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Fiona Adams picks a few of her favourite things to give and receive this Christmas

Smooth operator

If you’re in the market for some luxurious botanicals sourced by a company with an environmental conscience, then this beautifying radiance body polish from Aveda, containing certified organic plant oils and mineral-rich salt crystals, will be justthe ticket.

Eye, eye

Want to banish fine lines and wrinkles around your peepers? Forget creams and give the Tria Beauty Eye Wrinkle Correcting Laser a whirl. Recommended for one minute’s use per eye, per night, results can be seen after two to three weeks although wrinkles really do begin to fade after eight weeks. There are also complementary Tria beauty products available to maximise results.

Rock for all ages

For traditionalists who prefer soap to shower gel, the Jack Black Turbo body bar is the ideal bathing companion. Yes, soap on a rope really is making a comeback! This one contains blue lotus flower and shea butter for nourishment, eucalyptus and rosemary to invigorate and manly lava rock to slough away all the dirt. 

Hidden gem

If you thought it was just your granny who used pressed powder, think again, as Estée Lauder has made a compelling case for everyone to do so with its charming jewelled powder compacts. Inside, you will find feather-light silky powder, which is refillable and perfect for wearing alone or to set make-up. Almost too lovely to hide in your handbag!

In the bag

This cute surrealist wash bag is perfect for cosmetics or travel miniatures and stylish enough to take anywhere, from city breaks to that cruise around the Caribbean darling.

Manpower

If the man in your life needs to take care of his skin, Scottish brand Stoer is new and exclusive to Harvey Nichols. It is created by skin expert Marianne Morrison and named after the Highland town where she grew up. Morrison spent six years working in the oil and gas industry and did extensive research on men’s skin exposed to the toughest of environments. The range includes face wash, scrub, moisturising serum, eye serum and a power mask. 

Light up your life

Love advent calendars but don’t want to force yourself through eating a chocolate a day on top of all those party canapés? Behind each door of this tealight calendar is a night light candle with a seasonal aroma to get you in the festive mood. 

Sensual serenissima

Fragrances from the Italian master perfumer Monotheme can be found in the beauty department of M&S. The packaging for all three perfumes, Mimosa, Mandarino and Pompelmo, is lovely and the fragrances themselves – all the way from Venice – are light, fresh and delicate. I love Mimosa! 

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