BEAUTY SETS WORTH GIVING

The holidays are the perfect time to gift, receive and stock up on beauty favourites. Virtually every brand offers some type of beauty bundle or other during the season — usually offering a savings that’s worthy of a pre-Christmas splurge. To help you nav

CHANEL

N°5 l’Eau Gift Box A limited-edition offering from the iconic French brand CHANEL, this gift set features a full-sized bottle and purse spray of the N°5 L’EAU scent. It’s the perfect present for any fashion or fragrance fan on your shopping list. $214 | Nordstrom

SAJE

Lights Out Ultrasonic Diffuser Gift Set It’s not a beauty tool per se, but it’s sure to lead to better beauty sleep. This set from Saje features an ultrasonic diffuser (we’re partial to the matte black option), plus two aroma oils to create a full-on scent experience. It’s like giving the gift of relaxation. And, who doesn’t want that? $89.95 | Saje

BENEFIT

Bigger & Bolder Brows Kit When it comes to brows, Benefit is the new go-to. Looking to give the gift of face-framing fringe? Consider picking up this all-in-one set that features a ka-BROW! cream-gel colour and brush, brow shaper, High Brow highlighter and more. Prepare for Instagram worthy ’brows. $46 | Sephora

THE BODY SHOP

Shave Away Kit for Kings and Gentlemen Beards continue to be big for guys. But, whether you’re gifting for a burly, bearded dude or one who prefers to be more clean-shaven, you can bet he’ll appreciate a gift that packages shaving favourites such as a cream and wooden shaving brush in one handy set. $25 | The Body Shop

STILA

Eye for Elegance Liquid Eye Shadow Set The holidays are the perfect time to sparkle and shine. This collection of six liquid eyeshadows lets you do just that, thanks to a high-pigment formula featuring mega-watt glitter particles. Featuring three deluxe Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadows and three new high-shimmer Shimmer & Glow iterations, it’s the perfect gift for creating look-at-me makeup. $59 | Sephora.ca

DANS UN JARDIN

Happiness Gift Set Have someone who’s tricky to buy for? Consider picking up a luxurious bath set like this option from Dans un Jardin. The set includes a shower gel, sugar exfoliant, moisturizing body cream, sponge and bath pearls (available in six different fragrances) that are sure to inspire a good soak-session in the tub. $37.95 | dansunjardin.com

QUO

Artisan Brush set Synthetic brushes are the new go-to for professional artists and at-home beauty pros alike. Looking to stock up on or gift a full set of brushes of the trendy, handled type? Opt for this value priced Quo option that features a selection of 10 applicator brushes, ranging from large foundation to tiny eyeliner. $79 | Shoppers Drug Mart

BITE BEAUTY

Matte Crème Lip Crayon Collection The Toronto-based brand’s limited edition lip set, which features 18 mini Matte Crème Lip Crayons in a variety of delicious shades including Léché, Sugarcane, Glacé and Blood Orange, boasts formulas that are crafted using organic ingredients and completely without parabens, sulfates, petrochemicals or phthalates. It’s like a new, feel-good wardrobe — for your lips. $155 | Sephora.ca