Holiday Gift Guide : Beauty & Wellness

This gift guide dedicated to beauty and wellness is one that is near and dear to me as I believe these categories go hand in hand. I mean to look good you have to feel good. As with all my other gift guides, I included gift suggestions that range from affordable to luxe and they're all pretty practical and useful as well. There are always some picks which are my personal recommendations that I swear by as well as a few that might also be on my own wish list.  I made a conscious effort to curate beauty products that are vegan and cruelty-free and formulated without any questionable ingredients because that's important to me. Now tell me, which one of these you'd like? 

Be sure to check out my other gift guides for gifts under $30 and gifts for the home. Still to come are gifts for him and her.

1. Peach & Lily Glass Skin Radiance Trio

This limited edition kit contains three iconic Glass Skin bestsellers including the famous Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum which is a powerful cocktail of proven skincare ingredients that is really effective. It a favorite that I always go back to since I first reviewed it. 

2. Solaris It's Lit LED Gua Sha Facial Massager

This nifty three-in-one tool fuses gua sha with modern technology by enhancing facial massage with your choice of pulsing vibrations, detoxifying heat, and collagen-stimulating red LED light. It can be used on a single mode for a targeted treatment, or try all three at once for a multitasking yet potent experience. I bet this can really take a gua sha treatment to the next level.

3. Chantecaille Bio-Lifting Mask

With a rich cream formulation, this luxurious, renewing face mask utilizes an advanced blend of botanicals to smooth and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while moisturizing and nourishing dry skin to give the effect of a facial in a jar. It can be used as a regular wash-off mask or as  a more intensive overnight treatment. I've written about my love for this product and how I can always expect to wake up to a more refreshed, toned and luminous complexion when I use it.

4. Squish Beauty Cheeky Cherry Eye & Cheek Mask

These hyaluronic acid-infused cherry-shaped eye and cheek masks add a touch of whimsy as they work to plump and hydrate skin. Would make such a cute stocking stuffer!

5. Byoma Moisturizing Rich Cream

This moisturizer contains a unique barrier boosting Tri-Ceramide Complex (ceramides, cholesterol, fatty acids) is enriched with soothing, restorative bakuchiol and shea extracts that improves skin’s texture for plump, supple results and a stronger skin barrier. It has become my go to cream because it hydrates so well with a light silky finish and it's so affordable. The brand is vegan and cruelty-free and they take sustainability seriously with fully recyclable packaging made from monomaterial plastic and they also offer refills for their products. The colorful packaging is fun too. A wonderful gift for under $20.

6. COSRX Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence

This essence combines a 74.3% triple snail complex with 5% niacinamide to hydrate, soothe and boost radiance all at once. It can be used as an essence by dry skin types and a light moisturizer for oily skin types. I love this product and it is a staple in my routine.

7. Brandefy Skin 15% Vitamin C + E + Ferulic Acid Serum

This high-powered antioxidant serum with 15% pure vitamin C, 0.5% ferulic acid and vitamin E is a dupe of the cult favorite Skinceuticals C E Ferulic Serum which I have tried and found to be very effective (my full review). It hydrates, brightens and smooths my skin like the Skinceuticals product and is way more affordable at $49 than $169. 

8. Organic Bath Co. Body Butter Discovery Set

I'm a big fan of this organic skin and body care brand that uses high quality, fair trade ingredients. This  gift set contains one of each of their amazing body butters including Naked, PeaceFull, RefreshMint and Zesty Morning. I like Naked which is unscented and the Peacefull which is scented with soothing Bulgarian lavender.

9. MIX:BAR Eau de Parfum Discovery Set

This charming set which contains five of the the brand's most popular scents offers a wonderful way to experience MIX:BAR's real and pure fragrances that can be worn alone of layered as you like. Their range of vegan and cruelty-free scents offer accessible luxury at extremely affordable prices. I'm in love with the Whipped Almond.

10. Boy Smells Fantôme Hand Soap

This hand wash features a smoky botanical-scented formula powered by a naturally derived, purifying complex of reishi, lion's mane, chaga mushroom, kaolin clay, bentonite clay and borage seed oil. And the packaging is made for displaying. I'm a big fan of Boy Smells candles which are exquisitely scented so I'm sure that is also the case for this hand wash and I want to try it soon.

11. Grown Alchemist Anti-Bacterial Hand Cream

This hand cream is formulated with anti-bacterial ingredients such as cedarwood along with biasabolol from candeia oil that noticeably protect hands from germs and the impacts of environmental stressors that lead to premature aging. Ylang Ylang fights free radicals known to cause premature aging, while hydrating the skin for a soft and smooth appearance. I have not tried this one yet but Grown Alchemist hand creams are the best!

12. Wander BeautyDouble Date Lip and Cheek Tint

Available in six shades, this vegan and cruelty-free, multitasking duo features sheer tint and clear, shimmer-free balm for moisturized lips, cheeks and eyes.

13. CLE Cosmetics Lip Care Trio

This set of three hydrating lip treatments features an exfoliating peel, a protective oil and a subtle nude gloss, all designed in one streamlined case with a compact mirror for easy, on-the-go application. This K-beauty brand features clean formulations and really cool minimalist packaging. Their CCC Cream is the best!

14. Prima Unwind Bath Gem Relaxing Bath Soak

This effervescent bath bomb made with 25 milligram broad-spectrum CBD and mineral rich Epsom salt 

pulls double duty to naturally support the skin and provide balance while also soothing the body and promoting relaxation. I try to buy a bunch of these whenever they're on sale. After a bath with them, I just feel completely blissed out.

15. Fleur Marche Relief, Plz. Set of 4 CBD Wellness Patches

Swathed in a powerful blend of peppermint oil and CBD, these wellness patches can be used to rebound from a tough workout or daily wear and tear. They work by delivering a controlled dose of ingredients directly into the bloodstream, for a soothing experience that you'll feel but not be overwhelmed by. I discovered these when I had my shoulder impingement and they really do work. I found it helps with anxiety as well.

16. WTHN Body Cupping Kit

Used in traditional Chinese medicine, body cupping helps to relieve muscle tension and minor body aches, increase flexibility and circulation, and support detox. Suction from the cups gently lifts tissue up for a release. With this self-cupping kit, you can achieve these benefits at home. My former physical therapist introduced the benefits of cupping to me and it really is a marvelous and drug-free alternative method of pain relief and detox. I want thise/

17. Ostrichpillow Cervical Heat Pack

This heated neck wrap provides pleasant warmth and gentle pressure that relaxes tense shoulders and takes care of your neck which makes it a great gift for anyone who spends too much time in front of a screen.

18. Crystal Acupressure Band

This crystal bracelets is designed with the goal to release the flow of energy to help with mindfulness, stress relief, mental clarity, energy, and relaxation. It works by stimulating the pericardium pressure point on the wrist and serves as a visual cue to connect mind and body. There is a choice of three crystals: obsidian, said to aid in recognizing and releasing stressful mental patterns; carnelian, said to increase energy, strength, and vitality; and tiger iron, said to promote self-healing, encourage personal power, and sustain mental clarify.

19. Campo Sleep Essential Oil Roll-On

This roll-on blend of essential oils from this modern aromatherapy line inspired by the ancient art of perfume, includes French lavender, palmarosa, roman chamomile and valerian root to quiet the mind and soothe the senses to promote sleep naturally. I diffuse this blend at night and it smells lovely and really does help me get ready for sleep.

20. PhoneSoap UV Cell Phone Sanitizer & Dual Universal Cell Phone Charger Box

I have recommended this before and I still do. Studies which tested a number of phones for bacteria which showed that every phone was contaminated with over 17,000 bacteria particles and 20 different types of bacteria were identified which is pretty disgusting. This sanitizer/charger kills 99.99% of bacteria with UV-C light. We use this every time we take our phones outside as well as wiping them down with sanitizing wipes regularly.

21. Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor

This device is an indoor air quality monitor that tracks and measures Track and measures air quality through 5 key factors: particulate matter (PM 2.5), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), carbon monoxide (CO), humidity, and temperature. It connects to your home network and can be programmed to trigger a routine to adjust the environment for better air quality. We're looking at getting this because our allergies have been going crazy lately and it's not like COVID has magically disappeared.

22. Casper Sleep Glow Light

Glow is a self-dimming, warm light lulls you into better, deeper sleep. A built-in gyroscope lets you control the brightness to the level you want with just a twist and the ambient light sensor lets you use it in the middle of the night without waking anyone up. In the morning, soft light helps gently wake you up comfortably and, most importantly without an alarm.

23. Bed Of Nails Original Acupressure Strap Wrap

This portable acupuncture mat can be used as a back strap or tied around any body part for immediate acupressure stress spot therapy at home or on the go. I swear by my Bed of Nails acupressure mat which I lay on for pain relief and relaxation.

24. NodPod Body Weighted Body Pod

This body pod has all the benefits of a weighted blanket while allowing for a cooler body contouring experience. The single inner-layer design allows you to take the weight without the heat. One side is cooling jersey cotton, while the other is soft microfiber.

25. Celestial Silk 100% Pure Mulberry Silk Pillowcase

Silk pillowcases are a nice little luxury that can help you sleep your way to softer skin and smoother hair. Made of 100% mulberry silk, Celestial Silk pillowcases help to promote moisture retention which means more supple and smoother skin and softer hair with less frizz. They sent me one to try and I've been sleeping on it for the past month. I can honestly say my hair looks considerably better when I wake up. It's so much more manageable and frizz is no longer an issue. I was impressed by the quality and feel of the pillowcase and I also really like how it is much cooler than my regular pillowcases. The brand's pillowcases are offered in 28 colors and prints and they also donate 10% of proceeds to charities that benefit the planet and women's rights so it's gift you can feel good about giving as well.

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