One of the fun things about Christmas for us is choosing gifts for our family and friends. We’ve all laughed in the past about trying to buy other gifts – only to discover everyone’s been waiting for our skincare gifts. Now, while most of you don’t get to browse our shelves, we can give you a sneak peak at least. Today is our gift ideas review, going over our favourites from both our everyday products and our limited edition kits that we’ve been seeing in-store.
Meg’s Gift Ideas Review
“This Christmas I am giving my mum the Omnilux CONTOUR FACE at home LED light therapy device. I know that these are expensive, but it is also something that she will have forever, so if you work out the cost per usage, it’s actually not so bad.
What does it treat?
Your skin naturally ages over time. This can occur faster following years of UV and environmental toxin exposure, leading to your skin losing its elasticity and gaining extra pigmentation. Wrinkles, sagging, age spots and redness are not uncommon. The Omnilux light therapy devices are designed to provide optimised doses of red and infrared light to supercharge your body’s own natural cellular healing response. Reversing your visible signs of ageing.
Premature ageing skin is often caused by years of exposure to environmental toxins and UV damage, leading to wrinkles, pigmentation, redness, and dry skin – all the visible signs of ageing. With three to five simple 10-minute sessions per week for 4-6 weeks, followed by maintenance as desired, you can improve the condition of your skin with this light therapy device. This allows your professional quality results at a fraction of the cost, and most importantly, you can do this at home.
Benefits:
- Reduces the appearance of pigmentation, redness, and fine lines & wrinkles
- Reduces the appearance of sunspots
- Promotes healthier, younger-looking skin
- All natural. No pain, side effects, or downtime
- Safe for all skin types
- Easy, quick and comfortable to use
- Natural and chemical free with proven results
- Portable, able to be used at home
My mum is going to love this. She often complains about the lack of elasticity in her skin, and I know from using this device myself, that you can really achieve significant results in this area. The thing that I really love more than anything from using the Omnilux CONTOUR is the even tone and texture of my skin. I honestly cannot remember the last time I had to wear foundation – it has worked so well.”
Meg
Julie’s Gift Ideas Review
“The giving of a gift is a gift to yourself really, don’t you think? And giving a gift of beautiful skincare, well, everyone in my family especially loves being on the receiving end.
But I’m sure for many of you it is a dilemma if you have many different personalities, skin types etc on your Christmas list. Daughters with specific skin concerns and fussy as f…**. Mothers and Grandmothers with skin you think may be a little beyond help (never!!). Sisters that have never used skin care in their life, and you know would be a little offended or maybe just a little bemused if they receive some. Male members of the family who probably wouldn’t rate that gift of skin care, and would look at it like it’s an alien life form… (they’d secretly love it). Your extended list with teachers, your hairdresser, friends in general, would they appreciate it? They would, believe me.
You really can’t go wrong with sheet masks, a little luxury everyone will love, and it works out to be quite an economical gift when you can purchase them in box sets and give them individually. I love the Societe Peptide Gel Mask, and you can pair it with the Societe Peptide Eye Mask to be extra special. They are very, very gentle on skin, so you don’t have to worry about a mass outbreak of reactive skin conditions on your recipients.
But if you know exactly which products you need for that specific person, I’m sure you will be able to find those product types in the multitude of gift packs available online and in clinic. Our most popular being the limited edition Aspect Dr Excellence Kit, and why wouldn’t it be with savings of 40% on the products included, and all of them our biggest sellers individually.
So if you are stuck for Christmas gift ideas this year, go with skin care, you can’t go wrong.”
Julie
Phillipa’s Gift Ideas
“Okay, so I have a few things I’m going over today… both some things that I LOVE and others that I think are FUN…
Small gifts that are fun
I’m starting with the FUN ideas, because, well why not! Now, if you know me, please STOP READING NOW, otherwise you’ll spoil the surprise for yourself… This year I’ve created a ‘little’ bundle that I’m giving to my BFFs and teachers etc. I realise my friends aren’t into big gifts at the moment, as we all have kids and know what that costs. Instead they’re getting a We Are Feel Good Inc Kakadu SPF and Lip Balm. That way it’s Christmas colours (green and red), and I can add ribbon to look super cute with a thank you card for the past year. I’ve made this option so they have SPF for their face and lips, and it’s just pretty and not overwhelming to receive… plus smells divine!
Luxe gifts I love
Now for the gifts that I LOVE!!! Now, these are bigger gifts, so depending on your budget, they might well be for your family, or even for you!!! These are the limited edition gift kits that I’m particularly blown away by.
- If you are into Aspect Dr, you’d be crazy not to order the Excellence Kit. It contains your everyday essentials at a fraction of the cost. You’re literally getting over 40% off, and we NEVER discount that much.
- The SkinCeuticals Baubles are simply gorgeous to behold, I’ll showcase the Luminous Duo here as it includes CE Ferulic and HA Intensifier which are their best selling products. It’s hard to capture just how stunning this kit is, being both sleek and shiny… they’re literally glowing on our shelves and I just love looking at them. They’re like works of art. If you want someone to be blown away AND know they’re getting top-end products, this is an easy win.
- The Medik8 gift boxes feel really luxe to open, I don’t think the images do them justice, as they are so graceful. They are made from a thick card with a black bow to close, and you really feel like you’re opening something special. They have that simplistic beauty that is Medik8, and I’m particularly drawn to the Crystal Retinol version. This is simply because I love these products so much. It contains the no. 3 strength retinal, so it’s perfect for starting out. If you’re into retinol, then you’re still getting the retinaldehyde version, which is so great for your skin. Plus with their best selling cleanser (Surface Radiance) and moisturiser (Advanced Night Restore) you really can’t go wrong.”
Phillipa
I’m starting with the FUN ideas, because, well why not! Now, if you know me, please STOP READING NOW, otherwise you’ll spoil the surprise for yourself… This year I’ve created a ‘little’ bundle that I’m giving to my BFFs and teachers etc. I realise my friends aren’t into big gifts at the moment, as we all have kids and know what that costs. Instead they’re getting a We Are Feel Good Inc
Nidia’s Gift Ideas
“I absolutely love gifting high quality skin care. The sheer variety of products and the technical jargon can be overwhelming, so I like to simplify by giving gifts I know their skin will love.
Here’s my gifting list this year:
Mum – Osmosis MD Aging Kit is a new kit that I’m so excited to gift! It’s everything my mum needs to tackle visible signs of aging and achieve glowing skin. A perfect intro to this super effective range.
Sister #1 – Aspect SMC for DEEP hydration.
Sister #2 – Aspect Dr Multi B Serum for tackling breakouts (I gave her this last year and she loved it so much, she requested it again!).
Sister #3 – Osmosis Tropical Mango Mask for a natural nourishing treat.
Ten-year-old Daughter – Aspect Putastat 5 Cleanser and Phytostat 9 moisturiser for a gentle introduction to skin care.
Best friend – Osmosis MD Rose Quartz Facial Roller and Gua Sha set for a luxe treat after a difficult year.
My Fav’ stocking stuffer or Secret Santa pressies:
- We Are Feel Good Inc Kakadu Plum Body Milk
- We Are Feel Good Inc Paw Paw Nectar
- Aspect Intense Hydrating Sheet Mask
- Societe Eye Peptide Gel Mask“
Nidia
Zoe’s Gift Ideas Review
“Skincare can be a tricky gift at times… as everyone’s skin is so different! How do you know if what works for you, will work on somebody else’s skin? Well, you probably won’t unless you know the person really well! However, skincare can also be the BEST gift!! Not only will the recipient be thinking of you every time they are applying their amazing products, but they will also have you to thank for their beautiful glowing skin!
Here are some of my suggestions for the perfect gift for your loved ones:
- Any skincare kits are a fabulous idea, you get all the essentials at a lower price than buying them individually, and they come beautifully packaged! We only recently received Osmosis Mini Kits, broken up into three categories: Aging, Sensitive, and Pigmentation. Making the perfect gift! Osmosis has never been available in smaller sizes before, so this is really exciting to finally be able to trial the products before having to spend your money!
- Any type of masks. Some of my favourites are the Osmosis Tropical Mango mask – a barrier repair mask that smells absolutely divine! Aspect Fruit Enzyme Mask – an extremely gentle exfoliating gel-mask, (this is my all-time favourite feeling product!) and the Société Rejuvenating Gel Peptide Mask – an affordable, soothing gel peptide mask, perfect for after having facial treatments!
- And of course, I can’t forget my most valued product since joining The Skin Care Clinic team – Medik8 Mutiny – this lip balm really goes above and beyond!! Petroleum free, squalene based and omega-rich, this lip balm instantly melts down to leave lips visibly soft, supple and plump. Every single person I have recommended this to, has gone and purchased it and never looked back!! It honestly just won’t compare to a wind-up lip balm from the Chemist.
You really couldn’t go wrong with any of these recommendations!”
Zoe
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