If you’ve been caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life, and suddenly find yourself realising that Christmas is fast approaching, there’s no need to panic! The Last Minute Christmas Gift Guide is your ultimate source of inspiration for finding those perfect gifts. Embrace the spirit of the festive season with our curated Beauty and Wellbeing Christmas Essentials – tried and tested by our beauty contributor, Grace Alexandra!
I’ve personally handpicked a selection of indulgent treats and thoughtful presents to pamper yourself and your loved ones, as well as promote a sense of wellbeing this Christmas. From luxurious skincare sets to wellness treasures, discover the perfect gifts that blend beauty, tranquillity, and self-care throughout the festive season!
Beauty gifts: from makeup, skincare, hair care and nails!
Beauty Pie BIG COLOUR LIP KIT
With a choice of two shades, Daily Nude or Rougie, this lip kit includes a Stylo and a Mini Liner, providing the perfect lip combo! Daily Nude is a really gorgeous nude that is long lasting and provides the perfect every day coverage.
RRP: £15.00 members (£30 non members) www.beautypie.com
Charlotte Tilbury PILLOW TALK MATTE REVOLUTION BAUBLE
Charlotte Tilbury’s iconic Pillow Talk shade is universally flattering, offering a timeless and elegant touch to their makeup collection. This shade is very versatile, making it also the perfect lipstick from day to night. The bauble packaging adds a lovely festive element, ideal as a delightful present for the holiday season!
RRP: £14.00 www.charlottetilbury.com
Paula’s Choice PROTECT YOUR GLOW
Paula’s Choice Protect Your Glow Duo comes in a gorgeous bauble style packaging! This set contains Paula’s Choice Essential Glow Moisturiser & their 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, suitable for all skin types. This is a brilliant skincare gift!
RRP: £23.00 (currently £15.00 online) www.paulaschoice.co.uk
Mavala Pretty Rebel AUTUMN 2023 BREATHABLE NAIL POLISH
Mavala’s Pretty Rebel collection features a range of beautiful metallic shades that are perfect for everyday wear and special events too! The warm hues and gold and silver shades are so perfect for party season.
Sold individually. RRP£6.40 www.nailpolishdirect.co.uk
Coco & Eve HAIR TREATS SET
The festive season often comes with colder weather which can cause damage to hair. Que in to the rescue – the Coco & Eve Hair Treat Kit which includes a Sweet Repair Hair Mask 60ml & a Like a Virgin Hair Masque 60ml. These products offer a nourishing solution to implement hydration and improve overall hair health. This is a versatile gift for various hair types.
RRP: £28.00 (currently £19.00 online) www.cocoandeve.com
Self Care Gifts
NEOM Christmas Wish candle, 3 wick
NEOM have a brilliant selection of well-being products. Whether the focus is promoting better sleep, reduce stress or indulging in a moment of calm, here are our favourites for Christmas gifting!
This Christmas Wish scent has been specifically designed for the festive season. It really does have the perfect scent to evoke the spirit of Christmas! I really love this candle. It creates a warm and comforting aroma which is just what we need during this time of year!
Other sizes available. RRP: £50.00 www.neomorganics.com
NEOM Perfect Peace Essential Oil Blend 10ml
A gorgeous, fresh scent for Christmas. This limited-edition festive fragrance includes fresh oils of pine, myrrh and zesty lime peel, plus 22 other essential oils.
Essential oil blends are versatile and can be used in various ways, making them a brilliant gift. Some ways I like to use mine include: in a diffuser, on our pulse points, or by adding a few drops into the bath!
RRP: £22.00 www.neomorganics.com
NEOM CATCH A SHOOTING STAR CERAMIC NATURAL DIFFUSER
My favourite use for NEOM Perfect Peace Essential Oil Blend is by adding a few drops to this ceramic Catch A Shooting Star natural diffuser… inhale as it fills the room with scent of Christmas!
RRP: £5.00 www.neomorganics.com
NEOM Wish For Calm
Finally from my NEOM selection, the Wish For Calm makes a really lovely gift idea. It includes a beautifully packaged mini Real Luxury Magnesium Body Butter. This body butter is in Neom’s signature Real Luxury fragrance, designed to create a sense of calm and tranquillity. This is a nourishing and luxurious product making it a fabulous gift option!
RRP £10.00 www.neomorganics.com
Skin Care Gift Sets
The Body Shop Nutty & Nourishing Shea essentials gift
The Body Shop has a variety of amazing Christmas gift sets this year! Here a selection of some of my favourites from their range!
Nutty nourishing Shea essentials gift is brilliant to give dry skin some TLC! It includes:
- Shea Body Butter 50ml
- Shea Hand Balm 30ml
- Shea Soap 100g
- Small Ramie Lily
RRP: £25.00 www.thebodyshop.com
The Body Shop Discover Your Glow Vitamin C Skincare Duo
The Discover Your Glow Vitamin C Skincare Duo is a lovely skincare gift set to give the skin that radiant glow! It includes:
- Vitamin C Glow Boosting Moisturiser 50ml
- Vitamin C Overnight Mask 100ml
RRP: £38.00 www.thebodyshop.com
Kalmar The Calm Deep Cocoon Shower Cream
Lastly, but by no means least, Kalmar have a lovely selection of wellness focused products which I think make lovely gifts!
The Calm Deep Cocoon Shower Cream cleanses and nourishes the skin, whilst also calming your mind with its relaxing scent. Shower creams are also super nourishing, which is brilliant during the colder months!
RRP: £30.00 www.kalmarlifestyle.com
Kalmar Love Sensual Senses Bath Oil
Another gift that will ensure your loved one levels up their self-care routine is Kalmar’s Love Sensual Senses Bath Oil. This is a super luxurious, hydrating bath oil with a beautiful fragrance to promote a sense of tranquillity and well-being.
The perfect gifts for those who appreciate moments of self-care and relaxation!
RRP: £45.00 www.kalmarlifestyle.com
We hope these tried and tested beauty recommendations from our Last Minute Gift Guide provide some gifting inspiration to treat yourself and your loved ones this festive season. Most store ship until the 20th December for pre-Christmas Day delivery! Let us know your thoughts on these products and whether you will be adding any to your Wishlist.
Wishing you a season filled with love, excitement and not forgetting, some essential relaxation and self-care!
Written by Grace Alexandra @styledbyalexandrra
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