Gifts For The Beauty Lover 2020

Hey ladies and gentlemen, I’m back with another gift guide today - this time for beauty lovers. I rounded up the best of my favorite things from 2020 from gorgeous clean lipsticks to winter skincare essentials to the most raved about tools out there - all perfect for any beauty fanatic.

Happy shopping! 

P.S. Don’t forget to check out more of my gift guide posts for more gift ideas for The Francophile and your darling furry companions!!!

1. Flawless Ingredient Powered Lipstick- The Limited Edition - Holiday Jet Set Pack is everything! What it is: A tribute to the art of simplicity. Go bold with statement red PARIS AT 7PM, a perfect pink pop with NEW YORK AT 1PM, or maybe some nude love with their best-seller SYDNEY AT 8AM. Use them individually or mix to create your perfect lip combination. Plus get the gorgeous  MooMooi ™ x MG lipstick bag. (obsessed with it…see a close up in the photo at the very top of this post) ) This ethically sourced and vegan leather lipstick bag is their 2020 product collaboration with celebrated artist Meredith Wing. Known for her food and floral based illustration work with some of the world’s most prestigious luxury brands, the MG team is thrilled that she created three Madame Gabriela floral muses, each inspired by their collection and the colors of each of our shades - Camille (PARIS), Jasmine (NEW YORK) and Olivia (SYDNEY). What's inside: This luminous satin-finish formula is redefining ingredient-driven beauty. Infused with healing antibacterial UMF 15+ Manuka honey, Shea butter, Avocado, Sunflower and Rosemary oils (for a dose of rich nutrients that support collagen production and minimize skin wrinkles) in addition to the soothing effect of Chamomile flowers, Bergamot and Ylang Ylang.

   Lipstick Bag Size: 4 L x 6 W. Vegan Leather. Made in USA

   100% Clean, 100% High-Performance 

2. Well Kept Safety Razor- With its single sharp blade, the safety razor provides a close shave while reducing irritation. The razor is made of solid brass and designed to last a lifetime! The razor and blades are plastic free too so any eco loving babe is just going to love this. Not to mention it is so pretty on the eyes.

3. The Riddle Oil Sample Kit- Only $30 (15% off kit with code: GFY2020) Easy, sure to love and affordable gift!Includes all 7 Signature ScentsHypo-allergenic, Vegan, Cruelty Free, Non-toxic Fragrance Mentioned in Buzzfeed, Allure, Fab Fit Fun, Vogue, and more! I love Riddle Oil so much!!!!! You can read more about why here! This would be such an amazing stocking stuffer!

4. FACE BRUSH GIFT SET FROM HELEN MILAN- This zero waste Face Brush Gift Set includes an Iris Hantverk X Helen Milan Dry Face Brush, a Saipua Black Soap with Charcoal and Patchouli, a Hinoki Cypress Antibacterial Soap Rest. and a Hawkins New York Washcloth.

   This bundle comes gift wrapped, ready for gifting.

5. Vagus Nerve Collection From OSEA- (this is technically a wellness product but I truly believe that when I am well, I feel my best making me feel beautiful and this is something I have added to my daily bouty routine! ) Activate the vagus nerve with this holistic collection of wellness products and selfcare reading.

   • Vagus Nerve Oil is an essential oil blend for calming self-massage rituals.

   • Vagus Nerve Pillow Mist induces a deeply relaxed state and promotes overall wellness at bedtime.

   • Accessing the Healing Power of the Vagus Nerve by Stanley Rosenberg explores self-Help exercises for anxiety, depression, trauma, and autism.

6. Artis ELITE 5 BRUSH SET-The Elite 5 Brush Set includes these best-selling Artis brushes to create a full face of makeup:

   • Oval 7 – Foundation, Blush, Contour

   • Oval 4 – Eye makeup, Concealer

   • Oval 3 – Eye makeup, Concealer

   • Linear 1 – Eye liner, Brows

   • Circle 1R – Lip color, Eye shadow, Spot Concealer

   The Elite Collection handles use paired elliptical/oval shapes with Oval, Linear and Circular bundle designs that offers thousands of fibres for a seamless application. The double oval design and unique bundle orientation is exclusively patented by Artis, and CosmeFibre® is trademarked. The Elite Collection handles are produced using a proprietary metal alloy similar to what is used in the manufacture of luxury car engines.

7. OSEA VAGUS NERVE OIL (should you forego the giftset I mentioned above) Get into the zone and elevate your mood. The vagus nerve activates the body’s relaxation response and helps regulate stress. This uplifting oil induces a meditative state of consciousness while promoting relaxation and overall wellness.

8. Purely Gentle Mud Cleanser From Osmia- Who knew putting mud on your face could feel so extraordinary? Their Purely Gentle Mud Cleanser combines the deep cleansing power of glacial oceanic clay with organic aloe, chamomile, and honey to leave your skin clean, soft, and deliciously plump. With a creamy, mildly foamy texture and the earthy, mingled aromas of sandalwood, geranium, and three kinds of clay, this nourishing cleanser brings natural luxury to a new level.
   Note: One bottle contains approximately 240 pumps of Mud Cleanser. When empty, please unscrew the metal cap and remove the inner bag to recycle the exterior glass container.

   For: All skin types.

   How: Use one or two times a day, with fingers or a facial cleansing device.  This product is formulated with natural preservatives, and should be used with clean hands to avoid contamination

9. Wildling Empress Stone- This Product Is: a multi-action facial gua sha tool designed to help lift, tone and sculpt the face and neck

   Good For: all skin types including dry, mature, sensitive, blemish-prone, combination and normal

   Why I Love It: Wildling Empress Stone is a facial gua sha tool designed to help revitalize and sculpt facial skin and neck. Gua Sha is a 4000-year-old Traditional Chinese Medicine technique with many healing benefits. This skincare tool is composed of bian stone, which is a powerful blend of 40+ minerals known for their healing properties. White veins of various sizes may appear in the stone, which were formed as a result of the meteor striking the earth and are a sign of the Bian stone’s authenticity. This tool is strategically shaped so that each edge fits perfectly against the curves of the face, designed to manipulate the tissues of the face more effectively than hands alone.

10. Sothys Body Wax- This exfoliant uses sandalwood and jasmine flower fragrance to provide the feeling of traveling far far away. ( yes, please ... anywhere but here)
    Just apply to dry or moist skin, depending on how intensely you wish to exfoliate, then rinse. This exfoliating wax leaves the skin so soft and supple and I just live for this floral, spicy, and woody scent!

11. VINTNER'S DAUGHTER SKINCARE-

    Vintner's Daughter - Active Botanical Serum-Active Treatment Essence™ is a deeply hydrating formula that delivers radiance and renewal to all skin. At the heart of this essential hydration step is our proprietary Phyto Radiance Infusion™, a 21-day process which begins with nutrient-rich, whole plants and, over the course of three weeks, gently infuses their powerful nourishment into our aqueous base. Amplifying the infusion is our Phyto Ferment™, a two-week fermentation process that produces beneficial probiotics and increases nutrient absorption. With 70+ water-soluble nutrients and next generation plant actives, our formula noticeably improves the overall appearance of skin and supports the performance of subsequent products.

    Vintner's Daughter Active Treatment Essence - At last, Vintner's Daughter introduces the long-awaited companion to their cult favorite serum. Active Treatment Essence is the ultimate, multi-corrective hydration step, delivering optimal nutrition, micro-exfoliation, brightening, firming, and deep hydration to noticeably improve the overall appearance of skin. At the heart of Active Treatment Essence is Vintner's Daughter's Phyto Nutrient Infusion, made from 13 of the world's most nutrient-rich botanicals, coupled with a unique fermentation component to amplify absorption. Elevating the formula even further are advancements in natural science including Vitamin C, micro and mini Hyaluronic Acid, probiotics, plant stem cells, marine microalgae, and micro-exfoliating acids and enzymes. Together, these elements deliver powerful hydration, optimal nutrition, and daily repair and protection for your skin. Formulated with brightening Vitamin C, renewing micro-exfoliators, redness-reducing B vitamins, collagen-stimulating plant stem cells, nourishing microalgae, and strengthening pre- and probiotics Proprietary fermented formula amplifies the nutritional impact of the active ingredients to feed the skin at a deeper level 100% natural and formulated without added sulfates, parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrances, PEGs, or SLS

12. Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare - Pro Facial Steamer- Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare's 'Pro Facial Steamer' brings the same soothing treatment from the spa into your home. The micro-steam technology helps clear out pores and enhance the benefits of your everyday serums and moisturizers. Try it as a way to relax and unwind before your nightly routine. - Suitable for all skin types -Instructions for use: - Fill the tank with fresh distilled water - Turn on device and steam cleansed face for up to nine minutes, one to two times per week !

13. Well Kept Save Oil: This almond based shave oil paired with well kept’s safety razor provides a smooth shave and hydrates your skin simultaneously. Added argan oil, vitamin e and rosemary essential oil reduce skin irritation and help with moisture retention.

    Ingredients: almond oil, argan oil, vitamin e and rosemary essential oil

14. Osmia Coffee Mint Soap- Energizing spearmint and ground organic coffee - a very scrubby soap for the body, hands, or feet (not the face!) - this is a favorite for the kitchen sink, or for the early morning shower when you still want to be in bed. One of their best-selling bars for women and men, and a great choice for our planet!