Top gifts for beauty buffs...
KATIE WRIGHT RUNS DOWN THE CULT FAVOURITES AND HOT NEW LAUNCHES FOR CHRISTMAS
FOR make-up lovers, ‘skintellectuals’ (that’s a skincare intellectual, FYI) and anyone who loves nothing more than a long, hot soak in the bath, Christmas is a time for lots of pre-party pampering and getting glam.
If you’ve got a beauty buff on your gift list, you don’t have to spend a fortune to find the perfect present – but you can if you want. From cute little Secret Santa treats to seriously swanky selections, these gifts are sure to impress...
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Mavala Golden Clash 407 Nail Polish, £4.96 (was £6.20), NailPolishDirect
On its own or as a topper for another shade, this glittery gold Mavala mini nail polish is fabulously festive.
2. Lush Hey! Hollywood! Bath Bomb, £5.95 each
From Lush’s Christmas collection, the Hey! Hollywood! Bath Bomb is a mintscented marvel that makes waves of pink, purple and blue foam as it fizzes away in your tub. 3.
No7 Elizabeth Scarlett Travel Brush Collection Limited Edition, £20, Boots
Part of a collaboration with artist and designer Elizabeth Scarlett, this travel-friendly pink flamingoembroidered pouch comes with a quartet of mini make-up brushes.
From actor Jessica Alba’s brand Honest Beauty, this tinted lip balm trio features fruity shades Lychee Fruit (nude), Summer Melon (rosy pink) and Blood Orange (warm red). 5.
BareMinerals Mineralist Aglow Eyeshadow Palette, £28
A festive limited edition featuring one matte and five shimmer shades, this pretty palette is ideal for creating elevated eye looks. 6.
UpCircle The Fa La Latte Bundle, £29.99 (was £43.43)
Bringing together UpCircle’s Floral Blend Face Scrub (made with repurposed coffee granules) and Espresso Martini Candle with fairtrade coffee beans from Lost Sheep, this gift set will wake up your complexion and your senses.
Bramley Gardener’s Greenhouse Beauty Set, £38, John Lewis
The perfect present for a gardening aficionado, this greenhouseinspired set contains five travelsize floral and botanical scented bath and body essentials. 8.
Ciate Curated by Hannah Martin, £40
Worth an incredible £134, the five-piece kit curated by renowned make-up artist Hannah Martin contains everything you need to create a range of glam, pinky-hued party looks.
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Jimmy Choo I Want Choo Eau de Parfum Gift Set, £65, The Perfume Shop
With notes of jasmine, peach and vanilla, I Want Choo is a softly sweet fragrance that works for day or night. This duo of perfume and body lotion lets you layer and intensify the scent.
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Drunk Elephant Trunk 5.0, £378, Space NK
The ultimate in skincare indulgence, this hot pink fourwheeled suitcase is filled with 10 full-size Drunk Elephant favourites (including A-Passioni Retinol Cream, C-Firma Fresh Day Serum and TLC Sukari Babyfacial), the whole lot is worth a whopping £562.