The Best Luxury Uni-Sex Holiday Gifts
By Deborah Ferguson
When shopping for gifts online, I’m not losing time or overwhelmed with stressful last-minute shopping crowds in boutiques and stores. Although I do miss the experience. Instead, I can relax and invest time in curating gifts that are unique and covetable.
As we are all in a semi-quarantine state, I find beauty product gifts ideal to give as there is time to enjoy and create a home spa environment to indulge in some luxury self-care time. I’ve selected beauty products that I believe are excellent in quality and value for the price and uni-sex. It’s thrilling to shop in the luxury beauty niche without boundaries and to know that brands are taking the genderless consumer seriously.
ALTAR candle by BYREDO
Create a seductive, wintery atmosphere with this woodsy scent inspired by catholic church candles and incense layered with a touch of clove, bay, and vetiver. This is one of the best scented candles by Byredo, re-issued in a sleek black glass jar. Sixty hours of olfactory bliss may help you forget 2020 existed. Bonus: Free shipping
FUR you
FUR oils are formulated to prevent ingrown hairs, specifically in the pubic area. This uni-sex brand also soothes the skin after shaving or waxing underarms, shaving your legs, removing a beard. FUR thoughtfully created Gynecology tested, cruelty-free, softening, and clinically proven products for sensitive skin prone to react to waxing and shaving. I can say there is no other product out there like this which makes these products more unique and delivers ideal results.
These three products are so effective they have become a must-have and embraced by both men and women.
Left: Ingrown concentrate Healing and Soothing while minimizing bumps and redness. This product includes a textured finger mitt to soothe away the ingrown hair.
Middle: Fur Oil Their signature product for use everywhere; a formulated lightweight blend of oils that soften hairs and clears pores: pubic area, chest, legs, face, underarms. It’s not too oily and absorbs quickly into the skin and won’t stain fabrics, including silk.
Right: Bath Drops Soak in the signature Fur oil via these bath beads. Encapsulated in seaweed they quickly dissolve in warm water releasing the FUR oil that is blended with other softening oils to soften and nourish your skin.
KNESKO Nanogold Face mask 4 pack
The ultimate collagen face mask, its hydrating, firming formula delivers long-lasting results. The extra serum in the packaging is a bonus to add to other areas of your skin for a luxurious experience. I love to use these while taking a long bath or after a long flight to restore and hydrate. A perfect gift is the 4 pack which comes in a chic black box, just add the bow.
Augustinus Bader Body Oil
Augustinus Bader a game-changing skincare brand introduced its body care products last year. It’s unique patented: Trigger Factor Complex TFC8 Body oil; which is formulated for all skin types without clogging pores. The lightweight texture hydrates and nourishes while visibly reducing the signs of aging via plant-based ingredients including argan. This body oil is color and scent-free and highlighted as a uni-sex product must-have. By the way, it comes in a perfect travel size.
BYREDO Tobacco and Mandarin
Night Veils Extrait De Parfum
Top notes: Mandarin, Coriander, Cumin
Heart notes: Tobacco, Leather, Labdanum
Base notes: Frankincense, Sandalwood, Oud
Tobacco Mandarin a new scent by Byredo for the Night Veils collection, this is the 7th member of the intense, yet exquisite Extrait De Parfums for both men and women.
The Smokey-spicy scent envelops all that is winter, with traditional notes in an edgy unique blend that starts with vibrant top notes of Mandarin, Cumin, and coriander. The scent finally softens to the Heart and Base notes. Its long-lasting sillage evolves over a 2-3 hour period. Very little is needed to apply this full-bodied parfum. BYREDO Tobacco Mandarin is a covetable scent for the fragrance savvy collector.
Susanne Kaufmann: Body Pamper set
Susanne Kaufmann’s body-care uni-sex bestsellers is a perfect gift set for the ultimate luxury home spa treatment. Exfoliate moisturize your body and warm moisturize your feet.
The Body Butter Ultimate hydration. Its rich yet not greasy texture is ideal for dry winter skin. The long-lasting moisturizing effect that can heal chapped skin and restore suppleness is fragrance-free, key ingredients included shea butter, bee pollen extract, honey, Vitamin E & A.
The Body scrub A body scrub that is optimal in removing dry skin with an overall invigorating effect. A great product to apply before you shower. It’s fragrance-free fine sea sand and pumice powder formula gently cleanse the skin and promote circulation. While the precious active botanical ingredients; St. Johns Wort and black-eyed Susan’s, calm and nourish your skin. Perfect skin prep for fatigued and dry skin.
Foot Cream Warming The foot cream warming cares for and pampers the feet with a marigold extract. Natural extracts of camphor, menthol, rosemary, thyme, and sage revitalize are added nourishing care. I found regular application protected the sensitive skin on my feet. It’s a perfect antidote to cold winter feet and acts as a sleeping aid. A must-have product for those long walks in the snow or chilly temperatures.
Photos by CMSTUDIOS
Review by Deborah Ferguson
Layout Allie King