Here are some beauty gift ideas for Christmas
Eyeing the New Year bash – or expecting some Christmas money as a present? Why not treat yourself to a glamorous new you?
With more than 1.8 million #beautyjunkie tags on Instagram, under which users post their latest skincare routines, nail-art designs and eye make-up endeavours, it’s fair to say this sub-culture is pretty obsessed with finding (and sharing) the best things in beauty.
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Glossier The Makeup Set, £35
The millennial must-have brand has brought together three of its bestselling products - Boy Brow, Cloud Paint blusher and Lash Slick black mascara - but this isn’t a one-size-fits-all set, you can select the brow and cheek shades to suit your giftee.
GHD Platinum Plus Glacial Blue Styler, £175
GHD’s most advanced hair styler has had an ice blue makeover. The high-tech tool uses sensors to constantly adapt and ensure the perfect temperature for curls, waves or super-straight tresses.
Le Labo Discovery Set Classic Collection 16, £58
This extensive collection comprises mini versions of 16 of the cult brand’s fragrances, including the legendary Santal 33.
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Hide AdLe Labo discovery sets are also available in four- and five-piece sets, starting from £20.
Lixirskin X Lykke Wulf Collab, £140
New on the skincare scene last year, Lixir has quickly garnered a lot of fans. This three-piece kit features three bestsellers - Electrogel Cleanser, Vitamin C Paste and Universal Emulsion - and comes with a beautiful
Margot bag made from vegan patent leather by LA-based label Lykke Wulf.
Peter Thomas Roth Meet Your Mask, £20.50, Cult Beauty
Face masks are a weekly ritual for skincare obsessives and this mini set gives them six new treatments to try,
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Chanel No5 Eau de Parfum Limited Edition, £130 for 100ml
When it comes to perfume, it doesn’t get more classic than Chanel No5 and this year, the fabled fragrance has been spruced up in a gorgeous lipstick red (Gabrielle Chanel’s favourite colour, FYI). This limited edition is a must-have for any Chanel super-fan.
Sensse Facial Contour Definer, £39.99, Amazon
Facial massage tools like this are all the rage in Asia, where women use them religiously to increase blood circulation, improve skin elasticity and sculpt facial contours. Five minutes a day is all it takes.