Patrick Dempsey Chooses the Best Holiday Gifts Under $150

Sexiest Man Alive Patrick Dempsey Picks the Best Holiday Gifts Under $150 — Including his Skincare Holy Grail

PEOPLE’s 2023 Sexiest Man Alive is revealing the go-to gifts he loves to give during the holiday season — from “incredibly soft” clothes to yard-work essentials

Natalia Senanayake

Updated on December 4, 2023 01:15PM EST

Sexiest Man Alive Patrick Dempsey Chooses the Best Holiday Gifts — PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive Patrick Dempsey shares his holiday gift picks for under $150. Photo:
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A Yard-Work Helper

Even PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive has to tend to his lawn! Dempsey says, "It's great for use around the house. It's quiet and perfect to tidy up leaves, dust and dirt.” The small but mighty unit blows air up to 160 miles per hour.

Buy It! Milwaukee M18 Compact Blower, $129; homedepot.com

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Men's Must-Have

"This gives me a close shave-and it's travel-friendly too," says Dempsey of the razor that also trims and edges.

Buy It! Philips Norelco OneBlade 360, $30; usa.philips.com

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Smart Skin Care

"I go through a lot of moisturizer. This one is light, non-sticky and doesn't irritate my skin," he says of this clear base from his makeup artist wife's line.

Buy It! Jillian Dempsey Mixturizer, $34; neimanmarcus.com

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A Soothing Salve

"I use this on my hands when they become dry, especially during the colder months," Dempsey says of the deeply hydrating formula.

Buy It! Bag Balm Skin Moisturizer, $11.50; bagbalm.com

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Fast Fashion

The car and racing enthusiast says, "My friend owns this brand, and this T-shirt is one of my favorites.” The design is inspired by vintage Porsches.

Buy It! Luft Profile Logo Shirt, $38; luftgekuhlt.com

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A Kit for Your Kicks

"[It's] the best cleaner I have found. It makes old sneakers look new again," he says. Buy the set, which includes the spray cleaner, odor protector, wipes and a brush.

Buy It! Sneaker Care Kit, $28; sneakerlab.com

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A Nourishing Treat

This multi-pack features Energy Bites, Complete Greens powder and Hearty Granola, which Dempsey says is "one of the best I have ever had."

Buy It! Healthy Start Set, $100; theranchmalibu.com

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Classic Hair Care

“This is a proper old-fashioned hair pomade. It is a wax you warm up in your hands and apply to your hair for hold and texture,” he says of his other Jillian Dempsey must-have, adding that the product also comes in a bigger size called the Roomie.

Buy It! Jillian Dempsey Roadie Hair Pomade, $28; jilliandempsey.com

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A Reusable Essential

Not only are the refillable vials “convenient,” Dempsey explains, but the product also “doesn’t make my hands feel dry." Bonus points for the refreshing citrusy scent.

Buy It! Evolve Together Refillable Hand Sanitizer, $23; evolvetogether.com

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Peace of Mind

Whether you’re looking to get quality sleep or improve focus, “this app is a way to remind you to slow down and work on mindfulness" he says.

Get It! Calm, Free; App Store or Google Play

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Cozy Athleisure

These “incredibly soft” sweatpants make them “a great gift for others," Dempsey shares. "I wear the hoodies and pants probably the most and so does my family,” he adds of the BleuSalt line.

Buy It! BleuSalt Men’s Classic Sweatpants, $120; bleusalt.com

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An Eye-Opening Read

This book “helps you reframe how to look at things blocking your path," Dempsey says. It might even help you manifest (finally!) being named the Sexiest Man Alive.

Buy It! The Obstacle Is the Way, $15; amazon.com