Stocking Filler Gift Guide for Christmas 2020 - Skincare

One of my absolute favourite things to shop for at Christmas time are gifts for stocking fillers. Having had Black Friday and an abundance of other sales and mega deals, there has been so many amazing gifts to grab and I have managed to get my hands on some amazing brands and products to share with you. 

Today is the turn of skincare, something you could say I am a fan of, if you read my blog regularly.  This skincare stocking filler guide features products which cost less than £25 and each and every one of them is amazing, whether or not your recipient or even you are a novice or an expert.

Starting with Dr Murad, who has some amazing gift sets for 2020, we have a 2-piece collection called You Dew You (£15 here). Inside are two of my favourite Murad products. 

Firstly is the AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser which is a brilliant exfoliator, one I have used time and time again when my skin feels dull and dry. It does an incredible job at just sloughing away at dead and dry skin, without being overly abrasive.  Paired with it is the Nutrient-Charged Water Gel (full review here) which is a water-light, oil-free gel moisturiser and its job is to hydrate, plump and lock that much needed moisture in to the skin.

From Ecooking is my favourite product from the range and one I have re-purchased many times over. The Multibalm (£23 here*)is was created to tackle a multitude of skin conditions and as well as being delicate enough for the face, it can also be used on elbows, hands, cuticles, knees and even your lips too. 

As with all Ecooking products (review here) this one contains a whole host of amazing ingredients which care for the skin. Included you will find Shea Butter, Vitamin E, Organic Argan and Olive Oils all of which hydrate and protects the skin. Delisens which reduces itching and inflammation and Xpertmoist which is a highly moisturising and regenerating ingredient. 

 

Normally you hear me professing my love for L'Occitane and the Almond Collection, but today, I am sharing my love for the Shea Butter Festive Bauble (£12 here*).

Packaged inside the cutest of decorative star-shaped tins, the contents inside are just divine. Firstly is the a 20ml Ultra Rich Body Lotion, followed by a 25g Shea Butter Milk Soap, before finally a 10ml Shea Butter Hand Cream. All of these products are designed to pamper, nourish, moisturise and protect the skin, plus it smells just incredible too.

The Body Shop is a brand I am really enjoying right now, I featured the new CBD range here just a few weeks ago and today it is the turn of the Winter Jasmine  Little Gift Box (£20 here*), a collection I have wanted to get my hands on since it was released.

Featuring four products, inside is the Winter Jasmine Shower Gel 250ml, Winter Jasmine Body Yogurt 200ml, Winter Jasmine Body Scrub 50ml and the Winter Jasmine Hand Cream 30ml. The collection features notes of orange flower, fresh jasmine and rose petals, so as you can imagine, it smells just absolutely delightful and I like it so much, I have ordered another set as a back up.

One brand which does the most amazing candles is Beatitude and having shared one of those candles in my candle gift guide, today I am back with the Joy Body Oil which comes wrapped inside the cutest of baubles (£10 here).

Referred to as 'Sunshine in a bottle', this Joy Body Oil is absolutely beautiful and just the kind of scent you need to have in your life if you need a bit of a pick me up. Made from 100% natural ingredients body oil is not only incredibly nourishing but it also provides goodness and hydration. It uses the oils of Oat, Camellia, Peach Kernel and Daikon Radish Seed which come together to provide a unique silky texture that is easily absorbed leaving beautiful soft, smooth skin without a greasy film.

One product I have really found amazing to use comes from Soap & Glory and it was quite by accident because I had thought I had picked up a tub of Righteous Cream but instead it was the Glow Your Mind Cleansing Balm.

As described this is a balm to milk nourishing formula and it has some amazing ingredients which includes vitamin C, marula oil, avocado oil, apricot oil and jojoba oil too. Together these ingredients come together to remove dirt, grime, makeup and it does a pretty good job at removing waterproof mascara, though I always ensure my eye makeup is removed prior to cleansing with a makeup remover, something I do out of habit. The formula, once it comes into contact with the warmth of your skin, quickly melts to a milky texture and I love the scent, very Soap & Glory. After using, yes it does leave your skin feeling smooth to the touch.

Finally from MOR is the Snowy Boxette Gift Set (£20 here*) and it is perfect for the times we are living in right now.

The bright pink box, with a ribbon bow detail features two products inside, the first is a 50ml Snow Gardenia Hand cream. This cream is a non-greasy light formula which is enriched with nourishing Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter and other essential Vitamins which leave your hands feeling silky smooth and moisturised. The second product is a 60g Snow Gardenia Soapette which is a Triple-Milled Soapette made from a rich vegetable base. It also contains Shea Butter and Vitamin E which together work to create a decadent lather that leaves your skin luxuriously moisturised.

I would love to know if you ever buy people skincare gift sets for stocking fillers, or even for yourself and if so, do any of these catch you eye?

*this post contains PR samples and/or Affiliate Links unless indicated otherwise - you can learn more on my Disclaimer page.

The LOOKFANTASTIC Idol Collection Beauty Box

Lookfantastic are on a roll with their beauty boxes, having just released an amazing collaboration with Jo Malone London, they are back once again with another box, this time it is called the Idol Collection* and it is just amazing.

This box is packed full of 7 luxury skincare treats which all from iconic skincare brands such as REN, Murad and Dermalogica, not only that. but of the 7 products, 3 of them are full-size and there is also an exclusive too!

Putting all of these products together, not only do you get enough skincare and hair care to give yourself and your skin a real pamper session, it is worth an amazing £192, but you can get your hands on it right now, here for £95*, which of course means a huge £100 saving!

Want to know what is inside?

Contents

• REN Evercalm™ Global Protection Day Cream (50ml) – worth £34
• REN Evercalm™ Overnight Recovery Balm (5ml) – worth £4
• Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream (50ml) – worth £70
• Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser (200ml) – worth £38
• Living Proof Perfect Hair Day™ Dry Shampoo (60ml) – worth £10
• Dermalogica Age Smart Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque (15ml) – worth £15

So far so good with the box contents and an impressive line up of brands and their products, but that is not all.  In this box, Lookfantastic have an extra product from an amazing brand, one I have enjoyed getting to know and try - Kate Somerville.

This is an introduction to the brand which will soon be coming to Lookfantastic and the chosen products is the ExfoliKate® Intensive Treatment (15ml – worth £21) – be the first to get it inside your Idol Collection.

This box launches on the 15th December but you can pre-order it right now*, so if it has caught your attention, as much as it has caught mine, grab it quick!

*this post contains PR samples and/or Affiliate Links unless indicated otherwise - you can learn more on my Disclaimer page.

Lola Rose London Stacking Bracelets

On her 30th birthday, Nikki Gewirtz, Lola Rose founder, received a piece of jewellery that was so special, it changed her life. This gift inspired me to start designing my own pieces. At the same time, it reminded me of my Grandma Lola. Three months later, Nikki’s first piece of jewellery came into being – a single tumble-stone bracelet, which became the foundation of her own brand, Lola Rose. Today I am sharing two of the Lola Rose London Stacking Bracelets, which are just stunning.

Featured within the stunning Bangle Bar collection is a range of stackable and collectable friendship bracelets which showcase an array of semi-precious gemstones and striking metal details.  There is a whole list of options to give you the chance to mix and match, choose your favourites and either keep them for yourself or give them as a gift to someone special.

My bracelets arrived in the most beautiful pink pouch. The brand name embossed on the pouch, it has a stud closer and it looks just stunning.  Inside the pouch are two of the red friendship bracelets, different in design and a slight difference in the colour red of the stones too, they work as well together as they do on their own.

The first bangle features Crimson quartette gem stones and between them are some gold bauble features and they make quite a soothing jangling noise as your wrist moves around.

The bracelet can be made to fit the wrist loosely or tightly with the adjustable Chinese Knot. Priced at £30 it is just beautiful and I have worn it a lot since it was gifted to me.

The second bracelet is the Oxford Bracelet (£30) and it is described as being an everyday must have bracelet. Slightly more plain than the bracelet above, what I love about this one is its simplicity.

Again, this bracelet is handcrafted using semi-precious Crimson Red Quartzite stones with a diamond facet and instead of gold baubles between the stones, this one just has slim metal rondelles which sparkle when they capture the light.  Again, the use of an adjustable Chinese Knot to ensure the bracelet fits to your wrist.

These bracelets are both just stunning, I love the difference in red, contrasting between dark blood red and then a much lighter shade and the choice of being able to wear them on their own or together as a set is also a nice choice to have.

You can find these bracelets and a whole host of other options here with Lola Rose London.

*this post contains PR samples and/or Affiliate Links unless indicated otherwise - you can learn more on my Disclaimer page.

JimBag Grey Rolltop Bag

Living in London, moving around on public transport can often be a nightmare when you have luggage, particularly if you have somewhere to be in rush hour.  Both the mister and I often spend time away from home working and occasionally it is only for a few days, so a suitcase isn't needed, but something that is a between size.  When the guys over at JimBag got in touch to see if we wanted to give one of their products a try, we both loved the look of what was to offer and settled on the Grey Rolltop Bag.

This backpack is described as being for the trailblazers who prefer the more scenic route to work, gym and just about everywhere else. It is one of those bags that you can literally use for everything, its design giving a lot of thought to the kind of person who might be using it and for various reasons.  

It has what is referred to as duo front and back exterior zip compartments which allow for quick access to products you might need to access quicker than those at the bottom of your bag. It also has a lot of other uses and features which includes:

Features:

• Roll-top accessibility to open and close with an adjustable clip to securely fasten shut
• Dual front and back exterior zip compartments made especially for easier in and out accessibility for insert and removal of items
• The Back-exterior zip compartment reinforced with extra patting to protect sensitive items this is the preferred area of storing laptops and tablets
• Spacious main storage area capable of supporting the imaginable
• The maximum capacity is 33 litres and the standard size is 26.5 litres when rolled down
• Standard dimensions are 49cm x 30cm x 18 cm
• Laptop compartment fit 15 inch and under
• Waterproof inner-coating

This bag definitely has a lot more storage than any of the bags I have ever owned and whilst we only got to use it a few times before lockdown, the compartment which is the most useful for me is the laptop compartment, nicely hidden but secure in the bag and given the weather we have had recently, being waterproof is also a nice addition.

Given how spacious this JimBag Grey Rolltop Bag, it is lightweight, it doesn't feel uncomfortable when wearing and the best part is that it is currently on offer for just £49.99.

*this post contains PR samples and/or Affiliate Links unless indicated otherwise - you can learn more on my Disclaimer page.