Local is still lekker and shopping locally is one of the most important things we can do to support our economy and the incredible South African brands on offer. Here’s our pick of local gifts your loved ones will adore this festive season.
Cape Island Limited Edition Celebration Candle (R335.00)
What is Christmas without beautiful home fragrances? Cape Island’s new limited edition luxury Celebration candle is inspired by the spirit of Christmas and boasts a rich and inviting scent. The abundance of warm cinnamon spice infused with pungent cloves and comforting vanilla meets an indulgent celebration of rich amber and soft caramel. It smells good enough to eat!
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Bio-Oil Body Lotion (250ml – R189.99)
Bio-Oil recently launched its first ever body lotion, a game-changing product that harnesses the power of oil, yet delivers it in a unique lotion formulation. Fans of the original Bio-Oil Skincare Oil will adore this new addition. The non-greasy water-in-oil formulation works to hydrate and replenish skin, delivering sheer, long-lasting moisturisation and silky soft and smooth skin. The lightweight formula is just what your skin needs this summer.
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Esse Limited Edition Sensitive Skin Gift Pack (R930.00)
Looking for a skincare gift set that’s good for your skin while being good to the planet? Esse has put together the ultimate gift pack, drawing on microbiome research to rewild the skin and restore balance naturally: This limited edition gift pack includes Esse’s Sensitive Cleanser, Sensitive Toner, Nourish Moisturiser, Resurrect Serum, and Protect Oil in one convenient pack. All five products are perfectly sized for 30-day use – offering generous travel sizes or the perfect gift for someone wanting to start their Esse journey.
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Afari Christmas Crackers (from R195.00 to R295.00)
Afari has released four limited edition crackers, each housing an Afari experience size 15ml skincare product. Part decoration, part ready-wrapped festive gift, the Afari Crackers are 100% recyclable and purposefully exclude decorative foiling, which cannot be recycled. Choose between the Priming Cleanser, Brightening Elixir, Protecting Day Cream SPF30 and Overnight Regenerating Cream.
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Lamelle Glow Bright Gift Set (R2040.00)
Lamelle’s limited edition gift sets offer major savings on your favourite skincare products. The Glow Bright Gift Set contains Lamelle Luminesce Brightening Cleanse 125ml, Lamelle Correctives Brighter Serum, Lamelle Luminesce Brighter Day and a complimentary Lamelle Vita-C Lipid Serum, to the value of R880! Housed in a festive box, this set offers advanced brightening and skin illuminating benefits.
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My Beauty Luv Face Blossom® (R710.00)
Discover the secret Japanese women have been using for centuries to keep their skin bright, glowing, luminescent, light and totally flawless. My Beauty Luv presents Sakura Flower Extract (Japanese Cherry Blossom) in capsule form – the first ever product of its kind in South Africa. The amazing anti-ageing effect of this sacred traditional flower has been widely researched and is used by millions of Japanese and Asian women to successfully treat a host of age-related skin disorders from blotchy skin, pigmentation and dullness, to wrinkles, fine lines and sagging skin.
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SKIN functional Fine Lines and Wrinkles Starter Kit (R400.00)
Whether it’s for travel purposes, or if someone is looking to try out a new skincare range without purchasing a number of full-size products, SKIN functional’s Starter Kits make a brilliant gift. The Fine Lines and Wrinkles Kit contains five 5ml essential products to address ageing skin concerns.
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Healing Earth Home Ambient Aromatherapy Diffuser (R690.00)
Healing Earth’s new Home range is ultra-luxurious and chic. This beautiful home diffuser contains a bespoke blend of unique aromatherapy oils including fragrant sakura, uplifting jasmine, warming saffron and unique oud wood mixed with pure grapeseed oil.
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Faithful to Nature Energising Body Wash (R89.99)
We love Faithful to Nature’s new products and packaging and this new body wash offers a burst of freshness – just what you need for your morning shower! Baobab oil leaves skin feeling soft to the touch while the uplifting aroma of bergamot, rosemary and lemongrass essential oils turn your bath or shower into a moment of luxury. Formulated from sustainably-sourced and natural ingredients, this plant-based body wash is a great guilt-free gift this festive season.
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Faithful to Nature Rose Body Lotion (R99.99)
Formulated with sustainable ingredients that are kind to the environment, your skin and your pocket, this body lotion boasts the sweet floral aroma of rose geranium and the calming properties of lavender. It also contains baobab (for its nourishing abilities), organic cocnut and watermeon seed oil to restore moisture and leave skin feeling soft and radiant.
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KURO-Bō 8L Charcoal Water Filter Dispenser (R1999.00)
This stylish new charcoal water filter dispenser from KURO-Bō is designed for health, beauty and eco-conscious water consumers and is a great addition to any office space, studio or home. The minimalist design reflects the Japanese culture of simplicity and functionality and complements the modern décor aesthetic for conscious and clean living.
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Healing Earth Fragrant Bath Oil (R350.00)
There’s nothing like an indulgent bath after a long day, and what better way to unwind than with a luxurious bath oil? Relax and reconnect with naturally nourishing luxury oils enriched with decadent rose and oud wood, and gently laced with warming spices to create the perfectly curated fragrance to completely transport you to bath time bliss.
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Environ The Micro-Needling Skin Serenity Set (R2100.00)
A self-care gift for those whose skin has taken a beating this year (isn’t that all of us?!). This set targets the long-term effects of the stress. It includes Serénce Night Serum (30 ml), a first-of-its-kind advanced overnight booster developed to target the negative long-term effects of stress to reveal serene, luminous and youthful-looking skin, Frown Serum (20ml), a concentrated non-invasive peptide-enriched serum that assists in reducing the appearance of wrinkles and expression lines and Cosmetic Roll-CIT®, a hand-held rolling instrument with a smooth action roller head embedded with durable medical stainless steel micro-needles that protrude 0.1 mm. Go for glow!
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Marble Skin Co Lux Marshmallow Sponge (R150.00)
A perfect stocking filler and gift for any makeup lover, this luxurious soft sponge is a step-up in the makeup game for applying foundation. Due to the expansion of the sponge, you can complete application in less than half your normal foundation applying time. It can be used wet or dry and is suitable for both contouring and blending.
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