Malin + Goetz Leather Parfum, £75
The tradition of leather fragrances goes back to the act of applying custom fragrances to artisanal leather goods, making it an iconic scent for men. Whether as a gift for a father, friend or yourself, Malin + Goetz provide a universally appealing fragrance of muted florals, smooth leather and notes of wood. After a couple of years of lounging in pyjamas, freshen up ready for 2022 and reclaim your nightlife.
Available at Malin + Goetz.
Melyon Skincare Set, £138
Melyon is a Swedish skincare brand aimed at making the cosmetics industry more inclusive. As such, their products are designed with all skin tones in mind while focusing on ailments common to darker colour skin. The complete skincare set includes a milk cleanser for impurities, day cream moisturiser, detox serum and night cream. It also doesn’t hurt that the packaging looks awesome and will look great in your bathroom.
Available at Melyon.
Apothecary 87 Beard Oil, £38
Beard oil not only has health benefits for your skin and hair, but it also allows you to style your beard more easily and tame any straggling hairs. This oil from Apothecary 87 is scented with vanilla and mango; soft fragrances that won’t be overwhelming around your face, while also smelling amazing. Ideal for anyone who has decided to keep their lockdown facial hair going into 2022.
Available at Apothecary 87.
Battle Rhythm Beard Co. Big Bastard Collection, £62
Battle Rhythm Beard Co. are a bombastic and characterful brand delivering vegan and vegetarian-friendly grooming products for men, with a portion of each sale going to veteran and first responder charities. Not only will their beard butter and soap make you look good but they also have great names like Spitfire and M-72 and feeling cool is a big part of style. If your beard is particularly wild, they offer The Big Bastard collection that contains everything you need to get it under control.
Available at Battle Rhythm Beard Co.
Kiehl’s Welcome Kit for Skincare Experts, £58.50
Since its foundation in 1851, Kiehl’s has produced over 170 Christmas gift sets, with each raising awareness for artists and creatives around the globe. For the 2021 edition, they worked with French artist Marylou Faure. The set includes a mix of the brand’s best skincare products including calendula herbal-extract toner 75 ml, retinol skin-renewing daily micro-dose serum 10ml, powerful strength line-reducing & dark circle-diminishing vitamin c eye serum 3ml, clearly corrective dark spot solution 15ml and super multi-corrective cream 7ml.
Available at Kiehl’s.
