Beauty-ful Christmas gift ideas ?? feat. my vintage A Night Before Christmas book with Japanese illustrations that I adore. For everyone at home, friends, mums, secret Santa, teachers gifts and workmates- there’s something for absolutely everyone with a variety of price points of Christmas gifts.
A selection of beauty-full gifts for Christmas Gift Guide 2023…
The Body Shop is committed to a future where a more responsible way of living benefits our planet. Which is why this Christmas, they’re celebrating the small acts of positive change inside each treat, whether that’s more recyclable packaging or Community Fair Trade ingredients.
Discover daily joy as you countdown to Christmas Eve with the 24 little surprises hiding in The Advent of Wonders pop-up beauty advent calendar.
My go-to fragrance from LUSH cosmetics is their iconic muchloved classic: Snow Fairy. You can buy gifts in Snow Fairy across a wide range of products to suit everyone. I love them all, it’s impossible to choose. Lush’s 2023 Christmas range is available now in stores, online and in the Lush app. From designing products using ethically sourced ingredients, to ensuring any packaging can be treasured, reused or returned through Lush’s Bring it Back scheme, you can be assured that planet Earth has been considered at every stage of the invention and production of this range – even the glitter and sparkle is plastic-free!
Linden Leaves is bringing back the beloved Amethyst fragrance just in time for Christmas. This unique scent features fresh top notes of green fruit layered over a sparkly heart of white florals and gardenia, anchored by warm base notes of amber and vanilla.
Kiwis can purchase a gift for a friend or loved one from World Vision Christmas Gift Catalogue online store. Whether it be a chicken for a family ($12), a vege garden ($28), cooking classes to fight malnutrition ($54) or emergency food ($60), these small gifts will have a big impact on children around the world. Choose from a range of festive cards and meaningful gifts – there are options for both physical or digital cards. www.worldvision.org.nz
A 3-4 hour self-drive day trip with a difference: a foodie’s scavenger hunt exploring the beautiful Matakana Coast region. Following a regional map, you will discover hidden gems, try local artisan products and partake in fun activities, all whilst solving clues and riddles along the way.At each stop, you will stop and admire the scenery and/or collect delicious, gourmet picnic food to enjoy at your final picnic destination. https://villagepicnic.co.nz/
These new-and-improved candles from Essano not only produce less soot, but also offer a longer-lasting fragrance and scent throw. They come in four gorgeous fragrances: Lotus Flower & Camelia, Sweet Pea & White Orchid, French pear & Vanilla, and Blood Orange & Lime. $30 for 300g candles and 100ml diffusers, available at Countdown, Chemist Warehouse, Bargain Chemist, and selected New World, Pak n Save and Fresh Choice supermarkets.
Can’t ever go wrong for me with champagne and chocolates. Thank you to Lou & Draper Cormack for this gorge @giftboxboutique.co.nz hamper.
Pavlova and meringues make for a classic Christmas dessert. Make sure you use the best eggs for a top quality result, such as these in this pretty, too-good-to-hide festive packaging by @otaikavalley eggs. Available now in supermarkets.
Endota (formerly Forme Spa) not only does fabulous facials and in-spa treatments, it has a gorgeous range of skincare and these contemporary packaged gift boxes in the divine artwork of Australian artist Xander Holliday. There’s a variety of gifts to choose from, including a sun-smart Skin Saver Gift Set with natural mineral sunscreen, limited edition Reversible Bucket Hat and Reusable Cotton String Bag; a shower steamer Awaken & Unwind Shower Steamer Set to make your bathroom into a fragrant spa experience in your mornings or evenings at home; Hands & Feet Bonbon for $40 which is a real cracker – see what I did there – through to a 12-piece advent calendar box for $185 for the ultimate treat, which includes brightening face masks, deeply-hydrating natural moisturisers, soothing essential oil aromatherapy and more. All available at Endota spas nationwide and online.
Merry Christmas!
Photos by Megan Robinson
29 November 2023