Father's Day Special: The Skincare Gift Guide!

To all the dads out there, why is shopping for you so hard? Every Father’s Day we are faced with the same situation - just a couple of days before the deadline and you’re left choosing between a belt & tie set, the classic #1 Dad mug or some deceivingly heavy object that’s another hair gel (Sorry, dad!). 

With the lockdown, shopping for the perfect gift is nothing short of difficult, and though all of this is challenging, it’s not impossible. Especially, when we present to you our ideal Father’s Day Skincare Gifting Guide that will turn things around in the most perfect way possible. That’s right, this article is going to be pun-gent in tribute to the men of the hour - yep, the creators of the dad jokes. Bring it on! 

To Pun Or Not To Pun, Dad Is The Question 

While picking gifts for papas is quite gruelling on its own, it’s even harder when every dad is special and different in their own way. That said, for every type of dad out there, there’s also a young shopper who’s trying to find the right skincare gifts. And here, we don’t discriminate. After all, we need to dispel the notion that men can’t use beauty lotions and potions. So, whether you’re an army child vetting potential gifts, someone who’s shopping for more than just one dad or, looking to make your father figure’s day special, we have something for everyone. Let your products and purchases go solo or bunch them up to create happy hampers for this year’s Father’s Day celebration!  

Also, if you’re looking to make more than just his day with the best gifts for dad, then boy, are you in luck! We have a special itinerary within this listicle (list-ception?) that contains the secret ingredients to creating special memories with dads when you’re both locked in during lockdowns. 

So, let’s stop stalling and go through this list of Father’s Day skincare gifts that will brighten his day, skin, smile - you name it! 

Let’s Shave The Day!

1. Axe Dark Temptation After Shave Lotion 

Category: Aftershave Lotion 

Price: Rs. 225 

The Axe After Shave Lotion is made for a man who is the epitome of temptation, and this product with its chocolate scent helps amplify post-shave smoothness while keeping your skin soft and refreshed, leaving you looking irresistible with a masculine fragrance that unleashes your dark side. 

While most of us can’t imagine what dad was like in his prime, I’m sure he won’t mind us helping him turn back time to the good old days with this fragrant aftershave. As a Father’s Day gift it promises him the youthful clean shaved look that he once adorned. After all, all dad’s were once dudes! 

But, what if dad’s the mellow and musk type? We got you! Check out Axe’s other aftershave variants. 

Pop Quip Time: Do they allow loud laughing in Hawaii? Or just a low ha! 

Bear-d With Me 

2. Himalaya Men Face & Beard Wash

Category: Face Wash, Beard Wash 

Skin Type: All Skin Types

Price: Rs. 175

This face wash has been designed for those who sport a beard and require special care, helping you rid of itchy and irritated skin under the facial hair with its natural ingredients that have been formulated to gently cleanse your skin while effectively smoothing out rough and coarse beards. 

Growing a beard is no joke and getting someone to shave? That’s a whole story of its own. But if dad’s dedicated his attention to growing Viking-like beards then we are all in to support the lush cause with a face wash that takes care of his pores and follicles, giving him clear skin and a soft beard - one Father’s Day gift, two benefits! 

Need the best gifts for dad that come in varieties? Himalaya heard your wish and got covered with its wide range! 

Pop Quip Time!: Turns out I’m colourblind. The news came out of the purplle! (wink)

Nothing ‘Poresonal’, Dirt!

3. Beardo Activated Charcoal Deep Cleansing Face Scrub 

Category: Face Scrub

Skin Type: All Skin Types

Price: Rs. 350

One of the best men’s exfoliating scrubs out there, this product expertly attacks dead skin cells with its carefully crafted formula made for men’s tough skin. With every wash, watch a polished and brighter version of you appear. 

For days when WFH has daddy down, get his glowing spirit and skin back up with this refreshing face scrub that will allow his cheery self to resurface without attacking his pores. And, once he sees the results himself? Hands down the best Father’s Day gift so far!

Pop Quip Time: It hurts me to say this, but… I have a sore throat! 

Can’t Stache This! 

4. Man Arden Beard Elixir Oil 

Category: Facial Oil, Beard Oil, Hair Oil

Skin Type: Dry Skin 

Hair Type: Dry Hair 

Price: Rs. 699

Get ready to tame your beard with this elixir that contains the best essential nutrients and oils to help grow your facial hair faster and healthier by hydrating and fortifying the hair fibres, giving it a shine and promoting elasticity. 

Tired of dad complaining about his beard not looking right? Elix-here is the solution! This potion holds the answer to his mane issues, and no, we aren’t just saying it for fun - this oil works for your facial hair and the ones on your scalp. Just watch as the oils repair damaged hair and give him a beard in full bloom!

What’s better than one elixir? A whole range of Man Arden beard and skincare products! 

Pop Quip Time: A guy walked into a bar, and lost the limbo contest! 

The Ace In Face!

5. Kama Ayurveda Hydrating Ayurvedic Face Cream

Category: Face Cream

Skin Type: All Skin Types

Price: Rs. 1,150

This moisturizing ayurvedic concoction prevents acne with its antiseptic properties that also fade blemishes and blur fine lines while protecting your skin from the harshness of the sun. Its lightweight formula makes it ideal for daily usage and for post-shave use for smooth soft and clear skin. 

The changing weather has thrown us all for a toss, dad’s skin included, and what could be a better way to introduce him to one of our favourite brands, Kama Ayurveda, than with this anti-ageing face cream that’s enriched with ingredients like Coconut Milk, Sesame Oil, Aloe Vera and Olive Oil? Amp up Father’s Day celebrations with this ayurvedic mix! 

Pop Quip Time: Whenever my wife is upset, I let her colour in my black and white tattoos - she just needed a shoulder to crayon! 

~ Bite-Sized Break ~

Bond Over Beauty 

All work and no play results in a bored dad, but he’s not the only one who’s bored and aching to get out of the house. While going out is not much of an option, how about we bring the funfair home? Of course, it won’t have the amazing roller coasters, but both of your pores will be on a hell of a ride! 

Let The Funtivities Begin! 

1. Netflix & Chillers: Prop up your laptop and play classic movies like Mrs Doubtfire and Father of the Bride, or better yet, how about a fun binge of Brooklyn Nine-Nine? All of this over delicious chillers and chilled sheet masks that tie it all together for the greatest lazy day! 

Any nonstop show-a-thon, calls for an endless supply of The Face Shop Sheet Masks!  

2. Lockdown? Nailed It!: After over a year of being locked in and typing away, your fingertips have called us to intervene. So, dad’s crew, are you ready to unwind over a mani-datory nail care session that soothes those cuticles while you exchange work or school gossip? We love a good story! 

Rough tips and toes, who you gonna call? Alps Goodness!

3. Man-Handling Much?: If somebody’s got a case of restless hands, how about taking up gardening as a fun shared hobby? While you get the pots ready, we have the perfect moisturizing cream to keep you going! 

Need some re-leaf? Here’s the Dot & Key Hand Cream! 

4. Yoga - No Place Like Om!: Mental health is wealth, or so dad says, but isn’t it boring to do it alone. Why not grab your nearest idle dad and get him to groove to the sound of soulful music? 

Sore-y much? No more! Meet the Oriental Botanics Relaxing Body Massage Oil. 

5. Dad, You’re The Balm!: Now, don’t all these activities sound like fun? But, alas, if only there was a way to freeze time and capture these moments - oh wait, first let me take a selfie! 

Say “Shea!” to chapped lips and hello to the Plum Candy Melts Vegan Lip Balm!

~ The List Must Go On ~

See You Lather, Grime! 

6. WOW Skin Science Bourbon 2-in-1 Shampoo + Body Wash For Men

Category: Body Wash, Shampoo

Skin Type: All Skin Types

Hair Type: All Hair Types

Price: Rs. 349

Get ready to enthral your senses with this product’s incredible woody-spicy-floral fragrance that promises you an incomparable bathing experience day after day. Elate this luxurious time with plenty of lather that’s enriched with the goodness of Aloe Vera, Argan Oil and Pro-Vitamin B5. 

Nobody enjoys monotonous monochrome like days, least of all dad, so, why not gift him this treat for his senses? It will spruce up a part of his daily routine and for all those who love an all-in-one bargain (that’s cruelty-free and vegan) this is one of the best Father’s Day skincare gifts!

But, what if he’s not the bourbon kind? Try variants like Charcoal, Oud & Energy! 

Pop Quip Time: I have a joke about paper, but it’s tearable!

Easy, Sunny - Don’t Get Beard! 

7. ESCOBAR Men's Most Wanted Sunscreen SPF 50++ With Beard Wash

Category: Sunscreen, Beard Wash

Skin Type: All Skin Types

Price: Rs. 675

SPF Rating: SPF 50

Take advantage of this duo pack to block the harmful effects of UVA & UVB rays with the power of SPF 50, which is perfect for those extra-long days outdoors during the hottest Summers, aided with a soapy lather of the beard wash that deeply cleanses your pores, getting rid of dirt and dead skin cells. 

For the dad who battles the elements on the daily, this is the handiest combo that you could get him - and to top it off, it’s also Paraben Free! So, dad’s skin will be saved from early signs of ageing and you? Why, it’s two amazing additions to any hamper or great standalone gifts for a Father’s Day celebration! 

Love the packaging and the Mafia theme? Here’s a range of Escobar combos you can’t refuse! 

Pop Quip Time: I used to hate facial hair, but then it grew on me! 

Lotion To Me, Mister! 

8. Arata Natural Body Care Set 

Category: Body Lotion, Body Wash

Skin Type: All Skin Types

Price: Rs. 1,149

It’s time to infuse your skin with intense moisturization and nourishment with Arata’s Body Wash & Body Lotion Combo that’s made with a blend of plant-based ingredients, keeping it safe from sulfates, parabens, colours and silicones. 

This combo contains everything essential from skin-nourishing nutrients to recyclable packaging, and not to mention, you get two amazing products that will help dad get into the mood of taking skincare seriously with the feel-good factor of sustainable skincare! 4 incredible uses with this price? We stan! 

If you just started exploring your green side, why not check out this list of sustainable beauty brands? 

Pop Quip Time: What did the drummer call his twin daughters? Anna One, Anna Two!

#ScentimentalDads

9. Jeanne Arthes Colonial Club Legend Gift Set 

Category: Perfume, Shower Gel, Aftershave Balm

Skin Type: All Skin Types

Price: Rs. 2,590

This gift set is dedicated to every iconic man with an adventurer attitude, mixed with the citrusy woody fragrance associated with only real gentlemen, that’s the Colonial Club Legend way. 

For those of you with a big budget and no time to prepare a hamper, here’s the cue for you to click checkout - this set includes everything dad might need on a daily basis! This aromatic goodie box is a gift that speaks for itself, and with packaging that looks so classy? Say no more, shoppers! 

But, wait! There’s more to Jeanne Arthes than what meets the eye, like these products! 

Pop Quip Time: My wife is really mad that I have no sense of direction - so, I packed up my stuff and right!

Shaved The Best For Last! 

10. Bombay Shaving Company 6-in-1 Shaving Kit 

Category: Pre-Shave Scrub, Aftershave Balm, Shaving Cream, Shaving Tools

Skin Type: Normal Skin (Balm), Normal-Dry Skin (Scrub), All Skin Types (Shaving Cream)

Price: Rs. 3,675

Indulge in this Shaving Essentials combo that comes equipped with everything you would need to make this experience pleasant, along with a pack of 20 Feather Stainless Steel blades for a true one-stroke shave. 

Most of us know that dads usually aren’t the type to shell out the big bucks on themselves and if you feel like spoiling him for the big day, then this is the ultimate gift for him. It contains all of his shaving necessities and best of all, Bombay Shaving Company’s iconic logo will appear on these shaving tools, easily making it one of the best gifts for dad. Get ready, bougie pop-stars incoming! 

Feeling left out of the elite experience, budget shoppers? Not for long! Here’s a Bombay Shaving Company Starter Kit! 

*Dads after they receive their Father’s Day gifts from this list* 

Who said every listicle is a one-size-fits-all? With these products, combos and sets (that currently happen to be on sale, gift sets included - you’re welcome!), you have full control over how you choose to curate your gifts and spend the rest of the lockdown indulging in fun activities with dad. Rest assured, every WhatsApp group he’s on, will be spammed with pictures of him enjoying his presents! 

Look up from your phone and enjoy this day with your dads!