Your ultimate guide to ethical stocking stuffers

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Discover our pick of the best small gifts from beauty buys, to zero-waste essentials

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Beauty Buys

ASHLEY & CO SOOTHE TUBE GONE GREEN, £17, SHOP-UK.ASHLEYANDCO.CO

Dry hands will be given a boost of intense hydration with this conveniently-sized hand cream, perfect for use on-the-go. The non-greasy formula combines shea butter with chamomile extract for a restorative and soothing balm for hands and cuticles.

AWAKE ORGANICS PLASTIC-FREE NATURAL + PROBIOTIC DEODORANT, £12, AWAKEORGANICS.CO.UK

This plastic-free, vegan deodorant goes the extra mile with added probiotics. Suitable for everyone from teens and expectant mothers, to those with sensitive skin, the 100% natural formula enables good bacteria to compete against the smelly ones. Made with sustainable ingredients such as hemp seed oil and organic shea butter, the cream-to-powder formula is also easy to apply.

ALTEYA ORGANICS BULGARIAN ROSE WATER, £7.95, LOVELULA.COM

The beautiful fragrance of this water will take you straight to the heart of the Valley of Roses in Bulgaria. The certified-organic formula is made using traditional and modern techniques that preserve the essence of the rose plant to create a natural and fragrance-free water that can be used as a flavour enhancer for food and beverages, to boost digestion, and to moisturise skin.

ARBONNE RESCUE & RENEW DETOX FACE MASK ORNAMENT, £11, ARBONNE.COM

Give the gift of glow with Arbonne’s mini mask. The oil-pulling technology helps to unclog pores by drawing out impurities and dirt, as well as extracting sebum to help pores appear smaller. Skin will appear brighter, smoother and refreshed in no time. Safe for all skin types, the formula is gluten-free and vegan.

AKAMUTI KALAHARI WATERMELON BODY MOISTURISER, £9, AKAMUTI.CO.UK

The ultimate skin food; this nourishing moisturiser is a refreshing tonic for dry or congested skin. Packed with plant-based goodness, it will wake up the skin and the senses, keeping your skin bright, healthy, and soft.

INNERSENSE TRAVEL TRIO, £22, CULTBEAUTY.CO.UK

Luxury organic haircare brand Innersense has a super travel trio that’s perfect as a stocking filler. The kit features travel-sized versions of some of the brand’s signature products for the ultimate haircare set.

ZAO DUO EYESHADOW PALETTE, £9.95, ZAOESSENCEOFNATURE.CO.UK

Looking for zero-waste stocking fillers? Zao’s new duo palette comes in a sustainable bamboo container that