Should you hang a beauty bauble on your tree?
- Festive ‘decorations’ that house everything from eyeshadow to bubble bath
- READ MORE: From luxury skincare to must-have make-up collections – get Christmas all wrapped up with dream gifts they’ll love
While December sees the start of many Christmas traditions, like parties and carol services, it also marks the return of the dreaded Secret Santa.
Tasked with the difficult job of finding a gift, the other issue is whether it’s even possible to find an appropriate present for less than £15.
But fear not, a Christmas miracle is upon us in the form of beauty baubles.
These festive, limited edition ‘decorations’ house everything from eyeshadow and lip balm to bubble bath, and promise to be the perfect Secret Santa offering or stocking-filler. Plus, many come at a pocket-pleasing price, too.
Here’s CLAIRE COLEMAN’s pick of the decorative gifts worth hanging on the tree…
MINI BUT MIGHTY
Aromatherapy Associates Mini Moment of Energy Restore, £12, aromatherapyassociates.com
Aromatherapy Associates Mini Moment of Energy Restore, £12, aromatherapyassociates.com
The beauty of the mini bottles of Aromatherapy Associates bath and shower oils is that a little goes a long way. Here, the much-loved Revive oil comes ready for tree-hanging.
If the recipient needs relaxing instead, the Mini Moment of Tranquil Sleep with the Deep Relax oil is also available.
VERDICT: A gorgeous treat, with enough for at least three sessions. 4/5
Heathcote & Ivory Love Revival Bauble, £8, hartsofstur.com
REUSABLE GIFT
Heathcote & Ivory Love Revival Bauble, £8, hartsofstur.com
This unsung hero of British beauty has nailed it with a beautifully decorated reusable metal bauble with a jazzy 1970s-inspired mandala design. It’s filled with a miniature hand cream and lip balm that will delight grannies and teens alike.
VERDICT: Winning product with a bauble that would look at home on any Christmas tree. 5/5
TWO OF THE BEST
By Terry Opulent Star Beauty Must-Haves Duo, £31.50, lookfantastic.com
By Terry Opulent Star Beauty Must-Haves Duo, £31.50, lookfantastic.com
This luxe bauble is for serious make-up lovers.
Although the square shape might be a bit unorthodox, it’s worth branching out for this one that contains the brilliant Hyaluronic Pressed Hydra-Powder (normally £42) and a mini stick eyeshadow in a very wearable shade of bronze.
VERDICT: Fabulous beauty goodies, but the price means this is better suited for under the tree rather than as a stocking-stuffer. 4/5
Mavala Bauble with Nail Polish, £5.20, franklinsonline.com
SALON SHADES
Mavala Bauble with Nail Polish, £5.20, franklinsonline.com
Swiss nail care brand Mavala has kept it simple with a clear plastic bauble containing a 5ml bottle of nail polish.
Available in four shades, including a festive red and a silvery glitter (as well as a couple of more muted pinks).
VERDICT: Classic polish colours means it hard to go wrong with this bauble, but the packaging is a little boring. 3/5
PAMPERED LIPS
UpCircle Under The Mistletoe Bauble, £9.99, upcirclebeauty.com
UpCircle Under The Mistletoe Bauble, £9.99, upcirclebeauty.com
This bauble is ideal for a planet-loving person. UpCircle specialises in revitalising food waste ingredients and turning them into vegan beauty products. This lip balm is made of upcycled hemp seeds, combined with ultra-moisturising shea butter and comes in a glass jar, inside a midnight blue bauble.
VERDICT: An eco-friendly, useful addition to any handbag. 4/5
Molton Brown Merry Berries & Mimosa Festive Bauble, £15, moltonbrown.co.uk
BUBBLY BERRIES
Molton Brown Merry Berries & Mimosa Festive Bauble, £15, moltonbrown.co.uk
Shaped like a jewel, this sophisticated bubble bath bauble from Molton Brown is filled with a fruity gel laced with a subtle gold shimmer that comes with a matching gold thread for tree-hanging.
VERDICT: Pricey for just 75ml, but will impress the label-loving bath fan. 3/5
FESTIVE GLOW
Evolve Beauty Instant Radiance Bauble, £14, evolvebeauty.co.uk
Evolve Beauty Instant Radiance Bauble, £14, evolvebeauty.co.uk
Who doesn’t need instant radiance at this time of year? And you can get it from this five-minute Radiant Glow Mask that contains clay and cacao to help revitalise and purify, with coconut particles to gently buff skin, all packaged in a cute green card bauble.
Sebastian Dark Oil Bauble, £12, josephferraroonline.co.uk
VERDICT: Suitable for all skin types, and it’s £2 cheaper than the usual travel size. 4/5
GLOSSY LOCKS
Sebastian Dark Oil Bauble, £12, josephferraroonline.co.uk
Gorgeously-fragranced styling oil from cult haircare brand, Sebastian Professional, will leave Christmas hairdos glossy, volumised and smelling stunning.
VERDICT: In a pyramid-shaped bauble, this is a real indulgence. 4/5
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