Beauty and skincare gifts in Canada

#2

A small tube with 20% shea butter that fits a coat pocket or desk drawer. Good for anyone with dry winter hands; people who type all day may find it slow to sink in.

#3

A flaxseed and shea hand cream scented with lavender, small enough for a scrub pocket. Good for a nurse or anyone washing their hands all day. Pick unscented for someone sensitive to fragrance.

#4

A rich hand cream with shea and avocado butter in a fir scent, from a Quebec natural-care brand. For dry winter hands and someone who likes an evergreen smell. Pricey for its size, and the page is in French.

#5

Four large Quebec soap bars, including one unscented bar for sensitive skin. A solid host gift; someone who only uses body wash will not get through four bars.

#6

A cedar and sage beard oil with a matching soap bar from Quebec's Oneka. For a dad, partner or brother with a beard who likes an earthy scent. One scent only, so know they like woodsy smells.

#7

Six bath bombs in six scents, made in Canada, which works out to six separate bath nights. Only for someone with a bathtub; essential oils can irritate sensitive skin.

#8

LUSH's best-known bath bomb, peppermint and grapefruit with swirls of colour and shimmer. A cheap stocking filler for someone with a bathtub. One use, and useless for a shower-only home.

#9

A jar of bath salts with a relaxing essential-oil blend, scooped into a warm bath at the end of the day. A small gift for a partner who takes long baths. Useless without a tub.

#10

For a partner who enjoys a slow evening routine with oils and serums. It gives a short face massage, and that is the main benefit; do not promise visible skin changes.

#11

A boxed bedtime set built around a jade facial roller, from a Toronto apothecary. For a partner who has trouble winding down at night. It is limited edition, so buy early.

#13

A lip pencil and tinted balm from an Indigenous-owned Canadian brand. Only buy it if you know they wear berry shades, because the colours are fixed.

#14

A dark blue-violet polish from Montreal brand BKIND, vegan and quick-drying. A grown-up shade for a teen or friend who paints their nails. Base and top coats are sold separately.

#15

An orange vanilla lip balm made on Salt Spring Island in BC. A useful winter stocking filler for dry lips. Scented, so skip it for anyone who reacts to citrus.