1. Tom Ford Bois Marocain Fragrance ($180, Saks Fifth Avenue)

There’s no doubt that Tom Ford practically wrote the book on how to look like a real man, and his fragrances are everything you’d expect: masculine, sexy, mysterious and a little dirty (in a good way). It’s not quite Spanish Fly, but this is a gift for your dad.

2. Baxter of California 45th Anniversary Straight-Razor ($345, baxterofcalifornia.com)

45 years ago, Baxter Finley created his first grooming product for men and the Baxter of California brand was born. In honor of the anniversary, the brand is going back to its roots with a limited-edition cut-throat razor handcrafted by Hart Steel. It features 24k gold inlay “45” on the spine of the blackened steel blade to mark the milestone, and includes a plush leather sleeve for the blade.

3. The Art of Shaving Fusion Chrome Collection with Pro-Glide Razors ($150, theartofshaving.com)

These days, razors have more bells and whistles than a one-man band, but that doesn’t mean it can’t look stylish in your bathroom. Check out The Art of Shaving’s newest upgrade to the Fusion Chrome Collection razor. The chrome-plated razor not only uses the newest Pro-Glide Razors, but it features a no-slip grip, micropulse power and a handy headlight so you can see where you’re going!

4. Wahl Lithium Ion Facial Hair Trimmer (Sponsored) ($49.95, Wahl-Store.com)

As a shout out to our new advertisers, Wahl’s Lithium Ion Trimmer deserves a lot of credit. This all-in-one set contains numerous changeable blade heads and guards to trim, sculpt and shear any kind of facial hair from beards and stubble to goatees and sideburns. And it’s Lithium Ion battery lasts three times as long between charges.

5. Zeo Personal Sleep Coach ($199, MyZeo.com)

As a crazy insomniac, the Zeo Personal Sleep Coach makes sleeping a game. Each night, it tracks how much time you spend in light sleep, deep sleep and REM sleep. It also counts how many times your sleep was interrupted and gives you a grade each morning. Track your progress online and get tips emailed to you each day to improve your Z’s.

6. Anthony Logistics The Tool Kit ($18, sephora.com)

Give Dad a different kind of tool kit. He has all the screwdrivers and hammers he’ll ever need but his hands are looking a bit busted. The four-piece kit includes stainless steel nail clippers, scissors, nail file and tweezers that come in a handy steel case. There’s no way he’ll mistake it for mom’s manicure set.

7. Jack Spade Drill Nylon Soap Bag ($75, jackspade.com)

Every dopp kit has a lifespan and chances are that Dad’s has lived long past it’s prime. Refresh his travelin’ man style with a heavy-duty but lightweight nylon soap kit from Jack Spade. It’s easier to clean than his moldy leather kit and can take a beating in the suitcase.

8. Flight 1 5-Star Hotel Kit ($42, flight001.com)

If your dad’s like mine, he’ll use whatever bar soap he finds in the hotel bathroom and then complains about the scent or how dry his skin feels. Don’t let him leave the house without Flight 001′s 5-Star Hotel Kit–the ultimate survival kit for men on the move. It includes Malin + Goetz Peppermint Shampoo and Conditioner, Vitamin B5 Body Moisturizer, Bergamot Body Wash, Grapefruit Face Cleanser, mending kit, F1 shower cap, F1 dental kit, do not disturb hanging door sign, Dylans Candy chocolate square, and Maura Peters scented candle in pear moss. Even staying at the  Holiday Inn will feel five-star with this gift.

9. The Bearded Gentleman: The Style Guide to Shaving Face ($14.95 10.17, Amazon.com)

If you’ll forgive the shameless self-promotion, give Dad a copy of The Bearded Gentleman, written by Allan Peterkin and Nick Burns (me!). TBG is the complete guide to facial hair from cultivating a fabulous beard or mustache to shaving it all off for a clean-shaven look. Get step-by-step instructions for shaving with a straight razor, honing and stropping, dyeing your whiskers, and finding cures for the most common of shaving gripes. If you email me at nick@beardedgentleman.com, I will sign a copy and mail it to you in time for Father’s Day!

10. Malin + Goetz Dark Rum Candle ($48, malinandgoetz.com)

I know, guys hate candles. But he just might dig this one. It’s not girly or sweet. Instead, it’s got a rich scent of rum and musk that your pops will enjoy but won’t upset your mom. Malin + Goetz candles are made with a 16% concentration of fragrance for a higher-quality scent. —Nick Burns

In the Summer spirit, we turned to skin care expert Jean-Pierre Mastey—president of Los Angeles-based, men’s grooming line Baxter of California—for some end-of-season skincare tips.

What is a summer must-have for good skin?

The most important product is sunscreen that protects against both UVA and UVB rays—the rays that cost premature aging, skin cancer and painful sunburns.

Don’t forget to put some sunscreen on your hair and scalp—especially if you dye your hair. Not only will the sun strip the color and burn your scalp, but the sun can actually burn the hair itself and change its texture. After you apply sunscreen to your body, just run your fingers through your hair with the extra lotion left on your hands.

What SPF level will save us from the sun? I still get burned even though I put on sunscreen before hitting the beach.

The American Cancer Society recommends using a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher. More important than the number is the frequency of application. It’s a misconception that people put it on once and you’re good to go for a day in the sun. If you’re swimming at the beach or sweating a lot, apply it every hour. Otherwise, you can apply it every two to three hours.

What if I look better with a tan? Tan lines can be quite sexy.

A spray tan or a tan that comes out of a tube is the only safe way to tan. It’s amazing how much damage the sun can do to your skin. It can cause premature aging like causing ages spots, fine lines, wrinkles, and that rough, leathery look.

I break out a lot during the summer. I feel like I’m going through a second puberty. What am I doing wrong?

Most men have oily skin and during the summer months, the heat and humidity will cause your body to create excess oil and sweat. With the oil slick on your face, all the dirt and oil will cause breakouts, and blemishes. I recommend washing your face a few times a day with a gentle cleanser.

In addition to washing my face in the morning and at night, I like to wash before and after the gym. If I can’t make it to my house to wash my face before the gym, I’ll use a gentle, alcohol-free toner instead. But don’t use any harsh cleansers or your skin will pump out more oil and worsen your skin problems. Keeping your skin clean is the best way to steer clear of breakouts. Using a scrub or a clay mask once or twice a week can also help keep your skin under control.

What about mattifying lotions and blotting tissues for mopping up the oil? Are they any good?

Those are more aesthetic fixes than real skin care solutions, but they do work for those times that you need to make a good impression and you are away from home.

Does skin have different needs during the summer than during the winter months? It seems to act out like a troublesome teen during the warm months.

Yes. In the summer, your skin is oilier and you sweat more, but in the winter, your skin tends to be dryer. So, when its hot, you’ll want to use a light, oil-free moisturizer with sunscreen instead of the thicker, balm-like creams that are too heavy. Save those for the winter.

The new packaging and website is part of the brand’s push with new products including a mojito flavored lip balm, matte finish styling clay for hair and travel accessories (sound like a dopp kit to me).

Here’s the latest information about the new packaging from the PR release:

“Baxter of California’s newly redesigned aesthetic, created by California- based brand/packaging design company Digi Akimo incorporates a distinctive, matte “Baxter Blue” packaging, and labeling with an artistic typographic spin. The timeless qualities of Baxter’s logo and griffin mascot are paired with relevant ASCII art icons comprised of computer generated symbols representing each of the four product lines; Cleanse, Hair, Hydrate and Shave. A graphic bar code dominates the stark white label, making a statement about commerce as an art form in its own right, which resonates with the cultural creative who lives his work. “

My personal favorite? The Super Close Shave Formula with antiseptic Tea Tree Oil. The Mojito Flavored Lip Balm sounds delicious.