Doing some last-minute gift shopping this week, are we?
Don’t worry; we are right there with you; counting down days until the shops close on Saturday and we can all just take a great big sigh of relief that all the frantic shopping is now over for another year.
But if you are still stuck for what to get any beauty-loving lady in your life, fear not; we have rounded up 11 amazing buys that are all bound to go down an absolute treat.
1. Couleur Caramel Chocolate Box Christmas Gift Set
Couleur Caramel is one of those brands that once you have discovered them, you will always keep coming back for more. We particularly love this gorgeous chocolate box gift set containing this season’s berry lipstick, lip pencil, eyebrow kit (in either blond or dark) and long lash mascara.
And the best bit? The makeup is 100% natural, organic and of high pigment and professional quality.
€56, available from Virginie Claire Beauty and Seven Wood
2. Birchbox Subscription
Every girl worth her weight in lipstick will love you forever for getting her this gift that keeps on giving. Sign her up for a monthly Birchbox delivery, and she will receive five luxe beauty treats delivered directly to her door every month.
From £60 for a six-month service, subscribe at Birchbox.co.uk
3. Eve Lom Kiss Mix Disco Ball
This ever-coveted, moisturising lip treatment drenches lips in hydration and leaves them revitalised and soft, perfect for all those mistletoe moments!
PS: EVE LOM’s cult classic Kiss Mix can be used under lipstick as a moisturising base, on its own for a pearlised sheen, or over lip colour for a hydrating protective shine.
4. Giorgio Armani Si
This feminine and sexy fragrance makes the perfect present for any woman this holiday season. This gift set includes Si eau de parfum (50ml), shower gel (75 ml) and a 7 ml miniature bottle of Si – perfect for when on the go.
€8, available from Boots.ie, Brown Thomas, House of Fraser and selected department stores nationwide.
5. Artistry Light Up Lip Gloss
Show us anyone who couldn’t love to find this genius little device in their stocking this Christmas! This lip gloss, which comes in eight sparkly and dazzling shades, comes fitted with an in-cap mirror and a LED light, meaning any late-night makeup touch-ups will be a breeze this party season!
€25, available from Amway.ie
6. Urban Decay Full Frontal Reloaded Vice Lipstick Stash
This kit will have her all set for any occasion life might throw her way. The gift set includes five creamy shades of Vice lipstick, from neutral to bright, matte to shimmery and everything in between. Oh, and did we mention there is also an Ultimate Ozone Multipurpose Primer Pencil included, which will prevent feathering, correct mistakes and even fill in any fine lines too.
€75, available from Debenhams and House of Fraser, Dundrum
7. Raw Coconut And Matcha Green Sugar Scrub
Give the gift of pampering this Christmas with this oh-so gorgeously scented scrub from Sister & Co. Skin Food.
£23,95, available from Sisterandcompany.com
8. YSL Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils Babydoll Gift Set
This is – hands down – one of the most amazing mascaras in the world, and this handy little gift set, which also includes a mini Instant Moisture Glow and a mini eyeliner is pretty much a must-have for anyone’s party purse this season.
€38 , available from selected department stores nationwide
9. Youngblood Contour Palette
We are still obsessed with mineral cosmetics, and this contour palette from Youngblood is essential for any girl who wants to shade and highlight like a total pro – while also getting all the skin nurturing benefits mineral cosmetics offer.
€43, available from selected pharmacies across the country (for further stockist information, call Cofri Cosmetics on 01-833 1636)
10. Jo Malone Christmas Cracker
Surprise and delight her with a festive Christmas Cracker this holiday season. Pull it to reveal a surprise treat – fresh Basil & Neroli Cologne, juicy Blackberry & Bay Body & Hand Wash, and compelling, addictive Mimosa & Cardamom Body Crème.
Yum. Can we get one too, please?
£33, available from Jomalone.co.uk
11. Viktor & Rolf Bonbon Gift Set
We’d nearly wish for this for the incredibly cute packaging alone! But don’t worry, what’s on the inside of this pink parcel is even better than the outside. The Bonbon gift box includes a 50 ml eau de parfum, 50 ml shower gel and 50 ml body lotion – in other words; the perfectly indulgent beauty gift.
€100, available from selected department stores and pharmacies nationwide.
(Feature image via Thechrisellefactor.com)
