The best holiday gifts for self-care seekers

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Collagen mask

Give the gift of glass skin with the bestselling hyper-hydrating SkinTok-favourite collagen mask from Korean brand Biodance. $9

Niacinamide moisturizer

Body Proud contains niacinamide, a multi-tasking form of vitamin B3 that treats acne and reduces visible signs of aging. $13

Green eye paint

Transition from a brat summer to a Grinchy holiday season with this super-saturated lime-green matte eye paint from vegan makeup brand About-Face. $21

Redness relief eye drops

LUMIFY^® Redness Reliever Eye Drops reduce redness for whiter and brighter looking eyes. It starts to work in one minute and lasts up to six to eight hours. Formulated with low-dose brimonidine and developed by eye doctors, LUMIFY works by tightening the blood vessels in the eye, which helps to reduce redness caused by minor irritations. Available at Shoppers Drug Mart for $33 (7.5 mL).

Lip and cheek stain

This jelly tint from Milk Makeup, a favourite on BlushTok, swipes on sheer and layers for a buildable burst of hydrating, long-lasting colour. $33

Arousal serum

Toronto sexual wellness company Epiphany created a brilliant little lubricant that increases blood flow to the clitoris, improving sensation. $42

Pill dispenser

Help your folks master their daily meds with a pocketable, practical tablet dispenser designed for people with limited fine motor skills. $45

Earplugs

It’s a noisy time to be alive. Turn the volume down on abrasive sounds—concerts, crowds, toddlers—with Loop’s Experience 2 Plus earplugs. $60

Atmosphere oil

Create a sense of occasion with Memory Palace, a fresh, sultry mix of labdanum, vetiver, petitgrain and grey pine oils by New York fragrance brand Witch. $64

Hand and foot mask

Is it even winter if your hands and heels aren’t dried out and cracked all over? It can be thanks to the Overnight Repair Trio from Toronto’s Paume. $68

Smoothing serum

Bakuchiol is a plant-based retinol alternative touted by skinfluencers. This lightweight serum plumps, softens and smooths fine lines. $72

Hair towel

Hair care brand Crown Affair is beloved by Gwyneth Paltrow, Julianne Moore and Doja Cat, who wore its custom waffle hair towel to the Met Gala. $75

Tea lovers flight

The tea bundle from Kebaonish comes with seven blends, each embodying one of the Anishinaabe’s Seven Grandfather Teachings. $76

Toe spacers

These silicone toe spacers purport to realign your tootsies, stretch your muscles and relieve foot pain. Great for runners and bunion-prone moms. $85

High-brow makeup

For its 10th anniversary, Toronto’s Rebel and Beauty launched a bundle of its bestsellers, including a brow pencil, brush and two gels in a reusable box. $87

Emergency candles

Ensure your pals are ready for the apocalyptic meet-cute of their dreams with this six-pack of 48-hour candles. Made from slow-­burning beeswax. $100

Skin care kit

Get plump, healthy skin with this hydrating trio from clean beauty brand Graydon. It includes their bestselling six-in-one Supermoon Serum. $125

Towel bundle

These impossibly soft towels with piped edging are made from 100 per cent organic, ethically sourced cotton. The set includes two each of bath size, hand towels and washcloths. $178

Weighted blanket

Most companies add heft to weighted blankets with plastic pellets. Silk and Snow’s version is all chunky knit goodness made from 100 per cent cotton. $243

Designer robe

With all-over velour cotton terry in a kaleidoscopic chevron print, the Missoni Giacomo robe is the platonic ideal of a self-care splurge—because you’re worth it. $580

Scent diffuser

A turn of the discreetly placed knob on the dapper Fleur Mécanique II controls the intensity, duration and frequency of scent dispersal. $975