Words by Olivia Cox
From sumptuous skincare to luxurious makeup and items to elevate your wellness routine to impressive new heights, we take a look at some of the best beauty gifts you can buy for a last minute Christmas gift. The only question is, will you be treating yourself or will you manage to part ways with your heavenly new purchase?
Deck Of Scarlet Mirror Glaze
Create your own Golden Hour for Christmas Day with this versatile highlighter. Wear solo for a subtle glow, or layer for a dynamic, luminescent look. The gel-cream formula is super comfortable, allowing for all day (and all night) wear.
Price: £29
Where to buy: deckofscarlet.com
ESPA Winter Wellness Candle Collection
If Christmas Day is for partying then Boxing Day is for me-time. ESPA’s Winter Wellness Candle Collection combines a power-house of luxurious aromatics to soothe and restore mind, body and spirit.
Price: £48
Where to buy: espaskincare.com
Oxygenetix Oxygenating Foundation
Think of Oxygenetix Oxygenating Foundation as a second skin. More skincare than makeup, it breathes, protects, and heals; yet is super buildable from sheer to full coverage. A uniquely soothing aloe vera base allows for all-day wear, leaving you to enjoy the festivities beautifully.
Price: £66
Where to buy: facethefuture.co.uk
111skin Oxygen Express Mask
An espresso martini for your skin, 111skin’s stimulating mask combines oxygen, ATP (what your cells need for energy) and actives to supercharge skin-cell function. Skin is toned, tightened, and refreshed with visible smaller pores.
Price: £115
Where to buy: 111skin.com
Huda Beauty Power Bullet Matte Lipstick
The ultimate lipstick for super-long wear. Intensely pigmented, full coverage and supremely long-lasting, Power Bullet promises to stay put all night long. Deeply matte but with a hydrating, comfortable formula that glides on seamlessly.
Price: £23
Where to buy: cultbeauty.co.uk
Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse
Start the new year afresh with Medik8’s powerfully detoxing cleanser. This dream team duo of AHAs and BHAs rapidly decongests and exfoliates skin for a visibly smoother, evenly toned complexion.
Price: £22
Where to buy: medik8.com
Guerlain The Molecular Concentrate Eye Cream
Revolutionary nanotechnology has given Guerlain’s eye treatment a complete overhaul, increasing the efficacy of ingredients. Droplets of actives have been bio-inspired by skin cell membranes for maximum penetration and skin affinity. The delicate eye area is regenerated, with a luminous lifting effect.
Price: £257
Where to buy: guerlain.com
Cell Shock Age Intelligence Radiance Booster
A powerfully potent 10% Vitamin C treatment to visibly boost glow and radiance. As an added bonus, skin is protected against free radicals and environmental damage thanks to the antioxidant formula. See in the New Year with skin that looks clearer, fresher and firmer.
Price: £89
Where to buy: swissline-cosmetics.co.uk
Dr Brandt Drop of Strength Serum
Build on your new year skin regime by establishing a first line of defence. Drop of strength is a fortifying serum that supercharges resilience and resets daily damage from pollution thanks to their Immubarrier Complex of antioxidants and hyaluronic acid.
Price: £75
Where to buy: drbrandtskincare.uk