SummerxSkin Holiday Gift Guide: Everything Under $100 (+ giveaway)

Alas! The annual SummerxSkin Holiday Gift Guide is here! If this is your first time on my blog or checking out this guide, I love curating items that are practical, can be utilized throughout the year, and work well as stocking stuffers or wrapped gifts under the tree.

Continue reading to see gift ideas from some of my favourite brands, and stick around until the end for a HUGE giveaway!

Joe Fresh Jewels

Va-va voom! For the LAST contest of SummerxSkin's 12 Days of Giveaways, I wanted to get a little glam up in here.

We all talk about Joe Fresh and it's budget-friendly fashionable clothing, the revamped beauty wardrobe and even some of the season's hottest shoes. One section that I completely overlooked until this season is Joe Fresh's JEWELRY collection, available at Shoppers Drug Mart. It's sparkly, mixed metal and exactly what you need to add a little more oomph to your look.

Smashbox Faves

I'm sad that SummerxSkin's 12 Days of Giveaways is coming to an end soon, but SO excited that I get to share amazing goodies with you. These two are more recent makeup favourites of mine that YOU could win!

Smashbox Cosmetics has been one of my go-to makeup brands for years; it started with the eyeshadow trios and the FLUSH blush that I still can't part with. Since then I discovered the brand's primers and lip products; they are seriously some of the best in the industry! The packaging is always minimalist and sleek, and they come up with unique matte tones that are hard to find anywhere else. Continue reading to find out how you can win this face primer + lipstick combo!

Electric Blue Makeup Look

Hello, my loves! Out of all the giveaways, this one is extra special because I created a whole makeup tutorial to inspire your holiday look. I'm also combining TWO giveaways (9 +10) for SummerxSkin's 12 Days of Giveaways.

This makeup look features the highly sought-after Gritty & Glow Palettes from The Estee Edit. Once you see the video and the range of colours, you will see why I look so excited in the clip above.

Vichy Masking Trio

We're getting close to the last few contests of SummerxSkin's 12 Days of Giveaways! This one is #8.

I didn't know much about VICHY until this fall when I was introduced to the brand's latest masking trio. Be honest, how often do you use a face (or hair) mask? It felt like a burden to me for a long time, one of those things I never made time for. However, these masks have truly changed the experience for me!

QUO Lipsticks and Contouring Set

Lucky number 7, here we go! I've been having so much fun with SummerxSkin's 12 Days of Giveaways. Make sure to click the banner on the side bar (or here) to check out everything that's been featured so far.

QUO, a brand exclusively sold at Shoppers Drug Mart, puts together special holiday kits for makeup lovers. They have quite a variety from lipstick sets, to nail polishes, contour palettes and more.

Elevate Your Skin with Olay Regenerist

Time for the SIXTH giveaway of SummerxSkin's 12 Days of Giveaways! Such a fun ride so far, have you been keeping up?

Olay has always been known for its impeccible skincare products. For me, it feels nostalgic whenever I come across anything from the brand because my grandmother was a HUGE fan. She especially loved the day and night creams because the scent never changed and the formula has been consistent since it first came to market. Recently, the brand has been unveiling the Regenerist collection which does not disappoint. Continue reading and enter to WIN!

Girl A Rama Makeup Look

It's the 5th segment of SummerxSkin's 12 Days of Giveaways and I'm SO happy this one is for makeup lovers!

Every year Benefit Cosmetics comes out with the cutest, cheeky holiday kits (including the advent calendar I mentioned previously). One of my favourites from this year is Girl-A-Rama, it includes a little bit of everything to help you achieve the perfect holiday look! 

Bioderma Sensibio Collection

Hello #4 of SummerxSkin's 12 Days of Giveaways! Playing a bit of catch up; be sure to keep checking back multiple times a day for MORE chances to win amazing goodies.

I'm happy to report that this year, Bioderma officially became one of my favourite skincare brands. It's always a tough decision, but I've been repurchasing some of these products over and over, and I know that I'll be going back for them again next year.

KRAVE Jerky Holiday Package

For DAY THREE of SummerxSkin's 12 Days of Giveaways, I want to give you a little sweet and savoury treat for the holidays. 

KRAVE is an all-natural jerky made in California that comes in a variety of different flavours! It's great for road trips, as an appetizer. It can even be served during an intimate gathering or party.

Luxury Treatment at Home with BVspa

Exfoliate. Nourish. Hydrate. That's what BVspa claims as its motto. Available in three different scents at Shoppers Drug Mart, it aims to bring that spa experience right to your home with high quality products and simple steps to follow for a regular routine.

Continue for a quick overview of BVspa's product offerings, imagery of the Pomegranate & Acai Berry collection, and find out how you can WIN the ultimate gift set that will help you relax and enjoy an at-home spa treatment over the holidays!

Philosophy's Iconic Amazing Grace Collection

It's DAY TWO of SummerxSkin's 12 Days of Giveaways! Be sure to come back each day over the next couple of weeks to see some of my top beauty, food & fashion picks and enter to WIN amazing contests we've lined up.

Philosophy is a brand I discovered in my late teens when I was first started to develop my love for makeup and skincare. At the time I couldn't afford it so I'd get samples from Sephora or ask for it for my birthday! Over the years I've had the opportunity to try a lot of their collections and somehow, I always go back to Amazing Grace. This 3-piece set is truly a dream because you get perfume, shampoo/shower gel AND body cream!

Sparkle & Shine with essie

Welcome to DAY ONE of SummerxSkin's 12 Days of Giveaways! This is the first time I'm trying something like this, where I will talk about products that I love each day and give you the chance to WIN them. Be sure to come back each day over the next couple of weeks to see some of my top picks and hopefully be able to score something for yourself. ;)

Lets kick things off with nail polish. It's basically a necessity! I always find my outfit or look incomplete without a bit of colour on my nails, even if it's not the best manicure. essie always has the most unusual, yet beautiful, shades of nail polishes that are hard to replicate by any other brand.

I've curated a range of 10 polishes that include best sellers from this year, and some others that I think every lady should have in her collection! 

Yves Rocher Holiday Gifting

Believe it or not, Christmas will be here in no time! There have been so many years where I’ve left my shopping to the last minute, but what truly helps me is the gift guides I find online. Happy to report that I’ve got you covered on this front!

I always find the most value for my buck in holiday collections and Yves Rocher has some AMAZING bundles up for grabs at a price you won’t believe. Everything I’ve included on this list is under $20! Continue reading to see what I’ve handpicked and reviewed PLUS enter for a chance to WIN a gift for yourself. ;)

SummerxSkin Holiday Gift Guide

It's here! If you follow me on social media, you probably saw that I kept hinting at something *pretty* major. I'm so excited to share the SummerxSkin Holiday Gift Guide with you!

I created one last year and had so much fun putting it together. Thanks to your positive feedback and support, this time we've gone bigger and better. Continue reading to see gift ideas from some of my favourite brands, AND stay till the end for the HUGE giveaway announcement!

Getting Ready for the Holidays with #KPMadLove

The holidays can be both stressful + exciting. Projects pile up around this time, you're knee-deep in planning mode for the next year AND you can't forget to buy presents for all your nieces and nephews.

Instead of rushing like a crazy lady closer to Christmas, I ease into the festive spirit by doing some of the things I absolutely love about the season of giving! Here are a few ways I begin getting ready for the holidays, all while smelling absolutely fabulous thanks to Katy Perry Mad Love. Continue reading to find helpful tips and enter for a chance to WIN this delightful fragrance!

Holiday Beauty Gift Guide: Everything Under $100

Oh, Christmas Tree! It's that time of the year again where we chit-chat about fun gift ideas for the beauty lover in your life. I always get excited about making these lists because it's my time to share what I've loved throughout the year that I feel would make an excellent gift for a special someone, a friend or even a family member!

This Holiday Beauty Gift Guide includes five ideas including makeup and skincare items, as well as a special kit that any man would love, and a little something for your furry friend. The best part: everything on this list is under $100! I promise that all items have been tested and I would not be sharing them with you if I didn't love them myself. Here we go!