December is here, and if you’re anything like me, you’re caught somewhere between beauty burnout (too much makeup, too little sleep) and festive fever (someone hand me that sparkle). This month has been a whirlwind—planes, parties, and a proper obsession with multitasking products that are saving my skin (and sanity). Of course, it’s also that time of year when my wishlist grows longer than my patience at airport security. So, here it is—the beauty buys I’ve loved and the ones I’m not-so-subtly manifesting.

Products I Loved

Refy Glow and Sculpt Primer

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This month, my face has been a full-on canvas—painted, blended, and buffed to perfection (or near-enough) and this one has really done a LOT. We’re in a committed relationship now.

Lansinoh HPA Lanolin Nipple Cream

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Weird flex, but hear me out: I’ve been on the road more than a touring band this month, and this cream has been my saviour in every desert—literal and metaphorical. It’s my lip balm, cuticle cream, under-eye mask, elbows-knee fixer, and yes, even my emergency wound healer (don’t ask). Pair it with Weleda Skin Food, and my skin has been basically indestructible.

Clay Co Cleansing Oil

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Recent discovery, major obsession. This cleansing oil melts away a day’s worth of makeup (and existential crises) in seconds without leaving me feeling greasy. It’s the kind of product you wonder how you lived without.

Boka Cinna Mint n-Ha Toothpaste

Everyone knows about my long-standing loyalty to Marvis. But on my travels, I stumbled upon Boka’s Cinna Mint toothpaste—and friends, it’s giving main character energy. Refreshing, subtly spicy, and formulated with nano-hydroxyapatite to repair enamel? My teeth are thriving.

Rhode Pocket Blush in Piggy

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It’s the cutest hype thing I’ve ever given into. The packaging? Adorable. The colour? Even cuter. I’ve fully fallen for the hype, and I have zero regrets.

Le Trait de Hermès Lip Liner

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This month alone, I’ve experimented with 30 lip combos. Yes, 30. And in the process, I’ve rediscovered the true magic of lip liners. After my recent conversation with Gregoris Pyrpylis, this Hermès one has climbed to the top of my list—elegant, precise, and impossibly chic.

Violette FR Bisou Balm in Bêtisse

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I’ve wanted this for the longest time, and it’s been worth every bit of the yearning. A soft tint, nourishing formula, and that effortless French-girl vibe? Consider me converted.

Tart Cherry and Magnesium Mocktail

My sleep schedule and I are in serious talks about reconciliation. This tart cherry and magnesium mocktail has been helping seal the deal. Tart cherries are naturally rich in melatonin, and magnesium is the chill-pill mineral of dreams. Here’s the simple recipe: mix 120ml tart cherry juice, 200ml sparkling water, a pinch of magnesium powder, and ice. A bedtime ritual worth sipping.

Products on My Wishlist

It’s that time of year when indulgence meets intention. While my shelves are currently stacked, I’ve got my eyes set on a few beauties that feel like they’re calling my name. Some are pure luxury, others practical—but all of them are firmly bookmarked (and manifested) for 2025.

Prada Lip Balm

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Everyone knows I’m a lip product junkie. And this Prada balm? The packaging alone deserves pride of place in my vanity. Is it indulgent? Yes. Do I care? Not even a little.

Medicube Age-R ATS Air Shot Device

This year, I’ve really leaned into beauty tools—it feels like the natural evolution of my skincare obsession. The Medicube ATS Air Shot promises to boost skin elasticity and prep it for better absorption. Basically, it’s futuristic skincare I need in my life.

Merit The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Stick

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I’ve been crushing on this packaging for ages. Sleek, understated, and completely my aesthetic. Now I’m ready to see if the formula lives up to the hype.

Drowsy Cosmic Energy Silk Sleep Mask

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Did I mention I’m serious about sleep? This silk mask is said to block out 100% of light, and if it helps me sleep deeper, I’ll gladly add it to the cart.

Dr Dennis Gross DRx SpectraLite™ FaceWare Pro

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An LED mask that promises clearer, firmer skin? I’ve been eyeing this one for months. It’s pricey, but I’m manifesting hard.

Dyson Airwrap™ Multi-Styler and Dryer Straight+Wavy (Strawberry Bronze/Blush Pink)

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The new colour—a dreamy blush pink—has me swooning. Also, I think it’s finally time I embraced the Airwrap life.

Nécessaire The Hand Retinol

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I’ve been staring at this for what feels like forever. Retinol for your hands? Genius. My ageing hands deserve the upgrade.

Oura Ring 4 in Rose Gold

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It tracks sleep, recovery, and fitness, and it’s beautiful. Do I really need it? Maybe not. Do I want it? Desperately.

So there you have it—the products that pulled me through December and the ones I’m dreaming about for 2025. Whether you’re shopping, manifesting, or just along for the ride, I hope this list brings a little beauty and joy to your month. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have a mocktail to sip and a wishlist to subtly leave open on someone’s screen.