Gifts for Beauty Lovers

For all beauty lovers, these are gifts you simply have to get your hands on!
We bring you the best sustainable, cruelty-free, natural and organic options out there right now.

Comfort Zone The Day & Night Hydra-Glow

With a commitment to sustainability at the core of their brand, they claim a 100% carbon and plastic neutral packaging and production, thanks to their reforestation and regenerative projects.

This is a complete, 24-hour routine for all skin types. Combining their best-selling and utterly lush Hydramemory cream and their Hydra & Glow Ampoules to leave skin petal soft and radiant. The intensive night-time formula of the Renight Ampoules leave the skin and eye area bright and smooth while the Renight Cream, enriched with Goji Berry Oil, nourishes and supports the repair process during the night.

Through their partnership with Plastic Bank, every product sold, the same amount of plastic will be collected from the coastal areas of Philippines, Brazil and Indonesia.

Available at uk.comfortzoneskin.com

Evolve Organic Beauty The Super Treats

Evolve's sustainability commitment is well documented. They have been committed to halving their emissions by 2030 and to achieve 0 emissions by 2050. A certified organic brand they are by far the most ethical and sustainable natural brand in the UK at the moment.

Gift it or self-indulge. This award winning face mask gift set promises to help us find our glow. And it delivers! With three targeted face masks designed to exfoliate, rejuvenate and nourish, you can achieve healthy glowing skin in the space of one pamper session. Exfoliate with the amazing Miracle AHA 3 Minute Mask, a fruity face mask blended with 100% natural fruit acids to deliver instantly smoother and plumper skin, opt for a golden glow with the Bio-Retinol Gold Mask, a youth boosting mask that tackles signs of ageing whilst nourishing and moisturising the skin, or clarify with their True Balance SOS Mask, a clay mask formulated with an active from plant stem cells which works to avoid the attack of skin harmful bacteria, and other actives which helps increase the skin’s rate of cellular renewal in order to unclog pores and prevent further breakouts. (All 3 are personal favourites of mine, but I must say the Bio-Retinol Gold Mask just takes the cake).

Vegan, cruelty-free and plastic-negative, they make an investment to remove multi-laminate plastic from the environment and safely destroy it as part of a project in India which also helps to support 150 waste workers and their families with ethical wages, divert 10,680kg of plastic waste from oceans and landfill and has so far prevented 30kg of CO2e emissions.

Available at evolvebeauty.co.uk

Upcircle The Winter Skincare Essentials

With sustainability and upcycling at the core of their values, they not only upcycle leftover byproducts of the food industry to create their products, they package them in recyclable containers and aim to remain plastic negative and zero waste throughout.

The ultimate set to help you achieve silky smooth skin, it includes five of their best-selling products in a full size, the Face Moisturizer with Vitamin E, which is ideal to nourish and moisturise whilst protecting the skin's natural barrier, the Face Serum with Coffee Oil, will help brighten and support collagen production, boosting elasticity, the Caffeine Eye Cream will firm, protect and brighten and the gorgeous Coffee Body Scrub with Lemongrass will buff away dead skin cells to reveal glowing, healthy skin and the Nourishing Body Cream with Dates to nourish and hydrate, will all help keep your skin in optimum condition with the changes in the weather, all packaged in their gorgeous 100% Fair trade Cotton wash bag.

These products are natural, sustainable, vegan and cruelty-free, formulated without palm oil, parabens, phthalates, silicones, mineral oil or parfum, using 100% recyclable packaging in a glass bottle or jar and as part of their Positive Mission, each UpCircle product contains a repurposed ingredient.

Available at UpCircle

Bare Minerals All The Good Things

Bare Minerals All The Good Things 12-Piece Skincare & Makeup Set, RRP £99.00

With a plastic free new holiday collection, you can feel extra good about your gifting.

Indulge your creative side with this epic 12-piece set of full-size and mini hand-picked best-sellers and fan favorites This collection includes both skincare and makeup so you can master everything from a simple barely-there look to something bolder. A peek inside the box: Full-size LASHTOPIA Mega Volume Mineral-Based Mascara, Full-size MINERALIST Lip Gloss-Balm in Heart, Full-size MINERALIST Hydra-Smoothing Lipstick in Memory, Full-size MINERALIST Lasting Eyeliner in Topaz, Full-size Warmth All-Over Face Color Loose Bronzer, Full-size Loose Mineral Blush in Beauty, Full-size Loose Mineral Eye Color in Nude Beach, Mini SKINLONGEVITYTM Long Life Herb Serum, Mini AGELESS Phyto-Retinol Eye Cream, Mini PORELESS Clay Cleanser, Mini SMOOTHLESS Bare Haven Soft Moisturizer and Mini AGELESS Phyto-AHA** Radiance Facial (**Plant-based AHA alternative).

All the paper used in their holiday collection has been FSC certified for sustainable sourcing and other items are made from recycled and repurposed reusable materials.

Available at bareminerals.co.uk

Green People Skin Gym

Green People Skin Gym Skincare Gift Set, RRP £46.00 (worth £61.50)

Pioneers in the Organic Beauty movement, they are certified, cruelty-free and use by-product ingredients, as well as recycled and recyclable materials for their packaging.

The perfect gift for those that pride themselves on keeping their skin in top condition, Skin Gym offers a firming routine that helps skin achieve a personal best skin glow. Inside this beautiful gift set you’ll find Hydrating Firming Serum, Anti-Aging Facial Oil and a Jade Gua Sha massage tool that can be used to train a taut, toned skin physique.

Also in their aim to being climate positive and reducing plastic, they use Sugar Cane packaging, which in addition to being entirely recyclable, has a favourable carbon emissions profile and for every kilo of sugar cane plastic produced, 3 kilos of CO2 gas is removed from our atmosphere.

Available from www.greenpeople.co.uk

L'OCCITANE Advent Calendar

L'OCCITANE Hand Illustrated Reusable Advent Calendar, RRP £165.00 (worth £235.50)

L'OCCITANE

Always striving to use high-quality, traceable, ethically sourced natural ingredients, out of the over 200 botanical ingredients on their list, a quarter is certified organic.

Count down to the holidays with this Reusable Advent Calendar. This eco-alternative is made from 100% recycled cotton and can be used for years to come!
Including a carefully curated selection of L’OCCITANE’s most iconic products, the Reusable Advent Calendar includes the coveted Immortelle Divine Cream and Overnight Reset Serum amongst a variety of luxurious Provençal treats.

L'OCCITANE works directly with over 130 French farmers and 10.000 pickers - from the immortelle fields of Corsica to the lavender fields of Provence - to secure as much as possible high quality and sustainable ingredients.

Available online at uk.loccitane.com and in selected L’OCCITANE Boutiques

We Are Faace

Vegan, Cruelty-free and made with organic and naturally derived ingredients, their products are packaged in recyclable packaging and 60% PCR plastic that’s made from recycled materials.

Give the gift of fresh, glowing skin this holiday season with the perfect pairing of Tired Faace Mask (30ml) and Dirty Faace Cleanser (100ml). Dirty cleanser, with its creamy/gel consistency will remove all traces of impurities from your face, leaving skin light, clean and silky soft, whilst Tired Faace, with its caffeine infused formula is a brilliant skin wakeup call for that morning-after-the-night-before moments. Slap on, leave on and crack on.

Also, they love to give back. Which is why for every hero Faace mask purchased – Period, Tired, or Sweaty – they donate a pack of sanitary products to someone in need via Hey Girls, a social enterprise that helps reduce period poverty.And when they launched the Menopause Faace Mask, they partnered with The Menopause Charity, donating to the organisation with every mask sold.

Available from wearefaace.com

We Are Faace Festive Faace Kit, RRP £28.00 (worth £40.00)

Wild Science Lab Night Shine Skincare Gift Set, RRP £47.00 (worth £68.00)

Wild Science

With natural ingredients at the core of their product range, they are cruelty-free and vegan.

This gorgeous gift set is the perfect present for a friend or a loved one or for even treating yourself! Includes Night Watch Resilience Moisturiser (50ml) and Night Shift Renewal Eye Serum (15ml) to hydrate, firm and replenish dull, dehydrated skin.

Sustainability is always at the top of their priorities, so they make sure to use recycled and recyclable materials wherever possible. From production to sale, they endevour to minimise negative impact on the environment.

Available from www.wildsciencelab.com

Ormonde Jayne

Environmental sustainability has been Ormonde Jayne’s focus for many years. As well as introducing biodegradable and recyclable materials, and FSC approved bags, they also launched a collection of refillable ‘forever’ bottles.

This cool, genderless fragrance which is one of my personal favourites with its fresh, uplifting notes of Lime, Mandarin and Bergamot wrapped in a cocoon of Pink Pepper, Cedar and Moss is a vibrant and dynamic scent which will make an ideal gift for any loved one.

Available at ormondejayne.com

Aromatherapy Associates

Aromatherapy Associates removed over 1.5 tonnes of virgin plastic from product packaging in 2020, and use fully recyclable and, where possible, reusable packaging, and all their sales packaging cartons are made with paper from FSC certified 100% sustainable forests. And they aim to be carbon neutral by 2023.

Give the gift of Confidence and Fortitude with a Moment of Comfort featuring Inner Strength Bath & Shower Oil (9ml), Inner Strength Rollerball, Inner Strength Body Oil (100ml) and Inner Strength Body Treatment (200m)l, Moment of Comfort is blended with a fusion of anxiety-soothing Clary Sage that will leave you or your loved one feeling comforted and confident.

10% of proceeds from our Inner Strength Blend are donated to the Defence Against Cancer Foundation in Holland. These proceeds support invaluable research into immunotherapy, a new and promising cancer treatment which uses the body's own immune system to fight the disease.

Available at aromatherapyassociates.com

OSMO X.POSED

Strip it back to the basics this Christmas with the ultimate OSMO X.POSED collection. This luxury set is the perfect gift this holiday season for a variety of different hair types, offering sustainable and environmentally friendly hair care for restoring the hairs essential hydration and protecting it from further damage. Included in the set are the Daily Shampoo (400ml), Daily Conditioner (400ml) and Anti-Humidity Spray (250ml).

OSMO is available from hair salons nationwide or online at www.sallybeauty.co.uk

Shakeup the Starter Kit

Kick start a loved one’s skincare journey with this Starter Kit, the smartest and simplest way to a clean, fresh and youthful complexion.
Including HYDRATE IN A HURRY MOISTURISER STICK, a travel-friendly solid moisturiser with Witch Hazel, Cucumber Extract & Hyaluronic Acid, to instantly hydrate and moisturise skin, wherever needed. LIP LIFE TO THE FULL VOLUMISING & MOISTURISING LIP GEL (SPF25) with Tri-peptide, Macadamia Nut Oil and Cocoa Butter and FACE 4WARD MULTI-ACTION DAILY FACE WASH to remove dirt, oil and environmental pollutants to reveal fresh and smoother looking skin. Gently exfoliates skin, while preventing dryness after use.

Vegan, cruelty-free cosmetic products, designed specifically for men's skin type and concerns.

Available at shakeupcosmetics.com

Isle of Paradise

Say hello to a top-to-toe hydrated festive glow. Their best-selling Drops will transform anyone’s current skincare routine, making them an everyday staple in their beauty bag. With the Self-Tanning Water, you’re just one spritz away from a long-lasting even tan. And for that buildable illuminated glow? This super cute new mini Self-Tanning Butter has you covered. Maintain a gorgeous glow with your very own Self-Tanning Mitt.

Included is the 30ml Green Self-Tanning Drops, 200ml Green Self-Tanning Water, 75ml Self-Tanning Butter & Hyaluronic Mitt.

They aim to continually source and use the most ethical ingredients available, creating 100% vegan, cruelty-free products, ensure that at leat 81% less plastic is used with their eco-refills and 100% post-consumer recycled paper is used in their packaging.

Available exclusively at Boots (in store and online)

Miller Harris

Miller Harris Private Collection Coffret, RRP £110.00

Striving to use natural ingredients (which are all ethically and sustainably sourced), rather than synthetics, which will only be used where there is no raw alternative.

You are invited to step into a world of luxury with this wonderous coffret, showcasing the Miller Harris Private Collection of fragrances. The full collection of five Eau de Parfums comes in convenient 10ml travel sizes and a bespoke luxury travel case crafted from vegan leather and embellished with brushed gold hardware.

Fragrances included are La Feuille, Le Cèdre, Leather Rouge, La Fumée Alexandrie and Oud Éclat.

Available from www.millerharris.com

Laura Mercier

An essential edit of some of Laura Mercier’s most iconic products, this kit is everything you need to look fantastic for the Holidays. The beautiful ribbon motif gift box features travel-sized Pure Canvas Primer Hydrating, Translucent Loose Setting Powder and Mini Velour Puff, plus the light-giving Mini Caviar Stick in Rosegold.

Although their sustainability commitment is not available to the public, the brand still ascertain they do not test on animals.

“Laura Mercier is actively working with industry and other partners to eliminate animal testing globally and is committed to the development and acceptance of alternative methods.”

And as a wish for 2023, let’s hope that such an iconic and well loved brand will become a bit more transparent about their sustainability efforts.

Available at lauramercier.co.uk