We know that Dad doesn’t like anything heavy on his skin. So help him keep the signs of ageing at bay with this lightweight serum that rebalances skin health with its nourishing pre- and probiotic complex. The result: Skin is better able to defend itself against environmental aggressors.

P.S. You might want to secretly gift this to Dad on Father’s Day – just in case Mum decides she “likes” it too.

Available at www.tangs.com, www.isetan.com.sg and www.robinsons.com.sg

A dual-action anti-ageing moisturiser to hydrate, lift and firm skin while reducing the look of fine lines and wrinkles. The set also comes with an Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel-Cream and Ultra Light Daily UV Defense Aqua Gel SPF50/PA++++ to complete his routine.

From June 12-21, 2020, limited to only 30 sets. Available exclusively at www.robinsons.com.sg

We know that a guy’s skin is prone to breakouts, so keep Dad blemish-free with this clay mask. Enriched with the brand’s proprietary Umbrian clay and together with sandalwood, camomile and lavender essential oils, it absorbs excess sebum to help rebalance the skin for a shine-free and clear complexion. This multi-tasking mask can also be mixed with a cleanser for a deep cleanse or used as an overnight spot treatment.

Available at www.sephora.sg and via Fresh Home Delivery at 8939-9708.

Because dryness can make skin look older, Dad can supercharge his skin with this intense yet lightweight hydrator. It instantly hydrates parched skin and boosts skin’s moisture reserves for up to 72 hours.

The set also includes deluxe travel sizes of the Face Wash Regular Strength and Cream Shave to keep his face clean and clear.

Available at www.metro.com.sg

A toner, essence and lotion in one, this is great for the active, sporty Dad. It contains two plant extracts – pine needle and houttuynia cordata tincture – to control excess sebum while tightening the pores to leave skin clear and refreshed.

Available from the Laneige flagship store at www.lazada.sg

With the long hours Dad has been putting in at work, his eyes must be tired. Keep his eyes bright and refreshed with this multi-use product, which has white porcelain cacao, caffeine, gyokuro, hyaluronic acid, vitamin C and a multi-action peptide blend to reduce the signs of fatigue, darkness, ageing and puffiness.

Available at www.tangs.com

Help Dad age gracefully with this anti-ageing routine of the Max LS Daily Renewing Cleanser, Max LS Skin Renewing Water Lotion and Max LS Power V Lifting Cream. It helps boost skin firmness and stave off skin ageing.

Available at www.labseries.beautystop.com.sg

Get more bang for your buck with this jumbo sized (75ml) hydrator. Enriched with caffeine to energise, and ginseng to revitalise, it locks moisture into skin, so Dad can say bye to a dull and tired-looking complexion. It’s also a perfect morning wake-up call, with its essential oil blend of grapefruit, lemon and spearmint.

Available at www.metro.com.sg

Transform his tired and dull looking complexion with help from this SG organic skincare brand. The kit contains the Megaboost Hyaluronic+Concentrate Serum, Apple Stem Cell Vitaglow Serum and Deluxe Hydra Nutrient Mist. Over time, skin looks smoother, even and line-free.

First-time customers will also receive a complimentary bespoke organic facial (worth $68), which you can redeem when the store re-opens.

Available at www.keworganics.com

After spending long hours in front of the laptop for work (or play), pamper Dad’s skin with this quick and fuss-free sheet mask. Each sheet contains the brand’s Dermashield Serum to protect skin against blue and infra-red light, and pollution.

P.S. Stash this in the fridge before use for an extra refreshing treat.

Available at www.jyx.shop/

Wash away the day’s impurities of the day with this refreshing cleanser. It contains mild amino acids to remove excess sebum and dirt, as well as menthol to soothe and cool the skin after shaving. Dad can also use it as shaving foam.

Available at www.heraonline.sg 

The toner-serum addresses signs of ageing – wrinkles, loss of resilience and dullness, by encouraging skin’s natural regeneration. The lightweight water-gel texture instantly hydrates and soothes, and is a great after-shave option for Dad too.

Available at www.tangs.com and the Sulwhasoo flagship store via www.lazada.sg

Because all Dads love gadgets to fiddle with, this hands-free, fuss-free eye device is all he needs to get him looking spiffy once again. Using NASA-inspired LED Light Therapy – red for anti-ageing, yellow for dark circles and orange for tired eyes and puffiness, all he needs is to wear it for 10 minutes a day to see the results.

And for Father’s Day, Skin Inc will gift dads with a My Daily Dose for Bright Eyes Cream (worth $118) and antioxidant-rich French Pine Bark Serum (worth $68) with $280 spent. From June 15-30, 2020.

Available at www.iloveskininc.com.sg

Gift Dad with a healthy and youthful complexion with this four-step skincare routine. Start with the Clarifying Cleanser to clean away dirt and sebum, followed by the Calming Toner to hydrate and soothe, then the Multi-Targeted Elixir to rejuvenate skin, and finish with the Hydrating Gel Moisturizer to keep skin even-toned and blemish-free.

Re:erth is offering up to 25 per cent savings storewide (excluding the newly launched Illuminating Concentrate) during the month of June as well.

Available at www.reerth.com

For the Dad who loves outdoor activities, keep his skin well-protected against the sun’s damaging rays with this lightweight, fast-absorbing sunscreen. It’s ideal for both the face and body, and is water- and sweat-resistant too.

Available at www.sephora.sg

The lightweight moisturiser ticks all the boxes – immensely hydrating, absorbs quickly and doesn’t feel tacky on the skin. Enriched with natural extracts of leaf of life and bison grass to hydrate, energise and soothe.

Available at www.clarins.com.sg

A superhero cleanser for your superhero Dad, this deep cleansing wash uses alpha and beta hydroxy acids, along with willow bark, farnesol and snow ear mushroom to remove traces of dirt, oil and impurities while decongesting pores for a clean and clear complexion.

Available at www.sephora.sg

Grooming Gifts

For all of Dad’s hair needs, on his head and face.

Get Dad looking spiffy and dashing with a special salon treat, worth $238. It includes a haircut and relaxing scalp treatment at the Japanese hair salon, and Dad also gets to take home the Shiseido Professional Sublimic Fuente Forte, to help him maintain a healthy scalp and hair at home.

Available at https://shunjimatsuo.com.sg/collections/fathers-day

For a refreshing shower on a hot day, this cleanser, shampoo and body wash in one, has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory coriander to soothe and cool the skin.

Available at The Body Shop flagship store on www.lazada.sg

For dads who like their shaving me-time. The Shaving Serum’s light lather is less drying on skin and contains soothing aloe vera juice and patchouli. Finish with the Post-Shave Lotion to keep skin soft and smooth with hydrating shea butter, rosehip oil and sandalwood.

Available at www.aesop.com/sg/ 

Help Dad’s hair look its stylish best. Offering a natural finish yet still providing strong pliability and long-lasting hold, he’ll be assured that his ’do is always in place. Its water-soluble formula also makes it easy to wash off at the end of the day too.

Available at www.beautyemporium.shop/

The set comes with a razor handle, cartridge and razor holder. Why Dad will love this razor: it’s fine and thin blades will give him a super close shave without tugging or pulling on skin, to minimise nicks and razor burn.

Available exclusively at www.guardian.com.sg

It nourishes and balances the scalp for healthier hair. Perfect for dads who are worried about hair loss.

Available exclusively at www.guardian.com.sg

Man Scents

Fragrances Dad will love wearing every day.

No blue days ahead. This aromatic-woody scent has a refreshing zest of lavender and geranium paired with a woody heart of cedar that finishes with creamy sandalwood. An intense interpretation of its predecessors, Bleu de Chanel EDT and EDP, this is for the man who exudes confidence.

Available via Chanel e-concierge at www.chanelsg.com

If your dad loves a little mystery in life, this is just what he needs. Infused with notes of Calabrian bergamot, woody Ambroxan and smoky Papua New Guinean vanilla absolute, this spirited and sensual scent comes packed in a Dior Homme couture pouch with a mini Sauvage Eau de Toilette that he can take with him on work trips.

Available via Dior Beauty Home Delivery Service: call 9241-7967 or e-mail diorbeautysg@diormail.comfor more details

For adventurous and adrenaline-seeking dads, this intensely fresh and energetic scent contains notes of grapefruit, pear, orange blossom, juniper and cocoa that will give his senses a lift each time he wears it.

Available at www.tangs.com, www.metro.com.sg, www.istean.com.sg and via Yves Saint Lauren Beaute e-concierge at 8938-2654, 9732-5179 and 8940-1376.

For the fashion-forward Dad, this fragrance is airy and unexpected. It brings together Roman camomile, Indian coral jasmine petals, musk, sandalwood, cedarwood and vanilla. And because it’s gender neutral, we’re sure that Mom might want to steal it for her own use too.

Available at www.tangs.com and www.sephora.sg 

A clean and vibrant fragrance that sparkles with notes of organic orange, blue tea accord and cedarwood. Ideal for everyone in the family, from the young to the young-at-heart.

Available at www.tangs.com 

Wellness Improvements

Taking care of Dad’s wellbeing.

If Dad is already back to work at the office in Phase 1, give his immune system a little help with this protective blend of ravensara, tea tree, lavender, cinnamon leaf, clove bud, lemon eucalyptus and oregano. He can place one to three drops onto his mask  and inhale, or onto his pillow at night.

Available at www.beautyemporium.shop/

Create a sensorial workspace for Dad with aromatherapy. Choose from two scents: Aromatic Wood that relieves stress with orange, tangerine and nutmeg, and Oriental Essence that promotes restful sleep with kaffir lime and lemongrass.

Available at www.thann.com.sg