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To quote Mariah Carey “It’s Timmmmmeeeeee!” With under 50 days until Christmas (eek!) there is no better time to start some festive planning. If you are looking for that special gift for someone special, family and friends then grab a cuppa and enjoy some of the best affordable beauty gift ideas this year!
You don’t have to spend a fortune to make gifting special and everything in the guide is £30 and under. From stocking fillers, secret santas to loving gifts there is something to tickle every taste!
Stocking Fillers
Hand Creams are always a welcome gift and The Sanctuary Lily and Rose Hand Cream Bauble is a welcome treat to find on the tree! A luxuriously rich hand cream which absorbs quickly whilst delivering some TLC. Nourishing and moisturising it is the perfect size to pop into any bag and smells simply beautiful, a real treat!
£8.50 available at Sainsburys.
Soothing and hydrating This Works Perfect Hands Bauble is perfect for hands that need some extra care. A gentle and soothing hand cream which feels indulgent to massage into the skin, quickly relieving discomfort and protecting the skin when exposed to the elements. With Larch Extract which works to firm and tighten, skin will feel moisturised and look smoother. A wonderful surprise to find on the tree!
£10.00 available from John Lewis
Lip oils are more popular than ever and the Milani Fruit Fetish lip oils come in 11 juicy shades for every occasion. With tasty shades including Passion Fruit Coconut, Cherry Lime and Blackberry Agave they leave a beautiful hint of colour on the lips with a glossy shine. Nourishing and moisturising the formula is non sticky and incredibly comfortable, no dry lips this Christmas!
£14.50 available from Superdrug
Escape and relax with the Maskology Thermotheraphy Professional Heated Mask. A treat for the eyes the mask gently heats to soothe and revive tired eyes. They have a calming chamomile scent to relax the body, release tension and enjoy some well deserved me time to relax and unwind.
£3.99 from Sally Beauty
For an everyday lip oil the best selling Byoma Liptide Lip Oil Bauble is full of lip nourishing ingredients including peptides, avocado and tamanu oils. A lightweight oil which leaves a plump and glossy finish whilst hydrating and softening the lips leaving them looking and feeling healthy. It’s no surprise it has been a sell out this year!
£10.00 available at Boots.
For nail lovers the Earthy Lemon Peel Cuticle Balm is a real pamper treat. A luxurious balm which nourishes and moisturises the cuticles, softening and conditioning the nails, It absorbs quickly with a refreshing lemon scent and leaves nails looking and feeling stronger and healthier.
£9.99 at Earthy Nail Polish.
Fragrance
Nothing beats the magical feeling of receiving a new perfume, it always feels special. Floral Street have some beautiful scents, with something for every individual taste. Fragrance is personal and to take the guess work a Discovery Set is a great place to start. The Floral Street Discovery Set includes eight of their beautiful best selling perfumes making easy and fun to find a new favourite!
£18.00 available from Space NK*
For that little something extra a hand cream in a favourite scent feels so luxurious! The Floral Street Hand in Hand gift set includes a 10ml eau de parfum alongside a complimenting hand cream creating a wonderful sensory experience. Available in best selling Wonderland Peony and Wild Vanilla Orchid, the hardest decision is picking which scent!
£29.00 available from Floral Street.
Skincare
The Pai Skincare festive dandelion crackers are beautiful, perfect to pop under the tree! The Glow Giver (£15) includes best selling The Invisible Glow all natural bronzing drops. Perfect for adding a healthy hint of glow all year round simply mix in with your moisturiser for all over glow or apply directly to high points of the cheeks for a stunning highlighter. Suitable for all skin types including those with sensitive skin they are perfect for instant glow whilst giving the skin some loving hydration.
The Iconic Duo (£29.00) includes the much loved duo of Rosehip Bioregenerate™ Face Oil and The Anthemis™ Soothing Moisturiser. Great for all skin types, together they soothe, protect and brighten the skin. The Anthemis™ is a light cream moisturiser which feels incredibly soothing on the skin, working wonders when my skin is irritated it has a comforting and calming effect – no wonder it’s a bestseller! TheRosehip Bioregenerate™ is a wonderful evening facial oil which feels silky smooth and simply lovely to apply to the skin. It works its magic giving skin a boost overnight and leaving it looking healthy and radiant in the morning. A duo that won’t disappoint!
Available from Pai Skincare
Essential for every skincare lover a good cleanser makes all the difference to creating a wonderful routine. The Dr Sam Flawless Cleanser is suitable for all skin types and instantly refreshes and revives the skin. A gentle jelly cleanser it is pH balanced formula which is fragrance free and non-comedogenic making it perfect for the most sensitive skin types. Soothing to massage into the skin it removes impurities and makeup with ease. Skin is left feeling clean and smooth, the perfect start to any skincare routine.
£19.00 available from Dr Sam Bunting.
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Give skin the gift of calm with REN Skincare Evercalm Cleanse and Nourish duo. A gentle pairing of the Evercalm Gentle Cleansing Gel and Overnight Recovery Balm to soothe and nourish the skin. Perfect for all skin types and a welcome comfort for irritated skin they are gentle and non irritating which is great! A hydrating duo which will leave skin feeling comforted and soft they will also strengthen the skin barrier and support overall skin health. Accompanied by incredibly soft cleansing wristbands to give skin the TLC it needs through the festive season.
£25.00 from REN Skincare
A true gift of relaxation the Flower Feast Facial Steam from Inlight Beauty offers the perfect opportunity to escape and unwind. Calming and soothing for both skin and mind it will unclog pores and hydrate the skin. With a beautiful relaxing floral scent it will revive tired skin and clear the mind, the perfect excuse for me time during the festivities and new year.
£18.00 available from Inlight Beauty
Jam packed full of goodness a sheet mask never disappoints. Convenient and easy to use Skin Republic have a fantastic range of sheets masks for every skin type and concern. Developed in South Korea they are full of skin loving ingredients to nourish and soothe the skin leaving it glowing. Even better they are completely recyclable!
Starting from £4.99 available from Skin Republic.
Body Care
I wish you could smell how gorgeous this gift set is! I always look forward to seeing Tropic Skincare gift sets every year and they never disappoint, feeling such a treat. The Artisanal Body Collection, Lime and Peppermint has everything you need to refresh and revitalise your skin. The set includes three limited edition beauties:
- Butter Smooth renewing body polish | 50ml
- Cleansing Body Pebble zesty mojito | 130g
- Velvet Balm enveloping body mask | 50ml
Each feels divine and is a treat for the senses as well as the skin smelling simply divine. Rich in butters, peppermint and citrus oils and antioxidants to nourish the skin and leave it feeling refreshed and bright.
£28.00 available from Tropic Skincare
Bringing the spa feeling home, the Templa Spa Restitude is the perfect pamper escape. Enjoy in the bath or shower a luxurious moment of tranquility. A combination of Mediterranean essential oils and coconut relive sore muscles and soothe the skin, leaving it smooth and glowing. You won’t want to leave the bathroom!
£25.00 available from Temple Spa.
Healthy and Bright the Byoma Barrier Boosting Brighter Body Set will revive dull skin leaving it hydrated and glowing. The Brightening Body Wash and Body Lotion gently cleanse and moisturise the skin, with hero ingredients including Niacinamide and Azelaic Acid to smooth and improve texture. Combined with Byoma’s Tri-Ceramide Complex to nourish and protect the skins moisture barrier skin will be left feeling comfortable and looking radiant! Packaged in a fun wash bag with a shower puff included.
£20.00 available from Cult Beauty*
GAIA skincare are a UK skincare and wellness brand who thoughtfully blend ingredients in their formulas to optimise the benefit for both body and mind. They have a great selection of gifts including the Bath Bauble, a nourishing duo of Calming Bath Oil and Awakening Body Lotion. Both work in harmony together to soothe and hydrate the skin whilst relaxing and calming the body. They smell simply beautiful and create a wonderful bath experience no one will want to leave!
£20.00 available from GAIA Skincare.
A true indulgent treat the Relax and Unwind Gift Set from Ted Baker has everything needed for a calming experience. The set includes Relaxing Bath Salts, Whipped Body Oil Creme, Body Spray and a luxurious candle to create a true escape. With Jasmine and Lime Blossom scents it all creates a soothing and de-stressing experience.
£25.00 available from Boots.
Makeup
Et Al Beauty Blend and Cleanse Set is the perfect tool kit for a flawless finish. The set includes two blenders for easy and effortless makeup application. The Bulb Blender for a seamless all over application works beautifully with creams and liquids. For powders and contouring the Flat Blender makes it easy for precise application and it works brilliantly for setting. The set includes a makeup brush cleanser to keep them fresh and clean for every application.
£28.00 available from Et Al Beauty.
For a beautiful pop of colour with skin loving care the Blush of Dreams from Ateh Jewel Beauty truly is a dream! Available in three flattering shades to suit all skin tones this cream blush is effortless to use. Simply pop onto your cheeks and blend for a gorgeous flush of colour, it also works brilliantly on the lips. With squalane, jojoba, cocoa butter and aloe vera to hydrate and nourish the skin it is perfect for all seasons. Available in three juicy shades including Love Plum Plum below!
£25.00 available at Ateh Jewel Beauty
Sculpted by Aimee have a gorgeous range of stunning gifts this year. Packaged in pretty pink for a Pink Christmas The Gift of Beloved Lips includes a nourishing uhlip oil to condition and soften the lips. Paired with a Lip Duo of a creamy lip liner and lipstick in a flattering pretty bude pink which will compliment any makeup look. Lips will feel and look smooth and soft!
£22.00 available from Sculpted by Aimee.
If you can’t add sparkle at Christmas then when can you? Kiko never disappoint when it comes to glitz and glam. For some lip magic the Holiday Wonderlights Sparkly Matte Liquid Lipstick is truly special. Smooth and creamy it applies applies then once lips are pressed together transforms into a sparkling finish. There are six shades available and I wouldn’t wait too long as they have been selling out!
Make eyes truly sparkle with the Holiday Wonderlights Magnetic Trio Eyeshadow Palette. Three stunning and versatile metallic eyeshadows which blend effortlessly for an even shimmer. Use alone for a hint of subtle sparkle or together for a full glam look, they don’t disappoint! In a beautiful compact with an essential mirror enclosed they come in two shade options and will last all year round.
Starting from £16.99 available from Kiko Milano.
It’s hard to go wrong with the new Hildun Beauty Lip Collection. Three Melting Moisture Lip Balms and Silk to Set Longwear Lip Pencils which feel as luxurious as they look. Nourishing and long wearing the shades are easy to wear with something for every skin tone and taste, simply beautiful!
Starting from £17.00 available at Hildun Beauty.
With the perfect lip shade for every taste Emolyne Velvet Lips range from soft nude pinks, vibrant reds to deep berry tones. Inspired and named after memorable places in Africa they have flattering and long wearing semi matte finish. Richly pigmented they give a beautiful smooth and even colour in one effortless swipe. The icing on the cake is the stunning sparkling case they are enclosed in, adding a touch of luxury any makeup lover will enjoy. To find out more read my full review.
£23.00 from Emolyne.
Hair Care
Healthy hair starts at the scalp and the Noughty Scalp Starter Bundle has everything needed to boost scalp health. Suitable for sensitive scalps the trio including The Care Taker Scalp Soothing Shampoo, Conditioner and Tonic work in harmony to soothe and relieve irritated scalps. Fragrance and sulphate free they moisturise and soothe dry scalps whilst leaving hair feeling clean, soft and smooth – fabulous!
Noughty also have a great selection of bundles for all other hair concerns and needs including starter bundles for curly, wavy, anti-frizz and hair thickening.
£22.49 available from Noughty.
The Ice Pack gift set from Osmo is perfect for blondes! Includes full sized Brightening Shampoo and Brightening Mask with a complimentary comb. A nourishing duo will hydrate, clean and add shine back into the hair -perfect for the party season. It’s super black pigment counteracts orange and yellow tones for a ‘Scaninavian Style’ result.
£21.99 available from Sally Beauty
For Him
Notes of wood and spice in Murdoch London’s signature Black Tea scent create a refreshing Bath and Body Wash. For use in the bath or shower he won’t need to borrow your favourites with this moisturising and nourishing wash which will relieve dehydrated skin whilst fully cleansing and refreshing the skin.
£22.00 available from Murdoch London.
Time to improve his shower experience? The Body Care duo will amplify their grooming routine. Including a Hair and Body Wash and Body Spray he will feel refreshed and smell great with the Fig Leaf and Cedar Leaf Scent. The Hair and Body Wash gently lathers to cleanse and revive the skin with complimenting Body Spray the perfect finish to his grooming routine.
Starting from £10.00 available at Boots
Happy Shopping and have a wonderful Christmas!
Love Sarah xx
