Top 5 Christmas Beauty Stocking Fillers!

The holiday season is upon us! If you're anything like me, you spend these days wondering what you should get your loved ones this Christmas. I thought I'd write this post to hopefully ease your pain in finding the perfect gift for a beauty lover, like myself, whether it is for Secret Santa, for stocking fillers or as simple gift ideas.  These are my top 5 picks!

1. Mascara. There are millions of brands out there, and some pretty good ones too. One of my most used and repurchased is the Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara. It is affordable, lengthening, holds a curl very well and lasts all day. ​
2. Boomfbomb. This is not exactly a beauty-related gift but I had to mention it. If you're looking for a fun yet personalized gift, I would suggest checking out the boomf website. I just found this website recently through a friend's Instagram and was so impressed! One of my favourites is the Boomf Bomb - a card that jumps from its envelope in an explosion of confetti, a nice change from the conventional Christmas card, allowing for an element of surprise yet leaving you with a keepsake of your favourite memories with that person.  To understand what I'm saying just check out this video on YouTube. They have various other gift ideas too!
3. Bath bomb/ bubble bar.  For my Secret Santa this year, I decided to be a bit extra and go for some of Lush's products. To be honest, Lush products are unfortunately not available locally for me, so indulging in such products feels like a treat. However, I had the pleasure of trying out some of Lush's products during my trip to Valencia last April, falling in love instantly. The smell in the shop drew me in completely, so since then, I've made quite a few online deliveries and I've never been disappointed. As a bonus, all of their products are fresh, handmade and 100% vegetarian. So, after that little rant, (haha, sorry!) some of my favourite products include The Comforter bubble bar (which is big enough for two baths! - yaas!), as well as the Christmas Sweater Bath Bomb which has a warm, spicy scent, making it the ultimate gift for a cold winter night. 
4. Eyeliner. ​You can never go wrong with an eyeliner! It's such a staple thing in every beauty lover's collection, and I never seem to have enough. A classic budget friendly option is the 3INA Pen Eyeliner - a marker pen-style eyeliner that makes defining the lash line simple, allowing you to create the perfect flick! It is quick drying and waterproof, making it just as good as my higher priced eyeliners.  
5. Body Butter. To add a luxurious feel to your stocking, throw in a body butter. My favourite is The Body Shop British Rose Instant Glow Body Butter - a velvety soft moisturizer which gives an instant all-over healthy looking glow, perfect for normal to dry skin. It leaves no residue after being absorbed, yet it hydrates the skin and leaves a soft rose scent which lasts all day. 

​So, what is on YOUR Christmas wishlist? I'd love to know so make sure to leave your comments down below!
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​Until next time,
Christine xxx

​P.S This post is not sponsored and all products were purchased by me. All opinions are my own.