My Guide to Original But Brilliant Beauty Gifts!
If there’s one thing for sure, for those of us on social media we’re never short of product ideas coming at us from every angle!
I love a quirky but thoughtful gift – and one that I know the recipient is going to love (obvs)!!
So I’ve rounded up some of the best beauty and wellness products I’ve tried of late that I think will make someone smile this festive season : )
Remember, I use affiliate links which means I earn a small percentage of any resulting sales. That helps fund my work, but I will ALWAYS be HONEST about it!
SUSTAINABLE BUT BRILLIANT
Not sure how widely available these are outside the UK, but the deodorants from Fussy are going to delight the environmentally conscious which should be all of us, let’s face it!
With effective but natural ingredients, the idea is you buy a deodorant applicator to which you load refills. My cost-saving and even more sustainable tip is that the refills are so well made in their sturdy cardboard cases that you can just use them on their own! They smell great too.
For someone who loves a manicure but might be looking for a little less harsh on their nails (plus cheaper) check out the brilliant range from Manucurist which I reviewed a while back.
You get gel products with the UV setting light (and the gel does last for around a week) or you can get regular polish in a huge array of colors and they are all way gentler on your nails. Use code GLOWHONEST for 15% off with my links.
FOR SKINCARE ENTHUSIASTS
I think this little starter kit from skincare innovators You’re Looking Well would make a brilliant choice for someone who is interested in cutting-edge products. It also won’t break the bank as some of the more innovative skincare products can.
The founders recruited dietitians, microbiologists and cosmetic scientists to formulate a range that supports the skin topically AND crucially from within through a supplement that includes probiotics that have been shown to be helpful for skin.
It’s a really interesting approach. I love their day cream, and I think skincare fans would appreciate the chance to try it out. Over Black Friday the Starter Kit is just £25.
You can also check out some of my best skincare finds of 2025 including an excellent all-in-one pro-aging serum from Remedy.
AMAZING HAIR PRODUCTS
This brand create the absolute best (IMO) products for dry, frizzy or damaged hair. I have all three 😁
I use the brilliant and super-hydrating Like A Virgin Hair Masque as a deep conditioner because of it’s smoothing effects on my frizzy 52-year-old tresses! You can snap up a big saving on their holiday bundle right now which includes the masque plus super hydrating shampoo and conditioner.
Their bond repair shampoo and conditioner are outstanding. Simple as that.
WELLNESS PICKS
For bigger gifts, wellness brand HigherDose have a great selection of red light and infrared devices and there’s 20% off in their Black Friday Sale!
The red light cap has been brilliant for boosting my parents’ thinning hair in their 80s! They take it in turns to wear it in front of the TV each evening with great results.
If you’re going big you can check out their bundle offers in their gift guide, with up to 30% off some collections.
The serotonin soak salt smells divine and is a real touch of bathtime relaxation luxury.
Maysama are another beauty and wellness brand that produce trustworthy devices and there’s up to 50% off products site-wide for Black Friday.
Their new LED Therapy Hand Glove is an ideal gift for anyone looking for a bit of hand rejuvenation. It’s also a great thing to use in winter to support skin health on hands taking a hit from the cold. Check out their festive sale offers here.
MY FESTIVE GIFT PICKS
SCENTSATIONAL
Just about every one of my friends and nieces were given a Sana Jardin discovery set from me last year!
Each of the scents smell great and it is just so much fun for fragrance fans to try them out. They are good-sized 9x2ml testers too so it’s not just a one-spray and done!
And talking of great scents, Untamed Moss by charming brand Piglet In Bed is a gorgeous fragrance used in their range of body washes, moisturizing creams and candles.
