No one needs a gift that will sit unused gathering dust in a drawer. With this in mind we have picked the items that genuinely enhance our daily lives – whether they make life just that little bit easier or a touch more beautiful. From fast impact makeup and skincare to products that induce some much needed rest, we hope they add some joy to your life or others’. Happy Holidays!
Stocking Life savers
Multi Port USB travel adaptor
The mother of all USB travel adaptors, this one has four ports so you can charge all your gadgets simultaneously from one socket. It also comes with four different types of conversion plugs – UK/ US/ EU and AUS – and even contains a safety system which stops charging once a device is full. Buy here
Jet Zone Jet Lag Prevention
A favourite from our founder Misty Reich, Jet Zone Jet Lag Prevention is a must-have for frequent fliers. The homoeopathic formulation contains ingredients that help to provide temporary relief from circadian rhythm disruptions such as aiding restlessness, headache, heartburn, exhaustion and anxiety. Buy here
Lindsay Albanese ‘The Drop’ Hat Clip
Have you ever wanted to take a hat with you on your travels but don’t for fear of it being squashed like a pancake in transit? Fear not – the Lindsay Albanese ‘The Drop’ Hat Clip contains a high quality magnet clasp on one end and a clip on the other so you can attach it to your bag and not fear losing or squishing it. Buy here
The Cable Tidy Kit
No more getting your cables in a twist thanks to this set of tidies that will keep your leads and chargers separated, neatly bound and ready for action. Buy here
Magic Gadgets
The reMarkable 2
Whether you’re a busy mom, entrepreneur or generally have a lot on your mind, then you may need the remarkable 2 in your life. Dubbed ‘the world’s thinnest tablet’ it’s a next-gen digital notepad that converts handwriting into text, saves notes, documents and then you can save it all on the cloud. Buy here
NuFace Fix Line Smoothing Device
This clever hand held wand uses micro currents – tiny electric pulses that mimic your body’s own current – to make your skin produce more elastin and collagen. Small enough to throw in your makeup bag or hand luggage, research shows that just 3 minutes, 1-2 times a day, 5 days a week makes a visible reduction of fine lines and puffiness. Buy here
JBL CLIP Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Whether at home, by the pool, in a park, hotel room, at work or up a mountain, the JBL CLIP Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker gives great sound, is waterproof, and has 10 hours of sound life. Plus the integrated carabiner clips means you won’t lose it amongst your clobber. Buy here
MusicCozy Sleep Headphones
Whether you have trouble getting to sleep, struggle to get any shut-eye on a flight or would just like some time out listening to music at home, we can highly recommend the Music Cozy Sleep Headphones. The ultra soft eye mask has inbuilt Bluetooth headphones for the ultimate switch-off. Includes a voice control function and 1-3 hour auto-off mode. It even has a 3D space around the eyelashes so lashes stay lustrous until daylight. Buy here
Oura Ring
The Oura ring is the ultimate digital wellness tracker housed in a small 8 mm wide ring on your finger. Made of titanium (but available in gold, silver or black colour ways), the ring tracks fitness, sleep, stress, your monthly cycles and shows its insights within an app on your phone. It also syncs to Apple Health and Google Fit, leaving you more knowledgeable about your personal wellbeing than ever before. Buy here
Current Body Skin LED Light therapy mask
We no longer need to travel to a salon for better skin. This award winning light therapy mask is great for using at home or travelling, and uses anti-ageing red and near infrared light therapy to rejuvenate and reduce lines. In four weeks, 35% of those who tested it said their wrinkles had reduced, whilst 95% reported better skin tone, texture, firmness and brightness. Maybe don’t wear on a flight if you don’t want to scare the staff. Buy here
Your Beauty Buddies
Drybar High Tops Self-grip Rollers
For days your hair needs a little oomph when there’s no time to visit a salon, we can highly recommend this set of low maintenance rollers. For best results, blow dry hair and whilst still warm, take sections of your hair and roll the rollers in away from the face. Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before removing and running through with fingers. Buy here
Davines bar shampoo & case
When it comes to hair cleansing, we strongly believe that shampoo bars are the future. One of our favourites is the MOMO Shampoo Bar and Case from Davines. Just swipe across damp hair and massage in before rinsing. The box also keeps your bar protected from disintegrating in the shower. Buy here
72 Hair Intense Replenishing mask
The ultimate hair mask for dry, damaged or hot tong abused hair. This luxurious deep conditioning treatment contains avocado oil and wheat germ protein that thoroughly penetrates the hair shaft, strengthening and replenishing moisture whilst fighting frizz. Buy here
Manta Hairbrush
This incredibly gentle, revolutionary and award-winning hairbrush was created by its founder when his wife was undergoing cancer treatment. Using flexible technology it fits ergonomically to the hand but is also extremely gentle on the scalp and hair, minimising pull and breaking, yet detangling and maximizing shine. Buy here
La Mer Lip Volumizer
Packed with antioxidants, this serum-inspired lip product softens, smooths and plumps lips leaving them luxuriously conditioned and plumped without oily shine.
AM Essentials from 35 Thousand
Give the gift of gorgeously glowing skin with the AM Essentials kit from 35 Thousand. Containing a Clever Cleansing Balm, and one All-In Day Serum SPF 30, together this power duo will ensure anyone a good skin day. Buy here
On the Go-Getters
RADIUS Tour Travel Toothbrush & Case with Replaceable Brush Head
On the run, on a flight, or working late and have a date, this toothbrush is perfect for stashing in your handbag at all times. With a gum stimulating, fan brush head, the jack knife design protects the head from getting dirty. Buy here
Tumi Just in case tote
There are reuseable bags, and then there’s the Just in Case Tote. This ingenious carryall packs into a small zipper pouch, but when opened out is strong, roomy and timelessly stylish. Buy here
Yeti Rambler 10 oz Tumbler
Here are 35Thousand we are huge fans of Yeti travel mugs which are the perfect drinks companion for busy lives. The smooth sliding lid means easy drinking on the commute/ school run, and the double wall insulation vacuum keeps drinks at just-ordered temperature for hours. Buy here
Kusshi signature makeup bag
When you open and close a makeup bag many times a day, you might as well get a good one right? Kusshi addressed everything that’s wrong with most makeup bags. This signature bag for example has a zip that opens wide so you can see everything inside at once, has a flat base so it stands up rather than falling in the sink, has mesh pockets for sponges and small items as well as an optional snap closure mechanism when you need to makeup and run. Buy here
Self Care Saviours
Blackroll® Duoball 08
Everyone would benefit from owning one of these peanut shaped self massage fascia balls. Made from a tough foam, its shape means it reaches the places other massage rollers just can’t reach. Virtually weightless it’s also the perfect travel fitness accessory. Buy here
Breath: new Science of a Lost Art
There is more and more research to say that the way we breath can change the way we feel. Drawing on thousands of years of medical texts as well as cutting edge studies, this book is full of dazzling revelations about the breath as well as practical advice on how it could change your life. Buy here
Charlotte Tilbury Cryo Recovery Mask
Inspired by cryotherapy and facial acupressure, this cryo recovery face mask is designed to be kept in the fridge or freezer. Attaching around the back of the head, it then moulds to the face to smooth, firm and refresh the skin leaving it look lit from within. And the best bit? It’s reusable time and time again. Buy here
Desmond and Dempsey ‘Parrot’ Signature pyjama set
We’re sure we don’t know anyone who wouldn’t wish for a perfect pair of pj’s this holiday season. We think we’ve found them right here. Buy here
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