6 • Gifts for Family, Friends & Loved Ones Get plugged in


From LED masks to fi tness trackers, these beauty and wellness gifts feel as good as they look. Words: Priya Raj


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he festive season is fast approaching, and it’s time to start researching what to gift


your loved ones, or yourself. It can be a chance to revamp our self-care and wellness routines, and so a gift in this category would be welcomed by most. Whether you’re purchasing for a seasoned wellness expert, a makeup connoisseur or someone who enjoys the fi ner things, these curated picks will be a joy to unwrap under the tree.


1 BEAUTIFECT GO MINI VANITY CASE This quilted vanity case is not all that it fi rst appears. Rather, it’s a portable makeup studio. The interior mirror illuminates with three light settings, from cool to warm yellow light — perfect for those who need extra lighting to do their makeup or skincare. The vanity has a hard exterior, making it ideal for travelling with delicate products, and comes with a removable pencil and brush holder to keep it organised and clean. £149 at beautifect.com


2 WHOOP PEAK 5.0 BRACELET Whoop! No, we’re not over- enthusiastic about the festive season, it’s the name of one of the wellness community’s most loved tech wearables. This lightweight bracelet comes in a variety of colours, and will track sleep, stress levels, steps, heart rate and more. Those looking to monitor their health and biometric data in more detail will enjoy using the insights device to make adjustments their lifestyle. It links up to a mobile application that can be used to input additional data for more accurate health recommendations. £229 at johnlewis.com


3 SENSSE SILHOUETTE LED NECK MASK Those up-to-date with the latest beauty tech products will be well acquainted with red light LED masks that promise to smooth skin and stimulate collagen production. While the beauty afi cionado in your life might already have a face mask, a neck mask would be a welcome addition to their routine, particularly


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for mature or sun-damaged skin. The mask has four in-built LED light options; blue, red, purple and near infrared (NIR), which target diff erent skin concerns. The products from this brand are packaged beautifully, so all you’ll need to do is pop it under the tree and wait for the big day. £129.99 at senssebeauty.com


4 BEATS POWERBEATS FIT PRO Whether for sports or travelling, these noise cancelling in-ears from Beats make a great Christmas gift. If you have ever worn in-ear buds they can often dislodge. These have a fl exible tail that’s been tested on multiple ear sizes to ensure they’re comfortable, and will stay in while you exercise or toss and turn in your airplane seat. These aren’t any old earphones either, they have a personalised spatial audio setting to give you an immersive listening experience for music, gaming and fi lms. Looking to buy for a technophile this Christmas? Look no further. £199.95 from apple.com


5 LUMIE BODYCLOCK LUXE Find it diffi cult to wake up during the dark winter mornings? This alarm clock acts as an artifi cial sun, allowing you to set a sunrise and sunset routine with lighting and sounds, so your body and mind can begin to prepare for falling asleep and waking up. It’s made in the UK, is of exceptional quality and available in a number of colours to suit any interiors. £229 at lumie.com


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