We love unwrapping a beauty must-have on Christmas morning - and we know you do to! Here are some of our picks for this year, from cult must-haves to genuiney useful bathroom bestsellers.
You must have seen the cult Korean face masks flying about online that turn from gel to clear as your skin absorbs their goodness and leave you with that ‘glass skin’ look? Well we’re please to report that some of them do actually work. Step forward Youth & Earth's Hyaluronic Acid Gel Face Mask (£29.99 for a pack of five, www.youthandearth.com). The vegan and dermatologically tested Korean skincare-inspired face mask features five distinct forms of Hyaluronic Acid, each designed to penetrate different layers of the skin for deep set hydration and collagen production. The blend ensures enhanced absorption that delivers a plump and dewy complexion from the stimulation of greater elasticity and firmness, whilst reducing fine lines and wrinkles. They take a while - we tried them out and had one on for a good few hours before it turned clear - but it's worth it in the end for gorgeously glowy skin.
A glowing smile is the gift that keeps on giving and right now we're a little bit in love with the Spotlight Oral Care Sonic Pro Electric Toothbrush. Currently on a deal at £74.97 (down from £149.95) it's available in five colours and includes four different speed settings at up to 50,000 reps per minute for a dazzling smile. Developed by dentists, there's even a built in timer for added gum protection to prevent overbrushing. After just a few days of using we already noticed the difference. www.uk.spotlightoralcare.com
Hello Klean has become something of a game changer for those living in hard water areas. The clever shower filters reduce chlorine, heavy metals, rust and odour, removing over 90% from your tap water and helping to provide dry and irritated sin and scalps. Available in a normal handheld shower attachment and now a rainfall shower (pictured), there's also a filter system for power showers and a range of skin-soothing products to complement the range. Rainfall shower head £49 (usually £85) from www.helloklean.com.
You can't beat of a box of smellies, particularly when they smell as good as Rituals. Their Ritual of Sakura scent is filled with the delicate fragrance of cherry blossom and enriched with rice milk, and with a range of gift sets featuring their best bits, you can't go wrong. The smallest one (£27.90) features mini travel sizes of their Foaming Shower Gel, Body Lotion Mousse, Body Cream and a mini Scented Candle. www.rituals.com.
KAYALI - the sister brand to Huda Beauty - has developed a stunning collection of perfumes inspired by founder Mona Kattan's Middle Eastern heritage. Designed to be layered together create your own unique scent, the range is full of fragrance combinations like red apple and rose petal and jasmine and vanilla orchid. Having just returned from the Maldives, we're loving the fresh, aquatic scent of Maldives in a Bottle, full of notes of rosemary, wild lemon, starfruit, banana and coconut milk; it will instantly transport you to a tropical island. Definitely one to pack for the next holiday! £26.18 for 10ml from www.sephora.com.
Molton Brown's limited edition festive scents are always worth investing in. We adore the annual joy that their Vintage with Elderflower fragrane brings, with an elegant sparkle of elderflower, grapefruit and vetiver. The hand care duos with a 300ml hand wash and hand cream are currently on offer (£38.25, down from £51) at www.moltonbrown.com... definitely worth investing in one for yourself while you're Christmas shopping to bring a touch of sparkle to your sink this season!
Monpure has developed a steady reputation as a brand that's 100% worth the premium price point. For those struggling with hair loss and scalp issues, this bestselling shampoo and conditioner works to strengthen the structure of strands by nourishing the scalp - the hair’s incubator - to cultivate healthier, fuller and thicker hair from root to tip. There's a reason it's been voted 'Best Anti-Breakage Shampoo and Conditioner' by Good Housekeeping Institute. The Silk Protein Shampoo & Conditioner (£57.60, usually £72 www.monpure.com) includes vegan silk peptides to help repair thermal damage by 72% and remove carbon particles by 83% with each wash.
