Pressies for El Papito: Father's Day Gift Ideas ft Gillette, Armani, Bulldog, Fitflop, Molton Brown & Netflix!

Heads up, lovelies, Daddy's Day is a coming this Sunday and you've got to be prepared. 

Whether your pops is a manly man, preferring to rough it, skincare wise, rather than take a little extra time - I know from experience that if you give that man some daycent product, 

I mean physically place it in his hand and fold his fingers around it, 

not only will he use it but he'll blahhdy love it too. 

I've put together some tried and tested gift ideas that the popster in your life is sure to love. Check it, yo!

1. Bulldog Natural Skincare (starts at €6.79)

We've reviewed the Bulldog Natural Skincare Range here at Casa Cherry extensively. With the Gorgebags now on their second and third bottles of this line. 

Each product is all natural and based on the Bulldog unique blend of 8 essential oils but each also cram in extra ingredients to tackle the job at hand, naturally and effectively. 

2. Acqua Di Gio from Armani (from €51.75)

Designer smellies are always a winner with Dads. If you completely love the scent, it's more than likely that Daddio will too. 

Acqua Di Gio is one of the cleanest, manliest smells I've come across to date, buying the third bottle for my Dad the sales assistant in Boots said 'God, that's GORGEOUS, you won't be able to stay off him with that' - 'Eh I hope I will, it's for my father' - the look on her face will make me chuckle until the day I die. Truly stunning scent. 

3. Molton Brown Sport (from €19: full range €59)

One of Dad's stand out products has to be Molton Brown and he doesn't get many complaints from me as every time I buy him a piece or two the Dundrum store spoil me with deluxe samples. It's totally win/win. 

Their new Sport range starts at €19 and consists of a trio of energising, high-performance products ideally suited to athletes, sportsmen and gym goers and work hard for older Dads on the go too (the madra doesn't walk herself a bajillion times round the park y'know). With deodorising cassia bark, invigorating nutmeg and refreshing lime they're a sure fire manly hit. 

4. Gillette Fusion Pro Glide (€13.99)

The eldest Gorgebag has been trialling the Gillette Fusion Pro Glide for the past several weeks and is in the absolute love with it. 

His face is soft and clean with none of the usual nicks or tears from bating the blade around his face before school. Relatively cheap for a top class and flawless shave every time, 

there's not a Daddio that wouldn't love this. 

5. NetFlix Subscription (€6.99 per month or €83.88 for the year)

Does your Pop love the all things televisual? How about a gift that keeps on giving with a Netflix subscription?

With a wealth of shows including the most recent Arrested Development, imagine the chats ye could have over tea? (Spoiler free of course) 

6. Fitflop for the Mens (€90)

For the health conscious father a pair of men's Fitflops could be just what the Doc ordered. 

Advertised as 'caffeine for the feet', your only concern with these bad boys would be the ladies in the park checking out your Papito's perfectly toned legs & buns as he walks the madra. (BOKE)  

Tell me, have you picked your Pop's gift yet? Anything here to inspire you? 

New to Ireland: Bulldog Natural Skincare and Grooming for Men

Irish men and boys with a love for natural products, prepare to rejoice. Bulldog, the British natural skincare line has launched in Ireland and it’s pretty flipping good.

Aaron (eldest Gorgebag) and I had the pleasure of meeting Simon Duffy (Founder) last week to have a chat about the range, the story behind its production and his passion for the products themselves. He told us that he and Co Founder Rhodri Ferrier launched Bulldog Natural Skincare in 2005 to take the man made chemicals out of men’s bathroom cabinets. They identified a need for a men’s natural skincare range, designed by men and for men that wasn’t just a derivative of an already established women’s skincare brand.

When I asked about the Bulldog name, Simon told us that they wanted people to understand that this skincare range is not pretentious and doesn't make grandiose claims; it’s honest and reliable, just like man’s best friend. With all of that in mind, they’ve made the entire range body friendly, with no man made chemicals such as parabens, sodium laureth sulfate, artificial colours, or synthetic fragrances. Instead Bulldog relies on essential oils and natural actives to provide some of the best skincare on the market today.

All of the products are packed with Bulldog’s unique blend of 8 essential oils but each also contains some key natural ingredients to tackle the job at hand:

Original Moisturiser: 100ml: €8.75

With Green Tea, Green Algae, Konjac Mannan (a Chinese plant) and Vitamin E, the Original Moisturiser has a light, fresh scent that’s barely detectable. Its soft formulation soaks in quickly to a matte finish (which Aaron assures me is very important to manly men) so it’s your face just softer.

Original Shave Gel: 175ml: €4.99

Aloe Vera, Jojoba and Konjac Mannan are the key ingredients in this transparent gel. Used on wet skin, it foams only slightly and provides a cooling shave experience, while soothing the face and neck. 

Original Facial Wash:  175ml: €6.49

This gentle cleanser is another soft foamer. Its non drying formulation contains Green Tea, Vetivert and Armoise (a Chinese herb that lends itself to the wash’s light herbaceous scent). This clear, yellow gel is a favourite of the youngest, leaving his fizzog completely clean and free of oils without drying it out at all.

Original After Shave Balm: 75ml: €7.25

Designed to be used following your shave to reduce redness, counteract the effect of razor burn and soothe the skin the Original Aftershave Balm has a very light consistency that almost liquefies on contact with the skin. The key ingredients used here are Rosehip Oil, Green Tea, Konjac Mannan and Vitamin E.

Original Facial Scrub: 100ml: €7.25

With pumice, coconut shell, rosehip oil and shea butter to gently buff the skins surface and remove dead skin cells, this velvety feeling scrub was a little harsh for the youngest’s skin but Aaron absolutely loves it. Using it just once a week, as he’s still only a teen, his face seems brighter. This would be a sure fire hit for older men (as in older than 18).

All in all, I’m thrilled to have added this natural range to the lads’ skincare routine. It comforts me greatly that they’re not using harsh chemicals or hidden nasties on their faces that can lead to break outs and undesirable side effects.

To find out more about Bulldog visit their webite or find them on Facebook.

Natural & affordable, Bulldog is available in McCabes Pharmacies , www.beautyfeatures.ie and  selected pharmacies nationwide

Psssst. Bulldog is also delighted to be the first 

and only male skincare company to be 

recognised and approved ‘cruelty free’ 

by the BUAV.

Total Shave Solution for Men (& women when they're not looking)

There's nothing like seeing your baby sidling into the room with picks of tissue stuck to his face after another shaving mishap to remind you that he's growing up, fast. I tried to delay him shaving as long as I could, insisting that as soon as he started he'd wake up like Rip Van Winkle every morning to an overgrown face but no dice, he was insistent that his peach fuzz was enough to have him mistaken for Grizzly Adams so he started to get his shave on a couple of years back.

Because of my irrational belief that they're still baby faced babies, when in reality they're fully fledged teenage hairballs, I was thrilled to be sent some Total Shaving Solution for them to try out. It's 100% natural and promises to eliminate nicks, cuts, raw skin and razor burn, just what every overprotective Momma wants to hear.

Made using only natural oils and menthol, Total Shaving Solution has changed the way the lads shave and certainly the the look and feel of their skin as a result. Just 3 drops are needed for the perfect face shearing. That's 90 shaves per 10ml and 2 to 3 times the lasting power of normal foam or gel. Kerching! It's an Irish product, hailing from Mayo and comes in 10ml (€5) or 25ml (€10) bottles, ideal for travel and overnight bags.

Now for the good bit, ladies, should you feel the need to buy Total Shaving Solution for the man or hairy teen in your life be sure to throw one in the virtual cart for yourself. 5 drops of this natural menthol oil is enough for one luxurious leg shave. It's perfect for sensitive skin and makes razor burn and redness a thing of the past, even in the most rushed of circumstance.

Total Shave Solution got a 'Life Altering' review from Joe.ie and is getting 6 big thumbs up from Casa Cherry. We're loving it. Totally.