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So, onto some pampering and practical beauty gifts for the hair, body and mind. There are some really lovely things in this one, and I love receiving hair and beauty products as presents. I hope it helps you to find something perfect for someone, or a little gift for yourself!
We all would like to have whiter teeth, wouldn’t we, but having them professionally whitened is very expensive and out of most of our budgets. White Glo Accelerator uses advanced LED Blue light for accelerated whitening and stain removing – the LED acts as a photo-catalyst on the whitening gel to create a faster result.
White Glo’s mission is to “use the latest research and technology to enable everyone to enjoy the confidence of a beautiful, white, brighter smile”. It is easy to use and really works.
Where to buy: Boots RRP £30.00
Nanogen is a luxury range of hair thickening and treatment products, featuring the scientifically proven Keratin Hair Fibres range – boosting volume and giving thicker, fuller hair. Nanogen was invented to empower everyone to take back control of the way we think about thinner hair. The products are easy to apply with visible results you can see instantly.
Nanogen Unisex Hair Hydrator is a brush through fine hair expander, that helps add shine and body whilst removing frizz. It can also be used alongside the Nanogen Fibres to help them bind more strongly. This lightweight thickening gel adds visible density to the hair, while providing intense hydration.
Nanogen Hair Thickening Fibres are made of high quality, 100% natural keratin; a fibrous protein found in hair strands, which merge with your own hair making it visibly thicker and fuller. It is available in 10 natural shades and they wash out with shampoo.
Nanogen Hair Fibre Locking Spray protects the hair from UV damage whilst locking Fibres in place, preserving the perfect appearance of healthy, thickened hair all day.
All of the Nanogen products are formulated specifically to be gentle on male and female thinning hair whilst maintaining efficacy. They are the perfect products for anyone looking to improve the appearance of their hair.
Where to buy: Boots Hair Hydrator RRP £12.50, Keratin Hair Fibres RRP £29.99, Hair Fibre Locking Spray RRP £11.99
This lovely box of bath melts are made in the UK and are free from parabens and mineral oil. This Hyacinth Gift Set is infused with delightful floral tones of hyacinth and this prettily packaged gift box contains three handmade bath melts finished with a delicate handmade flower.
They are packed with skin-loving cocoa and shea butters and sweet almond oil. The bath melt will dissolve and fizz slowly in the bath, releasing the natural ingredients and helping you to relax. They make a lovely stocking filler for someone who loves to chill out in the bath (me!).
Where to buy: Beauty Naturals RRP £5
A carefully curated regimen made up of skyn ICELAND’s most comforting and nourishing formulas, designed to hydrate, replenish, and revitalise stressed skin. This lovely little kit from a brand that I already love, includes a Berry Lip Fix, Mini Pure Cloud Cream, Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels, Arctic Hydration Rubberizing Mask, and Icelandic Relief Eye Cream Pen.
It’s a really nice way to try the brand if you haven’t before and makes a lovely gift for anyone who is into skincare and loves trying out new products.
Where to buy: Feel Unique RRP £22.00
This luxurious CBD-infused hand cream is enriched with natural essential oils to effectively restore your skin’s moisture levels whilst delivering the potentially-beneficial properties of CBD. It also contains Lavender Essential Oil, Jasmine Essential Oil and Sandalwood Oil.
Green Stem’s luxury hand cream is an indulgent yet effective method of receiving a beneficial dose of CBD, which could aid in anti-inflammation and support the skin’s natural healing process. It is infused with 99%+ pure CBD, ethically grown in Colorado, USA.
Lavender essential oil has anti-inflammatory properties and is also known to promote relaxation and aid a restful, restorative night’s sleep. Jasmine oil is used in aromatherapy to relieve the symptoms of anxiety, depression and PMS, fight infection, improve concentration and reduce the appearance of blemishes and uneven skin tone. Sandalwood has been used for centuries in aromatherapy to ease a host of ailments including digestive problems, common colds and muscle tension.
It’s a beautiful hand cream — it smells amazing and hands feel so lovely and soft for so long after using it. Green Stem make a lovely range of different CBD products and CBD oils.
Where to buy: Green Stem RRP £19.99
I have used Real Techniques makeup brushes for years now and they are brilliant. They’re such good quality brushes whilst remaining really reasonably priced. This lovely limited edition ‘luminous’ set includes 3 essential makeup brushes for face and eyes to let your favourite features shine, as well as a sparkly brush bag to keep them in. The brushes are ultra-plush and synthetic, with custom-cut bristles that are long-lasting, easy to clean and cruelty-free.
Where to buy: Amazon RRP £14.99
I love Leighton Denny nail polishes — they always make such gorgeous colours and they go on really nicely and last well. I love this one, ‘Kinky Boots’ which is perfect for Christmastime and is part of their Walk-in-Wardrobe capsule collection. Kinky Boots injects a mysterious, swirling splash of exotic colour that brings life to wintry shades from slate greys to blacks to deepest greens and blues.
Where to buy: Marks and Spencer RRP £12.00
This illuminating spray is used by Strictly Come Dancing professionals to enhance a tan and highlight inner sparkle and it can even be used on your hair! It gives a head to toe shimmer effect without the mess of standard shimmer oils and powders. For special occasions or a night out, this is a great product to use for an extra bit of sparkle, and it is paraben-free, non-comedogenic and cruelty-free.
It contains Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice to moisturise the skin without giving it a greasy feel. It also delivers calming, healing and soothing properties that help with skin irritability.
Where to buy: Amazon RRP £15.99
This luxury bath sugar from No Secrets is traditional bath salts with a twist. They are more finely ground and beautifully scented, and envelope you in a bathing heaven. The heady calming aroma of geranium, ylang-ylang, neroli, lavender and patchouli will fill the room and soften the skin.
The skin is left smooth, muscles are soothed and stress melts away. Every ingredient is 100% derived from plants and naturally occurring sources and is suitable for vegans.
No Secrets offer pure plant-based skincare designed to nurture, not harm, your skin. Every single ingredient they use is unpicked and explained on their product pages so you know why it’s in there, which I wish more brands would do too.
It’s a really lovely calming scent and leaves your skin super soft. This is a lovely treat for anyone who loves a good soak in the bath.
Where to buy: No Secrets RRP £30.00
You can give someone the gift of gorgeous hair this Christmas with the Tints of Natures Hair Care Range. Their award-winning Care range is specially formulated to lock in hair colour, keeping it soft and gorgeously silky. It works to nourish and strengthen your hair from the inside, whilst smoothing and protecting the outside, giving visibly healthier results.
The products are made with 100% natural fragrance and moisturising ingredients like aloe, comfrey and chamomile, so they are gentle on your hair and your scalp.
The Tints of Nature Sulfate-Free Shampoo is specially formulated for sensitive skin and scalps using natural and organic ingredients for fresh, clean healthy hair. The Hydrate Conditioner is formulated with chamomile, sweet almond oil and jojoba seed oil to strengthen and gently condition for more manageable hair.
Where to buy: Tints of Nature RRP £7.49
These Miracle Drops from John Frieda make a great stocking filler. The three different types are each tailored to specific hair types and needs, and contain cationic ingredients that are attracted to the hair fibre so that the formulation deeply penetrates the hair strand to deliver an instant, transformational benefit.
Damage Repairing Miracle Drops Hair Mask – contains a unique Bond Care Enriched Blend developed to restore dull, damaged hair to its former glory – infused with vitamin E, it harnesses its reparative power to mend the damaged surfaces of the hair fibre to reveal a stronger, shinier look and feel.
Frizz Smoothing Miracle Drops Hair Mask – with nourishing avocado oil, it is formulated with a uniquely conditioning Resurfacing + Align Blend that realigns the hair fibres to reduce frizz, transforming unruly hair into a smooth, in-control style after just one use.
Blonde Brightening Miracle Drops Hair Mask – formulated especially for dull, faded blonde hair that needs a brightening boost, this contains John Frieda’s proprietary Hi-Def Shine Blend with grapeseed oil to increase surface reflection, adding shine to lightened blonde hair.
Where to buy: Boots RRP £2.49
I hope this hair and beauty gift guide has helped you to find some lovely products for yourself or for others this Christmas!
The products featured in this gift guide were sent to me for inclusion, but all words are my own.
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