(Editor”™s note: Westfair senior beauty and luxury writer Debbi K. Kickham has been a busy elf this holiday season, rounding up a host of goodies for her annual holiday gift guide. Here”™s her report: )
Skin in the game ”“ Collagen-boosting TreCeuticals skincare uses a soothing cocktail of ingredients (highly concentrated levels of retinol, hydroxy acids, hyaluronic acid, antioxidants, peptides and full-spectrum CBD) to renew the skin”™s youthful glow while reversing the damaging effects of sun exposure, oxidative stress and other environmental factors. Designed for everyone, the line is a favorite of actor-host John O”™Hurley (“The National Dog Show,” “Seinfeld.”) $145 for the starter kit. www.Treceuticals.com
Popping peepers ”“ The Eye Lift Wand by”¯SBLA”¯Beauty is a favorite of supermodel Christie Brinkley, who is part owner in the company. Her little wand is designed to open the eye area and raise droopy lids for an immediate “eyelid lift.” $149. www.sbla.com”¯
Anti-aging for your teeth ”“ The Swiss dentists who created vVardis Oral Care had a goal of a drill-free future for everyone, which in turn led to a patented technology to rebuild tooth enamel to fight tooth decay. It uses a special serum to create a white matrix over the existing teeth, with help from the calcium in your saliva. The formula is designed to give the teeth the look and feel of a professional cleaning, with a polished shine and whiter appearance, even for veneers and crowns. $199 for the New White Enamel Anti-Aging Ritual.
Best tressed ”“ Augustinus Bader is a professor in Germany who has developed award-winning, science-backed formulas based on 30 years of research and innovation. His luxury skincare is a cult classic. There is even a hair-strengthening system that contains three essentials to combat damage, thinning hair and shedding, and includes a daily dietary supplement that supports the body”™s production of keratin and collagen. $255. www.Augustinusbader.com
The jig(saw puzzle) is up — Nautilus Puzzles elevates the growing enthusiasm for this time-honored pastime with intricately crafted jigsaws, made from wood sustainably harvested in Finland and featuring the works of artists like Vincent van Gogh. Priced at $14 to $250. www.etsy.com and www.Amazon.com
A twist on the Christmas story ”“ Legend has it that animals are able to speak for one hour on Christmas Eve. So what would the animals in Baby Jesus”™ manager”¯have to say? In her delightful, 2022 Moonbeam Award-winning picture book,”¯“Bethlehem”¯Barn,” Debra Westgate-Silva presents a lighthearted take on the original Christmas story, giving the animals unique voices as they witness the birth of Jesus. $19.95. www.Amazon.com
Upbeat eyewear ”“ Peepers”™ vibrant eyeglasses, sunglasses and readers have been a part of Oprah”™s “Favorite Things” for the past several years, including this year.”¯ Peepers combines style, quality and affordability ”“ just $29. Every detail of the frames matters down to the materials and types of screws. The styles are all custom-designed by Peepers, with the best seller being the oversized Center Stage. www.peepers.com
Get your zzzz ”“ Discover the relaxing benefits of deep-pressure therapy with Eli & Elm”™s new Weighted Comforter. This luxuriously soft blanket ”“ great for the entire family ”“ gives you the feeling of a cozy hug, thanks to the distribution of thousands of micro-sized glass beads. It”™s designed to help your body release its feel-good chemicals (dopamine, serotonin and oxytocin), putting you in a better mood as you settle down for the proverbial “long winter”™s nap.” $224. www.eliandelm.com
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