Every December I get the same text from friends: "What do I get a guy for the holidays?" After years of building Jackfir, a certified-clean men's skincare brand, my answer comes down to one rule: give him something that makes his daily life a little healthier, and something he'll actually use. Here are my five picks for the best men's holiday gifts of 2026.
The best men's holiday gifts of 2026 at a glance
- Jackfir The Facekit: best clean skincare gift (about $110)
2. Ryker Clothing Organic Cotton Exercise Shorts: best plastic-free gym gift ($79)
3. Function Health Membership: best health gift ($365 per year)
4. Dr. Dennis Gross DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro: best red-light LED mask ($455)
5. Assouline's The Impossible Collection of Cars: best splurge ($1,400)
Jackfir The Facekit: Best Clean Skincare Gift
Yes, I'm biased. But I started Jackfir after a cancer diagnosis pushed me to look hard at what I was putting on my skin every day, and I couldn't find a men's line that was both clean and genuinely effective. The Facekit is the answer I built: our three core products in full size, The Classic Daily Facial Cleanser, The Classic Shave Cream and The Classic Daily Facial Moisturizer. That's a complete routine: wash, shave, hydrate.
Every formula is EWG Verified, made with 70%+ organic ingredients, Leaping Bunny certified, vegan certified and dermatologist tested, and Jackfir is Plastic Neutral certified. The scent comes from American national forests, not a cologne counter. The Facekit has won an AskMen Grooming Award and been named a CNN Underscored Editors' Pick, and it's the gift that turns "I don't really do skincare" into a habit.
Best for: the guy who still uses chemical-filled drugstore junk. Price: $110. Where to buy: jackfir.com, Amazon and Credo Beauty.
2. Ryker Clothing Organic Cotton Exercise Shorts: Best Plastic-Free Gym Gift
Most gym shorts are polyester, nylon or spandex, which is to say plastic, worn against your skin while you sweat. Ryker Clothing makes activewear from natural fibers instead. Its Ares Short is 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton, made with OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified fabrics and dyes, and Ryker has its fabrics independently lab tested for BPA, PFAS and phthalates.
The fit is the familiar fitted gym short in 5.5" and 7" inseams, with stretch coming from an ultrafine knit rather than elastane. If he prefers a liner, the Apex Short pairs the same organic cotton shell with a merino wool liner. If you care what goes on your face, care what's on the rest of you.
Best for: lifters, runners and sauna regulars. Price: $79. Where to buy: rykerclothingco.com
3. Function Health Membership: Best Health Gift for the Wellness King
The most valuable gift on this list is information. A Function Health membership covers 160+ lab tests a year: a comprehensive panel of 100+ biomarkers, then a follow-up panel a few months later to track progress, with clinician-reviewed results and an action plan. It looks at heart, thyroid, hormone, metabolic, nutrient and cancer-related markers that a standard physical often skips.
Function cut its price to $365 a year from $499, which works out to about a dollar a day, and membership is generally HSA/FSA eligible. (New York and New Jersey residents pay more because of state lab rules.) Men tend to avoid the doctor until something is wrong. This is a proactive nudge with real data behind it.
Best for: the man who tracks his steps, sleep and macros but not his bloodwork. Price: $365 per year. Where to buy: fuctionhealth.com
4. Dr. Dennis Gross DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro: Best Red-Light Therapy Mask
Red-light therapy has moved from the dermatologist's office to the nightstand, and the DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro is the at-home LED mask I'd buy. It's FDA-cleared, with 100 red LEDs to support collagen and smooth the look of fine lines, plus 62 blue LEDs to target acne-causing bacteria. There are three settings (red, blue or both), and a treatment takes just three minutes. The brand recommends a 10-week course for best results.
Pro tip: use it on freshly cleansed skin, then follow with a moisturizer. You can probably guess which one I'd recommend.
Best for: the guy who wants to level up his routine without booking a facial. Price: $455. Where to buy: drdennisgross.com
5. Assouline's The Impossible Collection of Cars: Best Coffee Table Book Gift
Okay, maybe not “clean” or health-driven, but every list needs a showpiece. Assouline's The Impossible Collection of Cars gathers the 100 most exceptional cars of the 20th century, from the 1909 Blitzen Benz to the 1996 McLaren F1, with text by Pulitzer Prize–winning Wall Street Journal automotive columnist Dan Neil. It's printed on cotton paper and housed in a black rubber clamshell box with a cutout metal plate, and it arrives with white handling gloves. At roughly 18 pounds, it isn't a book you read once and shelve; it lives on the coffee table and starts conversations.
Best for: the car guy who already has everything. Price: $1,400. Where to buy: assouline.com
The Bottom Line
The best gifts help him feel better in his own skin. Start with The Facekit, then build out: cleaner gym gear, real health data, a smarter routine and, if you're feeling generous, a showpiece for the coffee table.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best skincare gift for men in 2026? A complete, clean starter routine. Jackfir's The Facekit includes a full-size cleanser, shave cream and moisturizer, all EWG Verified and made with 70%+ organic ingredients.
What is a good health gift for a man who has everything? A Function Health membership. For $365 a year, it delivers 160+ lab tests with clinician review, giving him a clear picture of his health.
Why choose organic cotton gym shorts over polyester? Polyester, nylon and spandex are plastic-based fabrics. Organic cotton shorts like Ryker's are made from natural fibers and independently tested for BPA, PFAS and phthalates
