One of the main struggles we have at Christmas is knowing what on earth to buy our loved ones and friends, and with just 34 sleeps to go until the big day (scary hey) it's about time we all get that Christmas shopping started pronto! So today I thought I'd put a little gift guide together and share a few gifts that have been tried and tested that I think make perfect presents, most of which are pretty affordable although there is one more pricey 'main present' thrown into the mix.
Technic have some fabulous gifts sets this year that are perfect for any makeup loving gals you have in your life, and they don't break the bank either! The Technic Nude Edition Lipstick Collection (£4.99) comes with 6 full size liquid lipsticks in a great selection of nudes and theres also the perfect Christmas red shade in there too. Sticking with liquid lipsticks the Technic Lip Locker Matte Lip Set comes with 10 mini liquid lipsticks in nude, pink, red, plum and berry shades making it the ultimate gift for liquid lippie fans, best of all it's only £5.99 which is an absolute steal! The Technic 'The Glitz' Eyeshadow Set (£2.99) has to be my favourite though, it contains 4 glitters in Silver, Gold, Copper, and Cranberry which are perfect for the festive season and the quality is pretty good too! You can use them as eyeshadow toppers, in your inner corners or as liquid eyeliner, I love them!
If you have a wax melt lover on your hands then I cant recommend the Whiffy Wax Whopper Box (£20.00) enough, the box contains 9 2oz mega melts all of which are in festive scents and they all look beautiful, the detail and glitter within the melts in this box is seriously stunning! The quality of the wax melts is amazing too, I've tried quite alot of Whiffy Wax melts before and they melt melt so quickly filling your house with the gorgeous scent really quickly and you only need the smallest amount of wax for a really good scent throw too.
If you want to splash out on a main present or if you have a skincare junkie in the family then the PMD Clean Pro would make an amazing gift! The device comes in four colours - Navy, Teal, Berry and White and retails for £135.00 although it's on sale right now for £87.75! The PMD Clean Pro is a smart facial cleansing device which is made of ultra-hygienic silicone and is odour-resistant, antibacterial, hypoallergenic, and waterproof, so you can take it in the bath or shower with you without a care in the world! With SonicGlow™ technology the PMD Clean Pro removes skin’s impurities by breaking down dirt and oil from within the pores resulting in a much deeper cleanse whilst also toning, firming and smoothing the skin! The Pro also has the added bonus of the ActiveWarmth technology which radiates a soothing heat and encourages products to penetrate into the skin at a deeper level. I've been using my PMD Clean Pro for around a month or so now and I have to say I'm loving the results, my skin does indeed feel a lot smoother and supple now and I feel like it does a fantastic job at giving my skin a super deep cleanse and my skin has looked so fresh a polished since using it!
If you know someone who suffers with dry, chapped skin or lips then the Dr.Lipp gift sets could be a saviour for them. Dr.Lipp is such a lovely brand and all of their products are 100% natural which I think is pretty amazing! I've used their multi-award-winning Nipple Balm for years because not only is it so bloody good for dryness but it has a multitude of uses too, the list is literally endless as you can use it for your hands, cuticles, after sun, babies bums, glitter glue, eyebrow shaping, sore nose, dry patches on your body like elbows and knees, chapped lips and you can use it as a clear lip gloss, it's so incredibly useful and their Original Nipple Balm Six Pack (£29.00) means you can have a mini balm on you at all times - in your pocket, handbag, makeup bag and on your work desk. Dr.Lipp also have a set of Lip Trio Tints (£18.00) which have the same amazing formula as the nipple balm but this time it's naturally tinted to add some colour as well as nourishment to your pout!
Lastly something that's more universal and an AMAZING gift in my opinion is a pet portrait by Portrait Pals. Portrait Pals is an artist marketplace selling charitable pet portraits and bespoke gifts. How it works is you choose from a range of artists depending on the style of portrait your after, upload the photo of the adorably cute pet that you want turning into a portrait and then wait for the artist to do their thang! The artist I went for was the amazing Lauren Pilgreen, she done a incredible job at creating my portrait of Alfie, doesn't he look cute! I think this sort of gift is amazing for any pet owner of any age, and I think it such a special gift as the person receiving it will know you've really put a lot of thought, love and effort into their gift!
Have you started your Christmas shopping yet beaut's or are you on the ball and finished? I'd love to know!
*This post contains gifted items, all opinions are my own!
