Our Beauty Editor Shares Her Christmas Wish List
As a beauty obsessive, this is my favourite time of the year with so many beauty offerings that give hours and hours of pleasure. This is the wish list that I’ll be sharing with all my family and friends for some gift inspo to avoid yet another pair of socks! I urge you to do the same.
Not sure what perfume she wears? This is a great way to buy your mother, sister, or girlfriend scent that you know she’ll spritz. With its signature note of honey, this TikTok-adored brand will leave hair smelling dreamy. Plus, it doubles as a body scent too.rnrn
Frankly, these are the only colours you really need in your eye makeup arsenal for day and night. And it comes with a mini brush for application on the go.rnrn
This mega 3-wick candle is Inspired by the greenery of Babington House with a warm floral fragrance. The best bit? The simple bold black design means it will compliment every home and it’s not overtly Christmassy either.rnrn
It’s impossible to trump this gift. An elegant slimline clutch filled with one lipstick and four refills in wearable shades – a flattering nude, a beautiful rose, an intense pink and a pillarbox red. Travel-friendly thanks to its chain, this Dior clutch will undoubtedly make you the envy of everyone in the room.rnrn
The best makeup multitasker that saves you hours of digging around for your makeup at the and makes travelling/packing your beauty essentials a piece of cake. I’m obsessed with this velvet finish which adds a touch of luxe to what is essentially a superb storage solution. There’s tonnes of different designs and textures to choose from if velvet isn’t your thing!rnrn
If practical gifting is high on your list, this device will be well received by anyone that finds it hard to switch off or is ridden with stress. (That would be all of us then!) In a nutshell, it’s a handheld breathing coach that reminds you to take deep breaths, helps you fall asleep faster and reduces anxiety – and tracks it all on an app. A great way to start 2024 on the right foot.rnrn
Wrapped in seasonal stripes this timeless and uber popular fragrance is one of my all-time scent faves. Fresh, fruity, and floral notes of pears, white freesias, enhanced with rose and patchouli make this an iconic smell that everyone instantly falls in love with. A standout feature on your dressing room table.rnrn
Often skincare brands claim their products cheat that 8-hours sleep look, but nothing, I mean u003ciu003enothingu003c/iu003e that I have tried and tested in over 20+ years of being a beauty journalist has had the same incredible effects as this latest skincare innovation from Chanel. It’s truly exceptional, even insomniacs will look rested, radiant, and fresh faced. But before you get too excited, it’s priced at an outrageous £620! If you have money to burn, get this on your wish list now.rnrn
Every cinema go-er, will love this popcorn-inspired nail polish duo that has two shades that are scented with a familiar popcorn fragrance. Perfectly festive shades that you can wear alone or together housed in fun packaging.rnrn
Create salon-worthy hair in minutes with this genius automatic curling iron that rotates at the click of a button. If you’re next to useless at styling your hair this will propel your skills to new heights. It couldn’t be simpler – just wrap your hair around the self-rotating barrel, press a button and let the iron do the hard work. Regardless of your hair type, length, or styling skills, you’ll have bouncy beach waves in seconds. A brilliant gift that will undoubtedly be used and abused.rnrn
Name one person who doesn’t need a boost over the festive period to help keep them going with the celebrations. This energising shower gel gives sluggish, hung-over bodies a drive with its Anti-Fatigue Essential Oils blend that nourishes neglected and over partied bodies. I guarantee this supersized bottle will get plenty of use between now and New Year.rnrn
I’m now of that age where collagen is depleting at a significant rate and cell renewal is vital for better skin. LED face masks and devices are incredibly popular right now, but this one particularly takes my fancy because I can comfortably watch my favourite Netflix drama while treating my skin. What could be better? It will also save me on having facials in the long-term. Well, that’s what I tell my partner!rn
I’m desperate to get my hands on this new-age hairdryer. It’s not only as light as your iPhone and weighs less than a can of Coke, but it’s been also specially engineered to dry hair fast. It ticks all the boxes – it’s ultra-powerful, blissfully quiet, improves shine with a special Oxy Active Technology and will cut your morning hair routine in half. Surely, this is an investment buy if it means more time in bed.
I’m utterly obsessed with the fragrance house Diptique, and I adore a mini, so when I saw this gift at the brand’s Christmas showcase, I squealed with delight. This limited edition set houses twelve dinky u003ca href=u0022https://www.thehandbook.com/luxury-winter-candles-to-light-up-your-home/u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022u003ecandlesu003c/au003e in the most popular scents. Imagine having a new Diptique candle to light every month of the year. The dream!
Fellow leopard-print lovers will adore this limited-edition palette. Exclusively designed by London-based artist Katie Scott for the holiday season featuring an instant glow-getter which` we could all do with during the colder months. The set includes one finishing powder, two blushes, one bronzer, one highlighter and a brand-new blush shade, plus 5% of the profits go to an animal charity in the US.rnrn
You simply can’t go wrong with this uber chic classic toiletries set that will upgrade any bathroom in seconds. Not only practical but beautifully scented and good for your skin. Unlike most hand balms, this sinks in quickly without making your hands or your bathroom doorknob greasy.rnrn
Perhaps not a product you’d expect to find on a regular Christmas gift list, but these supplements will get your skin off to the best start ahead of 2024. While you are sipping on bubbles and scoffing on countless Quality Street, at least you can take comfort in knowing that your skin, hair and nails will be getting an intense dose of collagen and hyaluronic acid that surely balances out all the alcohol and sugar?! There’s a reason why beauty and wellness editors around the globe rave on about them.rnrn
Block out the light and calm your senses with this super luxe silk mask that feels like a pillow for your eyes. Look a little closer and you’ll find discreet mini pockets for self-heating and refillable pads which warm, soothe and heat up your eye area to encourage some well-earned shuteye for at least 30 minutes. Utterly blissful and practically perfect.rnrn
Who doesn’t want to be pampered at home by the celebrities go-to digital beauty concierge? With a huge array of treatments from UV drips and ear piercing to tanning and reflexology – the menu is vast, the staff are expertly trained, and you don’t need to leave your home/office/hotel. If you’re struggling to know what to buy her, this voucher makes a brilliant gift that will certainly come in handy.rnrn
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