Christmas Wishlist – Skincare
My Christmas Skincare wishlist!
Where do I even begin?! There are just TOO many incredible things out there. So I thought it would be best if I did a multi-part series on everything that I wish I had! As skincare is one of my favourite luxury items, I want to share this with you all!
Hopefully this might inspire you with gift ideas for someone who is difficult to buy for but loves skincare, or even for yourself! Let me know in the comments and on twitter/instagram whats on your skincare wish list this year! I’d love to know 🙂
So here are all the products on my Christmas skincare wishlist 🙂
My Christmas Skincare wishlist!
So without further ado – here is my list of (mostly luxury) skincare products that are on my wishlist this year! What are some of yours? Please let me know down below!
I’ve also got some other gift guides and wishlists, so please check it out here if you’re interested!
TATCHA The Essence Plumping Skin Softener
If you’ve been following me a while, I’ve talked about Tatcha since my favourites post in my September favourites earlier this year. This is an item that’s been on my wish list for what seems like forever, but I can’t justify the price with my measly little PhD student salary. I would love to try out this, with anti-ageing properties and ingredients such as nourishing Green Tea, Rice and Algae. It’s definitely something I need as I’m in my mid twenties now! I particularly love Tatcha because their products are oil-free, non-comedogenic, non-irritating and non-sensitizing. Its also cruelty-free and formulated without mineral oils, synthetic fragrances, sulfate detergents, parabens, urea, DEA, TEA or phthalates. Its approved by Sephora as clean and vegan! (I’m not even vegan but I thought I’d add that in haha).
Another product from Tatcha. I’ve wanted the silk canvas primer since Jenn Im recommended it in her wedding makeup video. Like I said for the essence, Tatcha and their purity promise is one of the main reasons why I love this brand. And also because their cleanser and water cream has become firm favorites of mine, as I raved about in my HUGE Skincare and Makeup Haul and September favorites. I really want to try this primer as I’ve heard amazing things, and I also am looking for a good protective layer in between my SPF and foundation.
Okay so I don’t own or neither have I tried anything from Drunk Elephant. But I know it’s now available in the UK through Space N.K or Cult Beauty and I NEED IT! This product is made with 15% pure L-ascorbic acid, which is a potent form of vitamin C. It also comes with 0.5% ferulic acid and 1% vitamin E. All of these ingredients should help to neutralize damaging pollutants, environmental stressors and free radicals, as well as visibly reduce the appearance of dark spots and wrinkles. This is exactly what I need! The pumpkin ferment and pomegranate extracts mean that this serum enzymatically dissolves dead surface skin cells for smoother textured skin. A sodium hyaluronate cross-polymer which provides intense hydration. We’re told to expect noticeably brighter and more radiant complexion, which sounds perfect to me!
The second item on my list from Drunk Elephant is their Virgin Marula oil. I’m told it has been clinically proven to reverse signs of aging, offering incredible antioxidant benefits to protect against environmental stressors and free radicals. Sounds good so far! The oil is also super absorbable and high in critical antioxidants, such as vitamin E and flavonoids, as well as omegas 6 and 9, which help moisturize, rejuvenate and nourish the skin while restoring a youthful glow. The oil is naturally antimicrobial, and also soothes skin, relieving redness and blotchiness, while granting a noticeable reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Again, this is what I need, now that I’m in my mid-twenties, and taking anti-aging seriously.
Related post: Must Have J-beauty Skincare Products
SK-II RNA Power Radical New Age Airy Milky Lotion
This has been on my wish list for the longest time, probably since early 2013, and to this day I can’t justify the price to myself. This cult product is one of the most famous products from SK-II (I love their essence and use it all the time!). The serum is made to improve the radiance of your skin by diminishing cloudiness underneath the surface, caused by UV exposure. It also prevents spots, and gives skin a smoother texture. Its recommended for all skin types, so what’s not to like! Get one for yourself here!
I know I just said in the previous post £120 for 30 ml is very pricey, but this one is £110 for 15 ml, which is exactly the reason why its on my wish list and not in my shopping basket! Living in London, I’ve become increasingly concerned about the effect of the city pollutants on my skin, and this product has amazing clinical trial results to back it up. Their work suggests it reduces free radicals by up to 97.7% and protect skin against 98% of airborne particulate pollution. Their amazing trial results puts this in my wish list and keen to try this new type of pollutant protectant for skin.
KIEHL'S Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution
I have a few areas which are slightly pigmented, and this product seems to tick everything that I’m looking for. This serum promotes youthful clarity while helping to reduce the appearance of dark spots, discolourations and hyperpigmentation. I think it sounds like a great post summer treatment, although it is promoted as being an effective year round solution. I’ve recently become a big fan of Kiehl’s so I would love to try one of their serums out!
Related post: Luxury skincare actually worth the price tag
What's on your Christmas skincare wishlist?
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Emmett Gearan
I am shopping for some christmas presents. I am particularly keen on Short Sleeve Fishnet Suspender Bodystocking from Peaches & Screams Online Shop . I saw you mention this shop on your site somewhere and was wondering whether you have used them before?
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Geraldine
I’ve never heard of most of these brands except Tatcha and Kiehl’s! I just got started on getting myself a Korean skincare product and you’re just opening a whole new world of skin care products for me! These all look soo good ..but some of those price tags though 😆 One day you’ll get em Rina!! lol
Rina Kay
I know right! 😱😱😱 they’re SO pricey! I’m so glad! I’ve been really loving K-beauty recently and I’ve always loved J-beauty so thinking of doing a post about them after Christmas! X
The Newbury Girl
I LOVE DE. I’ve never gotten more compliments on my skin than when I was regularly using C-Firma and TLC Framboos.
I recently picked up a couple of gift sets from DE so I could try more from them without breaking the bank and I’m so excited!
Rina Kay
Omg! I need to try them now! That’s actually such a good idea – might make that a little Christmas present to myself maybe?! 😝 thanks so much for reading! X
THE JOYOUS LIVING
have you tried the midnight recovery? looks interesting
joy at http://www.thejoyousliving.com
Rina Kay
No not yet! I would love to!!! It looks like exactly what I need 😍😍😍
stralthy
I’ve heard a lot of good things about Tatcha products but sadly we don’t have them in my country..
In other words, I would love to receive 90% of the products in your post😂😂
Anna // http://www.stralthy.com
Rina Kay
It’s not available in UK either 😭😭😭 breaks my heart. They have international delivery but it’s $35 which is a bit hard to swallow! Thanks so much for reading! X
stralthy
I know!! I might try to find someone that wants some products so we can split the shipping costs but that is a long shot😂
Rina Kay
That’s a really good idea if you can find someone! Otherwise the free shipping only starts if you buy over $250 😨😱😱😱