Beauty products are amazing gifts and I’ve been so lucky to sample so many great ones in the last few months. Here are some of the best of the best… Enjoy!
FaceTheory
WHY TRAVELERS WILL LOVE THEM:
They make clean skincare with the actives you love – packaged sustainably and priced affordably. They’re vegan and cruelty-free. I also love that they’re so confident in their products that if you don’t get better skin they’ll give you your money back with no returns required. That’s confidence.
WHAT DID WE GET?
Hot Cloth Cleanser Set ($16.99)
This kit contains an Organic Muslin Face Cloth and a Vitamin C Cream Cleanser. It is free of parabens, silicones, and mineral oils. It is also vegan and cruelty-free.
This was my favorite product! mandarin scent smells fabulous and it wakes me right up in the morning! It would make an incredible Christmas gift and I am already thinking of who should get one.
Glycolic Acid Face and Body Scrub
($13.99 – 6.1 fl oz)
This scrub contains glycolic acid (2%) salicylic acid (1%) and natural jojoba grains to scrub away surface oil and dead skin without causing discomfort or irritation. It can help to clear blockages and reduce the appearance of enlarged pores. It also removes surface oil and dead skin cells.
Recommended for combination, oily or acne-prone skin types. I love that it is available scented or unscented. It made my skin feel soft and smooth, without any redness.
Mini Travel Kit
Vitamin C Cleanser C1
Removes makeup, surface oils and impurities while being kind to skin. Skin feels refreshed and hydrated, without the tight feeling sometimes caused by washing with soap. Available scented or unscented.
Amil C-Whip SPF 20
A touch lighter than most of their moisturizers but just as hydrating, Amil-C Whip M5 is formulated to refine pores and brighten skin while protecting and nourishing. Available lightly scented with bergamot or unscented.
Relaxing Night Cream M10
It is suitable for all skin types. Glycerin and purest-grade hyaluronic acid deliver overnight hydration. The antioxidant power of vitamin C can help to brighten skin and protect against inflammation. The scented option contains lavender, which can help reduce anxiety and insomnia.
Cera-C Pore Reducing Toner T1
It contains niacinamide to reduce and refine pores. Ceramides protect skin against water loss, vitamin C brightens and evens skin tone, and aloe vera soothes.
GIVE THEM A FOLLOW!
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/facetheory
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/facetheory/
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/facetheory
Red Flowers
WHY TRAVELERS WILL LOVE THEM
Red Flower was created from a deep-rooted love of the land and spirituality, as well as a sense of science and holistic medicine. They’re founded on the principles of world traditions, sustainable sourcing, ritual, well-being and aesthetics. They offer a new approach to the concept of beauty and grooming… a ceremony to feel all of the senses. a moment taken to reconnect and restore. I can’t think of a time when we need it more.
WHAT DID WE GET?
Wild Cherry Blossom Rice Buff ($26.00)
Inspired by a Japanese cleansing regimen, after cleansing and exfoliating, you gently massage this buff over your body. The softening effects of rice bran are enhanced with cherry blossom to hydrate and tone, wild cherry bark to calm and soothe, and silk extract to renew the skin. ensuring a supple finish and delicate scent to the skin.
I was so excited to try this product out because I have never used a rice buff before. I absolutely loved it! It felt like such an indulgent treatment for my skin. I can’t believe how soft my skin felt and my husband complimented me on how nice my skin smelled. I made sure to hang it from its string so I can get a few more uses out of it.
UPDATE: I’ve used it 5 times now and it still smells incredible! Just make sure you hang it up to dry after using it.
GIVE THEM A FOLLOW!
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/redflowernyc
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/redflowernyc/
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/redflowernyc
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/redflowernyc/pins/
Pompeii Street
WHY TRAVELERS WILL LOVE THEM
This company has everything you need to feel like you are in a luxurious spa…essential oils, artisan bar soaps, liquid soap, body butter, lotions, salve, scrubs, and much more. Right now, they have a fantastic assortment of holiday gift sets. They use the finest ingredients and have so many scents to choose from.
WHAT DID WE GET?
Bath Bomb Gift Set ($23.85)
Made with silky almond oil and pure essential oil synergies, our bath bombs do the job without synthetic colors or fragrances. Simply drop one in your warm bath water, watch them fizz and diffuse aromatic relaxation into the air.
Each bath bomb set includes one each of:
Spiced Chai (cardamon & bay laurel)
Bulgarian Lavender (Lavandula anhustifolia)
Cedar Spruce (atlas cedar, black spruce, & sandalwood)
Mint Melange (a minty mix) (This one was my favorite!)
Himalayan Rose (Bulgarian rose absolute & Nepal rhododendron)
WHAT DID WE THINK?
We are huge fans of bath bombs in this house so we loved this gift set. There are tons of bath bombs out there, but these are one of the best I’ve ever used. They are simple and rustic and would look gorgeous in a basket on a tub. They smell incredible but they don’t have an overpowering scent. I love the delicate herb or flower that is placed on each one. The set would make a great gift for anyone who loves luxurious baths, or you could break up the set and use them as stocking stuffers. So far my favorites have been Mint Melange and Spiced Chai.
GIVE THEM A FOLLOW!
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/pompeiistreet/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/pompeiistreet/
PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/PompeiiStreet/_created/
Pursoma
WHY TRAVELERS WILL LOVE THEM
I love that they believe that keeping us well in the modern world of disconnectedness from nature, hyper-connectedness to technology, and outright neglect of true SELF-CARE, means finding ways to aid us in making time and space to connect to your self. There could not be a better time than 2020 to practice wellness. I also love that the owner has hand-sourced and personally selected every ingredient in Pursoma’s products: from deep-sea kelp beds to shallow salt beds around the world. She knows their farmers and suppliers by name. This dedication can be seen in all their products.
WHAT PRODUCTS DID WE GET?
Holiday Box 2020 ($60)
Resurrection Detox Bath
A detoxifying and softening bath soak, energizes the body while and combats fatigue while restoring drained essential minerals. This bath is no joke. Go primal. Made from pure, raw, vegan ingredients this revitalizing and deeply stimulating bath helps to unburden the body from toxins such as environmental irritants, overindulgence, and technological pollution. Reclaim your energy!
Moonlit Ritual Daily Bath Soak
Close your eyes and inhale as the exotic scents of Moonlit Bath Soak fill the air. Bathe in this indigo-hued bath with a delicate aroma of the Pink Lotus flower. Allow yourself to dream through a night of deep sleep and wake up feeling a sense of purity and enlightenment. All ingredients in Pursoma products have been ethically sources and verified to be safe for your body – inside and out, non-toxic and free of toxic-processing.
Hydration Oil ($25)
They formulated Pursoleil therapeutic body oil with the goal of giving you the benefits of the sun, including on the days when it’s not shining. Calendula oil from Marigold flowers grown in their founders own backyard, act as the perfect antidote for tired and sore muscles. Their special aromatherapy blend of Lavender and Blood orange, calm the senses and boost mood. Rice Bran oil is rich in vitamins and works on softening and deeply hydrating the skin.
This oil is so luxurious. New England winters can wreak havoc on our skin and this oil moisturizes and hydrates it. I love that they suggest 5 steps of ritual wellness:
- Digital wellness: set them on airplane mode.
- Treat: your body to a bath soak or body polish
- Pause an inhale: take 6 deep slow breaths cupping body oil in your hands
- Anoint: from head to toe
- Stretch: reach high in the air and take a deep breath as you bring your arms down for final prayer pose…NAMASTE.
Body Brush
If your daily routine involves commuting to work, sitting at a desk, or just not moving your body as much as you’d like, then your daily routine needs dry brushing. Known to stimulate the lymphatic system and can promote detoxification, an important part of maintaining our health and vitality. Five minutes of brushing each day can help promote cellular renewal and blood flow, resulting in detoxification, rejuvenation, and a healthy glow.
I love this brush! I had never heard of dry brushing, but it is a great addition to my nightly shower ritual.
Herbal Wellness Teas
Their Wellness Teas are the ultimate wellness nightcap (sans hangover). Further enhance relaxation after bath with fresh, delicious flavors. Sustainably sourced. The 3-pack contains 1 of each flavor: Lavender Mint, Turmeric Ginger, and Banana Chamomile.
WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFO
GIVE THEM A FOLLOW!
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/pursoma/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/pursoma/
All thoughts in this review are the opinion of MyTravelingKids.com. We did not accept payment in exchange for a review, but we did accept all products at no cost to provide an honest opinion. (Thank you!!) This post contains no affiliate links.