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This holiday season, give the gift of purpose and intention with meaningful presents that combine beauty, wellness, and artistry
If there’s any word that can sum up beauty and wellness this year it’s: simplified. While the maximalist trend in makeup emphasized fantasy, much of makeup, skincare, and wellness routines embrace the “less is more” philosophy, focusing on essential, high-quality products to achieve a natural, radiant complexion.
This year, metabolic health was the new buzzword, where beauty starts from the inside, and cold showers became a trend for their circulation-boosting and touted for mind-clearing magic. Haircare? It’s all about a moisturized scalp these days. In makeup, “blush draping” meant that you could have lifted and sculpted cheekbones, while the “bare skin look” champions a fresh, natural aesthetic.
If you’re looking for gifts that go beyond the surface, why not choose something that nurtures the soul, pampers the body, and adds joy to everyday moments? This thoughtful guide is for you and every beauty and wellness enthusiast in your life.
Gifts for the soul
In Latin, Tuere means “to protect or preserve.” Drawing inspiration from humanity’s earliest ancestors, Tuere Collective offers artisanal creations and natural remedies that preserve ancient traditions. They have curated selections that aim to “inspire moments of reflection and balance.”
For a more grounded approach to well-being, Anima Mundi Apothecary combines ancient herbal traditions from around the world into ethically sourced remedies. The Adaptogenic Powder | 7 Medicinal Mushrooms + Cacao is made with 100 percent organic and locally grown mushroom extract powders and 100 percent organic heirloom Cacao you can add to smoothies, coffee, tea, and desserts. For moments when you need clarity, Tuere Collective also carries the Balipura Aura Spray, which you can bring with you to “elevate vibrations and promote inner peace.”
Gifts for an everyday glow
For skincare enthusiasts, Y.O.U Beauty Radiance Glow Illuminating Serum is a must-have, packed with Vitamin C and Sakura Extract to brighten and calm skin. Pair it with the Y.O.U Beauty Sunbrella Triple UV Acne Care, which offers sun protection and oil control for an all-day fresh look.
For makeup lovers, Vice Cosmetics’ On The Daily Trio is a versatile set that of multi-use products that deliver a natural, luminous finish ideal for every occasion. The Dew It All Blush brings a natural, dewy touch of color to the cheeks, eyes, and lips, while the Face Glaze adds a subtle, radiant highlight. Completing the set, the Dew Blend Sponge ensures smooth, flawless application for an effortlessly polished result.
To complete the look, the BYS Cloud Skin Cooling Hydro Loose Setting Powder hydrates and sets makeup, leaving skin soft and blurred without any dryness. Packed with skin-friendly ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid and Squalane from olives, it locks in moisture, while Indian Gooseberry Extract soothes and protects with antioxidants.
Gifts for pampering
Lavojoy Let It Glow Body Serum and Let It Glow Body Wash are brightening and hydrating essentials that turn daily showers into a self-care ritual. Enriched with skin-loving ingredients like Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid, and ceramide, these products help restore your skin’s natural glow while strengthening its barrier.
If haircare is on your list, David’s Salon has the Milkshake Moisture Plus Shampoo and Conditioner combo that restores moisture to dry hair while keeping it manageable and soft. Add Label.m Protein Spray, available at TONI&GUY, is a lightweight detangler that not only smooths but also strengthens and protects for healthier, more resilient locks.
Complete your night routine with Dove’s Night Repair Deo Serum, which combines Niacinamide and Hyaluronic Acid to moisturize and repair your underarms. The deo serum also hydrates and brightens underarm skin overnight.
