The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Gifts that give spa results
Who has time for an appointment? Pamper with these DIY items.
Women with demanding schedules are increasingly seeking beauty and personal care products that are easy to use. And for women on the go, saving time can also mean getting salon- or spaworthy results at home. From anti-aging products to the most advanced innovation in hairstyling, here are some of the best gifts to satisfy beauty lovers of all sorts.
Dyson Airwrap, $550, dyson. com: Dyson’s latest innovation is a 3-in-1 styling tool that allows you to dry, smooth and curl hair without extreme heat. The tool is in such high demand it has been in and out of stock since its debut this fall. It is available online at Dyson.com, at Nordstrom stores and at select Ulta stores.
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Killawatt Foil Freestyle Highlighter Palette, $54, Sephora: Rihanna is still killing it with her best-selling Killawatt highlighter, a favorite among beauty lovers. This limited-edition palette features seven all-new, hyper-metallic Killawatt Foil Highlighters in shades suitable for a wide range of skin tones. There is also a limited-edition Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter CLF Edition in Diamond Ball Out ($34, Sephora), which brings a radiant sheen to skin while benefiting Rihanna’s nonprofit, the Clara Lionel Foundation created in honor of her grandparents.
NuFace Mini Gold Getter Kit, $199, MyNuFace.com: Battle fine lines and wrinkles in just five minutes per day with this mini facial toning device that stimulates the larger surface areas of the face and neck with soft wave microcurrent. Get it at Macy’s, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Anthropologie and Ulta stores.
Kiehl’s X Andrew Bannecker for Feeding America, LimitedEdition Collection for a Cause, $50, Kiehl’s and Kiehls.com: American artist Andrew Bannecker has partnered with Kiehl’s for a limited-edition gift set featuring several customer favorites — Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Facial Cleanser, Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol-Free Toner, Calendula & Aloe Soothing Hydration masque and Ultra Facial Cream. All profits up to $100,000 will benefit Feeding America. Get it at Kiehl’s, Lenox Square, 3393 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta.
Frank Body The Party Starters Kit, $50, Frankbody.com: This natural, paraben- and PEGfree brand offers a holiday shimmer in a kit with Shimmer Scrub; Illuminator, a pearlescent highlighter; and Magic Shimmer Oil, a dry body oil, all infused with mica and natural oils to keep skin smooth and shimmery.
Drybar The Brush Crush, $145, Drybar locations and theDrybar.com: Not ready to drop $500 on a Dyson? Go with this heated straightening brush from Drybar, which uses ionic technology to seal hair cuticle for less frizz and more shine. It heats up to 450 degrees and is good for all hair types.
Drybar Alpharetta, Avalon, 4155 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta. 404-382-5310.
Drybar Buckhead, 102 W. Paces Ferry Road NW, Suite B, Atlanta. 404-382-5310.
Dermalogica 12 Days to Glow Advent Calendar, $135, Dermalogica and Dermalogica. com: Bring out the natural radiance of skin with 12 mini versions of the brand’s top-selling products, including PreCleanse, Special Cleansing Gel, Daily Microfoliant, Multi-Active Toner, BioLumin-C Serum, Skin Smoothing Cream, Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50, SkinPerfect Primer SPF30, Stress Positive Eye Lift, Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque, Rapid Reveal Peel and Sound Sleep Cocoon. Dermalogica Atlanta, 232 19th St. NW, Atlanta. 404-876-4066.
Hourglass Confession Vault Lipstick Collection, $340, Sephora.com: This curated wardrobe of Confession Ultra Slim Lipstick Refills comes with
a limited-edition, metallicpink applicator to be used with all 15 shades. Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick gives a satin finish that stays put. The kit comes with a metallicpink applicator designed to be used with the full collection of Confession Ultra Slim Lipstick Refills. It is available online only at Sephora.com.
Proactiv Hello Kitty Brush Kit, $70, Ulta and Ulta.com: Skin care just got cuter with Proactiv’s patent-pending Pore Cleansing Brush, which clears away surface dirt and cleans pores using three types of disposable, replaceable brush heads with a deep cleaning facial wash. This version features Hello Kitty and is sold exclusively at Ulta.
Deva Curl Curl Kit, $48, devacurl.com: Curly girls will love these kits from Deva Curls designed for specific curl types. There is one for wavy hair, curly hair and super curly hair. Kits contain cleanser, conditioner, treatment and styler. They can also be purchased instore at Ulta and Sephora.