No Need To Panic! These Last-Minute Gifts Will Be A Hit This Holiday Season
If the holidays snuck up on you and you’re panicking over all the gifts left to buy and the shipping deadlines that have elapsed, take a deep breath and let those worries dissipate! I stopped by CBS Austin today with some last-minute gift ideas for skincare enthusiasts, tequila lovers, whiskey connoisseurs, and more! Check out the segment here and keep reading for details on everything seen on the show!
MyCHELLE Brighten Line
If you’re shopping for a skincare enthusiast — particularly one who is deeply concerned about sustainability and clean, transparent, eco-friendly formulations — look to MyCHELLE to save the day! The Colorado-founded brand has been a pioneer in the realm of clean, eco-conscious skincare for over 20 years. MyCHELLE is a founding member of the Environmental Working Group’s “Verified for Your Health” program, and its products are certified by both PETA and Leaping Bunny as being vegan and cruelty-free. Not only is MyCHELLE dedicated to preserving your health and that of our planet, but part of its mission involved making a positive impact in society at large through meaningful collaborations with non-profit organizations that strive to alleviate poverty and create economic opportunities for marginalized groups, provide valuable healthcare information and resources to women, and assist in reducing waste and plastic pollution. To that end, a portion of proceeds from the sale of MyCHELLE products benefits organizations like the Whole Planet Foundation, the Breast Cancer Prevention Foundation, and the Plastic Collective. By gifting MyCHELLE, then, you’re also helping to make the world a better place.
The ultra-giftable MyCHELLE Brighten Line is comprised of dermatologist-approved, top-rated, and affordable products designed to brighten the complexion. Perfect for combatting winter dullness, all the products in the line help to boost skin’s radiance, even skin tone, and stimulate collagen production for a more supple and youthful appearance. Some of the highlights include: the Perfect C Cleansing Oil ($19.99 on Amazon and MyChelle.com), which gently removes dirt and impurities while hydrating and brightening skin thanks to ingredients like active L-ascorbic acid, and omega-rich baobab oil and tamanu oil; the Perfect C PRO Serum ($59.99 on Amazon and MyChelle.com), which is formulated with 25% L-ascorbic acid for powerful anti-aging results; and the Illuminating Peptide-Rich Whipped Moisturizer ($39.99 on MyChelle.com and Amazon), which contains vitamin C alongside elasticity-boosting peptides, plumping and hydrating hyaluronic acid, and antioxidant-rich CoQ10.
Epilaser At-Home Hair Laser Removal Device
A household name in the beauty and grooming pace for decades, Epilady recently introduced the Epilaser, a revolutionary at-home laser hair removal device.
The first FDA-cleared device of its kind, the Epilaser helps you achieve permanent hair removal results in just 90 days of use, with users reporting seeing a minimum of 70% less hair by week 12. Unlike other lasers that can affect areas of skin from 1 to 4 cm in width, the Epilaser’s patented smart laser technology hyperfocuses on hair follicles only, making it safer and gentler. With the Epilaser, then, you can avoid the skin irritation associated with in-salon hair removal treatments as well as at-home lasers and IPL devices.
There are currently two Epilaser models: one designed for light to medium skin tones and one specifically designed for darker skin tones. The latter is a particularly exciting offering, filling a huge void within the beauty space and addressing the needs of many women who have long been overlooked.
Retailing for $999, the Epilady is a bit of an upfront investment, but it pays for itself in no time by delivering permanent results, ultimately eliminating the need to constantly spend on razors, shaving cream, waxing kits, or ongoing salon appointments. And, through December 23rd, you can visit Epilaser.com and use the promo code HOLIDAY2025 for $200 off!
PAPATUI Holiday Gift Sets
Looking for a a great gift for the fellas in your life? Then stop by Target and pick up one of the holiday kits from PAPATUI, a new men’s care line founded by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
Thoughtfully formulated for the male consumer, PAPATUI offers high-quality, hard-working, effective and clean products at affordable prices — from skincare to body care, hair care and tattoo care. All products are vegan, cruelty-free, and contain no parabens, sulfates or phthalates, thereby encouraging men to be as mindful about what they put on their bodies as they are about what they put in them.
Not only do PAPATUI products offer visible results, but they offer a premium product experience for consumers. In fact, Johnson collaborated with luxury fragrance house Firmenich to create the three distinctive scents in the body care products: Sandalwood Suede, Lush Coconut and Cedar Sport. All three are elegant and sophisticated scents that will help to elevate any fella’s shower routine.
PAPATUI’s holiday gift sets come in grab-and-go packaging — no wrapping paper necessary! If your fella is using bar soap to cleanse his face, level up his skincare game with the Facial Care Routine Kit ($42.99 at Target and Target.com), an all-in-one skincare kit featuring PAPATUI’s Hydrating Facial Cleanser, Rejuvenating Facial Toner, Restoring Facial Moisturizer and Awakening Eye Gel. The caffeine-packed eye gel alone will have him in awe!
Another great pick is the Tattoo Care Dopp Kit ($30.49 at Target and Target.com), which contains the best-selling Lush Coconut Bar Soap alongside two products designed to protect and revitalize your ink: the Enhancing Tattoo Balm and Enhancing Tattoo Stick.
And to make your guy’s shower experience feel as indulgent as possible, pick up the Shower Pack ($20 at Target and Target.com), which contains the Refreshing Body Wash, Enriching Bar Soap, and 2-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner. The Shower Pack is available in 3 scents: Lush Coconut, Sandalwood Suede, and Cedar Sport
Cristalino Colección de México: Luxury Edition Box
This holiday season, Cristalino Colección de México partnered with Flaviar to offer agave enthusiasts two exclusive Cristalino tasting boxes — each featuring 5 Cristalino tequila and mezcal samples.
Cristalino is an aged tequila filtered through charcoal to produce a smoother, brighter tequila for consumers looking for more elevated expressions of white spirits.
The Cristalino Colección de México: Luxury Edition Box was curated by Flaviar and crafted by 11th generation tequila maker Juan Domingo Beckmann. This exclusive gift set features samples from Maestro Dobel Tequila, Gran Centenario, Reserva de la Familia, and Creyente.
It’s available exclusively on Flaviar.com
Bushmills 12 Year Old Whiskey
Granted a license to distill in 1608, Bushmills is the oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world and the originator of single malt. The Irish distillery is home to the greatest reserve of rare and aged Irish single malt whiskeys, and it has been passionately pursuing unique and rare expressions for over 415 years.
Because of its long history, unmatched expertise, and ample stock, it’s the only distillery in Ireland positioned to produce top-quality, single malts with lengthy statements and in extremely rare casks on a yearly basis. In the past two years alone, Bushmills launched two additions to its permanent range of products (a 25 Year Old and a 30 Year Old Single Malt), two additions to its Rare Cask series, and even unveiled The Bushmills Reserve Collection, a brand new cask-finished collection.
Looking for a great Bushmills single malt to gift? Pick up the Bushmills 12 Year Old, which is triple-distilled from 100% malted barley and matured in Oloroso sherry butts and bourbon barrels before being finished in marsala barriques from Sicily. It has a full-bodied and intriguing aroma of dried fruits, spices and sweet candied apple. It’s creamy on the palate with notes of rich honey, spiced fruit, and caramelized brown sugar, with a distinctly nutty malt character. The flavors linger on the palate, with hints of warming ginger and spiced pear.
It’s $62.99 on Caskers.com and at Total Wine & More.
