A self-care gift says: take some time for yourself. Gribzy stocks French salon skincare from Guinot, home spa products made in the UK, IDC Institute foot care and Inebrya hair care. Below are gift ideas, ready-made sets from 18 euros, and tips on choosing something they will actually use.

Home spa: suits every skin type

Zen shower steamers are made in Sheffield from 100% natural essential oils. Place one on the shower floor and the scent fills the bathroom. Each pack holds three sets, so you can keep one.

Handmade massage soaps, made in small batches in the UK, in lavender and lilac, peach and lemon, or jasmine and patchouli.

Epsom magnesium salt is unscented and suits sensitive skin. The ergonomic bath pillow supports the neck and back and stays put with suction cups.

Guinot skincare: salon quality at home

Guinot is a French salon brand, and all Guinot products are currently on sale.

• Hydra Beauté: everyday moisturiser for dehydrated skin, works under make-up.
• Gommage Éclat Parfait: a radiance face scrub.

Also popular: Hydrazone eye cream, Masque Vital anti-wrinkle mask and Sublim Skin moisturising cream.

For men

Foot care

Baltic winters are hard on feet. IDC Institute’s range is affordable and practical: a shea butter cracked heel stick, collagen foot cream, exfoliating foot socks and a smoothing foot scrub.

Hair care

Inebrya Two-Phase Oil adds shine to all hair types, on damp or dry hair. The Inebrya Keratin Mask 1000 ml is salon-size and lasts for ages. For curls, the Curl Boost range.

Make-up stocking fillers

Ready-made sets

Home spa under 35 euros

Bundle total: 30.99 € (add each item to your basket below)

Guinot facial ritual

Scrub, moisturiser and mask, three salon steps.

Bundle total: 127.46 € (add each item to your basket below)

For him: Guinot after-shave care

Bundle total: 103.99 € (add each item to your basket below)

Soft heels for winter

Bundle total: 27.00 € (add each item to your basket below)

Shiny hair

Bundle total: 43.00 € (add each item to your basket below)

Make-up mini gift under 20 euros

Bundle total: 18.00 € (add each item to your basket below)

Tips

1. Don’t know their skin type? Choose spa or foot care.
2. Face cream is personal: buy it if you know what they already use.
3. Scent is taste: unscented Epsom salt is the safe choice.
4. Mix affordable and luxury: one Guinot product and a few shower steamers looks like a big gift.
5. Presentation matters: add a gift bag and a card.

Browse Skin Care, Body Care, Hair Care and Makeup. For fragrance, see our women’s and men’s perfume guides. The Estonian version of this guide is also available.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good self-care gift if I don't know their skin type?

Choose something that doesn't depend on skin type: shower steamers, bath salt, a bath pillow, hand cream or foot care. Face creams and serums are more personal.

What is Guinot?

Guinot is a French professional salon skincare brand, used in beauty salons around the world. Guinot products are currently on sale at Gribzy.

What is a shower steamer?

A tablet with essential oils that you place on the shower floor. As water hits it, it dissolves and releases its scent, turning a normal shower into aromatherapy without a bath.

What is a good self-care gift for a man?

An after-shave balm, a men's face cream and foot care. Guinot Longue Vie Homme cream and the Guinot after-shave balm make a good pair.