14 Best Black Skin Christmas Gifts for 2023

The holiday season is busy enough without you having to worry about the perfect gift for the skincare afficiando’s in your life. Worry less, because we’ve drawn up the Black Skin Directory Christmas gift hotlist with presents we know will delight and make a difference on concerns ranging from hyperpigmentation and breakouts to dry skin and dark circles.

For your dry and ashy relative:

Fenty Skin Butter Drop Body Cream

Give the gift of moisturised elbows, knees and toes with this melt in the skin whipped oil body cream that not only moisturises but leaves the skin soft and glowy. The warm cinnamon smell is just so yummy!

£34

For the blemish prone: Advanced Nutrition Programme Skin Clarifier

Chronic skin concerns often need to be tackled internally as well as topically. These patented supplements with omegas, Vitamin A and Vitamin C will help to support skin healing for a clearer complexion.

£86

For the boss babes: Soho Skin Power Duo

Too busy ruling the world but time poor for skincare, this hardworking skincare duo will mask fast living and burning the candle from both ends.

£98

For reactive skin types: REN Evercalm Sensitive Skin Heroes

Like a cooling water hose for hot and irritable skin that needs a simple and soothing routine to nurture it back to health. This set is tried, tested and loved by the BSD Team.

£48

For broken skin barriers: skinSense Ceramide24 Luxe Barrier Repair Collection.

Healthy skin is built on a strong skin barrier. Using skincare infused with ceramides helps to replenish the cells for more robust, ready for the world skin.

£56

For the always on the go: Revolution x Sali Hughes Essential Mini Kit

This is an essential four piece kit with everything you need to stay on top of your skincare when you’re away from home. You may be plane hopping but cleansing, polishing, defending and moisturising are still top of the list.

£10

For your DIY beauty pro:

Beauty B Sugar Wax Kit

A convenient way to keep up with hair removal at home, sugaring is much gentler and kinder to skin. We love this kit because it’s a refreshing and modern take on a traditional technique.

₦15,000 (currently only available in Nigeria)

For more even skin: Sachi You Set the Tone

We’re leaving hyperpigmentation, discolouration and dark marks in 2023 using this novel combination of pigment faders and skin brightners like Triphala and Hexylresourcinol. This is the duo for a radiant and clear complexion.

£116.45

For the conscious beauty lover: The Glowcery Bestsellers Banquet

Feel good superfood skincare that’s kind to the skin and the environment. We love the award winning Clean Green Serum - it’s calming, leaving your skin soft and glowy. Shop along with the Glowcery here.

£63

Embracing kinks and coils: Trepadora Curl Reviving Kit

Afro hair textures need buckets of hydration to condition and define our curls. This kit is giving hair revival and that’s something we can definitely celebrate!

£30

For a good cause: Scamp and Dude Swag Bags with Purpose

We can never have enough cute storage solutions, especially when they raise money for charities like Diabetes Uk and Black Woman Rising. With so many beautiful designs, these are guilt free treats.

From £25

Going round in dark circles: Tula Eye Balm Extravaganza

A de-puffing, brightening, hydrating, smoothing and illuminating trio for sparkling eyes. Keep all for yourself or split up to gift individually.

£48

For the face beat gang: The Inkey List Make Up Prep 101

The best way for your make up to last from the club to the afterparty and the 5am breakfast diner is by having a good base. Believe us when we say prep is key!

£30

Dipping into retinol: Skin Rocks Retinoid 1

Retinoids are a powerful skincare ingredient but need a soft entry point that will condition and treat the skin at the same time. This is it.

£65