8 Gift Ideas for the Man in Your Life
Sadaf Razi is Adore Beauty's Senior Beauty Editor.
She's a former fashion editor (who worked at various glossy mags) and stylist-turned digital beauty and lifestyle writer. She has been in the lifestyle/media industry for over 10 years and her work has also been featured on international covers like Elle France and Vanity Fair Mexico.
Some of her fave Adore Beauty products include Cicaplast B5, CeraVe Cleansing Oil and Lancôme Renergie Triple Serum.
Want a fuss-free gift for the man in your life? Adore Beauty's BeautyIQ lists eight practical ideas, from starter skincare kits like Hunter Lab and Skinstitut to fragrances such as Yves Saint Laurent Y Men 100ml, car diffusers and a $26.95 American Crew beard serum, so you can pick something he will actually use.
Key Highlights You Should Know
- Give a Hunter Lab or Skinstitut starter kit to simplify his routine quickly.
- Test scents with the Molton Brown discovery set before committing to YSL Y Men 100ml.
- Choose a Glasshouse car diffuser (scent lasts up to 30 days) or a CIRCA 350g candle.
- Add American Crew Beard Serum for $26.95 as an affordable, useful stocking filler.
Here’s a toxic trend we’re thankfully moving away from…the men in our lives being too ‘cool’ ‘rough’ or ‘manly’ to use skincare.
Thankfully, as generations have passed, men have realised (welcome to the party guys, please come in) that having good skin is something they want, too.
They actually give sh*t about levelling up their skincare game and in my life personally, men asking for a serum that makes them “look younger” (I think what they’re looking for is retinol), they’re being more diligent about sunscreen and they realise that looking after your skin is a form of self-care.
Perhaps you have a man in your life who has always been self-aware enough to know that good skincare and a simple but effective beauty routine is ‘a thing’, but they just have no idea where to actually start.
They’re also human, so they like gifts. Which leads us here...
And if you're shopping for Father's Day specifically, you're in the right place. Whether it's for your dad, partner or any other man in your life, we've rounded up skincare, fragrance and grooming gifts he'll actually use — no novelty socks required.
Two of our lovely Adore Beauty team members, Div and Paul, have shared the skincare and fragrance gifts they’d love to receive — take their picks below for inspiration.
1. Hunter Lab Hunter Essentials Kit.
Fast facts:
- Hero staples for a natural skincare routine.
- Contains the Hunter Lab Facial Scrub that works to buff away dead skin cells while hydrating and soothing skin.
- Also contains the Hunter Lab Daily Facial Fuel - a natural facial moisturiser that nourishes and replenishes skin by way of key ingredients like macadamia seed and passionfruit oils.
“Skincare can be quite intimidating, this really simplifies it.” - Div.
Adore Beauty customer NB says:
“I bought this for my husband, who has recently started using a cleanser. He said he has seen a difference in his pores and blackheads. The smell is divine also very light.”
2. Skinstitut All Stars Kit.
What: Skinstitut All Stars Kit
Fast facts:
- The perfect intro-into-skincare kit for the man in your life who has a CBF attitude to skincare.
- A great simplified routine for those who are looking for anti-ageing products.
- Includes: 1 x Skinstitut Gentle Cleanser, 1 x Skinstitut Glycolic Scrub (can be used on the face and body. Helps treat acne, congestion and pigmentation concerns), 1 x Skinstitut Rejuvenate 15 Serum (helps switch sun damage, softening fine lines and improving skin clarity) and 1 x Skinstitut Moisture Defence (a lightweight moisturiser to smooth and hydrate rough complexions).
“A great way for you to start your skincare journey." - Paul.
"As a recipient, you don't have to worry about having to do research and what to do and how to use it!" - Div.
Adore Beauty customer Ingrid says:
"I use the full-sized products of these and I absolutely love them. For that reason, I purchased this set as gifts for 2 people and they love the products just as much as I do. For the price you pay, it is definitely worth it and is a good set to try if you are wanting to test out Skinstitut for the first time.”
3. Glasshouse Fragrances LOST IN AMALFI CAR DIFFUSER.
Fast facts:
- A chic and sleek car diffuser fragranced with Glasshouse's iconic Lost In Amalfi candle scent.
- Includes car diffuser in black plus an additional scent disk.
- Clips easily into the air vent.
- Each scent lasts up to 30 days.
“I always want my car to smell nice when I’m in there.” - Paul.
“It elevates from that little cardboard dangly thing on the rear view mirror. Actually being a little bit classy." - Div (he’s so right).
4. Foreo Farm to Face Sheet Mask - Coconut Oil.
Fast facts:
- A nourishing sheet mask infused with coconut, jojoba and almond oils, shea butter, squalane and ceramides (brb, I think I’m going to add one of these to cart myself).
- A great way to give dry, tired or dehydrated skin a pick-me-up.
- Also leaves skin more plump and supple.
- 3 x sheet masks in each.
- Is dermatologically-tested.
"Turn your *me* day, into a *we* day” (we love this). "Put this on, put on a trashy TV show, binge together and chillout with these coconut face masks.” - Paul.
5. ELEVEN Australia Sea Salt Texture Spray.
Fast facts:
- A lightweight spray that adds texture to give hair a beachy look and feel.
- Uses protein and sea salt to give hair some volume sans the gritty texture or crunchiness.
- Is anti-fade and colour-safe.
"I've gone on a bit of a hair journey lately. I've been growing it out, what's coming back for me is the wavy, curly hair." That's why Paul would love the Eleven Sea Salt texture spray.
"Generally in a bit of damp hair, a few sprays, massage it in, hardly any maintenance! Just spray it in and let it dry.“ - Paul.
6. American Crew Beard Serum.
A beard oil wasn't one of Div or Paul's picks, but we thought it was definitely worth including one!
While we have a wide section of beard oils, an affordable gift option is this beard ‘serum’ by American Crew…
Fast facts:
- Has an oil-based formula and helps condition the beard as well as keeping it soft.
- Is only $26.95 (a good add-on gift).
- Regenerates and protects.
Adore Beauty customer Simon says:
"Beautifully scented, nothing flowery or fruity.Cannot tell you how vital this is to a guy with a beard.
Doesn’t curl my beard the way most other oils do. A little goes a long way.Leaves my beard extremely soft and not oily."
Father's Day Gift FAQs
What are good skincare gifts for men?
A simplified kit beats a long routine every time. Look for a 2-4 step set that covers cleansing, hydration and SPF — like the Hunter Lab Hunter Essentials or Skinstitut All Stars Kit above — so he's not left guessing what order to use things in.
What's a good budget for a Father's Day gift?
Our picks here range from $26.95 (American Crew Beard Serum) to $148+ (a full-size fragrance like Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF 60ml), so there's something whether you're buying a stocking-filler or a hero gift.
What if I don't know his fragrance preference?
Go for a discovery set. The Goldfield & Banks DISCOVERY COLLECTION (10 x 2ml) lets him try 10 scents in travel sizes before you commit to a full bottle.
What's a good gift if he already has a full skincare routine?
A candle or car diffuser is a nice low-commitment option — like the CIRCA 300g Candle - Oceanique, which works well as an add-on gift.
Looking for more ideas?
Here are a few more Father's Day picks worth considering.
CIRCA Oceanique Candle.
- A fresh, aquatic-scented candle with notes of mandarin, lavender and bergamot, softened with hyacinth and finished with patchouli and sandalwood.
- A soy-based wax blend with up to 70 hours of burn time.
"I love candles, especially for my home office; I want something that’s a bit uplifting, energising. Circa’s candles are just really nice as well. They look nice and they burn really well." - Div.
Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF EDP.
- YSL's flagship fragrance for ‘the modern man’, built around a new olfactory freedom concept.
- A fresh, warm scent with notes of Calabrian bergamot and orange blossom absolute, grounded with woods, Indonesian patchouli and ambrofix.
“I've had my eyes on this forever and always wanted one. It’s a bit bougie, and I would love to get my hands on one of these.“ - Div.
Goldfield & Banks Discovery Collection.
- A discovery set of 10 x 2ml fragrances from Australian perfume house Goldfield & Banks, in travel-friendly sizing.
- A great way to try before you commit to a full bottle — and find a signature scent.
“This is a bit of a strategic move, because you buy a discovery kit, you find the fragrance they like and then you’ve got their birthday or Christmas present sorted as well.” - Paul.
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