Men's Products

Yes, man make-up is here; I've seen it with my very own eyes. I think this idea is brilliant. Why should a man dealing with a huge red pimple or a poor night's sleep have to announce it to the world just because he's a man? Men deserve to have a few tricks in their grooming arsenals, too.

Now, thanks to John Varvatos Skin Care, they do. The John Varvatos Skin Concealer is a fantastic pore-refining and mattifying concealer. Formulated especially for men, it helps cover up dark circles, red areas, broken capillaries, and pimples. When I tried the foundation on my hand, I couldn't believe how lightweight and smooth it was. The packaging reminds me of Nars The Multiple Stick. The tube has a similar rubbery skin-like feel, and the concealer is easy to use with its wide base and silky soft application. Buy it in three shades here for $26.

If you're looking for a great gift for your husband, dad, boyfriend, or any other deserving man, check out the luxurious line of products from The Art of Shaving. With its four-step approach to facial-hair removal, the New York brand has truly elevated shaving to an art form. Its regimen involves a roster of high-end products, including lubricating pre-shave oil; shaving creams that can be applied by brush or by hand; swanky razors and brushes made from nickel, wood, and even sterling silver; and delightfully creamy after-shave balms.

With sleek packaging and luxurious scents (including lemon, sandalwood, and lavender), Art of Shaving products make excellent gifts. (Plus, how many men do you know who would buy themselves a $22 jar of shaving cream?) I've bought Art of Shaving gifts for my boyfriend and my dad—both of whom battle very substantial beards—and they were both completely bowled over by the experience. Art of Shaving products are available individually or as a Starter Kit, available here for $38, or in Deluxe Sets, which start at $342 here.