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‘Tis the Season to Glow: Skincare Essentials for the Holidays
Because during a stressful holiday season, you deserve all the pampering you can get. Check out these Christmas beauty gifts you can give out…or even keep for yourself.
With the bustle of the holiday season and the promise of a new year around the corner, there’s a tension between wanting to tie up loose ends and wanting to take a break. That’s what we love about skincare—it’s the perfect mid-way point between motivation and relaxation; a way to get ready for the day ahead or wind down once dusk comes.
For this issue, we carefully curated a selection of skincare products that do just that. Whether it’s to hydrate or soothe, cleanse, or exfoliate, there’s definitely something the whole family can enjoy as a reprieve from the hectic yuletide months. Plus, if you’re still looking for something to give relatives and friends, these Christmas beauty gifts will be up their alley!
Christmas Beauty Gifts: 2023 Edition
L’OCCITANE IMORTELLE
Sourced from the island of Corsica, the Immortelle flower reveals its age-defying properties, acting as effectively as Retinol, Vitamin C, and E. Enriched with four Immortelle extracts, including a Super Extract that tackles wrinkles and age spots, L’Occitane’s Immortelle Divine Youth Cream addresses seven major signs of aging, ensuring a luminous complexion for both mom and dad during the holidays.
GROWN ALCHEMIST
Grown Alchemist’s FAB 4 collection offers parents the gift of restorative skincare, thanks to its lightweight textures, botanical ingredients, and moisture-friendly properties. The Instant Smoothing Serum delivers hydration for a revitalized, plumped appearance. The Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser removes impurities, leaving skin clean and refreshed.
For nourished, soft skin, the Hydra-Restore Day Cream’s fast-absorbing formula combines Aloe, Vitamin E, and Glycerin, for a smooth, plumped finish. And the Regenerating Gel Mask reduces signs of aging for even-toned, supple, and hydrated skin.
WILDLEAF
Wildleaf’s skincare range, thoughtfully crafted with natural ingredients, is a testament to transparency and clean living. Founded by the husband and wife team, Cris and Sherry, the brand resonated with those seeking effective, gentle, and locally-produced skincare.
The Vitamin C Serum, Aloe Herb Face Wash, and Hibiscus Face Cream make good Christmas beauty gifts, too, as they offer high-quality solutions at affordable prices and high ratings, making them a trusted choice for parents looking to achieve radiant and healthy skin during the holiday season.
CLARINS EXTRA FIRMING
The secret to radiant skin this holiday season comes in the form of Clarins’s Extra-Firming Emulsion and Treatment Essences. The Extra-Firming range focuses on preserving youthful skin by promoting collagen and elastin, essential for a plump and “bouncy” complexion.
Meanwhile, the Extra-Firming Emulsion and Treatment Essence brings a new chapter to the Extra-Firming story, offering two effective ways to achieve visibly firmer, smoother, and renewed skin.
NEAL’S YARD REMEDY
Delight your loved ones with the gift of aromatherapy and holistic well-being with Neal’s Yard Remedies’ Aromatherapy Ritual Collection. Crafted with sustainably sourced, pure organic essential oils, this set promotes deep relaxation and renewed vitality.
The collection also includes a Goodnight Pillow Mist with organic French lavender, a Relaxation Remedies to Roll with organic geranium, and a Focus Aromatherapy Blend with upcycled organic grapefruit oil—making it a thoughtful and rejuvenating gift for the holiday season.
SISLEY SKINCARE
For parents on the go, Sisley’s skincare offerings are just the thing. Get radiant and refreshed skin with the Exfoliating Enzyme Mask, which gently exfoliates, removes dead cells, tightens pores, and refines skin texture in a minute.
For a targeted eye care solution, the Eye Contour Mask is formulated for the delicate eye contour skin, hydrating and reducing signs of fatigue within 10 minutes. Fine lines are smoothed, and puffiness and dark circles are diminished, providing a revitalized and enhanced eye contour area.
BODYOGRAPHY
Elevate your holiday skincare routine with Bodyography’s makeup line. Packed with antioxidants, anti-aging superfoods, and minerals, their mostly vegan products are paraben and gluten-free.
Certified cruelty-free by PETA, Bodyography offers a range of lipsticks, creme blushes, foundations, primers, and more, allowing parents to effortlessly create everyday looks while prioritizing ethical and affordable beauty.
PERRICONE MD
Experience a radiant, naturally glowing complexion with Perricone MD’s Cold Plasma Plus+ The Essence. This sheer and blendable formula not only adds luminosity but also improves the appearance of skin dullness and discoloration over time.
With a lightweight and fragrance-free consistency, this serum contains skin-loving ingredients like Vitamin C Ester for brightening and smoothing and Chinese Ginger Plant—making it the perfect holiday gift for parents seeking a natural, glowing look.
DERMTROPICS
Founded by Margaux Arambulo-Lucena and Miko Lucena, Dermtropics’ products prioritize the well-being of both consumers and the environment.
Inspired by Margaux’s dermatologist mother and her unscented soap concoction, its secret ingredient is Organic Wet-milled Virgin Coconut Oil, considered the purest type. With a commitment to sustainability and an array of derma-tried-and-tested products, Dermtropics is a clean, sustainable, and raw beauty brand aiming to make green beauty accessible to all.
PALMER’S MOTHER CARE RANGE
Transform your skincare routine with Palmer’s Stretch Mark range, addressing the needs of moms during and after pregnancy or weight fluctuation. The Massage Lotion, Cream, Tummy Butter, and Tummy Mask visibly improve skin elasticity and reduce stretch marks with Pure Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter, Natural Oils, Collagen, Elastin, and Lutein.
Ideal for all-over use or specific areas prone to stretch marks, these products keep skin moisturized for 48 hours, effectively reducing the appearance of stretch marks and soothing dry, itchy skin.
NUXE HUILE NEROLI
NUXE’s Huile Prodigieuse® Neroli—the first certified organic dry oil—is now 30 years old. Crafted with organic Ente Plum Oil and Sesame Oil, it leaves a satiny sheen on skin and hair without an oily finish. Proven under dermatological supervision, this vegan formula with 42% organic ingredients reduces stretch marks by 68%, offers antioxidant action, and protects against pollution.
SKY BOTTLE LIP SYRUP
Indulge in the heavenly delights of Sky Bottle, a new Korean skincare brand perfect for parents seeking a luxurious yet affordable treat this holiday season. The soft and weightless feel of their products complements their carefully selected natural ingredients that moisturize, nourish, and protect the skin.
Elevate your skincare routine with the assurance of environmentally friendly and vegan products, as all Sky Bottle ranges are certified EWG (Environmental Working Group) green.
DR. PAWPAW SKINCARE
Dr. Pawpaw’s new skincare line, a vegan beauty essential, is perfect for moms and dads alike. With versatile products like cleansing balms, serums, day creams, night creams, and sheet masks, it embodies the ethos of “look good, feel good, and do good.”
Ideal for those seeking multi-tasking solutions, these products not only cater to sensitive skin but also promote sustainability by reducing the need for excessive purchases, minimizing waste, and offering great value for money. Plus, they make great Christmas beauty gifts for just about anyone!
DRUNK ELEPHANT B-GOLDI
The TikTok-viral B-Goldi Bright Drops are perfect for that holiday skin refresh. Enriched with 5% niacinamide, diglucosyl gallic acid, and mulberry leaf extract, it gently reduces dark spots for clearer and more radiant skin. The subtle golden glow from light-reflecting pigments adds a touch of luminosity without the glitz, making it a budget-friendly choice for a festive complexion.
URBAN APOTHECARY BODY WASH
Transport yourself to London’s Urban Apothecary with its exquisite body and home fragrances that elevate the ambiance and calm the senses. One can experience a touch of posh British luxury with artisanal candles, diffusers, and lotions infused with aromatic botanicals, meticulously crafted by founder Tajinder Banwait to evoke moods and memories.
Award-winning and vegan-friendly, these hand-poured candles encapsulate the essence of flowers, fruits, and woods, perfect for those seeking a holiday indulgence.
KORRES SANTORINI GRAPE COLLECTION
Experience the rejuvenating power of the Santorini Grape collection by KORRES this holiday season. This skincare line is designed for parents seeking a touch of luxury in their routine.
Harnessing the antioxidant-rich extract from Santorini’s unique white grapes, nurtured in volcanic soil and misted by the Aegean Sea, these products blend natural elements to unveil smooth, velvet-textured skin. Crafted with up to 97.9% natural origin content, the Santorini Grape collection offers personalized solutions for specific skin concerns.
AKEMIGLOW HITHION™ CAPSULES
This holiday season, give yourself the gift of perfect skin by adding the newly-launched AkemiGlow Hithion™ capsules to your daily routine. Made with Hithion™ extract—a more potent form of glutathione—these supplements help promote a brighter, more even skin tone, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, and enhance your skin’s natural glow.
Moreover, its powerful antioxidant properties can help significantly boost your immune system. Truly a holistic approach to beauty and wellness that is a must for looking good and feeling good!
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