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Sali Hughes’ Expert Gift Guide

RosedeMaiMassageCandle{ROSE DE MAI MASSAGE CANDLE}

– FOR COUPLES –

“A brilliant and original gift for couples, newlyweds… or yourself. Indulgent, decadent and a bit filthy. Perfect!”

Cheekie_Peachie{CHEEKIE CHEEK & LIP SHINE}

– FOR A PERFECT GLOW –

“Easy to wear, a cinch to apply and the secret to off-duty actresses’ ‘I’m a natural beauty and don’t need make-up’ look.”

SkinNourishingMilkBath{SKIN NOURISHING MILK BATH}

– FOR MUM –

“Winter begins with a hot, deep Elemis milk bath. I’ve been using this for years to soften, moisturise and nourish my dry skin. It looks deceptively simple but truly, must be smelled to be believed.”

philips-sonicare-diamondclean-toothbrush{DIAMOND CLEAN SONICARE TOOTHBRUSH}

– FOR YOUR PARTNER –

“Sonic brushes are in another league to manual and electric versions. Teeth will look and feel cleaner than every before… and this one includes a very handy USB charger for travel.”

FaustsGiftBoxopen{LUXURY GIFT BOX}

– FOR A PARTY ANIMAL –

“A 24-hour, two-step, vitamin-packed hangover treatment for times of painful overindulgence or general (non-alcohol induced) stress. The ‘Asleep’ step helps calm and soothe to optimise slumber while the ‘Awake’ shot helps propel you towards meaningful activity. Bacon sandwich and fat Coke optional.”

Candlelight

{THE CELESTIAL POWDER}

– FOR A BEAUTY JUNKIE –

“Quite simply on of the all-time greatest face powders, this peachy tone is flattering on every skin – from palest white to darkest black – and lends a wonderful glowing effect to the complexion. Can be dusted with a fat brush all over foundation to set, or stroked locally on cheek and forehead bones for depth and contour. A classic.”

BellaFreudCandles{GINSBERG IS GOD CANDLE}

– FOR A GIRL FRIEND –

“The coolest looking candle available, this has as much substance as style – throwing out the gorgeous, fresh scent of a summer greenhouse.”

soothingshavecream{SOOTHING SHAVE CREAM}

– FOR DAD –

“Dads rarely treat themselves so make yours feel a million dollars with this superior cream shave. Particularly good on sensitive skins or coarse whiskers.”

{BEST OF BEAUTY EDITORS’ PICKS COLLECTION}

BestofBeautyEditorsPicksCollection

– FOR TEENS –

“Topshop is easily one of the best make up brands for teens and this is a really cleverly picked set. Containing seven items including the brilliant creme blush, eyelining pen and blood red nail polish, this is the perfect kit to set a teen up with great quality, fashionable basics.”

SinglePassFlatIronStraighteners{SINGLEPASS FLAT IRON STRAIGHTENERS}

– FOR YOUR SISTER –

“Loved by beauty experts, these T3 ceramic straighteners heat up in just six seconds, delivering sleek, shiny hair in a single stroke.”

Get your dose of Sali’s beauty wit and wisdom on her website – salihughesbeauty.com – or by reading her columns for The Guardian. You should also follow her on twitter @salihughes because she’s hilarious!



Verity Douglas

Verity Douglas

Content Editor

Verity is our Content Editor and a Cult Beauty veteran. Currently on maternity leave, raising Cult Beauty’s honorary ‘word nerd’, Tabitha, she speaks fluent ‘beauty’ and loves nothing more than the marriage of language and lip balm (and cleanser and candles… ad infinitum). Nothing can stop her from quoting Nancy Mitford, treating herself to yet another Bella Freud candle for her desk or buying that pilgrim-esque collared or heavily fringed outfit she’s been eyeing. You can trust her to debunk widespread beauty myths and dispense invaluable advice with ease…