By The ultimate gift guide for beauty lovers and self-care enthusiasts!
SwearBy Skin LookLit LED Mask, RRP £75.00
Glow up in your downtime and treat yourself to this innovative LED Face Mask, the ultimate 3 in 1 skincare tool which will help boost the power of Hyaluronic Acid, for the ultimate hydration booster. LED light therapy is a painless treatment that triggers your skin’s natural healing abilities and can tackle many complexion issues like fine lines, breakouts and hyperpigmentation. Containing advanced technology usually reserved for more costly tools, the LookLit LED Mask has three different colour modes of red, yellow and blue to enhance skin luminosity. And, unlike lots of other masks, it’s wireless, meaning you can wear it and get on with your day.
Available at www.swearbyskin.com
MARA Universal Face Oil, RRP £60.00 for 35ml
This award-winning, age-defying, hydrating face oil designed for all skin types, is all you need for bouncy, hydrated, glowing skin. Harnessing the power of the sea, this natural and sustainable face oil is brimming with algae, plankton extract and four blockbuster superfood plant oils, to nourish, plump and quench thirsty skin, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone and transform it with enviable radiance. Get ready to #SeatheGlow…
Available at www.cultbeauty.co.uk
Green People’s Gua Sha Tools, from RRP £12.50
Massage tools also make great stocking fillers and are available in a choice of self-care stones. Choose between the heart-shaped Obsidian Gua Sha made with warming, natural volcanic stone (£15.00) or the traditional Jade Gua Sha which is comb-shaped for easy grip (£12.50).
Available at www.greenpeople.co.uk
Lottie London Vegan Brushes, from RRP £5.00
Meet the must-have brushes from TikTok and Gen-Z fave, Lottie London which will be your make-up bag’s new BFF. Slay your look with these seriously snap-worthy brushes, oh did we mention they are also VEGAN!
Available at lottie.london and ASOS
Trophy Skin BrightenMD Multi-Function Eye, Face and Neck Tool, RRP £84.99
This professional skin care tool combines the benefits of four clinical treatments in one innovative device. Refresh with this quick, effective, and relaxing treatment! Instantly improve skin around the eyes, lips, and mouth. Featuring red light therapy, heat therapy, microcurrents and vibrations, this device instantly rejuvenates skin for a more youthful-looking contour and complexion. Compact and easy to use, this device intuitively turns on when it comes in contact with the skin and turns off when you remove it.
Available at Current Body
Illamasqua Gift Sets, from RRP £24.00
Bring all the fireworks by choosing from the Mini Lip Trio, (£24.00) with it’s selection of essentials for a perfected, nude pout. Including a Mini Colouring Lip Pencil in Fantasy and a Mini Antimatter Lipstick in Bang and Beyond Lip Polish in Fizz, the Eye, Lip & Cheek Set, (£38.00) which includes the Colouring Eye Pencil in Aura, bestselling Beyond Liquid Highlighter in OMG and Beyond Lipstick in Spark, the Ultimate Eye Set, (£45.00) which features their Iconic Chrome in the NEW shade Whizz-Bang, a dual-tone, silver-green shimmer with a pigmented, metallic finish. This set also includes the Precision Gel Liner in Infinity and the bestselling Masquara to complete the look or the Pro On The Go Set, (£60.00), which includes a host of essential brushes, such as the Powder Brush, best-selling Foundation Brush, Blender Brush as well as Eyelash Curlers and a Pencil Sharpener. Housed in their Brush Canister, this is an excellent addition to any makeup enthusiast’s kit.
Available at www.illamasqua.com
ESPA’s Gems of Modern Alchemy Gift Set, RRP £140.00
Inspired by ancient practices, reimagined for modern day souls. A deeply sensorial body care collection created with precious aromatherapy ingredients that explore healing rituals and transformative textures. Includes: The Cleansing Milk 100ml, The Purifying Polish 180ml, The Nourishing Balm 180ml, The Grounding Crystals 55g, The Anointing Oil 50ml and The Hydrating Lotion 100ml.
Available at www.espaskincare.com
Beautifect Luxurious Silk Eye Mask, RRP £35.00
The ultimate beauty essential for spoiling your loved ones this Christmas. Give the gift of a perfect beauty sleep this Christmas! Nothing says luxury like Silk, especially pure 100% Mulberry Silk. With a comfortable cushioned design to sit softly against your face. The Beautifect Silk Eye Mask gently protects delicate skin and is specially lined – inside and out – with luxury silk black-out padding which effectively blocks out unwanted light for the ultimate in undisturbed beauty slumber.
Available at www.Beautifect.com
Hot Tools Volumiser Set 2-in-1 Brush & Dryer With Changeable Heads, RRP £129.00
Combining fast drying in up to half the time (versus drying and styling separately) with exceptional volumising for salon blow-dries and styling on-the-go in one easy-to-use tool with an exclusive detachable design. The power of a dryer combined with the versatility of a styler.
Available at uk.hottools.com
Bed of Nails Bon Eco Mat, RRP £100.00
The BON ECO Mat for Bed of Nails is a sleek, ergonomically designed mat that sits flat against any surface for optimum full body or targeted coverage – allowing for easy and convenient relief of aches, pains, stress levels and even sleeplessness. The mat boasts over 8,800 eco-friendly, non-toxic, recyclable plastic ‘nails’, that work to release endorphins and oxytocin, alleviating tension and leaving the body feeling relaxed yet energised (yes, it is possible to be both!) This luxurious treatment uses eco-friendly recyclable, biodegradable organic linen that requires less water to create than other popular fabrics. The nails are attached using a melting process rather than environmentally damaging glue. Biodegradable coconut fibre filling lends a substantial, solid, long-lasting feel, while the plentiful plastic nails make for an effective, comfortable treatment by stimulating more acupressure points with less pressure. This creation is the perfect blend of eastern wisdom and Scandinavian modernity, taking inspiration from ancient Indian guru meditation.
Available at www.bedofnails.org and Cult Beauty
Iconic London Ultimate Icons Gift Set, RRP £90.00
Including bestsellers like the Illuminator In Original, Prep-Set-Glow In Original, Triple Threat Mascara, Brow Silk, Sheer Blush In Rose Rio, Sheer Bronze In Golden Hour, Lustre Lip Oil In She’s A Peach, Glossing Brush, Warm & Blushing Eyeshadow Palette. This will give you all the essentials for a flawless dewy makeup!
Available at www.iconiclondoninc.com
Ciate London Mini Mani Month Calendar, RRP £59.00
Their original beauty advent calendar is back, and this year they have teamed up with UK-based illustrator and designer Ruby Taylor; known for her feel-good illustrations across print, fashion, and stationery. Housed in environmentally conscious packaging, this year’s edition of Mini Mani Month features a completely bespoke and limited-edition piece of collectible work from Ruby Taylor; inspired by Ciaté’s hometown of London. Each Mini Mani Month calendar includes 22 mini Plant Pot Polishes, One full-size Plant Pot Polish, Deluxe Watermelon Burst Hydrating Primer, A removable, keepsake illustration by Ruby Taylor London.
Available at www.ciatelondon.com and ASOS
Ormonde Jayne Candle in Etoile, RRP £80.00
Warms up your room with festive bright notes of mandarin, bay, amber, tonka and cinnamon, creating a perfect Christmas scent. The Ormonde Jayne Scented Candles in Etoile, Nocturne and Mystère are perfect to warm up winter nights. Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity will receive a 10% donation from each candle sold from the boutique (online or instore).
Available from Fenwick, Fortnum & Mason and Ormonde Jayne’s boutique
T3 Micro Curl ID, RRP £189.00
The T3 Curl ID is the first professional curling iron that’s truly personalized. This game-changing tool uses advanced technology to simplify your styling experience. Equipped with a smart-touch interface and HeatID technology, T3 Curl ID adjusts heat to your unique profile, based on your hair texture, colour and chemical treatments. The result? Soft, shiny curls that last.
Available at T3micro and Current Body
Nudestix Dark Romantics Kit, RRP £58.00
Curated to help you achieve perfect, edgy, smoky makeup looks, this is a six-piece edit of creamy eye pencils that has everything you need to adorn your gaze with cool greys, deep plum and cocoa tones. The ultimate investment for Autumn, Winter and beyond, this moody makeup kit includes two bestselling shades, and it also introduces four all-new hues for you to play around with.
Available from Cult Beauty, Beauty Bay, LookFantastic and other selected retailers
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