AND GIVE THEM SOMETHING REALLY SPECIAL FOR FATHER'S DAY

Father’s Day is about making sure father figures understand just how much they mean to us, and saying thanks for all their patience and understanding during the year.

So whether you are buying for your dad, dad-in-law, grandpops or just someone whom you feel deserves it, why not ditch the socks and give them something really special to raise their spirits in the shape of a pampering gift of fragrance, bath and body products or make them a real smoothie with some skincare products.

Gaspard Ulliel (pictured above) is the face of  Bleu de Chanel. In just ten years Bleu de Chanel  has established itself as a masculine fragrance icon. Just launched in good time for Father’s Day is a travel-friendly body spray. Bleu de Chanel All-Over Spray is a portable alternative to the  traditional fragrance. Misted onto the body or clothing it reveals the ultra-fresh side of the line. Apply in the morning or following a workout, during the day to touch up your scent or to give a boost of energy before a night out. It’s the ultimate gift for this special day.

If lockdown has make his skin stressed and tired then ClarinsMen energisers will be welcome. These are a new generation ingredient complex using organic red ginseng extra that helps boost energy production in the skin cells. The Energising Gel tones, energises and hydrates and strengthens skin leaving an invisible non-oily and non sticky finish. The Energising Eye Gel revives the eye area, reduces dark circles and puffiness and hydrates. Dispensed with a cooling tri-ball applicator is refreshes the eye area.

There’s fun, funky and delicious Father’s Day gifts, all hand made by those lovely staff at Lush. Outback Mate Soap and Dish Set. The handmade soap dishes are made from materials that would otherwise go to landfill and its the perfect way to transport his own soap whether at work, the gym or on a staycation.

There’s a good invigorating Dirty Bath Bomb with the invigorating chill  of spearmint, tarragon and sandalwood ideal for a pocket money gift and the new Rad Dad Shower Gel with Siberian fir needle oil that helps relieve muscle ache and gives a cosy warming effect and a Rad Dad handmade gift set.

L’Occitane has a plethora of Father’s Day gifts to suit everyone. For someone who’s on the go and who’s hopefully going on a few staycations during the summer the L’Occitane Men’s Travel Collection is a handy pouch for them to take with them. It has travel essentials from the zesty Cap Cedrat Collection and a nourishing Shea Hand Cream for use after all that hand sanitising.

Saving on average 80% plastic and a total of over 200 tons of plastic every year L’Occitane eco-refills are a great gift for eco-conscious loved ones who need a ton up of their favourite L’Occitane shower gel or hair care and as an extra pop in a Purifying Freshness Solid Shampoo ideal for travel or the gym.

The L’Occitane Boutique has now moved from County Arcade to the Victoria Quarter at 28 Queen Victoria Street, Leeds LS1 6BE so do pop into see their new “home”.