THE CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE: BEAUTY GIFTS
Wondering what to treat your mum, best friend and even yourself? Worry no more! These fabulous beauty buys will please any woman, from luxe bronzers to stunning scents, let’s get shopping!
BOTANIFIQUE HERBEAUTIFUL FACIAL MASK
This nourishing blend of luxiourious herbs and oils is is the perfect me-time treat.
GUERLAIN MÉTÉORITES PERLES D’ETOILE
These iconic pearls are a must for any beauty lover – six light, radiant tones are blended into little balls and will instantly perk up dull complexions, leaving you with a gorgeous glow. This particular one is extra special, as they come in this luxe golden metal pot that will look perfect on your dressing table.
£37.50 www.harrods.com
JURLIQUE LIMITED EDITION BODY OIL
Ideal for the festive season, this limited edition body oil will instantly nourish and soften even the driest of skins. Infused with rose oil, this product works to get your skin glowing, no matter how bad the cold weather has made it.
NUDE ADVANCED RENEWAL MOISTURISER
Every girl needs a pot of excellent moisturiser and this advanced NUDE number ticks all the boxes. Enriched with omegas 6 and 9, probiotics and antioxidants, it instantly hydrates skin, as well as improving firmness and elasticity.
DIOR DIORIFIC ILLUMINATING PRESSED POWDER – GOLD SHOCK
Dior is famous for its pretty illuminating powders, so treat yourself or a friend to this seriously luxe one. Contained in a gold case, this powder is tinged with a gold yellow shimmer and will give you a glowing complexion.
CHANEL NO 5 THE BODY CREAM
You can never have enough Chanel in your life and every beauty-loving lass will appreciate this velvety soft body dream. Its rich texture will leave skin super soft, while its delicate scent will perfume your whole body.
SK-II FACIAL TREATMENT ESSENCE – YELLOW FREESIA
Skin will adore this amazing treatment that is 90% pure pitera and brings an array of benefits to complexions. Freesia-scented, it leaves skin supple, smooth and radiant.
£120 www.harrods.com
DOLCE & GABBANA GLOW ILLUMINATING POWDER COLLECTOR’S EDITION
This limited edition product is a stunning treat for any make-up lover. Embellished with an ancient coin design, this powder is a blend of pearlescent tones that will highlight and add radiance to the skin.
£42 www.harrods.com
RACINNE ULTIMATE YOUTH POWER EYE CREAM 3
Combat your ageing peepers with this powerful eye cream. It uses exclusive ingredients and peptides that will stimulate your skin’s cell regeneration, helping to reduce wrinkles and dark circles.
KERATIN REVOLUTION DEEP CONDITIONING MASK
Treat your locks to this blend of super conditioning agents, including keratin, which will repair dry barnets. It provides intense hydration, helping to strengthen and revive hair.
£19.90 www.bodycare2000.com
BOBBI BROWN HIGHLIGHT POWDER PINK GLOW
How gorgeous is this highlighter? Perfect for warming up winter skin, this bronze and pink blend will add a gorgeous subtle glow to complexions. Dust over cheekbones to highlight and define skin.
ANTONIA BURRELL RADIANT LIGHT FACIAL OIL SERUM
This magic serum will work as a wonder to all your skin concerns. Made of 18 pure plant extracts, this natural formula diminishes scars, uneven tones, dark spots and pigmentation to reveal a glowing and flawless complexion.
£58.80 www.antoniaburrell.com
SKINCEUTICALS RETEXTURIZING ACTIVATOR
Serums are important when it comes to skincare and we love this particular number from Skinceuticals. Helping to exfoliate and replenish skin, it helps to erase wrinkles and reinforce the skin’s natural barrier.
ESTÉE LAUDER CRYSTAL SPARKLERS POWDER COMPACT
We’re obsessed with this mega sparkly compact that will add the glam factor to any make-up bag. This gold square is embellished with shiny crystals, while inside is a refillable translucent pressed powder for combating shine and fixing make-up.
£250 www.harrrods.com
EMMA HARDIE AMAZING FACE SUPERSIZE MORINGA CLEANSING BALM
This gorgeous iconic cleanser is a must-have; enriched with wild sea fennel, jasmine and vitamin E it deeply cleans the skin and melts away make-up. Skin will be left squeaky clean and pores will be reduced and purified.
LA PRAIRIE SKIN CAVIAR LIQUID LIFT LIMITED EDITION
Skin lovers will be made up with this limited edition product from La Prairie. Containing caviar extract, it firms, supports and restores the skin, helping to lift and taut the face. Your skin will be left looking youthful and radiant.
£226 www.johnlewis.com
Kathryn Lewsey