Whether it’s your mum, your sister or your bestie you are buying for, we think you cannot go wrong with a present that oozes delicious luxury.
Often, these are the things many of us dream of buying for ourselves, but simply don’t allow ourselves such indulgence.
Which is why they make the most perfect presents, of course. Got someone in your life you would love to spoil a little this holiday season? There 11 are all bound to go down a total treat:
1. Flowerbomb Victor & Rolf Scented Candle
We have been fans of this perfume for a long time, and now this limited edition Viktor and Rolf Flowerbomb Candle is available exclusively for Christmas 2017.
Not only is it super-pretty (perfect to pretty up your night -stand, we think), it also smells all sorts of delicious.
Flowerbomb Victor & Rolf Scented Candle, €45, from Debenhams.ie and selected pharmacies nationwide
2. Giorgio Armani Si Le Parfum
This fragrance is so pretty and empowering, the perfect gift for a powerhouse of a woman, in other words. Crafted from 25 percent essential oils, S Le Parfum is made in the highest perfume concentration, and we love how at first, you get a soft, citrus and tangy scent that then drifts into a foral whirlwind of Jasmine and Osmanthus, along with Vanilla and Patchouli.
Giorgio Armani Si Le Parfum, 40 ml, €145, from Debenhams, Boots and selected stockists nationwide
3. Mugler Les Exceptions Eau de Parfum
This might just be our favourite fragrance news this year. Les Exceptions by Mugler is elegant, radiant and sophisticated – in other words, a scent worthy of someone truly dazzling. Yes, it is expensive, but trust us, it smells that way too, with it’s perfect harmony of bergamont orange, oak moss, patchouli, and aunorthn odox burst of dazzling pear.
Mugler Les Exceptions Eau de Parfum, €170, Brown Thomas
4. Clarins Double Serum
Having tested our fair share of serums over the years, let us assure you of this: Clarins Double Serum is pretty much the best thing on the market at the moment, and one that will actually do what it says on the tin, and deliver radiant, firmer skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines. We think this makes the perfect gift for your mum this year, or anyone concerned about keeping their skin looking its very best.
Clarins Double Serum, €72, from Boots, Debenhams and selected stockists nationwide
5. Kiehls Creme de Corps Limited Edition Holiday 2017
There is a reason this cream is considered a cult product – and one we always keep handy in the bathroom. And great is it is at normal times, we love it even more right now, with the fun, festive Disney design – exclusive to Christmas 2017.
Kiehls Creme de Corps Limited Edition Holiday 2017, €54, Arnotts
6. Alien Mugler Eau De Parfum
Alien by Mugler is a sexy scent – mystical and exotic and perfect for any woman who likes to wear fragrances that draw people in.
A delicate blend of the richly florals and woody spicy notes, this scent is seriously addictive.
Alien Mugler Eau De Parfum, €60, from Arnotts
7. Lancome Absolute Precious Cells Rose Mask
Yet another total treat we think any woman would be deligted to unwrap this Christmas. Perfect for your bestie, maybe, or a new mum who might feel like her skin is looking a little less than lustre at the moment?
Lancome’s Absolute Precious Cells Rose Mask has a soothing texture, and has been created with a blend of three precious rose extracts to helps to revitalise the skin’s glow. We have tested it, and can assure you our skin felt softer, smoother and more glowy than it had done in ages.
Lancome Absolute Precious Cells Rose Mask, €140, from Brown Thomas
8. Bioderma Minis H2O Set
How perfect is this as a little gift or a stocking filler?
The Bioderma Minis H2O Set includes a travel-friendly 100ml size of each of Bioderma’s best-selling micellar waters – and we are huge fans of all of them. Each of these solution melts all kinds of makeup, leaving skin refreshed and renewed.
Bioderma Minis H2O Set, €12, from pharmacies and selected stockists nationwide
9. Laura Mercier Sweet Temptations Ambre Vanille Luxe Body Collection
This gift-set is pure luxury – and we cannot think of anyone who wouldn’t love to find this under their tree this year. Laura Mercier’s body product not only smell divine, they also leave your skin feeling like butter – in other words; the perfect winter treat.
Laura Mercier Sweet Temptations Ambre Vanille Luxe Body Collection, £55.00, SpaceNK
10. Trilogy Radiance Botanical Beauties
If you have tested Trilogy’s now iconic Rosehip Oil (did you know Kate Middleton is a fan?), you know by now just how amazing this product really is for your skin. This gift-pack allows you to harness more of this amazing oil’s power, with a cream cleanser, the (full size) Rosapene Radiance Serum and a (full sized) bottle of the Rosehip Antioxidant.
Trilogy Radiance Botanical Beauties, €44,95, The Natural Medicine Company and The Health Store
11. MAC Pretty Princess Palette
Certain to make a MAC fan swoon.
MAC Pretty Princess Palette, €39, Brown Thomas
