Whether you're looking for an affordable gift for body skin care, face products, male grooming, or lip products we have it all. Every now and then you come across a beauty item that brings to an end years of searching for just the right product. For me, that was Carmex. My lips can edge on the dry side if I don't regularly use something to hydrate them and as well as feeling uncomfortable, it can make me look really drained, even if I don't feel it. NIVEA PEARLY SHINE CARING LIP BALM 4.8G/5.5ml: Helianthus Annuus Hybrid Oil (Sunflower Oil), Ricinus Communis Seed Oil (Castor Oil), Cera Alba (Beeswax), Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera (Sunflower Wax), Butyrospermum Parkii Butter (Shea Butter), Mica, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Ascorbyl PaImitate (Vitamin C Derivate), Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil (Sunflower Oil), Lecithin (Sunflower Lecithin), Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone, Hydrolyzed Pearl (Pearl Extract), Linalool, Aroma, Cl 77891, Cl 77492, Cl 15850 I am completely obsessed with this product. I put it on every evening after finishing my skincare routine and wake up with smooth, soft lips. I also put it on while I'm doing my makeup just to give my lips an extra boost of hydration.

Over 100 years ago, we invented modern skincare with NIVEA Creme. Today, millions of people all over the world, with every skin type, rely on the NIVEA brand. Whether you have normal skin, sensitive skin, or dry skin, NIVEA has products to suit your needs. Our researchers work extensively with different skin types and the different care requirements brought about by culture, gender and age. Thanks to this approach, we have developed numerous innovative skincare products over the past few decades – from deodorants to sunscreen products. We work with over 50 institutions around the world to ensure that our products are suitable for your skin.It lasts a long time - I usually buy two or three per year and I use it twice a day - so even though it's much more than I'd normally spend on a lip balm, it's well worth it in my opinion. Sol de Janerio is one of my favourite brands - though it is a little pricey, its products do what they say on the tin. In the case of its Brazilian Kiss Cupuaçu Lip Butter, that's leaving lips "looking smoother and feeling softer". Know someone that always seems to run out of toiletries at the most inconvenient time or is always pinching shower gel in the changing rooms? Why not supply them with the NIVEA MEN Emergency Wash Kit which contains shower gel, moisturiser and lip balm so they can stay fresh in their time of need. NIVEA ORIGINAL CARE CARING LIP BALM 4.8G/5.5ml: Helianthus Annuus Hybrid Oil (Sunflower Oil), Cera Alba (Beeswax), Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter (Shea Butter), Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Derivate), Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil (Sunflower Oil), Lecithin (Sunflower Lecithin), Linalool, Citronellol, Citral, Aroma However, I certainly didn’t feel the benefit of the product - and it definitely hasn’t given me “ softer, smoother lips” as promised. Instead my lips have felt drier and quite sore.

If there’s one thing I’ve always got in my bag, it's lip balm. I’ve grown used to having it with me and I’m really good at keeping on top of my lip care.

According to the product description for the Visibly Soft lip balm, it is “enriched with rich cocoa and Shea butters, plus a blend of four moisturising oils”.

I have used Nivea Pearly Shine Lip Balm for as long as I can remember, as it keeps my lips smooth and hydrated and is budget-friendly. Nivea is a brand I tend to reach for often, as its products are reliable and available at numerous shops. If you want to give a truly luxurious gift that is sure to make the receiver feel special, look no further than one of our Cashmere Indulgence or Wellbeing Gift Sets. These gift sets contain all the skincare treats needed to royally pamper skin. For comfort in cold months, our Winter Warmer skin care gift sets are as equally special as they contain extra nourishing and hydrating delights that target winter skin problems that we all face. NIVEA HYDRO CARE CARING LIP BALM 4.8G/5.5ml: Octyldodecanol, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil (castor Oil), Cera Alba (Beeswax), helianthus Annus Seed Cera (Sunflower Wax), Butyrospermum Parkii Butter (Shea Butter), Polyglyceral-3 Diisosterate, Butyl Methoxydibeenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Aqua, Glycerin, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Ascotbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Derivate), Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil (Sunflower Oil), Linalool, Citronellol, Citral, Aroma With such a variety of skin care gift sets we are sure you will find the perfect gift that will put a smile on a special someone's face. We have small gift sets with a few little treats right the way through to fully indulgent pamper collections that contain a complete set of NIVEA skin care products.We aim to make everyone feel better in their skin every day. What began in 1911 as NIVEA Creme is today a huge brand family with over 500 products. Over the decades, NIVEA has developed many innovative skincare products, and the innovations keep coming! Past, present and future – when it comes to skincare, NIVEA always sets new standards. A staple to my beauty regime, Nivea Pearly Shine keeps my lips healthy and hydrated all year round. NIVEA SOFT ROSE CARING LIP BALM 4.8G/5.5ml: Helianthus Annuus Hybrid Oil (Sunflower Oil), Ricinus Communis Seed Oil (Castor Oil), Cera Alba (Beeswax), Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera (Sunflower Wax), Butyrospermum Parkii Butter (Shea Butter), Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil (Rosehip Oil), Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Ascorbyl PaImitate (Vitamin C Derivate), Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil (Sunflower Oil), Lecithin (Sunflower Lecithin), Benzyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Aroma, Cl 15850, Cl 77492, Cl 77891

Along with the rest of your normal skincare, looking after your lips is hugely important, especially if they’re prone to becoming dry and flaky. Carmex Lip Balm is available at Boots, Superdrug and other high street stores (Image: Liverpool Echo) Get the top stories straight to you inbox by signing up to one of our free newsletters Read More Related Articles

Will you be claiming the VAT back?

Where to buy: You can buy Sol de Janerio Brazilian Kiss Cupuaçu Lip Butter from LookFantastic, Cult Beauty, Feelunique, Space NK and more Where to buy: You can buy Carmex from Boots, Superdrug and stores including Home Bargains, B&M, and supermarkets.