Dr. Shannon Humphrey’s Favourite Things: A Curated Holiday Gift Guide
We’re fast approaching the time of year that sees many of us scrambling to find the perfect gift for our loved ones. In the spirit of providing some holiday inspiration when you may need it most, we asked our very own Dr. Shannon Humphrey—a notoriously excellent gifter—to share some of her favourite things. With her help, we’ve carefully curated a selection of beautiful gift ideas sure to delight anyone on your list this holiday season.
This sleek hair pin feels more like jewelry than a hair clip, and is one of Dr. Humphrey’s favourite accessories. The perfect gift for anyone looking to elevate their everyday hairstyle, this hair pin is made with stainless steel so it won’t break, bend, fade, or cause breakage to the hair. It also comes in several finishes to suit the tastes of anyone on your list.
Dr. Humphrey swears by Slip silk scrunchies to preserve her blowout during a workout! These are 100% silk so they won’t cause creases, damage, or breakage.
Luxurious Lip Gloss
One of Dr. Humphrey’s favourite gifts to give is a single luxurious lip gloss in beautiful wrapping; the receiver is sure to think of you every time they re-apply! Two of her absolute favourites are Tom Ford Gloss Luxe in shade “Exquise” and Armani Beauty Prisma Glass in shade “Nude Halo”.
For your health conscious or tech-loving friends and family, or anyone on your list who could use a dose of stress relief this holiday season, Dr. Humphrey loves Sensate. This wellness device uses vibration to calm anxiety, lower stress, and improve sleep. When placed on the chest, it emits infrasonic waves through the body via bone conduction. The Sensate app also provides ready access to calming sounds and meditations.
SkinCeuticals A.G.E Advanced Eye
SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Advanced Eye is Dr. Humphrey’s trusted eye product. It helps reduce the signs of aging around the eyes, and acts as an anti-wrinkle solution specifically formulated to help prevent and correct visible signs of aging around the eyes. It is an ideal eye cream for dark circles and is formulated with optical diffusers that instantly improve radiance of tired, dull eyes.
The whole Humphrey & Beleznay Cosmetic Dermatology team loves Alastin HA IMMERSE Serum, also known as hydration and gratification in a bottle. This product is a great gift because it’s perfect for all: men, women, and all skin types. It helps instantly boost the skin’s hydration for smoother and more radiant skin, and increases the natural levels of hyaluronic acid to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The smooth and silky texture is lightweight and perfect under makeup. Who couldn’t use more hydration?
Dr. Humphrey has worn and loved her Oura Ring for 5 years. She uses it primarily while she sleeps, which has helped her so much with sleep patterns, but this smart ring tracks over 20 biometrics to provide a holistic picture of health.
Weighted Blanket
If you know Dr. Humphrey, you know she takes her sleep seriously, and a weighted blanket is on her list of trusted sleep accessories. Not only is sleeping with a weighted blanket extremely calming, the added weight will make any sleeper less likely to roll from side to side, reducing opportunities for face-to-pillow contact (which can result in the formation of lines and folds).
Reflexology for Stress Reduction
Dr. Humphrey often gifts a single 5- or 10-pack of reflexology treatments at Footworks Relaxology in Kitsilano. Perfect for post-holiday stress reduction!
The whole Humphrey & Beleznay Cosmetic Dermatology team loves working out at Kondi Fitness. A 5- or 10-pack of group fitness classes is the perfect gift for any fitness enthusiast on your list.
A Donation to a Local Charity
For someone very difficult to buy for, a donation to their favourite local charity always strikes the right chord. Some of Dr. Humphrey’s personal favourites include Backpack Buddies, BC SPCA, and Dr. Peter Centre.
If what you’re looking for isn’t on this list, don’t forget you can discover an array of skincare gifts and more in our online store, or stop by our clinic for personalized recommendations from our staff.
Please note: the above list is not sponsored or affiliated in any way – these are simply products Dr. Humphrey uses and loves.
