Step inside a world of festive galore as two influencers unbox their best beauty picks
Feel like Christmas has crept up on you? If you’re still needing to tick loved ones off your list, or you just want to give yourself some well-deserved TLC, you might need a little inspiration. This year, we’ve turned to influencers, Charley Marlowe (@charleymarlowee) and Vickie Neave (@inpolife) who unbox their top beauty picks for Christmas, from luxurious skincare staples to dazzling make-up essentials.
So sit back, grab a hot chocolate, put the Christmas music on and scroll down to discover what Vickie and Charley are loving this festive season.
Top sets for under £20
Looking for beauty on a budget? Whether you’re shopping for stocking fillers or a festive treat for yourself, these sets are sure to put you in the Christmas spirit.
Vickie’s pick
Liz Earle Cleanse & Refresh Mini 2 Piece Gift Set
This set contains:
• Mini Cleanse & Polish™ Hot Cloth Cleanser, 30ml
• Mini Instant Boost™ Skincare Tonic, 50ml
• 1 Pure Cotton Cloth
• Suitable for all skin types
• Perfect for travel
Lose yourself in the indulgent eucalyptus and nourishing cocoa butter scent of this two-piece skincare set. Deeply cleanse skin with the iconic Cleanse & Polish™ before finishing off with the Instant Boost™ Skincare Tonic, enriched with aloe vera, calendula and cucumber to replenish skin with soothing hydration.
Charley’s pick
Mario Badescu Fresh Start Trio
This set contains:
• Gentle Foaming Cleanser, 29ml
• Caffeine Eye Cream
• Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater, 29ml
• Suitable for all skin types
Whether your skin has been naughty or nice, this tree-mendous trio – featuring the bestselling cleanser, eye cream and facial spray – offers a gentle pick-me-up to leave skin feeling fresh, soothed and hydrated in time for the new year.
Skincare stars
No Christmas is complete without a skincare treat, especially when the blistering winds and (sometimes) snowy weather plays havoc on our skin. Our advice? Invest in a skincare set for a complete routine!
Vickie’s pick
Soap & Glory Hydrating Super Stars Skincare Trio Full-Size Gift Set
This set contains:
• DAILY DEW™ Instant Hydration Serum, 30ml
• SPEED PLUMP™ Intensely Hydrating Day Lotion, 50ml
• Glitter Face Globes
Shoot for the stars this Christmas with a gift that’ll give skin a heavenly hit of hydration. Massage in the goodness of the serum and dewy day cream with the two gorgeous and glittery face globes for a perfectly plump finish – who needs a snow globe anyway?
Charley’s pick
Bubble Polar Pair Mini 2-Step Routine
This set contains:
• Fresh Start Gel Cleanser, 10ml
• Slam Dunk Hydrating Cream Moisturizer, 10ml
• Suitable for all skin types
The best duo since hot chocolate and marshmallows, this pair of Bubble bestsellers is a real treat for the skin. With ingredients like lavender water, spearmint extract, avocado oil and vitamin E to calm, nourish, purify and soothe skin, the cleanser and moisturiser work in harmony to give skin that much-needed winter-proof moisture.
Brr-illiant beauty
Add a touch of extra magic this Christmas with the best in beauty. Whether it’s cheek-chiselling contour or pigment-packed palettes for a festive flourish, upgrade your make-up bag in time for the new year.
Vickie’s pick
No7 Pro Artist Glowing Up Collection 6 Piece Gift Set
This set contains:
• No7 Pro Artist On-the-go Look Palette Spotlight 4 shade Eyeshadows, 7.68g
• No7 Pro Artist Perfect Glow Highlighter & Bronzer, 8g
• No7 Pro Artist Matte Muse Lipstick Rose Couture, 3.5g
• No7 Pro Artist Luxe Liquid Blusher Taupe Blush, 3.8ml
• No7 360 Mascara Black, 7ml
• No7 Make-up Velvet Bag
• Free No7 Foundation Voucher
Sparkle and shine this Christmas with the No7 Pro Artist Glowing Up Collection. Packed full of glittery eyeshadows, glowy bronzer, lash-lifting mascara and more, create the ultimate festive glam look – whether you’re heading to a Christmas dinner party or a big New Year’s Eve bash.
Charley’s pick
ICONIC London Name a Better Duo Gift Set
This set contains:
• Prep-Set-Glow Original, 120ml
• Triple Threat Mascara Black, 9ml
Get ready to sleigh the season with this dazzling duo. Give lashes ultimate impact from root to tip with the mascara and finish off your festive look with a spritz of the iconic glow-giving spray, for a shimmer that’s guaranteed compliments.
Something you didn’t know we stocked at Boots
If you’re shopping for loved ones, you can sleep easy knowing you can tick everyone off your list this Christmas. But what about you? Well, make room on your wishlist as we introduce you to a couple of brands you might not know we stocked…
Vickie’s pick
NEOM Wellbeing Mini Essential Oil Diffuser – Nude
• Compact size for travel-friendly diffusion
• One charged battery lasts up to 50 hours
• Easy-to-switch fragrances
• Quiet operation
If prioritising your wellness is one of your new year’s resolutions, then start by setting the scene for a cosy night in with this pastel pink oil diffuser. Fill a small space with a mood-enhancing NEOM fragrance of your choice – will it be lavender to help you relax or eucalyptus and lemon to boost your energy?
Charley’s pick
Laneige Midnight Minis Set
This set contains:
• Size: 3g per pot
• 5 lip sleeping masks in Watermelon Pop, Peach Iced Tea, Berry, Gummy Bear & Mango
• Apply two to three times a week
Get lips ready for a kiss under the mistletoe with these lip mask minis, which nourish through the night for plump lips come morning. Can't decide on a flavour? Then try all five, with a choice of fruity favourites for a refreshing hit, tropical scents to take you to a holiday destination, or how about gummy bear to add a little extra sweetness to the festive season?
