After years of shaving daily with a disposable razor in the shower (it works, don’t knock it until you’ve tried it), I’ve succumbed to plastic guilt and transitioned to a less wasteful alternative. My first experiences of shaving were watching my dad do it with a badger brush and soap dish, so this old-school shaving set from Czech & Speake feels like coming home. Having said that, I don’t recall him ever having one quite this luxurious.

I tend to be really lazy about anything to do with hair; as long as it looks presentable, then I’m good to go. This also means I don’t buy any hair products and I just use whatever my sister has on her shelf. The best way to keep me out of her supply is to gift me some of my very own. I’ll take the Volumizing Hair Mist by Larry King – it’ll add some volume to my hair after a wash and leave it smelling of vetiver, eucalyptus and jasmine.

Like many people, I’m particularly loyal when it comes to the fragrance I wear. When I find one I love, I’ll stick with it for life. Last year, I was introduced to Laboratory Perfumes, a relatively new brand to the market, but one that has made a clear statement of intent in the industry and one that I’m wholly sold on. Amber is the latest one to take pride of place in my bathroom and has ingredients that take me out of my usual citrusy comfort zone, thanks to the spiced notes. I love the comforting feeling of putting on a piece of knitwear or coat that I’ve not worn for a few weeks and finding that it still carries the remnants of the scent.

All I want for Christmas is brilliant-looking skin with minimal effort involved. A tall order I know, but one I’m hoping Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare can fulfil with this skin-refining serum, which, through a clever blend of active ingredients, works to clear clogged pores and thus reduce their appearance.

Earlier this year, my son accidentally smashed my bottle of Jo Malone London cologne in our bathroom sink. No one was hurt, and for three weeks, the smallest room in our house smelt amazing. Now I’m looking for a replacement, which I’ll keep on a slightly higher shelf.