It’s that time of the year. The bright lights are making their first appearances and the reds and greens have started to appear in all the shops. That’s right, it’s Christmas; a time for family, friends, candy canes, chocolate and presents. Now is the time to think of gift ideas for your loved ones, and if like many people, you have absolutely no idea what to get them, not to worry, we have right here a handy beauty gift guide to make him and her smile this Christmas. After all, Christmas is for everyone.
For Her
Bobbi Brown’s Smoke and Metals Eye Shadow Palette
“Inspired by the rich neutral tones of the concrete jungle”, the darker metallic tones give off a smokier, more discrete look that also remains extremely elegant.
You can buy it here for AU$85.
Bobbi Brown’s Luxed Up Lip Duo
Get the benefits of both a softer look with the fabulous nudes from this range (see below) or get into the Christmas spirit with a more vibrant style popular French women with the Parisian Red for just AU$45, which can be bought here.
La Mer Neck and Decollete Concentrate
If ever there was a part of your skin that needs extra care and attention, it’s your neck and décolleté. This luxurious and intensive balm delivers plumping hydration to this all important area. Best of all it is infused with an ultra-potent blend of La Mer’s Miracle Broth™, a cell-renewing elixir. Ideal for your mum as a daily anti-ageing treatment to give her a more youthful appearance. Retails at $AU385
LUMA Liquid Light Illuminating Primer
Enhances natural radiance, protects your skin and gives you a general luminosity through out the day; the perfect multi-tasking primer.
Buy it here for AU$29.95.
Kat Von D Beauty
A beautifully contrasting gift set including a Saint eau de parfum; a dreamier, romantic scent, and a liquid lipstick in warm “Berlin”.
Buy the set here for AU$90.
For Him
Kiehl’s Men’s Starter Kit
Cleanse, hydrate, shave and exfoliate in one set. It’s everything a man needs to kickstart his morning routine.
The Men’s Starter Kit can be bought here for $95.
Madewell x Harry’s Shaving Kit
This elegant kit, featuring a stylish razor, shave gel, 4-pack of 5-blade cartridges and a travel blade cover; is the perfect shaving ensemble for any man who wants efficiency and style.
It can be bought here for $92.
Mont Blanc Legend Eau De Toilette 100ml
This eau de toilette can be bought here for only $49.99!
OSCAR Razor Luxury Gift Box
For only $49.99, you get 13 x 5-blade razor cartridges, one matte black razor handle and a 150ml OSCAR natural shaving gel.
Buy it here.
For Both
Jo Malone London’s Pine and Eucalyptus Range
Five scents that encapsulate the Christmas feeling: Nectarine Blossom & Honey and flirtatious Peony & Blush Suede. Festive Frosted Cherry & Clove, tangy Green Tomato Leaf and rich Roasted Chestnut.
You can buy the collection here for $150.
The Body Shop’s beauty Advent Calendar
The ultimate beauty advent calendar, featuring bath bombs, shower gels, hand creams, body butters and more.
All of this and much more for $100. Buy it here.