It’s that time of year again, the time to fret and worry about what to but your boyfriend’s nan’s dog for Christmas or even what to get your mum when she inevitably says ‘oh don’t worry about me’. If you haven’t started your Christmas shopping yet, then that is probably something that you should think about doing, and don’t worry, we’ve got loads of suggestions for that super special (and not bank breaking!) gift this year. Here are some of our faves:
Black Acrylic Vanity Case by Beautify – £19.99
This super handy vanity case from Beautify is the most gorgeous gift for anyone with a lot of stuff and not much place to put it. The case is a little Mary Poppins like – pulling out to reveal all kinds of shelves and boxes. We went for the black and gold but they come in a range of different colours and it is perfect for make up storage, jewellery storage, in fact anything storage. Gift tip: if you want to go that extra mile, fill the case with your loved ones fave things.
Blush Pink Mongolian Throw by Beautify – £24.99
For lovers of all things PINK AND FLUFFY, you couldn’t get a more perfect gift. Super soft and warm, this throw can be used as an extra duvet layer for a super cosy night’s sleep, or thrown over the sofa for a girly winter look. For lovers of interior design, this is a great pick.
Burt’s Bees ‘Face Essentials’ – £20 and ‘A bit of Burt’s Bees’ Pomegranate Christmas Gift Set – £6.99
Gone are the days of receiving and giving rubbish bath products for Christmas as an obvious afterthought and instead, give a cosmetic lover the all natural, totally luxurious gift of Burt’s Bees. Packed full of natural bees honey and free from Parabens and phthalates (try saying that after a few Baileys), this gorgeous gift set contains everything you need for a super glowy complexion, after one too many late nights this party season. The ‘A bit of Burts Bees’ is also a super cute addition containing a tinted red pomegranate lip balm and some much needed cuticle balm for cold, trapped hands. A fab gift that can be hung straight onto the tree!
Pure Leaf Matcha Tea Gift Set – from £8.99
Looking for a bit of a different gift this Christmas? Tea lovers will be all over this gorgeously packaged gift set of Matcha tea in three different flavours; original, ginger and mint – a great way to recharge during the Christmas season. Luxury tea brand Pure Leaf has launched this brand new range of Matcha Teas – perfect for a tea lover or if you’re looking for a unique gift. From £8.99 they’re a perfect stocking filler or Secret Santa pressie!
The Duppy Share Caribbean Rum – £27.50
THE perfect gift, not only for rum lovers but also those that love to experiment with a cheeky cocktail or five, especially during Christmas time. This super flavourful, warming rum from the Duppy share brings endless cocktail possibilities and will bring a touch of the Caribbean sunshine to a loved one’s Christmas. For that extra special present, the guys at The Duppy Share also do personalised bottles. Perfect.
FaceSpa 3in1 Pro by Braun – £169.99
Take your beauty gifts to the NEXT LEVEL with the amaaaazing 3in1 Facespa pro by Braun, the ultimate answer to glowing, blemish-free skin (including the gentle removal of any unwanted hairs) this really will make any skincare obsessive’s Christmas. The Braun FaceSpa Pro is the world’s 1st 3-in-1 facial epilation, cleansing & skin toning device which removes impurities for super smooth skin that lasts. The device comes with three different heads all serving different purposes in a revolutionary beauty regime as well as smart bag for quick and easy storage. For skincare, cosmetic and beauty lovers, give the fabulous gift of Braun this Christmas.
Korres Shower Gel in Bergamot Pear and Jasmine – £8.00
Perfect as a stocking filler, Secret Santa gift or that impossible to find present for a distance relative, these luxury shower gels smell nothing short of AMAZING and leave skin feeling super soft – a Christmas treat.
Butter London Nail Polish – $18.00 each
Super rich and patented, these gorgeous pinkies are the perfect gift to give alone or even as a small part of something else. The perfect, vibrant colours for up and coming Christmas parties or a little pick me up come Blue January, the great quality of these polishes means chipped nails are a thing of the past and the easy to use applicator keeps smudges to a minimum – perfect for anyone that loves to experiment with their nails.
‘GOODBYE 2018 HELLO 2019’ Journal by Project Love – £14.99
The Project Love journal helps you to say a proper goodbye to 2018 and a big HELLO to 2019, containing an end-of-year guide that helps you to build a plan to thrive in the up and coming year. This amazing concept is the perfect gift for anyone that might have been struggling in 2018 or even just for a friend that loves to journal like the good old days. Containing life affirming quotes from the likes of Oscar Wilde, this is a super thoughtful, affordable gift for someone special.
Festive Preserve Advent Calendar by Duerr’s – £12.50
Ok, we might be a little late to the party with this one but WHO says you need to have an advent calendar at the very beginning of Christmas?! Especially when it’s filled with mini pots of jam?! This advent calendar with a difference provides 24 different flavours of preserves, including an extra special Christmas spiced full-size version for Christmas Eve. Perfect for anyone that loves to bake, get creative in the kitchen, enjoys a cheese board or just loves a bloody good piece of toast!
Fresh Coconut and Watermelon Herbal Moisturiser (£6.99), Fresh Coconut and Watermelon Herbal Sugar Body Scrub (17.99), Yuzu and Starfruit Instant Sunless Bronzing Mousse (£26.99) all by Hempz Beauty
Made with 100% Hemp Seed oil, these Hempz Beauty goodies are beauty products with added benefits – making them the perfect gift for those that love to take care of their skin. The products are super friendly and perfect for sensitive skin with the sunless bronzing mousse missing the unpleasant curry/biscuit smell of other fake tan products. Delicious smelling with many health benefits, you can’t go wrong with these unique products from Hempz Beauty.
Make up Brush Set by Look Good Feel Better – £24.99
There’s no better feeling than a fresh set of make up brushes, except when it comes to buying them for a great cause. This amazing make up quality set is perfect for beauty lovers on the go, with a with a compact purse for storage, the set contains everything you need for a gorgeous, natural complexion. Buying from Look Good Feel Better raises money for an excellent cause, allowing people to face Cancer, with confidence. After receiving the gift, your loved one can head to the Look Good Feel Better website to learn all about how to use each brush, with detailed tutorials, they’ll be well on their way to feeling a million dollars.
You can’t go far wrong with the gift of jewellery at Christmas, especially when it comes to these super cute creations by Jewellery Box. Whether you want a novelty stocking filler or looking for a jewellery gift set to give to someone special, this beautiful quality jewellery is a simple but effective finishing touch to anyone’s outfit. This jewellery is amazing value and really makes great stocking fillers, arriving packaged in jewellery boxes complete with tags, to make it extra special.
Gingerbread Honeycomb Dips by The Mighty Fine – £2.99
Make a chocolate lover’s Christmas with these bitezise gingerbread-flavoured honeycomb pieces covered in creamy milk chocolate, perfect for sharing after dinner (or using the excuse of Christmas to scoff the whole bag single-handedly) just make sure you actually give them away, no matter how tempting they look!
Masterful Collection Pearlescent White Make Up Brush Set by Nanshy – £49.95
Vegan, cruelty free and responsibly sourced, this make up brush will be sure to wow, including everything a make up lover could possibly need when it comes to highlighting, contouring and everything in between. The brushes are super soft and loved by make up artists, so if you are thinking of gifting a big set of brushes this Christmas, then this is an excellent choice for sure!