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The modern man knows how to look after himself, but if your dad or special bloke is a bit of a caveman in the care department, Father's Day is your chance to give him a nudge in the right direction. Just make sure he doesn't hog the cabinet space and mirror time.
1 Dr LeWinn's Men Eye Cream $44.95
An eye-cream may be a step too far for some men, but this leading Australian skincare range boasts an anti-wrinkle, anti-puffiness treatment with a light gel-like texture. The algal extract range also has a scrub, shaving creams and an SPF 15 moisturiser which are selling strongly across the Ditch.
From selected pharmacies and department stores.
2 Man Facial Scrub $14.95
From the Aromatherapy Company, this lightly exfoliating shower scrub helps slough off dead skin cells, leaving the complexion fresh and clean. With natural antiseptic rosemary, chamomile and lemon essential oils.
From Living and Giving and selected gift stores.
3 Redken for Men Silver Charge $30
If it's good enough for George Clooney ... let your silver fox loose, with this shampoo designed to enhance naturally greying, grey or white hair with added lustre and condition. Can also be used on blond highlights by men who want to neutralise the yellowing caused by smoke, pollution or UV with an injection of protein to counteract brassy tones.
From salons.
4 Lancome Energizer Total moisturiser $85
Suitable for men 20-30, including those with sensitive skin, this helps reduce the signs of fatigue and keeps skin smoothly hydrated. Part of a range including shave foam, it comes in a very sharp glass bottle.
From larger department stores and pharmacies.
5 Matrix Men Clean Shine Pomade $21.50
This light-hold water-based transparent gel adds shine and allows hair to be groomed into shape without getting gluggy. Work into towel-dried or dry hair.
From salons stocking Matrix products.
6 Issey Miyake L'Eau D'Issey Pour Homme Starter Kit $72
One of several gift sets from the Japanese designer, this one contains his most famous fragrance, twinned with a shower gel and a moisturiser, both subtly scented. The luscious skincare has been developed in conjunction with Shiseido. From department stores
7 L'Oreal Men Expert Shave Gel $14.99
For sensitive skin this hypoallergenic, fragrance-free gel protects against shaving irritation with a hydrating layer of spray-on product. It is designed to be followed up with one of the range's four targeted moisturisers ($25.99) ranging from treatments for oily, to tired-looking or wrinkled and sagging skin.
From department stores and leading pharmacies.
8 L'Oreal Homme Densite Shampoo for Thinning Hair $28
Slip this on the shelf and hope he doesn't read the fine print; same with the anti-dandruff version, but there are also shampoos for coloured, and rebellious hair. The densifying shampoo has a styling polymer and magnesium derivative to add body and texture.
From salons.
9 Opium Pour Homme Limited Edition $107
An almost lemony, fresh version of the famous oriental eau de toilette, developed by Yves St Laurent in male and female versions designed to evoke the exotic.
From department stores and leading pharmacies.
10 Narciso Rodriguez For Him Travel eau de toilette $101 for two 25ml travel sprays.
A great idea for the man on the move, two bottles of the designer's muskily elegant first men's scent, one for home and one for the travel kit in a size small enough to be carried aboard.
From Smith & Caughey, and Farmers St Lukes and Albany.
