Triona McCarthy: Looking for Father’s Day gift ideas? Surprise him with these fancy scents or affordable skincare

My own dad died nearly 25 years ago, so Father’s Day for me is all about my husband Will. He is the best dad to our children, Maxi and Mini. I know what it’s like to find this a hard day, so I’m really sorry for anyone missing their dad — writer Jamie Anderson’s quote at the top is for you. It’s also a day for acknowledging those great men that have been like a dad to us or our children — the uncles, godfathers, granddads and special family friends who make our lives better.

But back to beauty, it can be hard to know what to buy for men, so here’s my guide to suit everyone from the guys who grab whatever’s in the supermarket right up to the fancy pants that love a lil luxury from Brown Thomas.

Starting with the guys with facial hair, I’d recommend the new Nivea Men Sensitive Skin & Stubble Moisturiser, €12.99, which is available in lots of places, including Tesco. It’s specifically designed for men with stubble, and its extra light texture absorbs instantly underneath the stubble to keep skin hydrated and healthy without any residue.

Something that men often don’t think of is skincare containing vitamin C, which is great for brightening, smoothing and refreshing dull and tired-looking skin. Buy them the L’Oréal Men Expert Hydra Energetic Vitamin C Shot Serum, €16.49, boots.ie, which is non-greasy and non-sticky and easily absorbs into the skin and beard. It contains 10pc pure vitamin C, which works on dullness, fine lines and saggy skin, and its vitamin E and salicylic acid act as antioxidant and exfoliating agents.

Green Angel, the premium Irish skincare brand based in Rathcoole, Dublin, has an amazing offer at the moment on its products, which are enriched with four types of seaweed from the Atlantic coast. Green Angel - The Perfect Gift for Him, €25, greenangel.com, is the ultimate pampering experience for men and contains three top-selling products worth over €50. This includes its Seaweed Shower Gel, Seaweed Daily Moisture Face Cream and Seaweed & Tea Tree Rescue Cream in a luxury toiletry bag.

For the men who like fancy scents, the Jo Malone Cypress & Grapevine Cologne Intense, €115, arnotts.ie, is a fresh and woody scent for men. It combines the aromatic notes of cypress trees with the warmth of grapevine and the sensuality of amber.

But if you want to splash out a bit more on dear old dad, there’s Tom Ford Oud Wood Eau De Parfum, €255, brownthomas.com. It has all sorts of exotic ingredients, including rosewood, cardamom, sandalwood, vetiver, tonka bean and amber as well as a smoky blend of precious oud notes.

Best of all, these scents will be a treat for you too as you’ll be the one who gets to smell them on the men in your life.

Three of the best… Waterproof mascaras

​1 La Roche-Posay Toleriane, €24.70, pharmacies nationwide My mum Margaret has sensitive eyes so wore this when my cousin Bríd O’Driscoll married Liam Walsh recently and it worked a treat.

2 Chanel Le Volume de Chanel, €42, brownthomas.com Meanwhile, I was wearing this mascara at Bríd’s wedding as it brings instant volume and gives eyes a wide-open look. It’s waterproof and humidity-proof, which is just as well as all that lurve had me bawling — and I don’t cry pretty!

3 MAC MACStack Waterproof Mascara, €32, brownthomas.com And last but not least, my baby sis Anna is a MAC gal so she wore this one, which is smudge-proof for 24 hours. It gave her clump-free, weightless volume, along with instant lash lift and length so she partied the night away.

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