It’s time to start that Christmas shopping! I have put together a simple guide of skincare gifts for Christmas. I have recommended a suitable skin product for each skin type. Also, lots of us are on a budget when Christmas shopping. So, where appropriate, I have added a cheaper gift option and a more expensive option.
Free to contact me if you have any questions or if you would like to order any skincare products.
Skincare Gifts for a special Mum
Under €50 skincare gift: ASAP CC Correcting Cream €45 – This is a lovely light cream full of anti-oxidants. It has a nice light tint that gives the skin a glow, hides redness and leaves a flawless but natural finish. Buy online here.
Under €100 skincare gift: ASAP Firming Eye Lift €72 – ASAP Skincare Firming Eye Lift has a unique anti-ageing formula targets dark circles, puffiness, fine lines and wrinkles. Use daily get smoother and firmer skin around the eyes.
Gifts for a Bestie or Sister
Under €50: ASAP Deluxe Cleansing Cloth and Daily Facial Cleanser €50 – This facial cleansing cloth is designed to effectively remove all traces of makeup, cleansers, masks, exfoliators and daily pollution. It contains a smooth side for the removal of product and a textured side for a gentle micro-exfoliation. Made from high quality, biodegradable and bacteria-resistant fabric. Anti-bacterial fabric means it is more hygienic than standard facecloths. It is also machine washable! Pair this with a nice cleanser and it is a lovely gift that everyone will use! Shop cleansers and the deluxe cloth here.
Under €100: A Voucher for a Customised Chemical Peel €90 – Because who doesn’t want glowing skin for Christmas! All peels are customised to suit, so this gift will suit everyone and every skin type. I offer gentle starter peels for those that don’t want any peeling or recovery time. A chemical peel is the ideal treatment to give your friend a glowing complexion, a soft hydrated skin and longer lasting makeup. It will also improve any skin concerns. You can purchase a voucher here.
Gifts for someone with Oily skin
Under €50: Glo Oil Free SPF 40 €55 – A light-weight moisturiser with added sun protection. The perfect moisturiser for an oilier skin that won’t clog pores. It also offers a broad spectrum sun protection which will protect from the sun’s damaging rays. For use every morning. Buy online here.
Under €100: A Voucher for an Acne Clay Facial €75 – This is a highly effective treatment to refine and purify the skin. A unique mask with clay and exfoliating ingredients will remove dead skin cells and clearing up any trapped oil. This is suitable for adults, teens, men and women.
Gifts for someone with Acne or Breakouts
Under €50: Glo Clear Complexion Pads €55 – these pads are a unique and simple to use product. Salicylic Acid penetrates the pores, gently breaks down excess oil and exfoliates.
Under €100: A Voucher for a Salicylic Chemical Peel €90 – This 45 minute treatment deeply cleanses pores, treats breakouts, helps balance the complexion, even out the skin. It will also help treat and prevent acne scarring. Shop gift vouchers here.
Gifts for someone with Dry Skin
Under €50: Alumier Hydraboost Cream Cleanser €42 – Hydraboost is a super hydrating pH balanced cleanser that gently removes impurities, excess oil and makeup. The natural cleanser yucca seed extract gently cleanses the skin. Vitamin E, sunflower seed oil and argan oil moisturise, leaving skin smooth, soft and intensely hydrated!
Under €100: AlumierMD HydraDew €82 – An intensely rich moisturiser that moisturises, nourishes and improves skin texture. This product offers immediate and visible results to dry and prematurely aged skin. Use at night before bed. The perfect moisturiser for skin throughout winter. Shop this moisturiser here.
Gifts for a Mature Skin Type (ie older skin age 40+)
Under €100: A Voucher for an Glycolic Chemical Peel €90 – This is a versatile chemical exfoliant treatment appropriate for all skin types. Benefits of this treatment include brighter skin, decreased pigmentation, reduced lines and improved skin texture.
Skincare gifts suited to Everyone
Under €100 skincare gift: Voucher for an Advanced Skin Consultation €60 – A 45 minute thorough skin assessment with Maria, skin specialist nurse. The perfect gift for anyone that wants to look after their skin. Online Skin Conulultations are done via video call. They are €60 but are redeemable against products so this gift will allow that special someone to get products to suit. Buy an online skin consultation voucher here.
I hope this Skincare Gift Guide was beneficial. If you have any questions on products free to ask. All products and vouchers mentioned above can be bought at Maria’s Beauty Haven, Oranmore or via the online skin shop.
Maria xx