Sofia Latif gift set no. 1
Face Oil by Sofia Latif
This clean, vegan face oil has been one of my favourite discoveries of 2018. It has taken founder Sofia Latif 15 years to perfect this blend of seven skin-supporting oils, and the result is so good that a facial massage with this makes me feel 15 years younger! Sweet almond, rosehip, marula seed, moringa seed, pomegranate seed, jasmine and Bulgarian rose are combined in the perfect balance to enhance the compexion and lift the mood. Gift sets are available in two sizes, with the skin oil and a roze quartz face roller contained in a hand-made and hand-painted purse. This is a brand that gives back: the sale of each product also supports support female entrepreneurs in low income countries.
by Rachel McCormack
Skin is In, Gift Set No. 1 (30ml ) £60, Skin is In, Gift Set No. 2 (10ml) £40, available exclusively at https://sofialatif.com
Augustinus Bader The Cream
Augustinus Bader The Cream
For an indulgent gift look no further than the newly launched handbag-sized 30ml Augustinus Bader The Cream, a face cream that gives instant results of hydration and brightness. Perfect for the overindulgent holidays.
by Amanda Bernstein
Priced at £125 and available from here
Kenzo World eye palette
Kenzo World eye palette
This show-stopping eye palette from the house of Japanese designer Kenzo comprises eight long-lasting shades across the colour spectrum, from metallic charcoal to taupe, and it includes a mirror and an application brush.
by Amanda Bernstein
Priced at £38 and available from here
Givenchy Le Rouge À Porter Whipped Lipstick
Givenchy Le Rouge À Porter Whipped Lipstick
With a subtle sheer coverage and a balm-like formula, the Givenchy Le Rouge À Porter is the perfect lipstick to battle the winter season. Whilst matte-finish lipsticks can leave your lips dry and cracked in the cold weather, Givenchy’s formulation is moisturising, light and creamy utilising hyaluronic acid microspheres for long-lasting comfort and hydration on parched lips.
The lipstick in 16 luminous shades, consisting mostly of understated nudes, bold reds and deep burgundy, shades matched perfectly to the christmas season. Encased in a stunning leather and silver case, the lipstick is one you’ll proudly carry as you combat the winter weather.
by Emma Hart
Guerlain Palette Electric Look
Guerlain Palette Electric Look
The Guerlain Palette Electric Look is a gift any beauty-lover will appreciate. Complete with both matte and metallic formulas, the eyeshadows are multi-functional, able to be worn day and night. Featuring deep burgundy shades, golds, bronzes and greens, the palette was made with Christmas in mind, and include shades that are fitting for every skin tone.
A thoughtful stocking filler for those who appreciate luxury makeup, the palette also comes with three applicators, as well as two frosted long-wear highlighter shades to ensure you maintain your glow throughout the night.
by Emma Hart
The Guerlain Palette Electric Look is available for £64 online here
Byredo Eleventh Hour Hand Cream
Byredo Eleventh Hour Hand Cream
A deeply moisturising hand cream is a must for the winter season, and Byredo’s limited edition Eleventh Hour hand cream, inspired by the smell of things ending, stands out with its unique formula and fragrance. Scented with carrot seeds, rum, wild fig, and cashmere woods, the cream conjures an image of the countryside, bringing together the rustic and rural smells we associate with the festive holidays.
Described as ‘journey to the end of Time’, the hand cream draws its fragrance from nature and the earthly forces. Distinctly individual, the Eleventh Hour is a gift for the unique and adventurous, and for those who appreciate simple luxury and skincare.
by Emma Hart
The Byredo Eleventh Hour hand cream is available for £27 for 30ml online here
Sanctuary Pamper Me Perfect Set
Sanctuary Pamper Me Perfect Set
An indulgent and luxurious Christmas set for those you love, the Sanctuary Pamper Me Perfect gift set is complete with a full range of body care. Featuring a body wash, heel balm, body butter, body scrub, luxury bath float, and wet skin moisture miracle, the set has everything you need to get you through the cold weather. Including everything necessary for a long and luxurious bubble bath, what better gift than the gift of de-stressing in style?
by Emma Hart
The Sanctuary Pamper Me Perfect is available for £30 online here
Marc Jacobs’s Eye-conic Frost Eye Palette
Marc Jacobs’s Eye-conic Frost Eye PaletteÂ
Merry Christmas ya filthy animal, the iconic phrase from Christmas classic Home Alone might have inspired Marc Jacob’s Leopard Frost Limited Edition eyeshadow palette. The eye-conic palette contains five highly pigmented metallic shades and two matte earth-toned shades going by the names such as You Slay, Eleganza and Extravaganza. That last one must be referring to the outrageous and absolutely wild packaging, complete with leopard print.
This palette is perfect for on the go, as it doubles up as a nice and big mirror. With these shimmering shades, treetops won’t be the only thing glistening this Christmas.
by Lupe Baeyens
Marc Jacobs’s Eye-conic Frost Eye Palette retails at £39 and is exclusively available at Harvey Nichols.
Atkinsons Gold Fair in Mayfair
Atkinsons Gold Fair in Mayfair
Show your loved ones you have a heart of gold by gifting Atkinson’s limited edition Gold Fair in Mayfair Eau de Parfum. With top notes of absinthe and nutmeg, this fragrance casts a woody scent over the festive season. Gold Fair in Mayfair smells absolutely divine and looks the part too. Encased in glass-etched gold, Christopher Jenner designed the flask, resembling the extraordinary wall art covering the walls of the Burlington Arcade shop. Paying tribute to the shop as well as the sophisticated Mayfair area in London.
Every box is handcrafted in Florence and each bottles carries a unique number between 1 and 2000. A perfume that captures the essence of the holidays, is there a better scent?
by Lupe Baeyens
The Atkinsons Gold Fair in Mayfair retails at £180 and is available in Selfridges.
Sisley Phyto Blush Twist
Sisley Phyto Blush Twist
Any beauty-lover’s eyes would start to twinkle with joy when receiving the Sisley Phyto Blush Twist. With its shimmering coral colour, it adds just the right amount of seasonal sparkle and rosy glow to the cheeks. It’s the perfect gift for a busy on-the-go make-up magician with it’s effortless application: swipe and blend, no mirror required. With its smooth creamy texture enriched with camomile and shea oil simultaneously moisturising the cheeks, a very welcome extra in this harsh winter months.
The funky black and white zebra-striped packaging sets this cream blush apart from the other blushes on the market and will not only make cheeks but your loved ones beam with joy.
by Lupe Baeyens
The Sisley Phyto Blush Twist retails at £45.50 and is available here.
Tata Harper’s Let There Be Light Gift Set
Tata Harper’s Let There Be Light Gift Set
What is better than one gift? Three of course. The luxury natural skincare brand Tata Harper does wonders for the skin while having respect to our planet, you know what they say, good skin goes hand in hand with a good conscience. Gift that green glow this Christmas time with Tata Harper’s Let There Be Light Gift Set. The holiday season has a tendency of leaving our skin quite parched and unhappy, these three products give it that healthy glow it deserves, before even applying highlighter. With a cleanser, serum and bestselling mask this three-part set is a perfect initiation into the world of Tata Harper’s natural skincare line.
Here’s a little secret you can add on the gift card: the mask doubles up as a spot-treatment if you apply a pea-sized drop on any spots before heading to bed and let the Willow Bark do its magic overnight.
by Lupe Baeyens
Tata Harper’s Let There Be Light Gift Set retails at £80 and is available here and at Space NK
Still Stay All Day Liquid Lip Set
Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lip SetÂ
Nothing says Christmas more than a bright red lip and better yet, one that endures champagne and snacks. The formula glides on effortlessly and does not budge. The set consists of two reds and one nude each with a different finish, varying from matte to metallic and satin. The formula is enriched with Vitamin E and Avocado Oil, preventing from drying out the lips. The Glass team put these liquid lipsticks the test during our Christmas party. The verdict? Our pouts were sparkling all night, didn’t transfer on any of the mince pies and didn’t turn them into parchment paper.
The perfect stocking-filler for that special someone who likes to be bold, daring and has better things to do with their time than re-apply lipstick.
by Lupe Baeyens
Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lip Set retails at £22 and is available at Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, selected House of Fraser stores, Boots, luxury online retailers and the Stila website.
Fresh The Sugar Lip Treatment Advanced Therapy Zodiac Collection
Fresh The Sugar Lip Treatment Advanced Therapy Zodiac CollectionÂ
This next gift is perfect for all the astrologers/beauty-lovers out there. Fresh combined forces with Susan Miller – an acclaimed astrologer – creating a new zodiac sign inspired collection. The Sugar Lip Treatment Advanced Therapy Zodiac Collection consists of 12 treatments, each representing one of the twelve Zodiac signs with their packaging. Some extra nourishment for the lips is anything but a luxury during these winter months and the Zodiac-inspired packaging gives your Christmas gift that personal touch.
by Lupe Baeyens
Fresh The Sugar Lip Treatment Advanced Therapy Zodiac Collection retails at £21,50 and is available at John Lewis, Fresh Boutiques and the fresh website
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