Best beauty products for Christmas stocking gifts Are you looking for great beauty Christmas gifts to add into a stocking? This list of the ultimate beauty stocking fillers from our therapists (and a few from us) should help you narrow down your options. From luxury skincare products to gorgeous fragrances, these are the top beauty Christmas gift ideas for that special someone. 14 beauty stocking fillers OTO ‘The Gift Of Sleep’ set Premium skincare brand OTO’s CBD range of gift boxes comes from award-winning, recently launched brand whose clutch of accolades include ‘The best CBD brand for sleep’. So it’s no surprise that our favourite is their ‘Gift of Sleep’ set (Oliver Bonas, £98.00). This luxurious box contains the brand’s best selling Sleep Drops, plus an overnight face mask and a pure silk eye mask to pamper the body and mind during a blissful, peaceful slumber. Other OTO gift boxes include the Calm Traveller, Sleep Selection and CBD Facial sets. Algenist ‘C Spots Go’ kit If you know someone whowould love to wake up to blemish-free skin in the New Year, then the ‘C Spots Go’ kit from Algenist (£45.00, Cult Beauty) is a must. From a skincare brand dedicated to biotechnology and releasing the benefits of algae, this vegan set contains three mini, magical potions. The Genius Liquid Collagen helps to regenerate skin from the inside out, while the Dark Spot Correcting Peel uses algae and vitamin C to smooth the surface and reduce pigmentation. Completing the trio, the Ultimate Anti-Ageing Cream improves skin elasticity while toning, firming and hydrating the skin. Neom Customised Christmas Crackers Neom’s new customisable crackers (from £8) are sure to make you the host of the season this Christmas. Forgo the cheesy jokes this year, and elevate your festive table to the next level. Select one or two mini products to add into each cracker, including their best selling Perfect Night’s Sleep Pillow Mist (£20.00, Neom) and Perfect Night’s Sleep Facial Cream (£12.00, Neom) – an office favourite! Living Proof dry shampoo Our hair stylists swear by Living Proof’s dry shampoo (£20, Lookfantastic). This miracle formula cleanses hair thoroughly to remove dirt and oils without water, leaving the user with shiny, soft and more manageable tresses. Unlike other products, this cruelty-free dry shampoo leaves no residue and contains no silicones, parabens, sulphates or phthalates. It also helps protect locks from pollution, while balancing sebum levels and refreshing the scalp. Molton Brown mini hand sanitiser A name synonymous with luxury, Molton Brown is one of the world’s leading beauty brands and a firm favourite among owners of five star hotels. This gorgeously-scented mini hand sanitiser (£10.00, Molton Brown) was created by one of their in-house Master Perfumers to clean hands without drying. The Orange and Bergamot formula is made in England and contains an irresistible blend of natural fragrances. In a handy 100ml flip-top bottle, this neroli oil based gel kills 99.9% of bacteria while leaving hands cleansed and smelling glorious. Clinique lip treatment A high street favourite that delivers a massive moisture boost to lips while plumping them at the same time. Use the Clinique lip treatment (£25.00, Clinique) by day for full, gently glistening lips, or at night to restore smoothness and moisture levels. This little wonder tube from Clinique can also be used as a quick fix. Simply pop it on to work its magic for five minutes before applying a layer of lipstick. Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour® Cream Lip Protectant Stick Protect your lips with this SPF 15 sunscreen lip stick (£20.00, Elizabeth Arden). Harnessing Elizabeth Arden’s renowned Eight Hour® formula, this portable little stick can smooth, moisturise and soften lips, no matter how dry or windy the weather. This lip protectant stick can be worn alone or under make-up, pampering your lips all day long wherever life takes you. Clarins SOS hydration mask This refreshing mask from Clarins (£30.00, Clarins) makes the ten-minute facial a real possibility, and will leave skin at its silkiest, softest and most supple best. Users adore how easy it is to use. Simply apply a generous layer to clean skin for a mega moisturising fix. After ten minutes, you can sweep away any excess residue with a cotton pad. Hermès lipstick If you can’t quite stretch to a Hermès scarf, then surely this is the next best thing. Give the most luxurious lipstick of a lifetime from the iconic brand. Deep and dramatic, the Rose Tamisé shade (£62.00, Hermes)is guaranteed to make an impact while treating lips to moisturising, long-lasting colour. OPI Prospa Nail & Cuticle Oil Highly regarded by professional nail technicians within the beauty industry, OPI provides exceptional nail products. This Prospa Nail & Cuticle Oil (£18.20, OPI) delivers an ultra-nourishing burst of moisture to strengthen and replenish nails. Packed with hydrating ingredients like cupuaçu butter and avocado lipid complex, this oil is perfect for conditioning the nail cuticles. A luxurious addition to anyone’s nail care routine. Olaplex hair repair trial kit The Olaplex hair repair trial kit (£22.00, Cult Beauty) includes four 30ml formulas that will cleanse, condition, smooth and perfect the hair. If someone you know would love shinier locks than they’ve ever had before, then this affordable treat really could transform their crowning glory. Sundazed hair perfume Luxury beauty Christmas gifts surely don’t come much more decadent than Byredo’s hair perfume (£52.00, Byredo). A fresh, summery scent every time they move is guaranteed when wearing this weightless fragrance. With citrus, neroli and jasmine, Sundazed hair perfume might just have the power to change the way we all wear scent. Charlotte Tilbury Instant Magic Facial dry sheet mask After the excesses of the festive season, a revitalising facial can be just what the doctor ordered, but there’s no need to despair if our facialists are fully booked. Charlotte Tilbury’s revolutionary sheet mask (£18.00, Charlotte Tilbury) will deliver a nourishing pampering session, smoothing even the most tired dermis while supplying essential moisture. It’s been a cult classic with industry insiders and celebrities alike. Just pop it on and leave for 15 minutes before seeing plumper, silker skin. Nipple balm for lips Last but by no means least on this list of Christmas beauty stocking fillers is a must-have Nipple balm (£12.00, Space NK), which makes the perfect balm for lips. Free from sulphates, parabens and even fragrance, this thick and luxurious formula made from medical standard lanolin can work wonders on even cracked, sore or itchy skin. If you’re still stuck for ideas, why not treat your loved one to a Secret Spa gift card, so they can indulge in a luxurious at home beauty treatment. You can now buy specific treatments, allowing you to add a touch of personalisation to your gift.
