Christmas time is always a good time to stock up on those tools and accessories that you need, whether it is a new pair of tweezers or a hair brush, there is destined to be a gift set which ticks every box you need. For today's Stocking Filler Gift Guide, I am continuing my series, which has so far has featured Skincare with Bathroom and Makeup still to come, but right now it is the turn of Tools and Accessories.
One of the best discoveries I have ever come across is the Stylpro, a gadget which can make the life of every Makeup Artist, Beauty Blogger and Make up Lover much more fun and less of a chore. The StylPro Glitter Gift Set is the perfect gift to give.
The Glitter Gift Set contains everything you need to ensure your makeup brushes as clean and dry and inside you will find:
- Glitter STYLPRO device
- 2 x Glossy Black STYLPRO Makeup Brushes
- Recyclable STYLPRO bowl
- 8 x Flexible silicone collars
- 150ml STYLPRO Makeup brush cleanser
Described as being a washer/dryer for your brushes, everything you need in one package to keep your brushes clean and dry and instead of taking hours to complete a task, it now takes minutes and if I dare say, gives much better results than you would ever get washing each brush by hand. In stock at Just My Look for just £39.95 here.
I have featured the Manta Hairbrush on my blog here, but I still firmly believe everyone needs to read the story of how it came to be the product it is and why it was created.
Today, I am sharing the Manta Hairbrush with Mirror (£28.50). This product, which has won many awards, now features a mirror on the easy to grip handle which makes it perfect for on-the-go beauty touch-ups. The Manta hairbrush is ultra-gentle fso there is minimum hair breakage when you use it. Suitable for all hair types including fine, fragile, thick, curls, coils, children, men, and hair extension wearers, it is heat resistant up to 80°C and because of the patented Flexguard engineering which enables each bristle to have complete 360 degree motion, this helps the brush and its bristles to gently loosen knots and keep the process snag-free. On sale with Manta here.
Want to be SmoothAF this Christmas or know someone who does, I have a brilliant selection of products, from the no mo-stache collection, all of which can be combined to create an amazing travel kit and they come packaged inside their very own pouch or can be purchased separately.
I have three products from the collection - The no mo-bush, the no mo-unibrow and finally the no mo-stache.
- The no mo-unibrow is a pink mini tin, exceptionally cute and inside you will find 20 hypoallergenic waxing strips for your brows, a pair of tweezers and a sachet of Post-Wax Aloe Cream to soothe any redness and calm irritation.
- The no mo-stache facial razor is a great tool for those who’re eager to eliminate their peach fuzz. The award winning No Mo-Stache’s Facial Razor glides through facial fluff and helps to tidy brows or neaten whiskers.
- Keeping with the kits comes the no mo-stache facial hair waxing kit. Again packaged inside a tin, it contains 24 hypoallergenic waxing strips and the post-wax aloe Vera cream
- Finally we have the no mo-bush bikini wax kit. This kit, which is packaged in a large tin, features 16 hypoallergenic waxing strips and two sachets of Aloe Vera cream to again soothe any redness and calm irritation
These kits are readily available via Cult Beauty* and prices start at just £6.50.
As a member of BeautyPie, I am quite a fan of a few of their products and have written a few posts on whether or not I feel the membership is worth its money. The latest addition to my hair care collection and a product I am a huge fan of are the Silk Hair Scrunchies.
Described as being a specially selected, super strong elastic interior and made from a 100% pure silk exterior, these silk hair ties are beautifully crafted to glide against hair, eliminating the static and frizz and at the same time cutting down on the number of split ends. BeautyPie has them listed as being priced at £35 but as a member, I managed to get them for just £14.95, which for 6 is amazing value for money and so far, they have lived up to their promises.
From the Bodyshop, I bought the Facemask Brush (£8 here*) in store towards the beginning of lockdown when I went to stock up (panic buy) the Ginger Shampoo and Conditioner, which we both just love.
I am a huge fan of facemasks, in whichever form they come, but with something that needs applying by hand, rather than just a sheet, I have long since stopped using my fingers and in absence of my spatula (needs replacing) I decided to use a brush and this is the one. Featuring long tapered bristles to ensure an even application over the whole face, the tip is slanted to allow the application of the mask to reach all the corners and niches of the face, evenly and without it becoming an arduous task.
Would any Tools and Accessories Gift Guide be complete without the inclusion of a pair of tweezers from Tweerzerman? This year, Tweezerman celebrated their 40th Birthday and their beauty tools include now include a huge array of products such as manicure/pedicure tools, mirrors, various brow tools, lash curlers, men’s shaving tools and, of course,the famous Tweezerman Slant Tweezer.
Still the best tweezers I have ever used, ones which never go blunt, always remain in shape and are as sharp years and years later. Within this gift collection I have a Tweezerman cracker which features a pair of Aztec Eye tweezers. Widely available from many retails, including Boots, a pair of tweezers like these cost from £12 upwards.
I s any tools and accessories guide complete without the inclusion of a Razor? From Gillette, I have the Venus Extra Smooth Sensitive Rose Gold Metal Handle Razor (£12.99 here*), which is one of the best I have used from the brand! Quite the statement considering I have used so many different offerings over the years.
Described as featuring the SkinElixir lubrastrip which activates when wet, providing your sensitive skin with a perfect dose of protection from nicks, cuts and irritation while shaving. The Razor, which is made of solid metal, is curved to fit snuggly into the palm of your hand and with 5 diamond like coated blades, it does the task in hand effortlessly.
So here are just a few last-minute ideas to fill those stockings and complete your Christmas Shopping! As far as I am concerned, if you don't have the tools for doing the right jobs, there isn't much point even doing the jobs in the first place!