Luxury Hair & Skincare
Christmas is BEAUTY-full when it comes to gifts and stocking fillers. A perfect time to give and receive your favourite luxury skincare brands! Hashtag Life have chosen the best brands for your favourite people, including yourself of course.
DYSON
Dyson’s Styling Tour is returning to London – just in time for the Christmas party season. Beauty lovers can now receive FREE hair styling sessions, Airwrap masterclasses and meet the entire Dyson haircare portfolio at London’s Westfield White City Dyson store. The Styling Tour runs from 2nd – 16th December.
Shoppers have the opportunity to delve into Dyson’s state-of-the-art haircare technology, complete with complimentary styling sessions and expert-led Airwrap masterclasses. Dyson’s full haircare portfolio, showcased at the Styling Tour, includes the innovative Dyson Airwrap multi-styler, Dyson Supersonic hair dryer, and the Dyson Corrale hair straightener. Catering to all hair types and designed to prevent extreme heat damage, these tools are staples for maintaining hair health while achieving stunning hairstyles.
Shoppers can pre-book a 30-minute dry styling session online, where one of Dyson’s expert stylists will provide a personalized experience. For those who prefer to explore the products independently, self-styling stations are available for a hands-on trial.
You can find the Dyson Styling Tour, 2-16 December 2023:
Westfield White City, London
LONDON, W12 7GF
Ground floor – Just off the main atrium towards the M&S main entrance
For a thoughtful and glamorous gift that demonstrates care for hair health and beauty, look no further than Dyson’s offerings. Whether obtained through the immersive experience at the Westfield Dyson Styling Tour or shopped online thereafter, these products are sure to delight any beauty aficionado this Christmas.
Dyson Supersonic™ hair dryer in Blue Blush, RRP £279.99
At the heart of Dyson’s technology is a commitment to protect and enhance the natural beauty of hair, preserving colour, moisture, shine, and smoothness. Exclusively for this holiday season, Dyson introduces an elegant new colourway for its bestseller Dyson Supersonic™ hair dryer in Blue Blush, offering a luxurious touch to the already sophisticated design of its haircare range.
Give the gift of fast drying and styling.
- Five styling attachments, including the Flyaway attachment.
- Intelligent heat control for fast drying, with no extreme heat.
- Powered by the Dyson digital motor V9.
Available at Dyson online, priced at RRP £279.99
CHARLOTTE TILBURY
The ‘Radiant Glow on the Go Set’ includes a mini skincare trio that promises an immediate skin revival.
The luxurious Glow Toner beautifully resurfaces the skin, minimizes the appearance of pores and envelops the complexion in a soft, plump, and gleaming glow. Clinical trials show that the Glow Toner provides 2x hydration in just one hour and leaves skin feeling smoother after 28 days.
Coupled with the award-winning Magic Cream, packed with nourishing Vitamins C and E, and the Magic Serum Crystal Elixir infused with powerful REPLEXIUM™, it ensures a brighter, younger-looking complexion. A perfect gift for someone who has yet to try Charlotte Tilbury skincare, or someone you know already loves the entire range!
All Gift Sets are available to purchase from Charlotte Tilbury online, Harrods and other online retailers.
MONPURE
Looking for the perfect gift for that special someone who takes hair care seriously? Look no further than MONPURE London, the world’s first dedicated scalp and hair health brand.
MONPURE award-winning products and regime kits are designed to enhance scalp health and address issues like hair loss and thinning. Their luxurious and high-quality products focus on the very foundation of hair – the scalp – and are the perfect gift for anyone looking to achieve healthy, beautiful hair. From their Great Lengths Regime to their Follicle Boost Hair Density Serum and Nourish and Stimulate Scalp Mask, MONPURE offers the future of hair care today. Give the gift of great hair this holiday season with MONPURE London.
One of the standout products from MONPURE’s luxurious range is the Great Lengths Regime, a 4-step regime specifically designed to target the scalp, hair follicles, and hair lengths. This expertly curated set of products works to nourish the scalp skin, repair and protect strands, and rebuild the natural strength of the hair to maximize hair growth.
Follicle Boost Hair Density Serum
For those looking to enhance and target the natural hair growth cycle, MONPURE offers the Follicle Boost Hair Density Serum. This innovative product works to extend the anagen (growth) phase, shorten the length of the telogen (shedding) phase, and stimulate dormant hair follicles with concentrated active ingredients.The Serum is powered by concentrated active ingredients, including retinol and pumpkin seed extract, that are scientifically proven to stimulate cell turnover on the scalp and promote healthier hair growth.
Another standout product from MONPURE is the Nourish and Stimulate Scalp Mask. This restorative scalp mask is designed to feed the scalp and follicles with essential nutrients, creating the optimal environment for healthier hair growth. With its cloud-light formula powered by vegan silk peptides, this mask provides the ultimate weekly treatment for improving scalp health and promoting stronger, healthier hair. This scalp mask is a game-changer for those looking to improve the overall health and appearance of their hair.
MONPURE’s Hydrate and Soothe Scalp Serum is an anti-inflammatory solution that helps calm scalp irritation, redness, and dryness. Designed to intensely nourish the scalp skin, this serum boosts hydration and repairs the scalp-skin barrier, leaving the scalp and hair feeling healthy and revitalized. With its ability to relieve scalp discomfort and improve overall scalp health, this serum is a must-have for anyone looking to achieve a healthy, balanced scalp.
OK! CHRISTMAS BEAUTY BOX
Looking for the perfect gift for the beauty lover in your life this Christmas? Look no further than this Limited Edition OK! Christmas Beauty Gift Box. A special edition of the famous OK! Beauty Box, but with extra special treats for Christmas. Your recipient will get over £360 worth of luxury beauty products, for only £60. Packed with 11 exquisite treats, this beauty box includes everything from festive make-up must-haves to sensational skincare, haircare, and relaxing remedies for well-deserved R&R. Beautifully packaged in a unique gift box, this carefully curated edit showcases exciting brands such as BareMinerals, Percy & Reed, Purscents, and REN Clean Skincare.
One of the standout products in this beauty box is the REN Clean Skincare Overnight Recovery Balm. This 30ml full-size product is worth £46 and is clinically proven to help repair the skin barrier after just 15 minutes. Formulated for sensitive, very dry, or stressed skin, this balm is enriched with enzymatically activated oils that help minimize water loss and reduce sensitivity during its overnight regenerative process.
Another must-have item in the OK! Christmas Beauty Gift Box is the Epidermal Research Centre’s Marine Collagen 8 Hour Advanced Repair Mask. This 50ml full-size product is worth £95 and is rich in hydrolyzed collagen to improve elasticity and provide long-lasting hydration. With soothing aloe vera and the ability to smooth, deep cleanse, and remove excess surface oils while you sleep, this mask is a game-changer for any skincare routine.
If you’re looking for a makeup essential, the Laritzy Luxe Powder Highlighter in Warm Rose is the perfect addition to any beauty box. This full-size compact is worth £22 and is a long-wearing powder that gives a subtle, radiant glow. With a silky formula that blends effortlessly and a highly pigmented pressed powder for intense color payoff, this highlighter is sure to elevate any makeup look.
To further enhance the skincare routine, the Avant Skincare Pink Orchid Subtle Restoring Overnight Serum is also included in the OK! beauty box. This 30ml full-size product is worth £89 and replenishes the skin’s essential moisture reserves to lessen dry patches that can make skin look dull. With pink orchid to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and hyaluronic acid to nourish and revitalize the skin, this serum leaves the skin softer, smoother, and more radiant.
ORIGINAL & MINERAL HAIRCARE
Tis the season for luscious locks and ethical elegance with O&M’s Haircare System newly launched holiday gift sets. Renowned for their dedication to a clean approach in hair care, O&M’s exquisite gift sets offer solutions for those yearning to pamper their tresses while upholding environmentally conscious values.
Dive into the clean beauty realm with O&M’s “Oh So Fine” gift set, a dream for those with delicate, fine hair. Priced at £49.00, the set includes the Fine Intellect Shampoo and Conditioner, both full-sized products that utilize native Australian botanicals and hydrolyzed wheat protein to boost volume and protect against damage. Complete the experience with the iconic O&M turban, crafted from high-tech micro-weave fibers to reduce drying time and minimize hair breakage.
For those who demand a little extra sparkle, the “Hydrate All the Way” Gift Set, at £76.00, is the gold standard in hair repair. This kit features the transformative Project Sukuroi and the moisturizing duo, Hydrate & Conquer Shampoo & Conditioner. Project Sukuroi, the star smoothing balm, is rich with Gold of Pleasure Oil, offering a wealth of reparative and hydrating properties thanks to its blend of essential fatty acids. Each product marvels with the goodness of natural ingredients and is lovingly packaged in O&M’s commitment to sustainability with PCR/Ocean Waste Plastic and FSC-certified materials. The set is even more appealing with an included stylish O&M tote bag, perfect for those who appreciate the merger of luxury, performance and responsible consumerism this Christmas.
Both Gift Sets and the entire O&M haircare ranges are available to purchase online at Face The Future.
SOS SERUM SKINCARE
Cherish the season of giving with the exceptional SOS Serum Skincare’s Christmas Gift Set—a treasure trove for those desiring a dewy, rejuvenated complexion. Now at an incredible value of £45, worth £73, it’s a thoughtful present for your loved ones. With the set, you’re gifting more than just skincare; you’re bestowing a sensory and protective experience that caters to both day and night needs. This set is an offering that encapsulates the spirit of the season: warmth, care, and a touch of luxury designed to delight the senses and care for the skin. Perfect for those who ave dry, itchy, or sensitive skin.
The “SOS Cleanse”, a mild gel-cream cleanser, acts as the perfect canvas prepper, effectively disbanding makeup and impurities with a calming Blue Daisy Extract that maintains the skin’s pH while enhancing its moisture defences.
When the night falls, the “SOS Night Cream” rich in nature-derived vitamins, fuels restoration, encouraging the skin’s vitality with its ATP-boosting properties. SOS Night Cream contains a combination of natural botanicals, vitamins and minerals to stimulate the skin’s A.T.P. (Adenosine Triphosphate) function of cellular renewal and moisture retention.
CACI BEAUTY
British aesthetics brand CACI is much loved by professional aestheticians and facialists for its famous results-driven micro current facial. Back in 1994, Princess Diana – known for her natural, noble radiance – made CACI a household name when press headlines announced that she was having regular CACI treatments with facialist Chrissy Fitzgerald in her private clinic in London’s Beauchamp Place, Knightsbridge. The Princess Diana ‘Look No Wrinkles’ story made global news! Fast-forward to today with the plethora of aesthetic clinics and treatments available to all, and yet you probably still wonder how Jennifer Lopez looks so fabulous at 53? She reveals that she thinks ‘CACI is amazing’. In fact, she loves her CACI facials so much, that she ordered her very own CACI machine!
Now you can enjoy CACI at home through the CACI Skincare line, presented in its brand-new retail look. The skincare line features six targeted treatments for instant and long-term skin improvement. The same products are used by CACI skin specialists for professional treatment. Perfect to maintain and prolong the lifting, smoothing, glow-giving results of your CACI non-surgical microcurrent facial.
This Christmas CACI has released new box sets of their results-driven Face and Hand Masks. The box sets contain a set of 5 Masks, ranging from £35-40 per set. CACI is available from cacibeauty.com, Amazon Beauty, and Current Body as well as CACI clinics nationwide.
CACI Eye Revive Mask, £7.50 – An instantly refreshing effect, infused with nourishing hyaluronic acid, cucumber, and green tea extract to soothe, detoxify, and reduce puffiness.
Benefits:
- Softens fine lines
- Reduces puffiness
- Soothes tired eyes
CACI Hydro Mask, £8.50 – A transparent gel mask infused with collagen to repair skin, hyaluronic acid to plump and provide intense hydration and rose to deeply nourish and soothe
Benefits:
- Nourishes and hydrates
- Smoothes lines and wrinkles
- Calms the skin
CACI Purifying Silver Mask, £8.50 – This transparent gel face mask, infused with pure colloidal silver, is designed to soothe, calm, and improve the appearance of problematic skin. Loaded with a powerful combination of antioxidant-rich ingredients – aloe leaf extract, seaweed extract and marine collagen, for healthy skin and a clearer complexion.
Benefits:
- Soothes, calms, improves the appearance of problematic skin
- Reduces oil production and has a mattifying effect
CACI Rejuvenating Hand Mask, £8 – These hydrating and nourishing gloves contain powerful ingredients including hyaluronic acid to hydrate and plump skin, hydrolysed collagen to help repair the damaged skin and shea butter to help combat the signs of ageing by softening the skin and smoothing the appearance of fine lines.
Benefits:
- Reduces fine lines
- Rehydrates hands
- Helps to combat signs of agei
CACI Amino-Lift Peptide Complex, £45 – CACI’s vegan-friendly super serum contains a powerful combination of clinically proven peptides, amino acids, plant proteins and vitamin C, to help to improve skin firmness and reduce expression lines and wrinkles, combating the signs of ageing. CACI call it the “natural facelift in a bottle”.
Benefits
- Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
- Improves skin firmness
CACI Eye Revive Serum, £36 – A line-smoothing, vegan-friendly lightweight eye serum that delivers long-lasting hydrating and visibly brightens the eye area.
Benefits:
- Soothes tired and puffy eyes
- Combats dark circles
- Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
- Lifts hooded eyes
KELSEY SKINCARE
“KELSEY is rooted in a love of the land and a respect for mother nature and all she represents. We have farmed for generations and seen the benefits that naturally derived products can deliver time and time again.”
Paul Kelsey – Founder
Paul found that raspberries particularly are packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Through cutting-edge scientific research, Kelseys have discovered and developed the benefits of raspberries for the outside – our skin. Working with hand-picked experts, Paul and his team have formulated an exclusive ‘raspberry first’ skincare range The collection comprises of 3 different Concentrate serums, a Cleanser, and 2 Masks. Here are our favourite picks for Christmas, available to purchase from Debenhams, Sephora.co.uk, and Kelsey online.
Kelsey Full Bloom Plumping Concentrate, 30ml
Firm, restore and feed your skin! A concoction so luxuriant, you’d think it was sourced from the gardens of paradise. This bottle is a cocktail of the choicest oils, each drop nurturing the skin’s resilience while promising a bloom of youthfulness. A luxurious weightless oil to fortify, plump and nourish. Day or night, this is the all-in-one elixir destined to be at the top of every skincare enthusiast’s wish list, draping them in an enviable, dewy luminescence.
Kelsey Midnight Reset Overnight Sleeping Balm, 50ml
Wake up to dreamy dewy skin! Imagine gifting the joy of waking up to a face that’s refreshed and full of zest—this concentrated balm ensures just that. It’s replete with pro-skin probiotics, hyaluronic hydration heroes, and cutting-edge EZ Rubus ID® to keep your skin snug as you slumber away. A true midnight feast for your face! Fragranced with a relaxing blend of 100% natural orange blossom with grounding woody notes to lull both skin and mind into a state of soothing sleep.
Kelsey Mother of Masks, 50ml
A gateway to gorgeous glowing skin! This potent blend of skin nourishing ingredients help fortify, lift and restore luminosity to the skin. Containing glycolic acid and a blend of AHAs from raspberry fruit puree, orange and lemon to exfoliate and lift away dry and dull surface skin cells that can leave the complexion lacklustre.
FIRST AID BEAUTY
Illuminate the festive season with First Aid Beauty’s enchanting gift sets, perfect for the beauty enthusiast keen to unwrap the gift of radiant skin. Dive into the “Let It Glow Head to Toe” Holiday Gift Set, a Sephora-exclusive treasure trove featuring a quartet of skincare must-haves. This pampering kit includes a gentle 2 oz Pure Skin Face Cleanser, exfoliating 28-day Facial Radiance Pads, a nourishing 2 oz Ultra Repair Cream, and a 4 oz KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub to smooth away rough skin—all at an amazing 40% saving of just £37.00.
Or, choose the “Brrrighten + Hydrate Full Face Routine”, another full-spectrum skincare set that gifts a glowing complexion from every angle. It offers the same beloved Pure Skin Face Cleanser and Radiance Pads, amps up the moisture with a generous 4 oz Ultra Repair Cream, and includes a potent 0.5 oz Eye Duty Niacinamide Brightening Cream to banish dark circles and keep eyes sparkling through the holiday cheer. Both sets deliver First Aid Beauty’s commitment to clean ingredients and skin-loving formulas, ensuring every girl will dazzle with a fresh, flawless face this Christmas.
KAT BURKI
The Kat Burki Viatmin C Daily Duo is a luxurious addition to any Christmas gift guide, offering skincare aficionados a chance to indulge in award-winning excellence with a touch of holiday exclusivity. This limited edition value set stars a travel-sized ensemble that’s ideal for all skin types.
The duo-star cast comprises of the Vitamin C Nourishing Cleansing Balm and Vitamin C Intensive Face Cream—both designed to invigorate the skin with their potent science based and antioxidant-rich formulas. Each product harnesses the power of encapsulated Vitamin C and the signature proprietary KB5™ Complex to not only cleanse and moisturize but also to brighten and soothe, delivering a visibly radiant complexion. The Vitamin C Nourishing Cleansing Balm and the Vitamin C Intensive Face Cream together work to provide the following benefits:
- Cleanses: The balm gently cleanses and replenishes skin
- Brightens: both products help to brighten and even skin tone
- Protects: Defends while supporting the skin barrier
- Balances: Balances reactive skin
- Soothes: Deeply hydrates while targeting inflammation
The gift set is accompanied by a unique 3-D facial cloth, to ensure only the best for your skin. This Kat Burki set ensures a well-rounded, opulent skincare experience, making it a superb gift choice for those eager to gleam with vitality through the festive season and beyond.
INTUISSE
Illuminate the delicate eye area with the gift of Intuisse’s Active NAD+ Eye Mask—a luxurious pick for your Christmas gift guide.
Intuisse is the first skincare brand to harness the power NAD+ to help with cell renewal and DNA repair. NAD+ stands for nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide. Promising a quick rejuvenation with uncompromised results, this scientifically formulated mask targets the signs of aging by drastically improving under-eye skin tone and firmness.
Just 15 minutes is all it takes to witness a remarkable +59% boost in hydration, a +38% enhancement in smoothness, coupled with a -38% reduction in the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, and a -27% decrease in skin redness. With its patent-pending high-absorption technology, the mask efficiently delivers native collagen and peptides deep into the skin, ensuring maximized benefits. Add regular usage into the mix, and you’re granting loved ones the ultimate indulgence—a remarkable increase in collagen for fewer wrinkles, augmented elastin for a tighter texture, and enhanced laminin to promote cell recovery. The Intuisse Active NAD+ Eye Mask is more than just a present; it’s a potent invitation to a youthful, refreshed gaze that lasts beyond the holiday season.
BYROE
Gift the radiance of a winter’s bloom with Byroe’s Peony Tea Glow Oil—an essential highlight on your Christmas gift list.
This innovative 2-in-1 facial oil and primer is the key to instantly unlocking a healthy, glowing complexion. With a luxurious blend of Peony Tea and Bakuchiol, this elixir not only illuminates the skin but also refines texture and diminishes dryness over time, ensuring makeup glides on with flawless ease. Infused with Glutathione, it works diligently to even out skin tones, while the Triple Hyaluronic Acid delivers a hydration boost, maintaining a dewy freshness that endures.
Ideal for anyone on your list looking to enhance their skin with natural luminosity, Byroe’s Peony Tea Glow Oil is a treasure trove of beauty benefits—both a skincare savior and a makeup marvel, making it the ultimate festive treat for that picture-perfect holiday glow.
BRIOGEO
Nestle the gift of good hair days under the Christmas tree with Briogeo’s “Don’t Despair, Repair! Moisture + Damage Defense Leave-In Treatment”, available at multiple retailers including Harrods, RRP £28.
Tailored for distressed tresses, this 118ml bottle is a miracle elixir for anyone craving a hair transformation. The weightless treatment boasts a nutrient-rich blend of ceramides and fatty acids, which work in tandem to repair hair’s cuticle, reduce breakage, and shield strands from future damage. Ideal for those plagued by the woes of over-styling and environmental stressors, this leave-in formula is a godsend that restores moisture and resilience with every use. Whether you’re playing Santa for a loved one or treating yourself, Briogeo’s leave-in treatment is a curl’s best friend and a silky staple for any festive haircare regimen.
SAMAYA AYURVEDIC
SAMAYA is an all-natural skincare brand based on Ayurvedic principles, which helps you achieve samadosha or a ‘perfect balance’ in your life, beginning with your skin. It combines two Sanskrit words: sama, ‘balance’ and alaya, ‘place’ to create a ‘place of balance’. SAMAYA carefully curates the finest authentic elements of Ayurveda, marrying them with clinically proven active ingredients and anti-ageing compounds, to provide effective skincare through a relaxing, holistic experience. The range delivers immediate results – wrinkles are visibly reduced and skin appears smoother, more balanced and radiant – while imparting a tangible sense of calm and tranquillity in the process.
Take the DOSHA test to determine which product is best suited to you or your loved one’s skin type. The products range is comprehensive, from Exfoliants, Cleansers to Serums, and Treatment Oils to Moisturising Creams.
KAPHA DOSHA – Laidback and easy-going with a stable, steady energy level. Often has a strong physical frame but can be lethargic or apathetic if out of balance. Takes a relaxed, reasonable approach to life and can be compassionate, gentle and kind. Skin is usually thick and pale, can be radiant and glowing, but with clogged pores or excess oil when out of balance.
Kapha Anti-Ageing Cream, 50ml, RRP £99.00
Formulated with powerful Ayurvedic botanicals and clinically proven anti-ageing ingredients, this rapidly absorbing moisturiser contains an intensive blend of active compounds that visibly reduce the appearance of wrinkles. The result is skin that feels supple and firm, with a youthful and revitalised appearance. Ayurvedic ingredients such as Ashwagandha, Sandalwood, Vetivert and Frankincense are prescribed specifically to help balance the Kapha dosha.
HUDA BEAUTY
Huda Beauty has captured our hearts year after year. It is needless to say that the gals at Hashtag Life are big big fans of Huda and Mona Kattan.
There is just so much on offer, and any make-up look you want, Huda has got you sorted! The vast collection now includes everything from cult eyeshadow palettes, iconic lipsticks, fan-favourite foundations, bronzers, and smudge proof eyeliners. You are truly spoilt for choice.
For the undecided, we recommend the Empowered Lip Trio set, including a mini-size Lip Contour 2.0 in Pinky Brown, a full-size Power Bullet Matte Lipstick in Interview with limited edition gold packaging, and a mini-size Silk Balm in Bold Gold. All comes complete in a super chic, reusable lip-shaped case in gold!
For the undecided, we recommend the Empowered Lip Trio set, including a mini-size Lip Contour 2.0 in Pinky Brown, a full-size Power Bullet Matte Lipstick in Interview with limited edition gold packaging, and a mini-size Silk Balm in Bold Gold. All comes complete in a super chic, reusable lip-shaped case in gold!
KAYALI
Our beauty gift guide wouldn’t be complete without our favourite duo’s perfume range, Kayali.
KAYALI Invite Only, Amber 23
An ode to true opulence, Invite Only, Amber 23 offers an enhanced and deeply unforgettable experience. It is a rich and unique fragrance, and not for the timid or shy.
