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If the man in your life doesn’t own skincare, bath or body products, it’s not for lack of grooming interest – he’s probably just getting by with yours. Save your best products by presenting him with his own collection at Christmas. If he’s already skincare savvy, surprise him with something special. Here are our picks for modern males.



The traveller

The L’Occitane Men’s Essentials pack, $29.95, is a fabulous stocking stuffer. Aconveniently pre-packed kit for the travelling man, it includes four products in mini sizes including Cade Shaving Cream (30ml), After shave balm (15ml), Cade Bark Scrub (30ml) and Cade youth Concentrate (15ml) all in a zip-up pouch. The sizes comply with carry-on luggage guidelines to help him breeze through airport security.





Soul man

The products in the Molton Brown Soul kit, $135, will not only perform their intended function, but tickle his olfactory senses with heady essential oils and make his skin feel like silk. But be warned: he might enjoy the cleansing experience so much, he’ll have to be dragged out of the shower! The box contains the best-selling Re-charge black pepper body wash (300ml), Papain daily face wash (125ml), and Ultra-light baiji hydrator (100ml). This is a face cream which repairs, cools and nourishes his skin, and is a smart choice for a man who shaves regularly. Available in Myer and David Jones. Call (02) 8354 0330 for stockists.

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Urban explorer

Even the most masculine man will appreciate this gift from Aveda. It’s got all his basic hygiene needs, made with quality ingredients and stylishly presented. The Aveda Grooming Essentials set, $99.95, (valued at $169.75) contains a man-sized Pure-formance Shampoo (300ml), Conditioner (300ml), Grooming Crème (125ml) which he can rake through his hair for a medium level of hold and natural shine, and Men’s Shampoo Body Bar (200g). As with most Aveda products, the Pure-formance products contain certified organic essential oils. The heady combination of spearmint, citrus, vetiver and lavender conjures images of bark, pine trees and all sorts of perilous outdoor pursuits. Call 1300 300 054 or visit www.aveda.com for your nearest stockist.

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