10 beauty gifts that give to those in need

Best of L’Occitane Collection, £69 | L’Occitane

Every year L’Occitane launches the Best of L’Occitane Gift as their way of giving back to those in our community that need it most. This year £5 from the sale will be donated to Shelter -  the housing and homelessness charity that believes having a home is a human right. Millions of people are left devastated by the housing emergency that exists in the UK, and Shelter exists to defend the right to a safe home. The gift set contains the deliciously-scented Almond Shower Oil and nourishing Shea Butter Hand Cream.

Strawberry Seed Moisturiser, £26 | My Olivianna

Not only will this rich-in-essential-fatty-acids-moisturiser make early morning skincare routines even merrier, but it’ll also help inspire future generations of girls thanks to a portion of each purchase of the My Olivanna Strawberry Seed Moisturiser, supporting Girls Out Loud, a non-profit social enterprise that helps raise the aspirations of teenage girls.

Glow Illuminating Elixir, £68 | Sarah Chapman

Sarah Champan’s Glow Illuminating Elixir contributes to the brand's charitable initiative with The Prince’s Trust. It is one of my all-time favourite serums that rejuvenates skin at a cellular level, imparting glow and radiance on the skin. For every Glow sold, Sarah Chapman will donate £1 to The Prince’s Trust Women Supporting Women initiative, a campaign committed to help the next generation of women thrive.

Peony and Moss Charity Candle, £55 | Jo Malone

Who doesn’t love a Jo Malone candle? Through its Charity Candle Collection, Jo Malone donates 75% of the purchase price of the Peony and Moss Charity Candle to Shining a Light on Mental Health Foundation. The Foundation supports individuals and families affected by mental health problems through dedicated projects.

NEOM x Mental Health Foundation Perfect Night's Sleep Limited Edition Candle, £48 | NEOM

Not only will this small-but-powerful candle soothe your mind into a slumber, but it’s also helping fight an important cause. With a strong focus on the impact that sleep has on our mental health, Neom has partnered up with the Mental Health Foundation for its Perfect Night’s Sleep candle, a blend of pure essential oils including lavender, sweet basil, and jasmine. Not only does this candle help enrich sleep quality, but with every purchase, Neom contributes £5 to the Mental Health Foundation.

Just a Smile Colour Confidence, £9 | Mii

This wintery blush pink Just a Smile Colour Confidence Nail Polish by Mii has a fast-drying formula and infuses each nail with a healthy dose of vitamins like vitamin A to aid nail growth, Vitamin B5 to improve flexibility and hydrating Vitamin E to protect from peeling and yellowing. With every purchase, Mii Cosmetics donates £2 from every 14ml polish sold to Future Dreams to support breast cancer awareness. 

 Amazing Grace Fragrance Layering Set, £50 | Philosophy

Philosophy donates profits to various mental health organisations with every product sold through their Hope & Grace initiative. The beauty brand has been able to support community-based mental health efforts through financial grants focusing on empowering women. For the perfume lover, go for the Amazing Grace Fragrance Layering Set, which includes a shower gel, body lotion, and a bottle of eau de toilette all in the iconic soft floral fragrance. 

Enchanted Island Hair Care Set, £78 | Rahua

This set includes plant-based biotin shampoo and conditioner as well as the Mish Enchanted Island Salt Spray - three must-haves to achieve naturally textured beach waves during the winter. Rahua will be donating 10% of proceeds to The Pink Flamingo Project which does field work in the Galapagos Island to protect endemic species, the coastline, and oceans.

 Bee Lovely Nourishing Trio, £15 | Neal’s Yard Remedies

With moisturising organic beeswax and energising essential oils, this gift set includes a trio of best selling products from their gorgeous Bee Lovely range. As well as silky-smooth skin from top-to-toe with these beeswax infused products, you are also able to help save the bees as Neal’s Yard Remedies donates 3% of sales to bee-friendly charities. 

Liposome Advanced Purple Ribbon Set, £85 | Decorté

Decorté has just launched the Liposome Advanced Purple Ribbon gift set which is packed with youth-boosting actives designed to enhance the radiance of skin. For this set, they are partnering with Refuge - an active support in aiding women and children fleeing domestic abuse. They’ve committed to raising £25,000 in the next 12 months to this important cause.