As Seen on Extra - 2020 Holiday Self-Care Gift Guide
Our 2020 wish list is a bit different than most years. With most of us spending more time at home, our priorities have shifted and it’s all about comfort, being creative and the things we need versus what we want.
FOR THE BEAUTY GIRL/WHOLE FAMILY:
Cooluli’s Mini Fridge, $49.99-$179.99, Cooluli
Obsessed with these mini fridges by Cooluli that act as both coolers and warmers. All in the flip of a switch, you can choose your desired temperature depending on your needs. I love their sleek, compact design and that it can your beauty products at the perfect 50 degrees. They can fit in just about any space efficiently, especially if space is limited.
BEAUTY GIRL / LOVES A SPA DAY:
ReFa CAXA M1, $99, Refausa.com
Can’t make it in to see your facialist? Celeb fans like Jessica Alba and Margot Robbie rely on Refa. A Japanese wellness brand composed of beauty tools you can use at home that is esthetician approved! The ReFa CAXA M1 is a new compact, portable contouring tool. Convenient scooping and kneading, on the go! The product features exclusive Quick Release Lift action paired with replication of an esthetician’s fingers, two precisely-angled CAXA lies and four Double Drainage rollers. This beauty device is engineered to provide a deep massage from all angles - diminishing puffiness and tension in the cheeks, forehead, neck, décolletage and jawline. Sign us up!
GIFT FOR YOURSELF OR YOUR PARTNER:
Saje Morning to Night Diffuser Kit, $100, Saje.com
After a crazy year, bring positivity into your or your partner’s space with brand new this diffuser kit from Saje. I love the beautiful, handcrafted marbled Aroma Zen Diffuser that is both aesthetically pleasing and effective. The kit also features the cult-favorite Citrus Dream diffuser blend (zesty blend of orange, grapefruit and neroli) and the Unwind diffuser blend (warm blend of lavender, bergamot, and cinnamon). Simply add 10-15 drops to your diffuser and enjoy the wellness-boosting benefits of nature and essential oils.
GIFT FOR THE SLEEP LOVER:
HUM NUTRITION DREAM TEAM GIFT SET, $35, Anthropologie.Com, Urban Outfitters.com, Free People
The best supplement duo to achieve your beauty sleep! The Dream Team Gift Set includes HUM’s Beauty zzZz (Melatonin + B6) which promotes a deeper sleep and Mighty Night (which improves texture and tone overnight with optimal sleep).
FOR THE COZY LOUNGER:
Soma Intimates Robes & PJs, $49-78, Soma.com
Soma has became my go-to PJ brand especially now that I’m nesting in a totally different way. Make it a match made in comfort with these classic pajama sets and fun robes from Soma. They feel so soft on your skin and while they definitely have holiday patterns for everyone to dress up in on Christmas morning, love their leopard and polka dot styles too!
GIFTS THAT GIVE BACK:
BaubleBar Jewelry, Under $50, BaubleBar.com
This year, BaubleBar came out with a special collection highlighting the passions and pastimes that are part of your story. Gifts for the modern day heroes, foodies, chefs, entertainers, champions, artists and athletes. The best part, 50% of proceeds of these pieces will be donated to Feeding America®.
FOR THE MOM TO BE:
HATCH Spa Day Kit, $108, Hatchcollection.com
HATCH Belly Bestie Kit, $98, Hatchcollection.com
Let’s face it- we all know my favorite gift! Give the gift of self-care to the mom to be with a few essentials for a comfortable pregnancy. These bundle Kits from HATCH is a lifestyle brand for before, during and after pregnancy they are gorgeous and clean.
Spa Day Kit:
This set includes a new milky, mineral-rich bath soak made with organic coconut milk + Himalayan sea salt, which will nourish the skin as it stretches, relieves tired or swollen muscles and leave your skin feeling soft and smooth. Accompanied with their quick drying Belly Oil, all products are plant based and safe for mama.
Belly Besties Kit:
This includes HATCH’s quick drying plant based belly oil to help minimize stretch marks and scars, but it can be used as an all over body oil! I’m so excited to try their Belly masks aka "Belly Facials,” that they created as biodegradable sheet masks to keep your belly hydrated.
FOR THE FASHIONABLE DIY’ER:
Genevieve Rose Atelier DIY Beaded Headband Kit, $43, Genevieve Rose Atelier
For the one who can’t get enough of Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton’s style or fashion icons like Audrey Hepburn and Twiggy. This beginner's level kit from Genevieve Rose Atelier, contains everything you need to customize your very own headband or beret, and is our holiday gift choice for a the crafty fashionista. Genevieve’s work has been seen on British Society ladies, the Royal Family, celebrities, influencers & more!
FOR OUR BEAUTY GIRLS:
Sand & Sky Australian Pink Clay Icons, $82.90, SandandSky.com
Sand & Sky, Purify and Glow Kit, $89.00, SandandSky.com
While most of us are not going away this season, there’s no reason you can’t give your skin a little holiday. Give the gift of detoxified skin with the Australian Pink Clay collection, that includes the social media sensation “Pink Clay” face mask that took over the internet and accumulated a waitlist of 12,000+. The kit also includes Sand & Sky’s best-selling products: Australian Pink Clay Exfoliator and Body Sand. Their hero ingredient, “Australian Pink Clay,” is a magnet for toxins and deeply cleanses the skin while tightening pores, leaving skin detoxified, bright and glowing.
Purify and Glow Kit
Australian Emu Apple Dreamy Glow Drops 30ml - A multi-targeted Hyaluronic Acid complex, Australian Emu Apple and Glow Berries™, instantly transform your skin from within. This kit delivers smooth and glowy skin and is packed with soothing antioxidants and Vitamin C that helps to brighten, rejuvenate and nourish the skin.
Flower Beauty Titanium Rotating Style Iron, $69.00, Available exclusively at Walmart and Walmart.com
This is Drew Barrymore’s new beauty line sold exclusively at Walmart. The rounded design of the revolving barrel on the Titanium Rotating Styling Iron straightens better than any flat iron, plus, no creasing and crushing that can flatten hair. The ionic bristles and tourmaline ceramic plate polish hair to reduce frizz and deliver unbelievable shine. This glorious, rotating iron can add bombshell curls or beachy waves with a flick of the wrist, and uses kinetic energy for healthier styling.
EcoTools Mindful Beauty Collection, $49.99, Available on Ulta.com
This 14-piece collection contains a contour brush, base brush, highlight brush, glow brush, blend brush, finish brush, and more for countless holiday looks this season.
FEKKAI x LELE SADOUGHI SCRUNCHIE $35, Available at Fekkai.com and LeleSadoughi.com
FEKKAI CBD Scalp Calming Discovery Kit, $39, Ulta.com
FEKKAI Brilliant Gloss Discovery Kit, $28, Ulta.com
FEKKAI x LELE SADOUGHI SCRUNCHIE
Legendary hairstylist, Frédéric Fekkai, and renowned accessories designer, Lele Sadoughi, join forces this holiday season to launch the "it" accessory of the moment - the FEKKAI x Lele Sadoughi Scrunchie. Inspired by FEKKAI's commitment to sustainability and environmental consciousness, this is Lele Sadoughi's s first foray into eco-friendly accessories created from 100% organic fabric. Available in two colorways inspired by FEKKAI’s core collection, the scrunchies come packaged in a branded drawstring pouch.
FEKKAI CBD Scalp Calming Discovery Kit
Give the gift of calm with the CBD Scalp Calming Discovery Kit, powered by a proprietary blend of CBD and Aloe Vera Gel to help soothe sensitized/stressed scalp.
FEKKAI Brilliant Gloss Discovery Kit
Shine on this holiday season with the Brilliant Gloss Discovery Kit, powered with a one-of-a-kind blend of French Cold-Press Organic oil and a proprietary complex of clean & natural ingredients to efficaciously hydrate dry, frizzy hair.
Bliss Vitamin C Collection:
Bliss Bright Idea Face Moisturizer with Vitamin C, Collagen-Protecting and Brightening, $21.97, Walmart.com
Bliss Bright Idea Vitamin C Collagen-Protecting and Brightening Serum, $24.97, Walmart.com
Bliss Bright Idea Vitamin C + Tri-Peptide Collagen Protecting Eye Cream, $24, Bliss.com
Bliss’ Vitamin C range includes three products – a moisturizer, serum, and eye cream, all of which contain clinical-grade Vitamin C + a Tri-Peptide blend. This vegan trio brightens and protects collagen for soft, supple skin with a dewy glow. Vegan, cruelty-free and blissfully free of dyes, Parabens, Phthalates and SLS/SLES.
FOR THE ONE THAT LOVES THE MEMORIES:
Aura Frames, $199, Auraframes.com
My brother and his wife got this for my family and it has been one of their favorite gifts they have ever received to remain connected to my niece, Lily. It has never been easier to bring some warmth into your home this holiday season. Aura’s digital frames harness the power of memory to keep loved ones connected, despite the distance. Aura’s newest - and largest - digital frame, the Carver, is equipped with an Intelligent Photo Pairing feature that intuitively pairs portrait photos side-by-side through proprietary, AI-powered technology.
Additionally, Carver enables users to easily remove photos using the single-touch bar at the top of the frame and boasts unlimited photo storage, so you don’t have to worry about running out of space. Best of all, it takes just two minutes to set up your new frame - all you have to do is just plug it in and download the Aura app to get started or set up your gift for any recipient, allowing you to pre-load photos for them and invite others family members to share photos to the frame through the Aura app.