My dad’s a good sport. When I present him with puzzling things like under-eye rollers and face scrubs, he nods and says things like, “Thank you,” and “Okay.” He’s not fussy about this kind of stuff, but willing to try. I think. (I should ask my Mum whether he actually uses any of it!)
Is your dad into — or fairly accepting of — skincare and fragrance? Perhaps one or more of the following mostly super-affordable ideas would suit for Father’s Day:
L’Oréal Paris Men Expert Hydra Energetic X Total Skin Cleanser will appeal to Dad’s mud-pie-loving inner little boy — he gets to wash his face with black stuff. That its charcoal complex eats up oil and dirt is a bonus. $10.99, drugstores.
Kiehl’s Facial Fuel Sky Flyin’ Foaming Multi-Gel can serve as refreshing face wash as well as a satisfyingly rich lathering shave foam. And while you’re tooling around in Kiehl’s, you can pick up, say, the no-shine lip balm and cooling under-eye stick for Dad, too. $23, kiehls.ca.
Clarins Men Exfoliating Cleanser combines salicylic acid and lava powder to keep pores clear, get rid of patchy dry skin, and leave Dad’s face feeling smooth and clean. $32, The Bay; Murale.
Portland General Store Whiskey Natural Aftershave Splash is a natural blend of aloe, sea kelp, blue-green algae, black willowbark and tea tree oil — and the scent is more woodsman than old boozer. $18, Indigo Books.
Neostrata Men Soothing Moisturizer employs a soothing botanical complex to reduce redness and skin sensitivity, as well as a potent peptide to boost skin’s repair process. $29, well.ca.
Schwarzkopf Professional [3D]MENSION Hair & Body Shampoo offers Dad zippy yet gentle cleansing for hair and skin, and makes a colourful splash in the shower stall. $15, select salons.
Byredo Sunday Cologne is zesty with a pinch of spice and incense, and sexier than its name suggests — in fact, its original moniker was Fantastic Man. (Um… it’s my new favourite scent. For me!) From $170, Holt Renfrew; byredo.com.
Givenchy Play Sport is as invigorating and clean as one might expect of a sporty scent, but, in keeping with stylish frontman Justin Timberlake, also has a cool, elegant vibe. From $65, Shoppers Drug Mart, Murale and Sephora.
YSL L’Homme Libre is a light, modern fragrance for him, crisp with a hint of sweet and subtle warmth. It’s the YSL Homme version of sport, more principal-dancer athlete — Nathalie Portman’s dancer/choreographer baby-daddy Benjamin Millepied is the celebrity face — than hockey dude. $89, department stores.
Hey Dad? We need a new buddy photo. :-)
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The only reason I ever knew about Kiehl’s is because my dad has been using their products for years. Even before they had the Kiehl’s stores. We always want to buy him all the stuff he likes for Christmas, but he always goes out right before Christmas and buys it all for himself. CHEATER.
Your dad is COOL. And yes, a cheater!