Hello my lovelies and welcome back for another Blogmas post. It is officially day 16/17. As if it's nearly Christmas, just over a week to go! And even though I've completed all my Christmas shopping (before December even started) I know that a lot of people (including my friends and family) leave it all till the week before and then it's a manic rush because the month has caught up with you and you feel like you have no time to go and buy anything because Christmas is basically right up in your face.
But don't panic because Katie is here to save the day; if you've been here a while then you'll know I post a Christmas Gift Guide every year in December. It's become a bit of a tradition on this blog even though every single year the gift guides all feel similar. But that's not the point is it? We all love a Christmas Gift Guide.
But don't panic because Katie is here to save the day; if you've been here a while then you'll know I post a Christmas Gift Guide every year in December. It's become a bit of a tradition on this blog even though every single year the gift guides all feel similar. But that's not the point is it? We all love a Christmas Gift Guide.
So I've decided to focus this one more on how I've bought for Christmas this year. Every thing I've bought people (per item) has been under £10. Not on purpose but simply because there has been so many gorgeous products and sets this year that have been so cheap but so lovely to give people as gifts. So what I'm gonna try and do is mix both gifts for him, her, and couples into one and to divide it into the categories of: makeup, skincare, perfume/ body spray, bath/ shower products, and homeware.
Just a reminder, these gifts wont cater for everyone you know but also remember that no one knows your family members and your friends better than you. So trust your judgement when you're buying presents for them. Anyway, let's get on with the gift guide.
I'm gonna start with makeup. The beauty industry is such a big hype these days that it's no surprise that the majority of girls probably ask for makeup or get gifted makeup on Christmas Day, myself included in this category. If there are everyday makeup items you know your friends use or family use that would benefit them a lot, e.g. powder, eyebrow products, concealer, blusher, mascara - basically all your standard bits and bobs. Then these would be fab gifts too, especially as the majority of those things are under £10 in the drugstore anyway. But I think for Christmas and birthdays it's just nice to treat the people you're buying for to something they would like but would never buy for themselves.
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| Soph X Makeup Revolution Palette Superdrug £10.00 |
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| Cheeky Peachy Blush & Highlight Palette Primark £3.00 |
Perfect Shine Lipgloss Staying Peachy (left) and What a Peach (right)
Primark
£2.50 each
I Heart Makeup: I Heart Chocolate Eyeshadow Palette - Mint Chocolate (left) and Rose Gold (right)
Superdrug/ Tambeauty.com £8.99 (each)
Real Techniques Mini Contour Brush (left) and Miracle Sculpting Sponge (right)
Boots
£6.00 each
Painting my nails is honestly one of my favourite past times. I love being able to just sit down and make my nails look all beautiful and healthy with a fresh manicure. And there are currently some gorgeous polishes and gift sets out at the minute in the drugstore!
Perfect Shine All About That Peach, Too Peachy, Peach N Cream, Never Say Peach (left to right)
Primark
£1.50 (each)
Ted Baker Lips & Tips Dark (left) and Light (right)
Boots
£8.50 (each)
Superdrug
£5.00 (each)
Everyone loves skincare products at Christmas; I don't know about anyone else but when I get gifted skincare or 'caring' products it encourages me to try out new products that I'd never even thought of buying before. As well as encouraging me to stick to a routine for the new year that's vastly approaching.
Liz Earle Find Your Balance (left) and Smooth Escape (right)
Boots
£10.00 (each)
A Little Something Floral (left) and A Little Something Festive (right)
Boots
£3.00
A Little Something Floral Body Butter Collection (left) and A Little Something Festive (right)
Boots
£5.00 (each)
No7 Men's Grooming Kit
Boots
£8.50
Superdrug
£6.00
Zoella Sparry Night Gift Set
Superdrug
£5.00
Gillette Fusion Pro Shield Men Razor Gift Set
Boots
£10.00
Festive Body Butter (left to right): Frosted Berries, Vanilla Chai, and Frosted Plum
The Body Shop
£6.00 (each)
Everyone ends up getting some type of bath or shower gel gift set or single present at Christmas time, and why? Because it's practical. Even if it can sometimes seem like a bit of a cop out, let's be honest, we're all gonna still use it. And what's better than a nice relaxing bath or refreshing shower with a burst of gorgeous fragrance?
Festive Shower Gel (left to right): Frosted Berries, Vanilla Chai, and Frosted Plum
The Body Shop
£5.00 (each)
L'Oreal Men Expert Shower Gel
Boots
£2.99 (each)
Sweet Snuggles Bath Caviar and Bath Crystals
Superdrug
£1.00 (each)
The Magic of Christmas Bubble Bar (left) and Magic Wand Bubble Bar (right)
Lush
£5.95 (each)
Luxury Lush Pud, Christmas Sweater, and Shoot For The Stars Bath Bomb
Lush
£4.50 (each)
Butter Bear Bath Bomb, Candy Mountain Bubble Bar, and The Snowman Bubbleroon
Lush
Between £2.00 - £5.00
No7 Men Essential Duo
Boots
£10.00
Ted Baker Soap Rose Petals
Boots
£10.00
Disney Princess Bubble Bath
Boots
£6.00 (each)
Baylis and Harding Pink Prosecco and Cassis 5 Piece Mini Gift Set
Boots
£8.50
Another category I feel like everyone always gets presents for at Christmas time is perfume and body spray. Again because it is practical and we all know we'll get good use out of them. Who doesn't want to smell amazing everyday anyway?
Ted Baker Mini Body Sprays
Boots
£4.00 (each)
Summit Eau De Toilette For Men
Primark
£3.50
Impulse Body Mists
Superdrug
£3.48
Ted Baker Trio Body Spray
Boots
£8.00
Winter Spice Boxed Votive and Frosted Woodland Boxed Votive
Primark
£3.00 (each)
Star Gazer Slippers
Primark
£4.00
Reindeer Footlets
Primark
£3.50
Zoella Cosy Vibes Mug
Boots
£8.50
Winter Spice and Frosted Woodland Room Spray
Primark
£3.00 (each)
Boots
£10.00
Primark
£4.00
Disney Throw
Primark
£6.00 (each)
Frosted Candle Jar
B&M
£4.99 (each)
Hot Chocolate and Marshamallow Mug Set
B&M
£3.99
And that's it my lovelies, I hope you enjoyed this Christmas Gift Guide and it has given you some inspiration as to what is currently on the market for Christmas and what you might want to buy people. But you better hurry up as there's only...
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Thank you guys so much for reading and baring with me as I get back into Blogmas after the show. I'm pretty much all up to date now, so I shall see you tomorrow for another one!
Love,
Katie
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