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Rushing to find a list full of holiday gifts? No need to stress. Simply use the guide below to target the season's best beauty offerings, in three stops— or less!
Department Store Must-Haves From Saks and Bloomis to Nordstrom and Neimans, you're sure to find something for everyone at the beauty counters of your favorite department store. (Have a Barneys or a Fred Segal near you? B-line straight to their exclusive niche brand/product offerings, as they're typically well-edited and sold in limited quantities.)
For the Hostess— Annick Goutal Noel Votive Candle Set ($52). A deliciously-scented set of candles cased in elegant glass votives finished with gold accents.
For the Co-Worker— Fresh Oval Soaps ($14 ea). Available in an array of seasonally-inspired fragrances, each of these twice-milled, shea butter-enhanced soaps comes beautifully packaged in patterned, heavy-weight paper finished with a semi-precious gemstone.
For the Oh-So-Glamorous— Empreinte de CHANEL Radiant Glow Highlighting Powder ($65). Subtly shimmering shades of rosewood, beige and brown, warm and brighten the cheek and brownbone. A unique beveled brush allows for perfect contouring. Limited Edition.
For the Eco-Chic— Diptyque Huiles Precieuses Precious Oils For Body ($78). A medley of refined, organic oils: sweet almond oil to soothe, argan oil to nourish, and macadamia nut oil to soften.
For the Tech-Savvy— Clarisonic Skincare System ($195). Uses patented sonic technology to gently yet deeply rid pores of environmental toxins, makeup and bacteria up to 6x more than superficial cleansing, without abrasion or harsh chemicals, and actually increases product absorption (up to 61%).
For the Product-Phobic— Jo Malone Cologne Collection ($95). Six harmonious scents that will surely convert even the most fragrance-phobic of friends or loved ones.
For the Boys— Shiseido Men Total Skin & Shave Set ($62). Includes full sizes of Cleansing Foam and Moisturizing Emulsion, travel sizes of Shaving Cream and Deep Cleansing Scrub, samples of Total Revitalizer and the Zen for Men Fragrance and a facial-service gift certificate, all in a sleek travel bag.
In-Store at Sephora From grooming essentials for the men in your life— like Peter Thomas Roth's Age Defense Kit ($45) or The Art of Shaving Power Shave Set ($150)— to a sampling of the season's top fragrances, Sephora remains the ultimate one-stop-shop for all things beauty.
For the Hostess— Tocca Bagno da Viaggio ($38). A luxurious trio of Bagno Profumato (an ultra luxurious foaming bath gel), Crema Da Corpo (a nourishing all-over body cream), and Candelina (a travel-sized candle), all in a Tocca signature gift box.
For the Co-Worker— Philosophy The Winter Escape ($19). A trio of fireside-inspired luxuries. Includes: Peppermint Hot Cocoa Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath, Marshmallow Body Soufflé and Marshmallow Flavored Lip Shine.
For the Oh-So-Glamorous— Too Faced Glamour Revolution ($39.50). A limited-edition makeup book that includes everything a glamour queen needs to overthrow an old beauty routine.
For the Eco-Chic— NUDE Supermodels ($58). A six-piece set to get any complexion in catwalk-worthy condition. Includes: Cleansing Facial Oil, Moisturising Body Cream, Advanced Eye Complex, Age Defence Moisturiser, Replenishing Night Oil and Miracle Mask.
For the Tech-Savvy— Tanda Regenerate Anti-Aging Starter Kit or Clear Acne Light Therapy Kit ($275 ea). A light therapy device combining proven light therapy and botanically based, light-optimized topicals to provide natural, non-invasive, scientifically proven solutions for common unwanted skin conditions.
For the Product-Phobic— Bliss Softening Socks and/or Glamour Gloves ($48 ea). Self-activated, polymer-gel lining force feeds dry skin with essential softening agents— grape seed oil, jojoba oil, olive oil, and vitamin E.
For the Boys— Dolce & Gabbana The One for Men Gift Set ($70). Charismatic and seductive, this complex fragrance comes compliments of preeminent perfumer Olivier Polge. His masterpiece is a sensual, spicy, oriental blend developed on the harmony of tobacco with refined base notes of cardamom, ginger, cedarwood, and citrus spice accord.
Drugstore Finds Whether you're in need essential stocking stuffers— like Burt's Bees Hand Salve ($8.99) or OPI Nail Lacquer in Shim-Merry Chic ($8)— or pre-packaged gift sets, your local drugstore houses loads of budget-friendly beauty buys. For the Hostess— Bath Bakery Bon Bons Bath Fizzies Gift Set ($29.99). Designed to relax, soften, and soothe, these decadent bath treats are 100% hand made using natural ingredients such as Sweet Almond Oil, Natural Sugar, Beeswax, Canola Oil, and Dead Sea Salts
For the Co-Worker— Yes To Carrots Smooth Over Complete Body Spa Kit ($19.99). This nourishing body care set includes: Carrot Rich Moisturizing Body Scrub, Deliciously Rich Body Butter, Dead Sea Bath Salts, and a special exfoliating glove to leave skin smooth and soft.
For the Oh-So-Glamorous— HoMedics Style Spa Deluxe with Built-In Nail Dryer ($24.99). A 15-piece mani/pedi kit that provides salon-worthy results. Comes complete with a touch-activated dryer, grooming set for shaping, filing and polishing nails, hand softner and nail strengthener, and a rechargeable cord-cordless base.
For the Eco-Chic— Kiss My Face Kisses On Trial Gift Set ($12.99). Includes: Whenever Conditioner, Whenever Shampoo, Upper Management Styling Gel, Anti-Stress Shower Gel, Lavender Shave, Honey and Calendula Moisturizer, Olive and Green Tea Bar Soap, Lavender and Shea Moisturizer, and Whitening Toothpaste.
For the Tech-Savvy— Neutrogena Healthy Skin Rejuvenator ($38.99). A fabulous starter kit that includes everything they'll need to revitalize a tired, lackluster complexion. Helps to firm, fade age spots and wrinkles, and "shrink" pores.
For the Product-Phobic— Olay Professional Pro-X Anti-Aging Starter Protocol ($68). A brilliant introduction to Olay's latest anti-aging skincare collection. Includes: Age Repair Lotion, Wrinkle Smoothing Cream, and Eye Restoration Complex.
For the Boys— Pangea Organics This Box Grows a Spruce Tree! Gift Set ($35). Comes complete with Canadian Pine with White Sage Bar Soap, Egyptian Basil & Mint Shower Gel, and Chilean Red Clover with Geranium & Grapefruit Hand & Body Lotion.
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