Author: Nick Carvell
@nickcarvell
With a tough year behind us and another potentially to come, one thing’s for certain: this Christmas has to count. So if you’re looking for a gift for the man (or men) in your life, there’s been no better time to think of something a little more tailored to your recipient than the usual pair of comedy socks or four-pack of pale ale. Right now, the best thing you can give a guy you care about is something that helps them feel confident, rejuvenated and ready to take on whatever 2021 has to throw at him. In our opinion, skincare ticks every box. Not only does it help encourage the person you’re giving it to to take a few minutes out of their day in the morning and night to relax, but you can give a combination of items that can be tailored to their specific needs whatever kind of guy they are.
While we have a selection of these that we’ve already created for the festive season, in sets of two, three and four products (you can check these out here), we also have bespoke boxes into which you can slip any combination of products you wish - meaning ultimate personalisation for the person you’re gifting. But where to start? Well, we’ve come up with a selection of duos designed to work together to solve some of the big problems that men’s skin might face over the winter months - and the types of men they’ll work for. Because, to be quite frank, that’s one less stress after an already stressful few months. Now go and enjoy Christmas.
For the man who spends all day on Zoom
While the convenience of being able to conduct globe-wide meetings from the comfort of your dining table is great, what’s not great is the eye strain that can come after eight hours of staring into a screen. This three-part combo is specifically designed to help with that. In the morning, before the calls start, he should apply our Purifying Gel Face Mask for five minutes while he’s waiting for the percolator to brew - this contains pineapple extracts, Gotu Kola and Hibiscus, which work together to break down dead cells and brighten the complexion. After that’s been washed off, dab on our refreshing Eye Gel in the morning just before you log-on to help reduce the puffiness that leads to bags. Top tip: tell the chap you’re giving this to to keep the gel in his fridge for maximum morning rejuvenation. For extra forward-camera confidence, apply a thin layer of our powerful Moisturiser & Serum before bed. This will drench your skin in essential oils overnight.
Our suggested products:
Eye Gel
Purifying Gel Mask
Moisturiser & Serum
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For the man who’s still out running
If the man you’re buying for is braving the increasingly cold weather for exercise outdoors, he’s going to need a combination that both protects and heals. We’d suggest our Light Exfoliator - perfect for gently sloughing off dead cells from wind-whipped skin - followed by our SPF 30 Protective Moisturiser. Not only is this packed with ingredients that help repair and tighten damaged skin, but it also contains SPF to guard against harmful UV rays that are just as cruel to your face in winter as they are at the height of summer. So that’s protection during the workout sorted, but what about recovery? For an added boost any time, our intensely hydrating Green Tea & Clay face mask will help to heal dry skin in as little as five minute and for that finishing touch, try our smooth Eye Cream before bed to fight itchiness and ensure the delicate skin around your eyes gets the repairing moisture it needs overnight.
Our suggested products:
Light Exfoliator
SPF 30 Protective Moisturiser
Green Tea & Clay Face Mask
Eye Cream
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For the man who needs a 7am boost
Some people just aren’t morning people - and that’s only exacerbated by waking up on dark, dreary winter mornings. For those who need that extra zing before 7am, subtly slip this combination their way. In the shower, our Caffeine High Exfoliator with a rich coffee scent, will perk up his skin and calm his senses. Follow that with our Peppermint Gel Face Mask which not only helps fight blackheads and break down dead skin cells in only five minutes, but has a properly eye-opening, cooling effect.
Our suggested products:
Caffeine High Exfoliator
Peppermint Gel Face Mask
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For the man whose age doesn’t define him
Sometimes the age on our faces doesn’t match up with the age we feel on the inside - but a good skincare routine can help get these two more in sync. Take our Green Tea & Clay Face Mask, which - used two or three times a week - not only helps to eliminate dead skin, dirt and bad bacteria from the face, but is also infused with deep-moisturising ingredients that help fight signs of aging. Combine this with a daily application of our healing Rewind Moisturiser, and both will work together to fight fine lines and tighten skin, as does our High Exfoliator. For a final step, a fingerful of our Eye Cream, dabbed on morning and night after cleansing, will both work to protect the delicate skin under your eyes from the aging effect of UV rays and help its elasticity, meaning less noticeable bags in the long-run.
Our suggested products:
Green Tea & Clay Face Mask
Rewind Moisturiser
High Exfoliator
Eye Cream
Save £15.00
For the man who breaks out
We’re all more stressed than ever right now, and you know what stress causes? Breakouts. Often this is down to your skin producing excess oil, so products that help balance things out are essential. We’d recommend combining a twice-weekly session with our Black Clay Face Mask (designed to unblock pores and absorb excess oils) with our Rebalancing Moisturiser (which works to rebalance skin PH levels, as well as reduce swelling and redness caused by eczema, psoriasis and rosacea). Best face forward.
Our suggested products:
Black Clay Face Mask
Rebalancing Moisturiser
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