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When the cupboard has been filled with ‘World’s Best Dad’ mugs and everyone bought him socks for Christmas, knowing what to get the male figures in our life for Father’s Day can be surprisingly tricky. While the classic gifts and novelty gadgets no doubt have their place, many men appreciate something they’ll actually use day in, day out, which is where grooming gift sets come in.
Men’s grooming, or ‘manscaping’, has evolved significantly from simple shower gels and aftershaves, with gents enjoying a little more of a pamper while taking serious care of themselves. As such, a number of retailers have launched edits that are packed with premium skincare, luxury fragrances, barber-grade haircare and more, with many worth way more than the price shoppers pay.
This year, Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 21, so shoppers have plenty of time to order with standard delivery and have them arrive in time. Plus, they often come beautifully boxed and ready to gift , meaning there’s no need to scramble for wrapping paper or make a last minute supermarket dash for a bag, either.
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Whether you’re shopping for a skincare enthusiast, a fragrance collector, a bearded dad or someone whose grooming routine could do with a little bit of an upgrade, there’s an option to suit every man and budget. I’ve taken a closer look at some of the best men’s grooming edits available right now, and these are my top picks for Father’s Day 2026.
View 7 ImagesDebenhams The Ultimate Men’s Edit – £30, worth £134 (Image: Debenhams)
Debenhams’ The Ultimate Men’s edit offers the highest discount in terms of percentage, with a whopping 77.6% off the RRP. Worth £134, it’s priced at £30, which is what many would consider something of a ‘sweet spot’.
Inside there are two full-sized products – a body spray from Murad and a body wash from Murdock, which feels like an elevated upgrade on a classic Lynx set. There’s also a Shiseido Men Ultimune Power Infusing Serum mini, alongside three travel-friendly fragrances to see them through the summer months.
While those who love their aftershave will no doubt appreciate the combined 21.5ml of scent, the box does lean heavily towards fragrance, so anyone hoping for a more diverse selection may prefer one of the other options available.
- Better World Fragrance House by Drake Summer Mink Rollerball 3.5ml (Sample Size)
- Shiseido Men Ultimune Power Infusing Serum 10ml (Travel Size)
- Valentino Born in Roma Uomo Intense 10ml (Travel Size)
- Murad Clarifying Body Spray 180ml (Full Size)
- Murdock Black Tea Body Wash 250ml (Full Size)
- Hugh parsons Carnaby Street 8ml (Travel Size)
View 7 ImagesLiberty His Re-Fresh Beauty Kit – £85, worth £376.50 (Image: Liberty)
For the luxury-loving dads, you can’t get much more premium than Liberty London’s edit, although for those not yet seasoned skincare enthusiasts, the calibre of some of these names may be lost on some gents. With 10 products, including seven full-sized products, it includes some impressive names such as Sunday Riley, Dermalogica and Grown Alchemist.
At £85, it’s also the most expensive option here, but does boast a value of £376.50 , with a saving of 77.4%. For those seeking variety, there’s a mix of skincare, bodycare, haircare and even home fragrance for a well-rounded and sophisticated haul. Plus, it all comes housed in a Liberty wash bag perfect for weekends away.
- L:A Bruket Sweet Tobak Scented Candle 50g
- Sunday Riley Ceramic Slip Cleanser 30ml
- Abel Miami Split Eau de Parfum 6ml
- Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance 50ml
- Grown Alchemist Resurfacing Targeted Body Lotion 300ml
- Charlotte Mensah Manketti Oil Pomade 30ml
- To My Ships Stand Up Bravely Marjoram Hand & Body Wash 75ml
- Dizziak Hydration Wash 50ml
- Dizziak Deep Conditioner 50ml
- Kat Burki Rose Hip Intense Recovery Eye Serum 15ml
View 7 ImagesNext Happy Father’s Day Grooming Box – £25, worth £84 (Image: Next)
A great budget-friendly option that still packs a punch in savings, Next’s Happy Father’s Day Grooming Box is great for self-care beginners who might find themselves intimidated or overwhelmed by some of the more jam-packed edits. It features five full-sized products and two minis averaging at £2.57 each but the brands – including Rituals and NUXE – still make it feel premium.
The products are all great daily essentials including an aftershave balm, beard oil, hand cream, shower foam and more. One of the highlights will no doubt be the Barbour Heritage For Him 15ml scent which I’m sure partners will encourage them to save for date night.
But it is worth noting that the beard oil won’t be useful for clean-shaven dads, and the Barber Pro, Blemish Control Face Mask is only single use, but it does still provide six products that can be used longer-term.
- Barber Pro, Blemish Control Face Mask (Full size)
- Dr. PAWPAW, Lip & Eye Balm, 8ml (Full size)
- Barbour, Heritage For Him, 15ml (Deluxe sample)
- Rituals, Homme Shower Foam, 200ml (Full size)
- L Occitane, Shea Butter Hand Cream, 30ml (Travel size)
- Percy Nobleman, Scented Beard Oil, 30ml (Full size)
- NUXE, Mens Aftershave Balm, 75ml (Full size)
View 7 ImagesSpace NK The Ultimate Grooming Kit – £65, worth £235 (Image: Space NK)
Another premium option is Space NK’s £65 edit , which is perfect for weekends away, post-gym refreshes or upgrading an everyday routine. The limited-edition edit features together seven hardworking essentials designed to cleanse, hydrate, soothe and restore, starring brands that beauty enthusiasts will instantly recognise.
The star of the haul is the Augustinus Bader The Foaming Cleanser , worth £58 alone. It’s joined by the Aromatherapy Associates De-Stress Muscle Gel which my own dad adores, as well as an exfoliant, body wash, moisturiser and more. The products are packaged in a brown faux leather bag that distinguished gentlemen will appreciate, but similarly to Liberty, this might not be the ideal choice for more casual users.
- Augustinus Bader The Foaming Cleanser, 100ml
- Aromatherapy Associates De-Stress Muscle Gel, 40ml
- Mauli Nourish Post-Shave & Beard Oil, 30ml
- S’able Labs Baobab Moisturiser, 50ml
- Escentric Molecules Cologne One, 8ml
- Space NK Nordic W Body Wash, 100ml
- Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant, 13g
- Brown PU Leather Bag
View 7 ImagesASOS Grooming Box – £25, worth around £70(Image: ASOS)
Another budget-friendly pick is the ASOS grooming box , where I think the brand names skew towards a slightly younger audience. The trend-led edit that focuses on brands popular on socials, like malin and goetz and Rituals. The mix of fragrance, skincare, hair styling and body care makes it feel balanced, while the £25 price tag is great for keeping costs low while looking as though you spent more.
Every product is miniature-sized , which limits the overall value compared with boxes containing full-sized products. Also, the Slick Gorilla hair styling powder and Murdock sea salt spray may not be ideal for those with no hair, which is worth considering when selecting which box to go for.
- Moschino Toy Boy Eau de Parfum
- Murdock sea salt spray
- malin and goetz face cleanser
- Rituals shower foam
- Slick Gorilla hair styling powder
- Cetaphil hydrating night cream
View 7 ImagesLookFantastic The Grooming Edit – £45, worth £145+(Image: LookFantastic)
Lastly, we’ve got The Grooming Edit from LookFantastic , which comes packaged in a navy washbag and strikes the perfect high low balance, pairing brands like Jo Malone and Clinique with more affordable heroes from Aveeno and Barber Pro.
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The product selection feels thoughtful, covering skincare, fragrance, haircare and body care without becoming repetitive like some of the alternatives in this list. Everything feels pretty universally usable, save for the Aveda leave-in treatment, which again, wouldn’t be useful to a bald man – a shame seeing as it accounts for £35 of the value – but there are plenty of other products that any gent would be able to enjoy and appreciate.
- Clinique For Men Moisturizing Lotion 100ml (Full Size) – Worth £32
- Barber Pro Super Eye Mask (Full Size) – Worth £4
- Rituals Homme Collection Cedar Wood + Vitamin E Complex Foaming Body Wash 50ml (Deluxe Size) – Worth Over £6
- Aveda Invati Ultra Advanced™ Fortifying Leave-in Treatment 100ml (Full Size) – Worth £35
- Jo Malone London Cypress & Grapevine Cologne Intense 9ml (Deluxe Size) – Worth £24
- Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel 50 ml (Deluxe Size) – Worth £14
- Aveeno Calm + Restore Moisturising Lotion SPF50 15ml (Deluxe Size) – Worth Over £5
