Holiday Gift Guide: Skincare For Everyone On Your List!

For the person who loves: Handmade skincare

When I think of festive holiday bath products I think of Lush. Their products are handmade, vegan and cruelty-free. Something to keep in mind if that’s a priority for the person you’re buying for.

Is the person you’re buying for not into baths? Lush has you covered. The Salt and Peppermint Bark Body Scrub is ultra hydrating and minty fresh. It’s basically made for me! While this would make an amazing holiday gift I am TOTALLY keeping this one for myself! Fair trade organic cocoa and cupuaçu butter will have your skin feeling velvety soft and peppermint oil has a tingly sensation that I love.

Looking for something with a little sparkle? Snow Fairy Shower Gel is just what Santa ordered! This bright pink body gel smells like bubblegum and *wait for it* …… it has biodegradable shimmer! The scent is sweet and strong, so if you know a candy lover they will appreciate the yummy aroma of this gel. Buying for a teen that loves a little bling? This glittery option won’t disappoint.

For the person who loves: Classic skincare

If I’m looking for skincare that everyone will love, I know to stop by The Body Shop. They always introduce lovely limited edition scents that will please everyone from your secret santa at work (you know…the one you barely know?) to your BFF and everyone in between. There’s something about the classic skincare options at The Body Shop that make it the perfect place to shop for gifts that will please ’em all!

The Frosted Cranberry Shower Gel is a sweet-smelling body wash that’s sure to be a hit. Cranberry is just one of those scents that I love no matter what time of year it is. It contains cranberry seed oil from my home and native land – Canada! It also Community Fair Trade Honey from Ethiopia (and it’s soap-free!)

When I think of The Body Shop, I think of body butters. Not only do they have what seems like a million different scents to choose from, they are also just hella moisturizing! I still remember being so excited to go to pick them out when I was in high school -mango was my favourite scent back then. The Frosted Plum Body Butter (Limited Edition) is a holiday release that has a beautiful citrusy plum scent. It’s enriched with Community Fair Trade Soya Oil and Babassu Oil. The seasonal packaging is so cute!

You may not know this, but The Body Shop often collaborates with communities in need to help give back. This holiday season they have teamed up with WaterAide! Every Soft Hands, Warm Kisses Gift Set sold provides one day of safe water for a family in Ethiopia. Pretty amazing right? This cute little set contains a mango scented hand lotion and lip butter. Perfect for someone who is always on-the-go and likes skincare that can be tossed into a purse or makeup bag!

For the person who loves: Luxury skincare

I blame my friend Paula for my addition to Roger & Gallet. It’s a UK brand that is now available at the Hudson’s Bay in Canada (sorry US pals, they no longer sell these goodies in America). Started back in 1862 this perfumery eventually branched out into skincare and was one of the first to sell bars of soap way back in the 1800’s! They source only the most premium ingredients like flower extracts and these products are packaged beautifully. They sell soaps, fragrances, body oils, lotions and more!

It’s surprisingly affordable with a high-end look and will be the perfect present for the person on your list that loves the finer things. Fleur De Figuier (Fig) Hand & Nail Cream is only $10 CAD! It’s a light yet moisturizing lotion that doubles as a fragrance. Make no mistake, Roger & Gallet is first and foremost a perfumery, so all of their products are scented with premium extracts and essential oils. So when you apply this cream you are also applying a scent that will last for hours (and you’ll be happy about that!)

If you stop into a location that sells Roger & Gallet you can find a few gift and travel sets like the Fresh Fragrant Water Travel Set. It contains three sample sizes of their fragrant waters: Fleur D’Osmanthus (citrus), Bois D’Orange and Fleur de Figuier (Fig). I love the little travel bag it comes in and these tiny bottles look beautiful sitting on a dresser. It’s a gift that will give someone a chance to sample several of their most popular scents!

It seems early to be thinking about Christmas but it’s only about 4 weeks away! Buying presents for people I love is one of my favourite things to do, so I actually really enjoy hunting for the perfect gift : ) Have you started your shopping for the holidays yet?

* This post contains products that were sent to me for consideration. As always, my reviews and opinions are my own.