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Celebrate Father’s Day with The Body Shop!

May 27, 2012 By Lena

Note: The following giveaway is open to Canadians only. 

In recent weeks, I’ve received excited notes and comments from several readers who’ve taken advantage of The Body Shop’s amazing sales, promos and charitable initiatives. But tell me truthfully – how many of y’all have used these promotions to spoil your man? Or your father?

(Cue crickets.)

Well, let’s change that. With Father’s Day just around the corner, I think it’s the perfect time to put a big smile on dad’s (or dad-to-be’s) face with fabulous Men’s products from The Body Shop. From Maca Root to White Musk for Men, The Body Shop offers an entire range to choose from: bath, body, skin care, fragrance, hair and gift sets.

My first pick: White Musk for Men Eau de Toilette. A part-time fan of the women’s scent (it’s hit and miss for me depending on my mood) I couldn’t wait to sample the men’s counterpart.

Described as a “modern, masculine and sensual scent that’s an infusion of musk and woods with crisp, fresh, and aromatic notes”, I’m quite digging this fragrance. Swoon! Top notes of lavender make this a “friendly” scent – brooding, smoldering hunks need not apply. Although staying power is minimal, I think that’s one of the things I love about it – I don’t taste the perfume at the back of my throat as I lean in for a hug. In fact, the middle notes of sandalwood, amber and vetiver are so captivating, that I daresay this could be a unisex EDT.

(Confession – I have previously tried layering the fragrance on top of TBS Vanilla Perfume Oil, and do believe I’ve stumbled upon quite a yummy women’s perfume.)

Now my husband has much love for the Maca Root Balancing Face Protector. Like most men, he’s oily in the t-zone and shies away from moisturizes that make his face look shiny (I can’t imagine him whipping out blot powder from his back pocket). The Face Protector promises to hydrate his skin while reducing shine in the t-zone, delivered in a lightweight, targeted daily moisturizer.

Hubby uses an electric shaver so we didn’t have a chance to test out the Maca Root Shave Cream, but based on the appearance and a quick dip into the product, I can attest that this is definitely a thick, rich cream – with just a delicate hint of clean, woodsy fragrance.

So what the heck is Maca?

“Touted as the ‘super food of the Andes,’ the maca root, dense with essential vitamins, minerals and fatty acids, was first used by the Inca more than 2,000 years ago for energy and endurance. During the height of the Incan empire, legend has it that Incan warriors would consume maca before entering battle to make them fiercely strong.

Maca root is native to the mountains of Peru and can grow at high altitudes of up to 4,500 metres above sea level, in soil which is rich in minerals, where it survives the harsh seasonal extremes, thriving in its natural environment. The Maca Root collection helps maintain skin firmness, with naturally derived Community Fair Trade ingredients such as brazil nut oil from Peru and organic aloe vera from Guatemala, to help improve the vitality and condition of the skin. The range is truly a champion amongst men.”

The Body Shop offers great eco-friendly Community Fair Trade treats that actually give back. Giving a present from The Body Shop spreads happiness far and wide; TBS Community Fair Trade programme benefits more than 25,000 people in some of the world’s poorest communities.

WIN IT!!!

One lucky Canadian reader will win a Father’s Day gift set from The Body Shop, valued at $70.00! To enter, simply fill the form below with your qualifying entries. Good luck every one!

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Filed Under: Beauty, Contests Tagged With: Beauty, giveaway, men's skincare, review, The Body Shop, White Musk EDT

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Comments

  1. 409cope

    May 27, 2012 at 5:03 pm

    I think my hubby would love
    1.Of A Man Eau De Toilette
    2.For Men Maca Root Razor Relief
    3.Arber Hair & Body Wash

  2. stacey dempsey

    May 28, 2012 at 6:42 am

    I love the tea tree collection so the
    1)Tea Tree Body Wash would be nice
    2)Aloe Soothing Night Cream would be great after a day in the sun
    3) Hemp Hand Protector would be great after working outside

  3. renee

    May 28, 2012 at 6:45 am

    Arber Hair & Body Wash
    For Men Maca Root Deodorant Stick
    White Musk® Sport Hair & Body Wash

  4. Ami B

    May 28, 2012 at 8:28 am

    1. Maca Root Face Scrub:
    2. Tea Tree body wash
    3. Maca Root Deo.

  5. Happy Chinadoll

    May 28, 2012 at 8:38 am

    Maca Root Shave Cream, Maca Root Face Wash, and Maca Root Razor Relief

  6. Sonia

    May 28, 2012 at 8:38 am

    Would love love love
    1. Maca Root Deodorant
    2, Body Wash
    3. Eau du Toilette

  7. Emma Walpole

    May 28, 2012 at 8:51 am

    1)Maca Root Deodorant
    2)Aloe Soothing Night Cream would be great after a day in the sun
    3) Hemp Hand Protector would be great after working outside

  8. Nicole Fleming

    May 28, 2012 at 9:48 am

    The 3 items that would make Father’s Day special would be:

    ~ For Men Maca Root Face Wash
    ~ For Men Maca Root Face Scrub
    ~ Hemp Hand Protector

  9. Rhonda W G.

    May 28, 2012 at 10:05 am

    My husband uses hair/body washes so I’d like him to try the Arber Hair&Body and the White Musk Sport Hair&Body wash. Also, the Of A Man Eau De Toilette. I didn’t know they had such a great selection for men at The Body Shop!

  10. Phil

    May 28, 2012 at 10:16 am

    Will try the face wash- been looking for a new one

  11. ginette4

    May 28, 2012 at 10:22 am

    White Musk® for Men Hair and Body Wash
    Arber Aftershave Balm
    Tea Tree Oil

  12. angela m

    May 28, 2012 at 10:31 am

    My husband would love the
    OF A MAN EAU DE TOILETTE
    WHITE MUSK® SPORT HAIR & BODY WASH
    FOR MEN MACA ROOT RAZOR RELIEF

  13. Pam

    May 28, 2012 at 10:36 am

    White musk
    Tea tree shower gel
    Peppermint cooling foot gel

  14. alisa

    May 28, 2012 at 10:49 am

    this would be a great gift

  15. Sherease MacCraken

    May 28, 2012 at 10:58 am

    1. WHITE MUSK® FOR MEN EAU DE TOILETTE
    2. WHITE MUSK® FOR MEN HAIR AND BODY WASH
    3.FOR MEN MACA ROOT DEODORANT STICK

  16. Meaghan S

    May 28, 2012 at 12:08 pm

    1) Maca Root Energetic Face Protector
    2)Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash
    3)Maca Root Razor Relief

  17. Victoria S

    May 28, 2012 at 12:12 pm

    1. MEN’S ESSENTIALS KIT — he’d love this so much!
    2. ARBER AFTERSHAVE BALM
    3. ACTIVIST EAU DE TOILETTE FOR MEN

  18. Ann

    May 28, 2012 at 12:21 pm

    White musk
    Tea tree shower gel
    Peppermint cooling foot gel

  19. Hannah

    May 28, 2012 at 1:24 pm

    maca root shave cream, face scrub and razor relief :)

  20. Lisa KH

    May 28, 2012 at 4:53 pm

    Maca Root Shave Cream, Olive Body Scrub and Maca Root Razor Relief caught my eye for my husband!

  21. Shari

    May 28, 2012 at 5:54 pm

    1. WHITE MUSK® FOR MEN EAU DE TOILETTE
    2. WHITE MUSK® FOR MEN HAIR AND BODY WASH
    3. WHITE MUSK® FOR MEN AFTERSHAVE BALM

  22. SueSueper

    May 28, 2012 at 7:47 pm

    I think these would be awesome
    OF A MAN HAIR & BODY WASH
    WHITE MUSK® SPORT HAIR & BODY WASH
    ARBER HAIR & BODY WASH

  23. Que

    May 28, 2012 at 9:30 pm

    I would love to win this for my Father & two brothers to share! Thank you for hosting the giveaway!

  24. Que

    May 28, 2012 at 9:33 pm

    My 3 picks that would be great for my Dad for Father’s Day are:
    1. Tea Tree Exfoliating Pads
    2. Tea Tree Blemish Gel
    3. Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash

  25. Amy Menzies

    May 28, 2012 at 10:49 pm

    I would like For Men Maca Root Razor Relief, Tea Tree Blemish Gel & Olive Shower Gel

  26. jaimeem

    May 29, 2012 at 9:11 am

    Maca Root Face Scrub:
    Tea Tree body wash
    Maca Root Deoderant

  27. DearDiane

    May 29, 2012 at 12:28 pm

    The hemp foot care line , the shaving brushes and the body butter.
    Dear diane

  28. Margaret Imecs

    May 29, 2012 at 1:49 pm

    WHITE MUSK® FOR MEN AFTERSHAVE BALM
    WHITE MUSK® FOR MEN EAU DE TOILETTE
    WHITE MUSK® FOR MEN HAIR AND BODY WASH

  29. Heather, Mmm... is for Mommy

    May 29, 2012 at 3:49 pm

    Maca Root Shave Cream, Maca Root Face Wash, and Maca Root Razor Relief :)

  30. Marilu Carmona

    May 29, 2012 at 9:22 pm

    + Maca Root Energetic Face Protector
    +Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash
    +Maca Root Razor Relief

  31. Marla

    May 29, 2012 at 10:19 pm

    I likethe maca root shave cream, facewash, and white musk bodywash

  32. Debbie W

    May 30, 2012 at 1:12 am

    Men’s Synthetic Shaving Brush
    For Men Maca Root Shave Cream
    White Musk® Sport Eau de Toilette
    are items hubby would love

  33. Doris Calvert

    May 30, 2012 at 7:11 am

    hubby would like

    1-ARBER HAIR & BODY WASH

    2-RAINFOREST BALANCE SHAMPOO

    3-MEN’S ESSENTIALS KIT

  34. Eva U

    May 30, 2012 at 12:07 pm

    Was partial to the following three:

    ♥ Men’s Essential Kit
    ♥ Hemp Foot Protector
    ♥ Arber Aftershave Balm

    Finally, what caught my eye were two things: $5.00 flat rate shipping when orders are over $50.00.
    Being an advocate for our environment – their site is particularly GREEN – love that ♥.

  35. Kristina

    May 30, 2012 at 5:47 pm

    Hemp Foot Protector, Hemp Intensive Hand Butter and Men’s Essential Kit

  36. Debbie Petch

    May 31, 2012 at 12:04 am

    Hemp foot protector.
    Tea Tree Skin Clearing Wash
    Aloe Vera Soothing Night Cream

  37. Leanne M

    May 31, 2012 at 10:47 am

    Tea Tree body wash
    Arber Aftershave Balm
    Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash

  38. lmc1971

    May 31, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    For my hubs I’m choose the Maca Root Wash Off Shave Oil, Maca Root Razon Relief and the Maca Root Oil Balance Protector

    Cheers, Lisa

  39. Glogirl

    May 31, 2012 at 3:16 pm

    My picks would be:
    -OF A MAN EAU DE TOILETTE
    -MEN’S SYNTHETIC SHAVING BRUSH
    -OLIVE SHOWER GEL

  40. Jo

    May 31, 2012 at 9:44 pm

    The For Men Maca Root Energetic Face Protector, For Men Maca Root Eye Rescue Serum and Arber Hair & Body Wash!

  41. Belinda McNabb

    May 31, 2012 at 10:25 pm

    TEA TREE BLEMISH GEL
    FOR MEN MACA ROOT DEODORANT STICK
    KISTNA HAIR & BODY WASH

  42. Anne Taylor

    June 1, 2012 at 12:28 am

    For Men Maca Root Face Scrub
    Arber Hair & Body Wash
    Hemp Body Butter

  43. Olivia Lasting

    June 1, 2012 at 5:51 pm

    Hubs has sensitive skin and complains about shaving so I think he’d like the Maca Root Energetic Face Protector, the Maca Root Wash Off Shave Oil, and the Maca Root Razor Relief.

  44. cheryl h

    June 1, 2012 at 9:21 pm

    Olive Body Scrub
    Kistna Hair & Body Wash
    Rainforest Balance Shampoo

  45. Steve @ Grocery Alerts

    June 1, 2012 at 9:27 pm

    I would love this as a Fathers Day gift!

  46. Steve @ Grocery Alerts

    June 1, 2012 at 9:28 pm

    Probably choose:

    1.Of A Man Eau De Toilette
    2.Hemp Body Butter
    3.Rainforest Balance Shampoo

  47. Crystal Wonitoy

    June 1, 2012 at 11:08 pm

    Ooooh, I would pick for him:
    White Musk® Sport Hair & Body Wash
    For Men Maca Root Shave Cream
    For Men Maca Root Razor Relief

    Thanks!

  48. C Wilson

    June 2, 2012 at 11:31 am

    Olive Shower Gel
    Olive Body Scrub
    Men’s Synthetic Shaving Brush

  49. Tara E

    June 2, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    Hemp Hand Protector
    For Men Maca Root Razor Relief
    Kistna Hair & Body Wash

  50. Samorjj

    June 2, 2012 at 9:24 pm

    The Maca Root Razor Relief, Maca Root Deodorant Stick and the Maca Root Face Wash.

  51. Daryl Anderson

    June 3, 2012 at 6:21 pm

    For Men Maca Root Shave Cream
    For Men Maca Root Eye Rescue Serum
    For Men Maca Root Face Wash

    This is the choice for the fathers day items :)

  52. Rebby

    June 3, 2012 at 6:36 pm

    I think the TEA TREE SKIN CLEARING FOAMING CLEANSER, TEA TREE BODY WASH and the WHITE MUSK® FOR MEN EAU DE TOILETTE would be great Fathers Day gifts!

  53. Marianne

    June 3, 2012 at 9:55 pm

    1. Meca root shave cream
    2. Hemp foot protector
    3. Hemp hand protector

  54. Debbie C.

    June 3, 2012 at 11:15 pm

    I know I love The Body Shop products. I’m definite my father would adore this stuff too!! Maca Root Shave Cream, Tea Tree Face Mask and the White Musk for Men Aftershave Balm. My dad loves after shave balms!!

  55. Debbie

    June 4, 2012 at 12:29 am

    I would get hte Maca Root shave creme, razor relief and face wash.

  56. Amy

    June 5, 2012 at 11:39 am

    I would choose:
    1. Maca Root Face Scrub:
    2. Tea Tree body wash
    3. Maca Root Deo.

  57. Heather Palmer

    June 5, 2012 at 4:13 pm

    Maca root shave cream, hemp hand protector, and the olive body scrub

  58. Fan R.

    June 5, 2012 at 10:53 pm

    For Men Maca Root Oil Balance Protector, For Men Maca Root Wash Off Shave Oil, For Men Maca Root Shave Cream

    teddyoutready2(at)gmail(dot)com

  59. Amy C

    June 6, 2012 at 2:50 am

    The 3 items are:
    For Men Maca Root Face Wash
    For Men Maca Root Deodorant Stick
    For Men Maca Root Face Wash

    • Amy C

      June 6, 2012 at 2:50 am

      For Men Maca Root Wash Off Shave Oil

  60. Amber Y

    June 6, 2012 at 3:53 am

    TEA TREE OIL, FOR MEN MACA ROOT SHAVE CREAM and the FOR MEN MACA ROOT RAZOR RELIEF

  61. Tina P

    June 6, 2012 at 11:51 am

    My hubby would Love the white musk! So would I!

  62. Allie

    June 6, 2012 at 12:52 pm

    Love all Body shop!! Sew Good!!!

  63. Jodi I.

    June 8, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    3 Products: Kistna Hair & Body Wash, For Men Maca Root Shave Cream, For Men Maca Root Deodorant Stick. All of these products are excellent and would make the perfect gift.

  64. Narathip W.

    June 8, 2012 at 5:53 pm

    I picked :
    For Men Maca Root Wash Off Shave Oil
    For Men Maca Root Shave Cream
    For Men Maca Root Razor Relief

    These are awesome!

  65. Lise D.

    June 10, 2012 at 10:25 am

    The Arber collection caught my eye: the aftershave balm, the hair & body wash and the eau de toilette for me; it’s nice when you can use the same scent as it seems to lock in the scent even more vs having different scents for everything.

  66. gibberish

    June 10, 2012 at 10:12 pm

    1. Tea Tree Body Wash 2. Tea Tree Skin Care Kit 3. Tea Tree Face Mask
    Rafflecopter name is Julie G.

  67. Athena

    June 10, 2012 at 11:32 pm

    Of A Man Eau De Toilette
    For Men Maca Root Razor Relief
    For Men Maca Root Shave Cream

  68. Makeup ByMerry

    March 28, 2013 at 7:26 am

    Wow you given me the best idea for a fathers day. My father is so much crazy for this type things. But I never think to give such type of gift. So thanks for giving this beautiful suggestion.

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