Best men's grooming gift sets UK 2026: skincare, shaving and body sets

The easiest grooming gift to get right: Clinique For Men's foaming face wash and its lightweight moisturising lotion, both full size. It's a two-minute routine, morning and evening, with nothing complicated to learn.

Clinique is a familiar name, and these are two of its core men's products, so it suits men who are new to skincare as well as those who already use it.

The cheapest set here and a good one for a man with a beard: a 300ml shower gel for hair, beard and body, a beard and skin moisturiser and a beard oil, all scented with cedarwood.

It's from L'Oréal Paris's Barber Club range, which you'll also find in supermarkets and chemists, so it's easy to replace when it runs out.

A three-step ELEMIS routine: a 200ml exfoliating daily face wash, a lightweight moisturiser designed for after shaving, and a small Pro-Collagen exfoliator.

It's a step up from the high-street sets in price and presentation, so it suits a man who already has a routine and would appreciate a premium brand. The face wash and moisturiser are full size.

Four Kiehl's products covering a full shave: a Facial Fuel face wash, Close Shavers Squadron shave cream, a Razor Bump Relief Cream for afterwards, and the Facial Fuel moisturiser, which contains caffeine and vitamins C and E.

All four are 75ml, so it's a sensible way to try Kiehl's men's range before buying full sizes. Add a good razor if you want to make it a bigger present.

Molton Brown's Re-charge Black Pepper scent mixes black pepper, coriander and vetiver. This duo pairs a full 300ml bath and shower gel with a 150ml deodorant spray.

It's a good choice for a man who doesn't use skincare but likes to smell good, and a full-size Molton Brown shower gel is the kind of thing people rarely buy for themselves.

Bulldog's original trio: a 100ml moisturiser, a 150ml face wash and a big 500ml shower gel. Bulldog says the products use natural-origin ingredients, including aloe vera in the moisturiser.

It's one of the cheapest sets here and a straightforward first step into skincare. Bulldog is sold in most supermarkets, so it's easy to buy again.

Liz Earle's men's trio: a face and body wash scented with patchouli, bergamot and vetiver essential oils, a men's version of the brand's Cleanse & Polish hot cloth cleanser, and an after-shaving moisturiser.

Liz Earle is a British brand also sold at Boots, and this is a good middle-budget set that feels a little more considered than the high-street options.

Four ESPA products for face and body: a face wash, a moisturiser, a post-shave balm and a small shower gel, with peppermint, tea tree and aloe vera among the ingredients.

ESPA is a spa brand, and this set suits someone who'd appreciate something a bit special. The shower gel is a small 30ml size, but the face products are generous.

LOOKFANTASTIC's own grooming advent calendar mixes full-size and deluxe products from brands including ESPA, Rituals, Shiseido, Aveeno and Philip Kingsley, with a new product behind each door.

It's the most expensive pick here, and you can't choose the contents, so it's best for someone who enjoys trying new things. For women's calendars, see our beauty advent calendars guide.