What’s On Orin’s Christmas Beauty Wish List
FOR POCKET-SIZED PLEASURES…
Beauty Advent Calendar, £68 (Worth £129.50)
Safe to say, I eat enough chocolate over the festive period to make up for the fact my advent calendar of choice is beauty themed. Now this I’d love to receive before the 25th – filled with 24 treats from across the entire L’OCCITANE range, it’s the perfect way to unwind over party season, dipping into some old favourites and discovering new finds.
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FOR SILKY-SMOOTH LIMBS…
Luxury Size Almond Shower Oil, £68.50
It’s an award-winner, it’s a bestseller, but guess what? L’OCCITANE’s Almond Oil is actually worth the hype. Fragrant and blissful, make this your new go-to if you’re overdue a shower upgrade. Rich in omegas and vitamins, it leaves behind a soft, nourishing sheen. I’m after the jumbo 500ml version, which I know would last ages.
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FOR RICH NOURISHMENT
Shea Butter Hand Cream, £23
Winter wreaks havoc on my dry skin, and a nourishing hand cream is essential for smoothing over any rough patches. A true beauty icon, this L'OCCITANE bestseller is an industry favourite. Full of shea butter, argan and coconut oil, it makes your skin feel soft and supple, without leaving behind any grease.
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FOR A CHIC SHELFIE…
Vibrant Combawa Collection, £32
Beautiful packaging always goes down a treat, and this limited-edition bodycare set has caught my eye. The design feels cool and considered, and each piece would look suitably elegant on the bathroom shelf. Combining zesty combawa lime with white musk and coconut water, this fresh, invigorating scent is ideal for injecting some energy into a January morning shower.
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FOR MELTING AWAY THE DAY…
Immortelle Divine Cleansing Balm, £39
A luxurious cleansing balm is a top-tier beauty gift – unlike a candle or a fragrance, there’s no temptation to save it for best. Necessity demands it be used (and savoured) every day. Formulated with silky immortelle essential and sweet almond oils, L’OCCITANE’s version melts away all traces of make-up, leaving your skin feeling supple.
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FOR INSTANT DEPUFFING…
Rose Quartz Face Modeling Tool, £26
I swear by facial massage – done correctly, it can make a world of difference. A cruel combination of sugar, alcohol and not enough sleep always leaves me feeling puffy at this time of year so, come Christmas morning, I’d be delighted to find this rose quartz tool lurking in the toe of my stocking. Bring on the Boxing Day glow.
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FOR RETRO APPEAL…
Bonne Mère Linden & Sweet Orange Soap, £7.50
You can’t beat a bar of soap in my book. As well as being a hallmark of old-school elegance, it’s also a planet-conscious choice. I’m a sucker for a floral, and this pairing of linden and sweet orange is too good to miss – and almost too pretty to use.
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FOR ADDED SHINE…
Intensive Repair Hair Mask, £34
My hair feels dry all year round, but especially in the winter. This intensive repair mask has glowing reviews, so it’s made its way onto my list. Powered by a blend of essential oils – think ylang-ylang, sweet orange and geranium among others – it’s designed to strengthen the hair shaft and make it appear glossier.
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FOR A RESTORATIVE SOAK…
Shea Bubble Bath, £29.50
There’s no substitute for a long soak when you need to unwind – it’s a cliché, but it does the trick. The novelty of milky-soft suds never wanes, and this is such a winner. Formulated with shea butter, it creates a spa-like atmosphere in your bathroom and restores all-important lipids, making your skin soft to the touch.
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