Here it is, my top 9 Christmas gifts in the beauty world for you to get your hands on this Christmas…
1. For your best mate:
Marks & Spencer have brought out the ultimate girly present…gin & fizz flavoured beauty products! This is a must have for your best friend. The perfect gift for them to pamper themselves, including bubbles (not the drinking kind), the most delicious smelling hand creams and my favourite of the set is the mini makeup bag with the words ‘Fizz is Always the Answer”.
2. For the nail fanatic:
For all the nail lovers out there, Elegant Touch have got your Christmas sorted! They have the most amazing selection of stick-on nail sets. Including Father Christmas nails, tinsel, snowflakes, christmas trees and so many more!! What I love most about these is that you may not want Father Christmas nails for 2 weeks with a gel, so you can just pop these on for a special night and remove them the next day. They also have lots of nail art so you can add a little bit of sparkle to your own nails with gems, crystals and stickers.
3.For your mum/ nan/ aunty or any other leading lady in your life:
This is the cutest wash bag, filled with the most delicious smelling products. I love the packaging and it all looks so lovely together. I also love that there is ‘guest’ soap included. I know my nan would love this and be very happy to receive it. The products all smell great, and aren’t too strong which is really important for me.
4. For the teen girl:
The 4th palette to come out from Urban Decay, this is going to be one of the top makeup kits to get your hands on this Christmas. I have the other palettes and they are really great quality. There is a great selection of colours, perfect for blending and creating a smokey eye affect. This palette has more pinky tones in, which are on trend this year.
5. For the fake tan addict:
Just because it is winter it doesn’t mean you have to be pale! Sienna-X is my go to tan, it is what I use in my beauty room to do spray tanning, and it is by far the best tanning lotion I have ever found. They have a great selection of self tans out, from creams to mousses and they are packed so beautiful in gold they will make the perfect present.
6. For the makeup lover:
Benefit is the go to place for the cutest products. I am a big fan of their range and always love their packaging. This year they have brought out an amazing selection of makeup kits. They come in the coolest sets and I love this globe one. Plus once you have used all the products you can reuse the tin!
7. For the lipstick queen:
I have so many MAC lipsticks in my professional kit already, but when I saw this, I was like “right this is going straight on my Christmas list!” 12 small lipsticks in the cutest pink packaging for just £85, usually they are £16.50 each, so this is a total bargain and a great way to try out new shades without having to buy the full sized lipstick.
8. Stocking fillers:
There are so many amazing beauty based stocking fillers out at the moment. I could literally spend a fortune on them! I personally love anything that comes in mini kits and looks super cute like this selection of hand creams from Marks & Spencer, plus all my clients have been complaining about how dry their skin is due to this sudden cold weather, so they are going to be very well used. Also from Marks is this trio of lipsticks by Twiggy, there are 3 great colours that can take you from day to evening, and the perfect red to wear on Christmas day. Some of you may have read in my previous blogs that I love Carmex, the best lip balm I have ever found and for less than £2 it is such a great price. Well I was so excited to see they have released for Christmas a Unicorn kit, which includes the Carmex with a special unicorn lid and a unicorn key ring to match. This will make me smile every time I use it.
9. To treat yourself:
Lastly don’t forget about yourself! Christmas is stressful and manic and there literally is not enough hours in the day! Don’t let yourself burn out before the big day even arrives. These cute crackers with essential oils are a total bargain at £8 and will give you that little bit of pampering you deserve before the big day.
Written by Becca Gray
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About The Author
Becca Gray
Freelance make-up artist Becca wields her bronzing brushes on fashion photoshoots, behind the scenes at London and Paris Fashion Weeks, and for London and Surrey’s most stylish brides.