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Sunday Edit’s Holiday Gift Guide: For Your Brother

December 2, 2019 | Updated: November 3, 2021

By Iman Balagam

Trying to get a rise out of your brother is nearly impossible. You ask him what he wants this holiday season and he simply shrugs. But you want to get him the perfect gift — one that incites a reaction, preferably one that mimics excitement. Here are fifteen items we curated for you so you are not stuck texting all of your guy friends “help!”

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Dripkit Perfect Pour-Over Kit

$8.00

“That is not real coffee,” he says, with the smugness of people who only drink black coffee, as you order your iced vanilla oat milk latte. Indulge him with this travel-friendly instant coffee maker that makes sure you have #nobadcoffeedays. Each Dripkit single-serve packet contains 17 grams of roasted and ground coffee and makes a 10-ounce cup of fresh pour-over. No annoying prep or clean up required!

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“From Crook to Cook: Platinum Recipes from Tha Boss Dogg’s Kitchen” by Snoop Dogg

$12.74

If your brother’s idea of cooking involves pouring cereal into a bowl, get him a cookbook he will actually read so he can work on his skills. Let’s not forget the kind of quality television that was “Martha and Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party.” Tha boss Dogg is back to educate us with recipes like his fried bologna sandwich. Chef’s kiss.

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Sunday Riley Ceramic Slip Cleanser

$35.00

Can you believe that your brother tried to convince you that 2-in-1 bar soap gets the job done? We can’t either. Change his life with this balancing, gentle cleanser. It is great for all skin types and works to remove all oil, dirt and impurities from the skin while bestowing a healthy glow.

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Heretic Dirty Grass with CBD

$185.00

This gender-neutral fragrance is the perfect gift for your brother who sometimes “forgets” to shower after his two-hour workouts. It contains 500 milligrams of hemp-derived CBD oil which works to calm the mind and soothe the senses.

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Sleepy Jones Pajama Set

$198.00

There are many days your brother refuses to leave his room. Complement his lifestyle with a comfortable luxury pajama set. Sleepy Jones pajamas are tailored to perfection and made of 100 percent cotton. This way at least he will look good when he yells at you to stay out.

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Crosley Record Player

$57.95

“I miss how things were back in the day,” he says as he plays his favorite vinyl, showing off his taste and worldliness. The Crosley cruiser comes in a lightweight suitcase-style shell, has built-in speakers, a three-speed turntable and pitch control. No one needs to know that this record player has a Bluetooth feature and that he only owns one record.

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Supergoop! SPF From Head To Toe Kit

$28.00

Your brother spends most of his days outside between working in the sun and playing sports and sunscreen is essential to protect the skin from the sun’s harmful rays. You might not be able to get him to commit to a ten-step skincare routine, but applying sunscreen daily is a step in the right direction. This essentials kit comes with everyday sunscreen for the face and body, unseen sunscreen, and a defense refresh setting mist.

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The Nue Co. Magnesium Ease

$55.00

He often complains that he has a hard time sleeping at night. You try to convince him that working through his feelings may be the answer, but he shushes you. Magnesium spray is the next best sleep-aid and five times more effective than traditional supplements. This one contains 45 milligrams of magnesium, which can help you drift off naturally. Plus, The Nue Co. paired magnesium with lavender and arnica oil to help to reduce muscle tension and aid in relaxation.

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FromB AirPods Leather Case

$16.80

Sometimes you have a full-blown conversation with your brother only to realize his AirPods have been in the entire time and he did not hear a word you said. Give him a nice home for his precious pods so that next time you will have his full attention. This durable leather case looks great in his pocket… where they belong.

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Le Labo Beard Oil

$62.00

Remember the days your brother would run around in excitement because his beard finally started coming in? Now that he is sporting a full lumberjack beard, he will need a nourishing beard oil. This one smells of bergamot and lavender and leaves even the roughest beard smooth and moisturized.

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Lululemon Core Large Duffel Bag

$168.00

Your brother is always on the go — yet sneers at the idea of carrying a satchel. This simple waterproof gym bag is the perfect alternative. Designed for the morning commute, there is an external pocket that fits a 13-inch laptop. On top of that, there are multiple interior pockets and the shoe garage works to keep rancid gym clothes separate.

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Good Company Tea

Good Company Tea The Essential Collection

$64.00

This is the perfect gift set for the bros who swear by the life-changing properties of CBD. He can sip on his organic choice of Japanese sencha green tea, Shui Xian oolong tea or Dalat hills jasmine tea comfortably at his desk. Each blend designed to suit his ever-changing mood.

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Nécessaire Body Wash

$25.00

At first, he will question whether or not you are telling him that he smells. But once he uses this rich gel-oil cleanser he will thank you for putting him on. The eucalyptus essential-oil scent is gender neutral and works to calm you down. Nécessaire uses three luxe oils — marula, cacay and meadowfoam — to feed and soften the skin.

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Yeti Stainless Steel Rambler

$47.00

This minimalistic water bottle keeps drinks cold for 24 hours, or hot for 14. It is made of stainless steel, which is perfect for your brother who is a snob when it comes to the temperature of his coffee.

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Eno DoubleNest Hammock

$89.99

Your brother has entered a new phase in his life where he reads Malcolm Gladwell outside on a lawn chair. ENO hammocks are lightweight, durable and for every hammock sold they plant two trees in a place of need. Help him go full granola with this compact, easy-to-set-up hammock for two.

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