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Top 6 Shave Kits for Men - Shave Kits Make Great Gifts for Guys

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I took a survey asking the men I know, which includes guys that might be classified as metro-sexual, about the type of shaving products they use. I was stunned to find out how many use drug store shaving foams and such - we are talking most if not all. Unacceptable! (I mean that in the nicest way possible) Skin needs to be treated with more TLC. Thus I have determined that shave kits make great gifts for guys whether it's for actually for yourself for someone else.

1. MenScience - Advanced Shave Kit

Menscience
This kit provdes a products for a close shave without razor burn; and a calm face afterwards. This kit includes Advanced Shave Formula, Post-Shave Repair and a travel bag. I personally use these products and love the results.

MenScience is a relatively new brand which provides a full line of grooming and skincare products developed for men. They use dermatological-grade ingredients and have been featured in just about every major men's magazine.

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2. ZIRH - Shave Basics Kit

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For a straightforward, daily shaving regimen. This kit includes PREPARE Shave Oil, SHAVE GEL and SOOTHE Post-shave Healer. The shave gel is very popular among many of my friends.

ZIRH is an award-winning men's skin care line favored by celebrities and pro-athletes. Their products are made for men with simple, effective ingredients. They are one of the top 3 men's skin care brands in the US.

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3. Clinique - Essentials Of Shaving

Nordstrom

A great kit for irritation, razor burn or bumps. This kit includes both full and travel sizes of the following: Cream Shave, Post-Shave Healer and Face Scrub. This shave kit, among other Clinique products, is very popular.

Clinique is an internationally recognized cosmetics brand that has been around for many decades.

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4. Jack Black - Core Collection Set

Nordstrom
This kit includes Pure Clean Daily Facial Cleanser, Beard Lube Conditioning Shave, and Post Double-Duty Face Moisturizer SPF 20 packaged in flannel bag.

Jack Black is a line of shaving, skin care, and grooming products designed exclusively for men and they are free of artificial colorants and contain minimal fragrance, which is why I like them.

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5. Anthony Logistics For Men - The Perfect Shave Kit

Sephora
This kit is a quartet of cleansing, smoothing, and soothing products for daily shaving. The kit includes Glycolic Facial Cleanser, Pre-Shave Oil, Shave Cream, and After Shave Balm, all packaged in a black mesh bag.

Anthony Logistics For Men is a botanical based skincare, bath and body product line designed specifically for men. And you can't beat this - a percentage of Anthony Logistics proceeds is donated to charities in support of the Fight Against Prostate Cancer.

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6. The Art of Shaving

Sephora
The Art of Shaving takes shaving seriously and this set is great for ingrown hairs, razor burn, tough beards and sensitive skin, but you must do the three-step system to get the best results. This unscented, hypoallergenic set contains Pre-Shave Oil, Shaving Cream, Pure Badger Shaving Brush and After Shave Balm. I have found many shave creams to be heavy and clog up my razor, but I think you will find this product won't do that. It can be lathered up with a shaving brush or with your fingers.

The Art of Shaving has become one of the best-selling men’s brands at high-end department stores. The company's philosophy combines Eastern medicine and Aromatherapy resulting in the combination of botanical ingredients and pure essential oils.

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