Gift-getting is awesome. Gift-giving, on the other hand, can be a bit more difficult. When it comes to the ladies in your life- friends, sisters, moms, grandmas, aunts, etc., you really can’t go wrong with something from the beauty department, because really, you can never have enough!
From makeup that bring on the glam to pampering products that replenish the skin as well as the soul, we’ve rounded up the best gifts for the ladies in your life.
Read on to see our top 10!
Laura Mercier Mini Lip Glace Set, $48. You’re never fully dressed without a coat of lip gloss and Laura Mercier is the reigning queen of stunning lip-color. This set includes five portable glosses in ultra flattering shades and all infused with Laura’s lip complex for a soft, shiny, healthy pout.
Tarte Treasure Chest, $52. This is the ultimate gift for the beauty guru. It is packed with 32 new and full-sized eye shadows (16 shimmering and 16 matte), 16 new lip glosses, the best-selling Park Ave Princess mineral powder bronzer, a new shimmering highlighter, and four new powder blushes.
YSL Holiday Collection 2009, $60. This chic tuxedo carry-all holds contains all the essentials: a full-size Touche Eclat, Golden Gloss, Luxurious Mascara and Long-Lasting Eye Pencil.
Aromatherapy Sweet Slumber- Lavender Vanilla, $30. Give the gift of a good night’s sleep during the hectic holiday season. This set includes: Body Wash & Foam Bath, Body Lotion, Pillow Mist, and a Lambie Sleep Mask. The products are infused with Lavender oil and vanilla to help ease stress and promote sleep.
Too Faced Smoky Eye Palette, $32. This palette contains everything you need for a fool-proof smoky eye look, including three easy-to-follow, step-by-step instruction cards to create looks that range from tame to smoldering.
theBalm Big Mama Palette, $32. It may seem small, but this trio of cheek colors packs a lot of punch. Use the Bahama Mama bronzer to sculpt the face and add a sun kissed glow, the Sexy Mama powder to conceal blemishes and even out the face, and the Hot Mama shadow/blush to add a bit of shimmer to the cheeks and lids.
Phyto Botanical Remedies, $25. This limited edition set is formulated for radical lock rejuvenation from root to tip. It includes the Phytopolleine scalp elixir which stimulate microcirculation for healthy roots; Huile D’Ales intense hydrating oil treatment to restore radiance; rejuvinating Phytojoba shampoo and the Phytojoba hair mask.
Peter Thomas Roth The Basics Kit, $42. Give the gift of gorgeous skin with Peter Thomas Roth, who has set a new standard when it comes to top-notch skincare products. The set includes Chamomile Cleansing Lotion, Botanical Buffing Beads (a gentle scrub for the face and body), Cucumber Gel Mask, Max Sheer All Day Moisture Defense Lotion, and Botanical Buffing Beads Body Wash.
Smashbox Complexion Starter Kit, $49. This set include 4 best-selling complexion perfectors: High Definition Foundation, High Definition Concealer, Mini Photo Finish Foundation Primer, and Halo To Go Hydrating Perfecting Powder.
Christi Harris Beautiful Brows, $39.95. This is the perfect gift for any gal with eyebrow woes (which pretty much includes everyone!). It includes everything you need to shape and shade your brows without any pain or irritation. From bushy brows to sparse one, you’ll learn how to make the most of what you’ve got!
– SABRINA ALEXIS
Written by Sabrina Alexis