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The BEST Gifts To Give This Christmas!

5 December, 2021 - 01:01pm by - Head Pixie | 12 Comments

by BR Kellie

'Tis the season to... buy presents! Fa la la la la, la la, la, laaaaaa! 

BR Kellie here - your present buying-loving Head Pixie! While Santa's elves are toiling away up in the North Pole, I shall be out and about, instore and online searching out the best beauty gifts for my loved ones! Why? Because beauty gifts are the BEST! (Yes, the bias is real.) A well chosen beauty gift can show a person how well you know them - their fragrance preferences, their skin's needs, even their makeup style!

So what gifts are sure to see your giftee's eyes light up like a Christmas tree? Read on...

The Candle

Years ago, I was told there was one gift that, for the majority of people, you can't go wrong buying: the candle. The person who told me that is a genius. I mean, what's not to like about a candle? They're long lasting, they throw gorgeous scents, they look attractive! AND, once it's fully burned, the jar can be recycled and turned into a makeup brush holder, cotton round holder, whatever-you-want holder! The trick though to buying a candle is to have an idea of your person's favourite scent... which might mean doing a little research. If that's not possible though, you can't go past a festive-themed candle. My pick? A pine scented candle for an instant hit of Christmas every time you inhale.

Downlights Christmas Star - Silver Pine

The Skincare

When it comes to buying skincare for another person's face I would, on the whole, stay well clear. As we all know, skin types vary and what might be your holy grail could be their hellish fail. That being said, if you know there's a fancy serum or moisturiser they adore but wouldn't usually buy for themselves - splash out! 

Further south of the face? The sky is the limit! A gorgeous hand cream, a luxurious body wash, a bougie moisturiser are all glorious gift ideas!

essano Body Luxe Restoring Giftset

The Makeup

To this day, one of my favourite Christmas gifts ever was that of a lipstick from my brother and sister-in-law. My sister-in-law had seen my love of bright lippies and bought me a M.A.C lippy in a fuschia pink. Not only was it my first M.A.C product, the colour and tone was spot on. The present was (back then as a new mum working veeerrryyyyy part time) not only something I'd never justify buying myself, but her attention to detail made it even more special. The point? 

The key to buying makeup is to know the person's preferences. Check out their social pages, see what floats their boat, and then find something similar, but with a bit more pizazz. A beautiful blush, a lush lippy, an eyeshadow palette that's a little extra... all winners when colour preference and tone are taken into consideration.

Clinique Pop Treats Lipstick Set

The Fragrance

Fragrance can be a tricky beast to gift and, honestly, if I didn't know a person's favourite scent I would consider skipping it, because even if you know they like floral tones, the chemical makeup of another floral perfume might not work with your person's body chemistry. HOWEVER, if you do know your giftee's favourite scent, there are a fab range of holiday gift sets that can see them receiving a full-sized and travel-sized version, or even their favourite fragrance with matching body care! Alternatively, a coffret is a wonderful way for the fragrance lover in your life to try a selection of perfumes that they might never have before!

Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Gift Set

There you have it! Gift ideas that will have them saying Ho Ho Ho, not oh, no no!

So, are you giving the gift of beauty this Christmas? What do you have your eye on? Is there a beauty gift that you're hoping to find under the Christmas tree? Chat below!

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25th January, 2022

I would strongly disagree with this. I'll take the candle, but most of these are definitely too risky (and as someone who has received a lit if "toiletries" as gifts in my life - please don't!), unless you know a fragrance that they love and needs replacing. Otherwise stick to something less personal.

10th December, 2021

Yes it's really difficult tbh, I get my 8 year old to do a home made card and then I draw a cartoon on the front of something the person likes :)

10th December, 2021

These are way better ideas than a cheap impulse gift set I use to get given back in the day haha

10th December, 2021

I find that skincare are fragrances are very personal and hard to gift to someone unless you know exactly what they like.

10th December, 2021

I have purchased some candies as presents this year

9th December, 2021

I love pink lipstick so have dropped a few hints, Clarins Joli Rouge is a favourite.

9th December, 2021

I love giving candles too, they just have that smell and feel like an indulgent gift. It’s usually my kids’ teachers that get one every year and I have a window sill full of Ecoya I’ve been gifted in the past.

7th December, 2021

All awesome ideas!

6th December, 2021

Couldn't help myself, I bought an Ecoya candle in pine, it reminds me of old Xmas memories. These are all great ideas :-)

6th December, 2021

I always love a candle! I'm candle mad.

6th December, 2021

My local pharmacy is selling beautiful satin masks. I’ve bought half a dozen as gifts for workmates. They don’t seem to cause acne (maskne) and feel so soft and a little bit luxurious. I would be happy with any of these gifts

6th December, 2021

All great options, but I like the idea of giving some jade rollers now that I've read the article. And giving myself one - I have my Christmas BBBE I bought for myself, so that's a great start.

Lisa-Lou
9th December, 2021

Ohhhhh nice!

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