Holiday Gift Guide 07: Beauty Junkie
Have a gal pal who has so many beauty products that her collection rivals a magazine’s beauty closet? You’re probably thinking that she’s seen it all and thus, has left you totally stumped on what to gift her for the holidays. No problem! We’ve got 6 presents that will satisfy her beauty cravings:
ONE. When it comes to beauty, there’s probably nobody more influential than Aerin Lauder, the SVP and Creative Director of Estee Lauder. She recently designed a decadently glam limited edition compact ($75) for her Private Collection: Tuberose Gardenia that any beauty aficionado would treasure. The luxurious golden compact is embedded with semi-precious stones, including citrine, aventurine, yellow and green jade, lemon and mustard stones. Perfect for keeping in her purse, the two mirrors will be ideal for touching up her makeup. Get her the matching fragrance for the ultimate beauty present.
TWO. Lush makes some of the best bath products on the market today. There, we said it! So there’s no reason why any lover of beauty products wouldn’t want the Ice Box ($62.95). Ready to be gifted in a silver glitter-specked ribbon and “ice” wrapped box, it contains the Dreamtime Bath Melt, Ice Blue Soap, French Kiss Bubble Bar Slice, Dream Cream, Snow Cake Soap, Silver Cloud Bath Bomb, Fair Trade Foot Lotion, and Twinkle Bath Bomb. This refreshing box of goodies is perfect for the gorgeous gal in your life to unwind and cool down after a hot holiday party.
THREE. Palettes, if done correctly, are one of the best things to give beauty junkies. They’re functional, comprehensive and mobile. Our favorite of the bunch this year is Laura Mercier‘s Holiday Face Palette ($50). This palette comes with 3 exclusive eye shadows, 2 blushes, 3 lip colors and a big mirror – all contained in the brand’s signature sleek packaging. The palette combines dramatic colors with neutral shades for a variety of looks adaptable for all skin tones. This is something you can take to the office for touch ups during the day and then have it revamp your entire evening look when you head out for the night. We don’t know anyone who wouldn’t be thrilled to get one of these in their stockings this year.
FOUR. Klean‘s Peppermint Pattie Pedi Kit ($55) is perfect for creating a spa-quality pedicure right at home and it’ll make a great gift that costs less than a spa treatment! Exfoliate dry feet with Klean’s signature sugar body polish in the Devil Made Me Do It scent (chocolate scented!), soap up with the Peppermint Dream bath syrup, and then moisturize with the Peppermint Dream shea butter. Klean also provides a pumice stone, nail brush, toe separators, and softening socks. Feet will smell positively dreamy and she can so easily maintain her pedicure with the kit!
FIVE. One of our editor’s must-have items at all times is Darphin‘s Blush Sensation in Raisin Delicieux (#2). This product positively illuminates the face with a very natural finish. Though the color looks a little bright, we actually believe it to be universally flattering and gives everyone a lit-from-within glow. It is formulated for all skin types and comes in a beautiful gold compact. Darphin also released the Blush Sensations in 3 other colors, providing a range from pink to bronze to peach. Retailing for $40, it is actually out of stock right now at eLuxury, so look for it wherever Darphin is sold near you.
SIX. For the perpetual daydreamer on your list, this set of body souffles from Not Soap, Radio (you have to love the name, right?) is a no-brainer. Retailing for $22, the set is called “I’m Not Here, I’m Really…”and comes in three scents: At The Spa (lavender and apricot), On The Beach (vanilla and coconut) and On the Red Carpet (jasmine and red currant). These body creams moisturize like crazy and are sure to transport your friend to the dream destination of her choice with one whiff. Plus, they come in this darling, gift-ready packaging – and we’re always in favor of gifts that don’t require wrapping.
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I love Lush!! I love how I can something for almost anyone there — as long as the recipient likes being clean, there’s a Lush product for him or her.