Men can be hard to buy for in general but there’s something about Valentine’s Day gifts that is particularly difficult.
We often try to ask ourselves, what is the male equivalent to flowers? There’s no straightforward answer to that…But we’ve gathered a few bits that are sure to bring a smile to your other half’s face, and make your gift brainstorm a whole lot easier this year.
Welcome to the ultimate Valentine’s Day gift guide for him:
A card is a staple, it’s a must! It’s arguably the most important part of a Valentine’s present, who doesn’t want a handwritten declaration of love?! This gorgeous card is from an Irish company named Prints Of Ireland and how cute is it to add a little Irish flare to your greeting? Love!
Sending Love Cards (Mixed 5 Pack) €15
Sometimes the men in our lives need a little skin care assistance, they may be a skincare fan and would only love to try some new products, or they might be a total newbie and need a starter kit that they wouldn’t buy themselves.
This unique gift set provides the perfect skincare duo to cleanse and moisturise skin. Containing our Vitamin B3 Energising face wash and Hyaluronic Acid anti-ageing day moisturiser both infused with hydrating cactus water to help leave skin feeling refreshed and firmer looking.
Superfacialist Super Facialist Men’s gift set €30
Stockists: McCauley Health & Beauty Pharmacy, McCabes Pharmacy, Inish Pharmacy & leading pharmacies nationwide.
If you’re in the market for something a little more long-lasting, why not treat them to an Irish-made leather belt?
Buan is an Irish company that creates handcrafted leather goods. They create everything from belts to wallets and even guitar straps. Your s/o will have a gift to last a lifetime.
BUAN is an Irish word for “long-lasting” so you’ll know you’re getting excellent quality!
Original BUAN belt 1.5″ €60.00
For the coffee lover, a selection of new roasts to try is always a great option. The coffee connoisseur finds pleasure in discovering their new favourite blend and switching it up sometimes.
Bear Market Coffee offer this Roasters Surprise Collection which contains a selection of their coffee for your tasting pleasure, delivered to the door! Plus, did we mention they are Irish?!
Roasters Surprise Collection now on sale €28.00
Aftershave is a classic! And it’s almost a treat for both partners, a gorgeous new scent to whiff up on date night? Adore! Boots have a large range of aftershaves to suit your man’s liking, whether they prefer a woody aroma or a spicy, sensual scent, a new addition to the collection will always be welcome.
Emporio Armani Diamonds for Men Eau de Toilette 75ml
For the Whisky lover, Glendalough’s Pot Still may be the perfect gift. Each bottle is numbered and traceable to each cask and even to the tree from which it came, which we think is pretty cool.
A special treat of some fancy new threads could be the perfect answer to your gift dilemma. People can often forget to treat themselves to something a little more upmarket, so when it comes in the form of a gift, it’s the perfect excuse!
Louis Copeland vouchers are available on their website starting at €50 you can tailor it to your own budget which is really handy.
For anyone who loves the outdoors, or even just loves being cosy in the chilly spring weather, Regatta has a great range of layers and outerwear whatever your preference of activity is.
This fleece is both cosy and water-repellent which is perfect for the ever-changing weather we see in Ireland.
Men’s Carlow Full Zip Heavyweight Fleece now on sale for €31.95