth, Cucumber De-Tox Hydra-Gel Eye patches, £41 Available from Mr Porter

    Peter Thomas Roth, Cucumber De-Tox Hydra-Gel Eye patches, £41 Available from Mr Porter
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    Our Associate Editor swears by these patches. Keep them in the fridge to delver an instant cooling factor. With ingredients like cucumber extract, aloe and chamomile to sooth and hydrate and caffeine and arnica which help combat dark circles.

    Triumph & Disaster Natural Shampoo, £24.99

    Triumph & Disaster Natural Shampoo, £24.99
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    This peppermint scented shampoo gently cleanses hair. And, the addition of Hydrolysed Keratin and Argan oil leaves hair protected and strengthened. 100% natural and paragon free.

    Wahl, Ultimate Clipper, £79.99

    Wahl, Ultimate Clipper, £79.99
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    Easy to use and clean, this nifty clipper has a 100 minute cordless run time and gives you the flexibility that you need. Comes with a Spotlight personal trimmer to so say goodbye to those unruly ear or nose hairs.

    Remington, T-Series Ultimate Precision Beard Trimmer, £74.99

    Remington, T-Series Ultimate Precision Beard Trimmer, £74.99
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    The ultimate tool for beard trimming perfection.

    David Beckham, Bold Instinct, £35 for 75ml

    David Beckham, Bold Instinct, £35 for 75ml
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    The latest Beckham fragrance range, a heady aromatic number where spicy cinnamon in balanced with sweet cardamon on a bed a classic musk. A real head turner.

    Salt Grooming, Hybrid Hair, £17.99

    Salt Grooming, Hybrid Hair, £17.99
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    Somewhere between wax and clay. Lightweight and delvers good hold with a natural finish,

    Apothem Labs, Limited Edition Day CBD Oral Drops, £230

    Apothem Labs, Limited Edition Day CBD Oral Drops, £230
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    The ultimate CBD drops from Apothem Labs come housed in a package featuring The Connor Brothers artwork. 30% of all proceeds are donated to CALM.

    Sisley, Mens Grooming Gifts

    Sisley

    Gently buffs away dead cells and impurities. Smells pretty great too.

    Shop now: Sisley Buff and wash facial get, £76 Avaialble from Harrods

    Ormonde Jayne, Isfarkand, £110, Best grooming gifts

    Ormonde Jayne, Isfarkand, £110
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    A sophisticated blend of moss, pink pepper and bergamot. Truly unforgettable.

    Comme des Garçons, Concrete EDP £97.75 for 80ml. Available from Escentual. Best grooming gifts

    Comme des Garçons, Concrete EDP £97.75 for 80ml. Available from Escentual.
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    Smells like clove, jasmine and musk. Strong and sexy.

    Dior, Sauvage, EDP £82.80 for 100ml. Available from Escentual. Best grooming gifts

    Dior, Sauvage, EDP £82.80 for 100ml. Available from Escentual.
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    You can go wrong with the classic Dior Sauvage. Smells like, wood and amber with a hint of vanilla. Tres chic.

    Louis Vuitton, Sur La Route fragrance, £200 Best grooming gifts

    Louis Vuitton, Sur La Route fragrance, £200
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    Citrus, spicy and green with notes of lemon, pink pepper and grass. Seriously intoxicating.

    Braun 10-in-1 MGK7220 Men Beard Trimmer, Body Grooming Kit & Hair Clipper, Silver Grey, £54.64

    Braun 10-in-1 MGK7220 Men Beard Trimmer, Body Grooming Kit & Hair Clipper, Silver Grey, £54.64
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    Evo, Grooming Gifts

    Evo
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    Achieve a fuller and thicker look with this matte finish paste that has incredible hold.

    Votary, Grooming Gifts

    Votary
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    Packed full of antioxidants and leaves skin firmer.

    Margaret Dabbs, Grooming Gifts

    Margaret Dabbs
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    The ultimate set of tools for perfect feet.

    Escentric Molecules, Grooming Gifts

    Escentric Molecules
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    The latest addition to the cult fragrance house is made up of a single molecule, Javanol, which smells like silver and grapefruit. Extremely summery.

    Cire Trudon, Men's Grooming Gifts

    Cire Trudon
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    Let's be honest, who doesn't love a candle? And if we're being totally honest, he will probably love you forever when he gets his hands on this divine specimen. What to expect? Notes of pepper, patchouli and leather.

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    Sunil’s specialisms include Fashion, Beauty and Grooming, Lifestyle and Culture. Prior to Marie Claire, Sunil worked at ELLE, InStyle and Shortlist Media and freelanced at various other titles.

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