The fourth entry to our holiday beauty series focuses on the three Fs of fool-proof, no-fail gifting ideas

F is for Fast

So you made your Christmas list early and shopped well before the holiday rush. And yet you wonder why you still missed out on a few people. Or maybe you were too busy with work and preparations that you really started buying presents too near Dday. When it comes to holiday gifting, surprises are really unavoidable. But thanks to the digital age you can now catch up on your Christmas shopping from the comforts of your home. Take advantage of online beauty shopping to help you breathe easy.

Click away as you’re snuggled happily in bed, eating cookies and drinking hot milk. Add to cart, check out, and wait for your purchase to be delivered at your doorstep. Now that’s stress-free shopping. Calyxta (which comes from Greek word Kallisto, meaning “she is most beautiful”), is a go-to, e-commerce platform for beauty products and tips. Aside from great beauty finds from cult favorites like Batiste, Urban Decay, Tarte, and Toni & Guy, you also get beauty news and how-tos from a community of beauty involvers— professionals, insiders, and consumers who share their knowledge and passion for all things beauty. No need to read labels or wonder if what you’re purchasing suits the receiver—brief descriptions and simple how-touse instructions ensure decision-making is a breeze.

www.calyxta.com Zalora is the largest and fastest growing fashion-focused e-commerce site in Asia. But it isn’t just about fashion. We all know any good outfit goes hand in hand with the proper beauty tools, so naturally, the site has made beauty products available to complete your look. This shopping website houses beauty brands such as classic beauty heavyweights, L’Oréal Makeup Designer Paris and Maybelline New York. Why not get a special someone her favorite shade of lipstick? Makeup pencils or lash volumizers aren’t bad ideas too.

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