We all know that each year Christmas arrives before we know it! Unfortunately, you can’t always rely on others to get you what your heart desires most. So, this Christmas you may want to treat yourself to a few new must-haves before going into the New Year.
Although Christmas is about giving, it’s also important to remember ourselves. After all, I believe you can only be good to others once you’ve been good to yourself!
Here are a few things you can’t miss out on:
Skincare
FaceGym has products ranging from £50-£500, offering many forms of first-to-market technology to improve skin appearance and to help unlock your skin confidence. This tool kit combines skin products alongside tools that are tasked with training the 40+ forgotten muscles in the face. Towards the end of the year, you may be holding onto a lot of stress in your face and may seriously need to work out this tension. Overall, this product is beneficial for tightening and lifting the skin whilst also smoothing out lines and wrinkles. Plus, they are amazing for lymphatic draining and de-puffing, advocated for by many celebs including Lila Moss, Nicole Kidman and Lily James.
Origins Funhouse 24 Essentials for Face & Body ($211 Value) | Origins
Fragrances
Many fragrance brands offer collections to indulge in as we all know, we feel better when we smell good. I think fragrance collections are great as you can often get luxury products at a reduced rate whilst also gaining a specific scent across a few products that you identify with.
Jo Malone offers a range of gorgeous collections with many alternate fragrances to make you feel pretty and clean or even cosy and Christmassy.
When you spend £130 at Jo Malone you are gifted a complimentary ‘Luxuries Trio Set’ to either gift or keep for yourself.
Miniature Luxuries Trio | United Kingdom – English
Lime Basil & Mandarin Heart Box Gift Set | United Kingdom – English
Myrrh & Tonka Relaxation Trio | United Kingdom – English
Fragrances are a special gift as we associate scent with emotion. Therefore, certain scents often correlate to specific memories and experiences. A brand that captures this idea perfectly is Maison Margiela Replica which has curated scents for almost every emotion and memory. They have even produced a set for you to try most of the scents they offer.
Maison Margiela Replica Memory Box 10 x 2ml
For something extra personal, Diptyque provides the option to build your own gift set.
Build your set | Gifts | Diptyque Paris
Jewellery
Unlike other items you might wish for, jewellery can be beneficial for you long term. It has the power to make you feel beautiful, important and put together, whilst also containing a sentimental aspect.
From personalised engravings to birthstones and minimal or statement jewellery, I think the following sites/brands have a great selection.
- Etsy
- Monica Vinader
- Orelia
- Missoma
Activewear
Don’t let the rush for new activewear in January mean you miss out on the chance to get a hold of your favourite items and ultimately affect your motivation to keep up those New Year resolutions.
- Lululemon
- Adanola
- Set
- ASOS and JD (with student discounts!)
Makeup
This is truly a product meant to be gifted to yourself. Nothing feels better than that put-together feeling of fresh makeup. In December and January’s cold weather it’s a good idea to keep your face looking glowy and hydrated.
A few of my personal picks and recommendations would be….
Dior Addict Lip Set: Lip Balm, Plumping Serum & Gloss | DIOR
Dreamy Superstar Glow Kit: Beauty Light Wand Gift Set | Charlotte Tilbury
Beautiful Skin: Hydrating Foundation: 4 Neutral | Charlotte Tilbury | Charlotte Tilbury