Countdown to Christmas – Body Beautiful – Finding the perfect Christmas gift for your loved ones isn’t always as simple as it seems. While some of us enjoy hunting for unique, bespoke gifts, there’s also something special about choosing reliable, beauty-focused presents that are sure to delight. Here, Women Talking rounds up a selection of tried-and-tested beauty favourites to make your holiday shopping a breeze.
Give the Gift of Style Confidence
This Christmas, empower your loved ones with style confidence through a thoughtful present from Colour Me Beautiful. Whether it’s a colour consultation or one of their chic accessories, these gifts offer lasting value by helping recipients shop and dress in a way that perfectly suits their unique colours and style.
- Express Colour Consultation
Searching for a budget-friendly stocking filler or Secret Santa gift? The Express Colour Consultation is a fabulous choice! For just £40, your loved one can enjoy a 45-minute session with an experienced consultant. They’ll discover their best colours and receive expert tips on wardrobe combinations, accessorizing, and simple makeup tricks. It’s a practical and fun gift that keeps on giving long after the consultation. - Make-up Lesson
Perfect for teens or anyone looking to refresh their routine, the Make-up Lesson offers a relaxed, one-hour session tailored to suit their skin tone and personality. For £50, they’ll learn techniques for achieving a natural look, skincare tips, and ideas for special occasions. As a bonus, they’ll receive a personalised beauty workbook to remember everything they’ve learned. It’s a thoughtful way to boost confidence and bring out their best. - The Perfect Make-up Kits
Colour Me Beautiful’s festive make-up kits combine beauty and practicality. Available in Warm or Cool tones, these kits include four eyeshadows, one blush powder, a highlighter, and a multi-purpose cream blush. Each kit features a festive red lipstick—Red Carpet for Cool tones and Red Velvet for Warm tones—designed to complement the palette. Cruelty-free and made in the UK, these refillable compacts are available for £67 (a £20 savings) until December 23, 2024.
Fragrance: The Ultimate Festive Gift
Nothing says “festive” quite like a luxurious fragrance. Thoughtfully chosen scents add a personal touch to your gift, showing you’ve considered the recipient’s preferences and personality.
- We love the Marc Jacobs Daisy Pop EDT (50ml, £69.99)
A vibrant yet elegant floral-fruity fragrance, Daisy Pop is a charming gift for someone special. It opens with crisp grapefruit, violet leaf, and exotic yuzu, transitions into a heart of raspberry, violet, and rose, and finishes with warm notes of pamplewood, musk, and vanilla. The result? An irresistible, balanced aroma that’s perfect for the holiday season. Visit here for more fragrance ideas.
Explore Seaweed-Infused Beauty
For a gift that combines wellness with sustainability, look no further than the seaweed-infused products from The Cornish Seaweed Bath Company. Since 2013, this West Cornwall brand has been creating unique skincare and haircare products cantered around organic seaweed—a powerhouse ingredient with remarkable benefits.
Rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, seaweed supports collagen production, promotes cell repair, and enhances hair elasticity and strength. Whether used to nourish the scalp, improve hair growth, or boost shine, seaweed offers a holistic approach to beauty that’s both effective and gentle.
Elevate your loved one’s daily shower or bath rituals with the nourishing power of wild organic seaweed—a gift that feels as good as it is for the planet.
This festive season, treat your loved ones to beauty gifts that inspire confidence, celebrate individuality, and promote well-being. Whether it’s a stylish consultation, a luxurious fragrance, or a sustainable seaweed-based product, these thoughtful options are sure to make Christmas extra special.
The Importance of Using the Right Brush for the Job
The quality of your makeup brush can completely transform how your makeup sits on your skin. Low-quality brushes tend to shed, apply product unevenly, and irritate the skin. Synergy Collections, have found that they eliminate these concerns with their superior taklon synthetic fibres. Taklon offers softness, durability, and ease of cleaning, making it a top choice for both professionals and enthusiasts.
Something else to bear in mind is using the right brush for each task is crucial to achieving a polished, professional look. Whether a blush, foundation or eyeshadow brush, each one is meticulously designed with a purpose in mind, ensuring precision, ease of use, and superior results.
Because their brushes are cruelty-free and vegan, you can apply your makeup with peace of mind, knowing you’re making an ethical choice without compromising performance.
Gold Collagen – Beauty from the Inside Out
Since 2011, GOLD COLLAGEN® has revolutionised the beauty and wellness industry with their innovative liquid collagen supplements and beauty products. Their mission is to empower millions of loyal customers to look and feel their best by promoting beauty from within.
At the heart of their product range is the bestselling Pure Plus, a scientifically developed supplement featuring the patented NUTRIGLOW® complex. Designed by leading scientists and nutritionists, this formulation works holistically to support:
- Younger-Looking Skin: Promotes radiant, healthy skin while reducing the appearance of wrinkles.
- Hydrated and Elastic Skin: Boosts skin hydration and elasticity for a youthful glow.
- Healthy Hair and Nails: Encourages strong, shiny hair and nails.
- Hair Growth: Actively supports healthy and sustained hair growth.
- Hormonal and Menstrual Balance: Helps maintain hormonal equilibrium and menstrual cycle regularity.
- Mood and Emotional Well-Being: Supports positive mood, emotional balance, and relaxation.
Gold Collagen Pure Plus isn’t just about looking good; it’s about feeling confident, radiant, and revitalised inside and out. With a focus on skin health, hair vitality, and overall well-being, Gold Collagen transforms beauty into a daily ritual of self-care and wellness.
Poppy Watt