Ladies, Gillette has your guy covered from head to toe with these gifts and you won’t have to worry about him re-gifting them because they’ll be gifts he’ll be happy to receive:

1) Gillette Fusion Phenom Holiday Set

The Fusion Power combines revolutionary blade technology on the front and back of a single shaving cartridge. Fusion Power Phenom is a battery powered wet shaving system that delivers soothing micro-pulses to help reduce friction and increase razor glide versus Fusion Manual.

Along with the rest of the Fusion line, Gillette Fusion Phenom and Gillette Fusion Power Phenom provide the Gillette’s best shave (among manual and battery powered razors) to help your man be phenomenal every day.

The Gillette Fusion Phenom Holiday Set includes:

Thanks to Chippendale dancers (not really my cup of tea) and reality shows featuring shirtless buff men, a lot more regular guys are now opting to go hairless.

I’ve only tried waxing a few times in my life and each time I thought I would start seeing angels fly because the pain was unbearable.

I was greeted with the same painful experience when I tried laser hair removal … but it could be that I just don’t like pain or discomfort.

Men are becoming more aware of parabens, which show up as preservatives in countless cosmetic and hygiene products.

The most commonly found parabens include: methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, isobutylparaben and other paraben-suffixed words in their ingredients.

If you look at the ingredient listing of your skincare products, you’ll find them in a number of combinations.

In my previous post I talk about one of the major reasons that motivated men to seek the help of a cosmetic doctor. If you recall, Dr. Paul Cohen outlined the fact that men are quite concerned with how they are perceived at work and because of this reason, they tend to opt for popular procedures such as Botox Cosmetic® to soften any strong facial muscle that might make them look like they are on edge or worst constantly angry.

It’s important to keep in mind that although the previous post target men, there are a number of women who also have strong genetic facial muscles that makes them look unapproachable.

Are men making appointments with plastic surgeons or cosmetic dermatologist to turn back the hands of time?

Not long ago, we received a request from one of our male readers. It was very exciting to see that men are also concerned about looking as young as they feel … as they age. Mark is a 50-something year old Texan who is looking for ways to have his inside match his outside. Basically, Mark feels 40, but when he looks in the mirror, he sees a man who’s much older than 40.

Ingrown hair caused by shaving is the #1 skin concern of black men. It’s estimated that as many as 80 per cent of black men suffer from the unpleasant, unattractive and sometimes painful effects of razor bumps.

There is very little than can be done other than prevention and post-shave treatments because this problem is directly related to genetics and the way their hair grows out.

We might pay way more for haircuts and basic skin care products than men, but the tables are turning and when it comes to Botox rejuvenation treatments … men are dishing out more for their rejuvenation treatments than women.

It’s true that Botox injections are still more popular among women than men, but more and more men are now getting in on the action because they either want to minimize the appearance of aging on their face or because they work in an environment/industry where they have to appear as youthful as possible.

***Best Beauty Gifts***
According to a survey conducted by “Datamonitor, 73% of US and European men said that is was ‘important’ or ‘very important’ for them to spend in front of the mirror”. The same survey found that “72% of women felt the same way”.

That said, men have different concerns than we do when it comes to skin care. They aren’t yet focusing anti-aging products like many women. That said, grooming and shaving seem to be top on their list.

Another differentiating point between the genders is that men aren’t interested in having different skin care products for different skin care issues. They love products that have multiple functions. Where we buy an SPF protection, a moisturizer and an anti-aging/protection product, men want all of those properties in one product.

Is your man guilty of skin neglect? A lot of guys will not take hours every week to look prettier, but there are a few essentials that can keep your guy looking his best in a snap.

The Sephora FACE Deep-Down Cleanser – Combination To Oily Skin is one of them. The product won Esquire magazine’s “Grooming Award” in October 2007. This new product from Sephora will purify and cleanse your man’s face because it is effective at removing dead skin while soothing the skin. Your man will be sporting a newly imperfection-free complexion in no time thanks to small exfoliating microbeads. The sebum-regulating action of zinc (which is part of the formula) will leave his skin looking less shiny.

*** Beauty Match in London (UK)***

You’ll find loads of skincare lines for men in London at Harrods, Selfridges, Harvey Nichols and Boots Pharmacy (link back to post #2). But if you’re looking for a different vibe that can only be found in a smaller boutique, you’ll want to head to WholeMan located at 67 New Bond Street. In this temple of men’s skin and body care, you’ll find everything a man can ever want to look as young as he feels. Whether you are shopping for yourself or if you are a gal shopping for her guy, while in London, WholeMan is surely an address not to be missed.

If London is not part of your travel plans for a while, you can still order products via the WholeMan Web site.

*** Beauty Match in London (U.K.)***

When it comes to skincare for men, European men are surely not hesitating one bit in getting on the same page as their female counterparts.

That said, pretty much every other cosmetic line in London is made in France! The French have dominated the skincare industry for centuries and now the new trend of men skincare is continued proof of how sophisticated this industry is.

This minor detail has done nothing to deter Britain’s Refinery skincare line.

Injectable collagen is also quite popular for those looking to add a fuller, more sensuous look to their lips and many Canadians are getting some pretty favourable results from these types of fillers. While the “Angelina Jolie pout” is one of the most requested shapes among women looking for fuller lips, many men who had very fine lips are using injectable collagen to even out their features.

Canada has one of the most phenomenal natural sceneries in the world. The land is plentiful and the vegetation is lush and green. No wonder our men love outdoors sports. Hitting the Canadian outback to practice golf, tennis, skiing, hiking, camping, fishing or running is an excellent way to age well. That said, outdoors sports combined with unprotected facial skin might be detrimental. Active men are far more susceptible to premature aging than their inactive counterparts because they spend so much time outdoors.

There is no need for our men to change their healthy habits. They simply might want to include a few key products to their daily skin care.

Moisturizer and SFP protection might not decrease existing fine lines and wrinkles, but the duo will help prevent more premature damage. By combining an anti-aging night treatment or regular visits at the cosmetic dermatologist, active Canadian men can keep on practicing their favourite sports while keeping their skin protected and in great condition.

A large majority of men start losing their hair in their late twenties and by their mid-thirties a lot of men are partially bald. Some will go the distance and shave it off, but many men will try to work around the baldness and receding hair line.

This is where Bold for Men comes in. The mantra for this non-foaming head shaving gel is go bold or go home. Abe Minkara, creator and self confessed non-foam head shaver, explained that this bold new concept (pun intended) is the first to target bald men with a high-end product. He firmly believes that when a man is losing his hair, he should just boldly shave it off and own the new edgier look.

Abe also explained that the product was created as a dry shave gel as a way of gaining a “closer, smoother and more controlled shave”. The non-foaming transparent gel reduces a gentleman’s risk of irritation because you can see which parts have already been shaved.

Contrarily to 99 per cent of the products on the market, Bold for Men was designed for use on dry skin. The product contains essential oil extracts that warm and prepare the skin, and natural anti-irritant and antiseptic ingredients that reduce the risk of razor-burn. Another bonus: Bold for Men doesn’t contain any of the irritants commonly found in men’s shaving products, such as alcohol, menthol, mint or camphor.

Bold for Men is not yet available in Canada, but you can order it online until it’s distributed on this side of the border.

Read the rave review about Bold for Men.