Grooming Gifts for Men: Valentine's Day 2011
Perfect for: The Old Soul
If you know your significant other secretly wishes he were living in the days of "Mad Men," then he'll love this classy four-piece shaving set that includes a full-size pre-shave oil, shaving cream, after-shave balm and that über-cool badger-hair shaving brush that will make any guy feel debonair. $100, The Art of Shaving
Grooming Gifts for Men: Valentine's Day 2011
Perfect for: The Low-Maintenance Man
Even if your special someone detests the idea of adding any extra time to his daily hygiene routine, he's still gotta wash his face, right? (Well, we hope.) This cleanser, from the line imported from Britain and inspired by Japanese culture, will keep his skin clean and offers just a hint of Oriental mint fragrance. With its simple, sleek packaging, it's no-fuss guy-friendly. $29, Barneys
Grooming Gifts for Men: Valentine's Day 2011
Perfect for: The Committed Charmer
Fragrance is incredibly personal, so make sure this guy's a keeper before gifting him with this oriental aroma containing confident top notes of pepper and grapefruit, heart notes of lavender with fennel and cardamom, and base notes of patchouli and vanilla. The scent commands presence, but doesn't overpower the man himself. $57 for 50 milliliters, select department and specialty stores
Grooming Gifts for Men: Valentine's Day 2011
Perfect for: The Grooming Rookie
Maybe your Valentine's grooming routine consists of a lather of bar soap and nondescript shampoo. It's time to give him an upgrade. This all-inclusive kit includes the line's Signature Mint daily shampoo, body wash, face wash, shave cream, face lotion, a twin-pack of lip balm and even a toiletry bag thrown in for good measure. The products smell and work great, but won't intimidate the typical guy's guy. $25, Every Man Jack
Grooming Gifts for Men: Valentine's Day 2011
Perfect for: The In-the-Know Shaving Pro
If it was good enough for Cary Grant (and, yes, he was a fan of the brand), then it'll be a hit with your honey. This travel kit includes everything he'll need to get a supremely smooth shave on the road, including exfoliating facial gel, shaving cream and after-shave balm. $92, Grooming Lounge
Grooming Gifts for Men: Valentine's Day 2011
Perfect for: The Outdoorsman
Keep your sporty guy's skin both hydrated and protected from the sun with this SPF-enhanced twist on the line's classic face moisturizer. Light but effective, the non-oily formula is packed with the good stuff like vitamins C and E, chestnut extract and soy to fight off the environmental baddies. $25 for 2.5 ounces, Kiehl's
Grooming Gifts for Men: Valentine's Day 2011
Perfect for: The Barfly
This deliciously scented foaming cleanser is more than meets the eye. It can also be used as shower gel and, when you get your paws on it, bubble bath. Crisp enough for your guy but addictive enough for you. You'll both be craving a round of mojitos after just one use. $20, MALIN+GOETZ
Grooming Gifts for Men: Valentine's Day 2011
Perfect for: The Luxury Lover
For designer dudes only, this shower gel from the iconic fashion house's new bath and body line delivers a lather just as rich as the woody, musky scent that accompanies it. Another perk is that this line works for both men and women, so don't be afraid to steal a smudge in the shower. $60, Hermès
Grooming Gifts for Men: Valentine's Day 2011
Perfect for: The Picky Primper
If your sweetie is lucky enough to have a mane that rivals that of McDreamy or RPatz, then he's undoubtedly in need of some serious hair product. This bad boy can hook him up with a slicked-back look à la Don Draper or act as a curl tamer. The best part? It's light-to-medium hold means you can still run your hands through his luscious locks. $18, Grooming Lounge
Grooming Gifts for Men: Valentine's Day 2011
Perfect for: The Guy-on-the-Go
Direct from Australia, the VitaMan line is destined to become a hit Stateside. A chic black pouch holds travel sizes of the brand's shampoo, conditioner, face moisturizer, shave crème, after-shave balm, and face and body cleanser, which all meet international requirements for travel. They'll even throw in the "clear plastic bag" for security inspection. $99, Barneys
If the man in your life is anything like the one in mine, finding the perfect special-occasion gift can feel like a scavenger hunt... without an itemized list. High-tech gadgets may be too expensive, hot sports tickets can be tough to come by and another tchotchke lying around his place could qualify him for an episode of "Hoarders."
StyleList brings you the answer to your problems: our men's grooming gift guide just in time for Valentine's Day. Whether your significant other is product shy, brand loyal or a grooming junkie, we've got just the gift for him (and some that you can even use when he's not looking!).
So break into that heart-shaped box of chocolates and kick back. We've got your Valentine's Day shopping covered in the photo gallery above.
