Over the years I’ve become somewhat of a Vogue Shopping gift guide connoisseur, and none of the edits I’ve worked on have given me quite as much satisfaction as compiling the best gifts for men. Purely because I know I’m not alone when I say even the closest men in my life are consistently the hardest to buy for. Removing, of course, my two-year-old nephew from the equation, who will be perfectly happy with yet another digger or plush hoodie with nondescript animal ears for a few more years (I hope).
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Unlike the extensive list of gifts suitable for the ladies in my life, landing on the perfect present for a man can be quite the challenge. These days, I’ll often opt for an activity or an element of a holiday to avoid a gifting miss. But, if you’re a keen gift giver like me, you’ll no doubt find yourself wanting to accompany this with a collection of smaller gestures. And for these, I can give you a helping hand.
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Practical gifts are generally an instant win when it comes to male loved ones. Think: a top-of-the-range electric toothbrush, a multi-tasking phone case, a top-up of their favourite cleanser, or some failsafe knitwear. If you’re looking to push the boat out with your gesture this time around, a sleek new coffee machine or an LED mask specially designed with male skin in mind will be sure to impress. And lest we forget, you can always rely on the customary pair of socks they’ll come to love through years of wear. Because after all, you can rarely go wrong with gifting something a recipient can put to good use.
Scroll on to see, and shop, the best and most practical gifts for men that team is backing for 2026.
Small gestures, under-£100
Practical presents
Nappa Leather iPhone 17 Pro Max Case
Collapse Antiqued Nappa Leather Sneakers With Hooks
For the father figures
Organic Cotton Hydrocotton Hooded Robe
- While we’re big fans of Therabody’s LED face mask, this is the device we reach for when we need more targeted, bespoke treatment. “This FDA-approved device helps with skin toning using microcurrent and a tension-reducing, circulation-boosting facial massage,” says Matney. It also has three LED attachment options to treat fine lines, breakouts, and dark spots, plus a cleansing ring attachment that you can pair with your favourite face wash for a deep clean. There are also hot and cold attachments sold separately to help boost collagen and quell puffiness, making the TheraFace Pro an eight-in-one device.
- Best for: Fine lines, wrinkles, blemishes, discolouration, enlarged pores, facial tension
- Features three LED colours (red, blue, infrared), microcurrent, massage, cleansing
- LED can be used daily for up to eight minutes, moving to a new area of the face every 15 seconds
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Why it’s -approved:
The Omnulix Men LED Mask is designed specifically for men’s thicker skin. I’ve been using mine consistently for the past year and have noticed a brighter, more even skin tone. My fine lines are less visible, but the biggest change is how healthy and glowy my skin looks. There’s also a real self-care benefit that comes with using an LED mask.
Key specs:
- 132 LEDs – red (633nm), near-infrared (830nm, 1072nm) and deep-infrared (830nm)
- Device type: Face mask
- Target area: Face
- Best for: Targeting stubborn wrinkles
