With fresh homegrown labels filling up gaps in the beauty scene every other day, we’ve got even more reasons to go local this Christmas. Quality skincare and makeup is right around the corner, so you no longer have to go to the ends of the earth in search of beauty essentials or fork out a ton for international shipping. Here, we’ve culled a few festive treats from some of our favourite local beauty brands to pamper ourselves with.
1. Porcelain Pampering Mask Set, $159, available at Porcelain outlets and Shopporcelain.com
There’s no better way to get ready for the festive season than reclining in bed with a troubleshooting face mask on. Red acne scars, dark spots, and dull skin simply don’t stand a chance with this pampering mask gift set.
2. INGA Cosmetics Red Lipstick Bundle, $80, available at INGAcosmetics.com
Know someone who’s a little obsessed with lipsticks in every shade of red? Yeah, us too. INGA’s red lipstick bundle has 3 of the brand’s bestselling red hues, all of which are long-lasting and highly-pigmented, so you can sip on champagne and party all night with minimal touchups.
3. Kew Organics Apple Stem Cell Vitaglow Serum, $79.90, available at Keworganics.com
Blending 5 naturally-sourced skin brighteners with Swiss Apple Stem Cells, this antioxidant-rich serum addresses pigmentation concerns caused by environmental stressors to renew and clarify your complexion.
4. Kat Food Dear Santa Gift Set, $21.90, available at ilovekatfood.com
Getting a gift for the April Ludgate in your life? This red felt letter to Santa might do the trick. In it, there’s a special Bah Humbug! Lip Balm with a pissed off Gingy and an even grumpier Grumpy Cat on the Green Special-tea Handy Hand Salve.
5. Mmerci Encore A New Day Healing Kit, $82, available at Mmerciencore.com
This calming kit features 2 of the brand’s bestselling essential oils with an agate geode nestling between, so it makes the perfect self-care gift for your loved ones. They work to boost immunity and help ease the mind into a calm state, ready for sleep.
6. Auolive Night Booster, $138, available at Auolive.com
Packed with more than 80% of concentrated marine collagen, this serum-like night treatment sinks into the skin fast for instant nourishment. The emollient formula boosts radiance and plumps up the skin, so you can wake up to a lifted, more defined contour.
7. RE:ERTH Skincare Multi-Targeted Elixir, $135, available at Reerth.com
RE:ERTH’s key ingredient is Japanese Turmeric, and in this lightweight concentrate, its potency is further boosted when combined with vitamin C. The multi-benefit serum doesn’t just firm the skin and refines pores, it diminishes dark spots and evens out skin tone, too.
8. BloomKit Ultimate Full Kit, $110, available at Bloomkitbeauty.com
Designed to speed up your makeup routine in dreary mornings, the 8-piece BloomKit set has all the brushes you need to get you out of the door ASAP. Handcrafted and cruelty-free, the petal-soft bristles picks up and transfers any pigment easily.
9. Nail Deck Lacquer Kit, $68, available at Naildeck.com
Be your own chemist and create up to 10 unique nail polish shades with this all-in-one DIY system. Dream up your own hues or get inspired by Nail Deck’s online colour lookbook – it’s a fun kit to whip out when you’re having a few friends over.
10. RESS Skincare Pandan Mint Salt Scrub, $35.90, available at Restorationessence.com
We’ve seen body scrubs infused with edible ingredients of every kind, but none of them scream local quite like this Pandan Mint Salt Scrub. This natural, homemade body exfoliator softens the skin and doubles up as a relaxing bath and foot soak.
More of NYLON’s Ultimate Beauty Gift Guides, coming soon — stay tuned! Click here to see our full list of beauty gift guides, and here for our ultimate holiday gift guides.
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