Because, why give another pair of socks or soap-on-a-rope when you can give a gift that’ll keep on giving long after the tree and the tinsel’s been packed away? This festive season we’re bringing you all the inspiration you need for super special stocking fillers for those super special skincare lovers in your life.
We’re talking about the kind of glow-getting, complexion-boosting treats that’ll give the gifts under the tree a run for their carefully selected and handwritten gift tags.
Santa, baby, slip a serum under the tree, for me
Endocare Radiance C Ferulic Edafence Serum is your one-stop solution to illuminate your skin's natural glow. This feather-light, quick-to-absorb product combats the harmful effects of pollution by leveraging cutting-edge anti-pollution technology. The formulation also stimulates cell regeneration within your skin, paving the way for a more even skin tone and a healthier, rejuvenated appearance. It contains the Growth Factor Complex, which encourages and boosts collagen regeneration, enhancing the firmness and elasticity of your skin.
NeoStrata Enlighten Illuminating Serum is a powerful brightening serum that exfoliates pigmented, sun-damaged skin. Containing NeoGlucosamine™ (which increases your skin's cell turnover and exfoliates dead cells), Peptides, Licorice Extract, Vitamin C and 7 Alpine Plant Extracts, this cocktail of highly active brighteners decreases the formation of pigmentation, reducing the appearance of dark spots by preventing your skin from producing more melanin. The result? Smoother, more radiant-looking skin. Suitable for all skin types, it’s key that this serum is used in combination with a good sunscreen.
Skinceuticals Hydrating B5 gel is an oil-free hydrating serum that replenishes moisture and renews radiance for a smoother, younger-looking complexion. Suitable for all skin types, this product is a must-try for those struggling with sensitised and dehydrated skin and those concerned with acne or ageing. This oil-free serum combines vitamin B5 with hyaluronic acid, the body’s natural hydrator, to help bind moisture to the skin. It can be used alone or with a daily moisturiser to provide extra hydration and is an ideal moisturiser for blemish-prone skin.
SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF is a powerful antioxidant formula that protects your skin against environmental damage, also acting as a pigment regulator by reducing dullness and discolouration on your skin. The main antioxidant, Phloretin, neutralises free radicals while speeding up your skin's cell turnover and reducing pigmentation production. L-ascorbic acid is responsible for protecting your skin from oxidative stress, while Ferulic helps to inhibit UVA, UVB, and Infrared radiation.
Level up your gift-giving game with Lamelle
Lamelle Dermaheal Foaming Cleanser is ideal for anyone looking to refresh and rejuvenate their skin while protecting it from environmental damage. This luxurious, soap-free foaming cleanser is suitable for all skin types, particularly those with signs of ageing, fine lines, and wrinkles. With a moisturising complex that hydrates your skin as you cleanse, this cleanser is packed with powerful antioxidants that protect your skin from free radicals and empower it to fight against future environmental damage. Plus, this luxurious cleanser is gentle enough for use with makeup removal, and it's specially formulated to tone and cleanse your skin without leaving it feeling dry or irritated.
Lamelle Serra Restore Cream is the perfect gift to give when a loved one’s battling dry, sensitive skin and their go-to moisturisers just aren’t managing to deliver on the hydration front. Utilising lipid barrier technology, this rich moisturiser thoroughly corrects deficient skin barrier function, leaving the skin smooth without a greasy after feel, and – thanks to the fact that it contains Beta Glucan and Dexpanthenol – reduces slight irritation, calming uncomfortable skin.
Lamelle Clarity Corrective AM is not your average day cream; it's an all-in-one lightweight moisturiser that multitasks as a pimple combatant. Infused with some of the most technologically advanced acne-fighting ingredients that work diligently to maintain clear skin, this product delivers potent, targeted treatment without leaving any oily residue. Including the Nobel Prize-winning Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF), a proven player in wound healing, this product is fast becoming a staple skincare step for those suffering from acne sufferers.
Inflammation in the family? Keep calm and add this to cart…
Not your average supplement, Meriva is a natural anti-inflammatory ideal for the treatment of any acute or chronic condition that has an inflammatory aspect. Firstly, it contains the active ingredient Curcumin, a potent natural anti-inflammatory, which also has antioxidant properties – boosting the body’s own endogenous antioxidants. Plus, regular use can protect the cardiovascular system from harmful inflammation, lower the risk of heart disease, improve brain function, protect against neurodegenerative diseases, and help to treat inflammatory skin conditions such as acne, eczema and dermatitis.
Give the gift of multi-tasking in the moisture department
Neostrata Skin Active Matrix Support SPF 30 is a potent day cream formulated to invigorate your skin's matrix support structure by revitalising and repairing signs of ageing, specifically addressing fine lines and wrinkles, and promoting a visibly firmer skin appearance.
This dynamic moisturiser employs Peptides as a key ingredient, stimulating collagen production beneath your skin's surface, and incorporating NeoGlucosamine® to curb the activity of tyrosinase – a crucial enzyme in melanin production. Enriched with Retinol, this moisturiser increases cellular turnover, eradicates fine lines, reduces wrinkles, and enhances skin luminosity. Oh, and just in case you were in any doubt that this product is an over-achiever; it includes a broad-spectrum sunscreen to shield your skin from harmful free radicals and environmental stressors, too.
I scream, you scream, we all scream for… sunscreen!
Heliocare 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF 50 is an ultra-light, mattifying gel that absorbs into the skin quickly – leaving your skin feeling hydrated but dry to the touch. Advanced filters and a Bioshield System provide the skin with broad-spectrum coverage against all radiation (UVA, UVB, Visible Light and Infrared-A), making it one of the most comprehensive, cutting-edge sunscreens available. And, thanks to its Smart Galenic formulation, this product offers a uniform cover, leaving no gaps when applied.