by Brooke Varney
‘The most wonderful time of the year’ is just that. We look forward to Christmas lights, department store window displays, and the holiday menu at Starbucks. But if you ask us, the cherry on top of the yule log cake is the fact that our favorite luxury beauty brands release brand-new, beautifully packaged limited editions of products that make us swoon. We’ve put together a nice little list of decadent beauty gifts for Santa to leave under our tree this year, as they are all clearly necessities. Clearly.
Dior Diorific Golden Shock Top Coat (£21.00)
Forget glitter; if you need a new top coat, go for Dior’s Diorific Golden Shock Top Coat (£21.00), which gives the look of delicate flakes of gold leaf on your nails. Whether over another polish or on its own, this will allow you to consider your nails just as much accessories as the jewelry you’re wearing.
MAC Objects of Affection Mini Lip Gloss Kit (£26.00)
We look forward to MAC’s holiday collections every year for their predictably gorgeous packaging of their gift and brush sets. This season’s is no exception, with all boxes featuring black, gunmetal, or ivory glitter adorned with a cameo medallion. The Dazzleglass and Creamsheen Glasses included in the MAC Objects of Affection Mini Lip Gloss Kit (£26.00) are also pretty sensational, and perfect for those of us who can never have enough lipgloss. (Guilty as charged.)
NARS Modern Future Lip, Cheek & Nails Set (£30.00)
We have a weakness for all things Barbie pink, making us think that this little gift set had to have been made just for us. NARS Modern Future Lip, Cheek and Nails Set (£30.00) includes a nail polish, lipstick, and blush in the brand’s iconic shade, Roman Holiday. It’s perfect for any girly girl on your list, or a nice treat for yourself, of course.
Chanel Camélia de Plumes Highlighting Powder (£47.00)
Chanel’s Christmas Collection never disappoints, and this year is no exception. Along with beautiful red lipsticks and nail polishes, the iconic brand’s highlighter for this holiday season is as beautiful in the package as it is on the skin. The Chanel Camélia de Plumes Highlighting Powder (£47.00) feather motif and universally flattering pearlescent finish make it the perfect gift for anyone on your list this year.
Dolce & Gabbana Glow Bronzing Powder Collector’s Edition in Desert (£42.00)
If you prefer a more bronzy glow, Dolce & Gabbana’s Glow Bronzing Powder Collector’s Edition in Desert (£42.00) is absolutely perfect, and is hands down the most beautiful bronzer we’ve ever seen. Pressed with the ancient Roman coin motif featured in numerous pieces in their Spring/Summer collection this year, we wish we could wear this around our necks as a piece of jewelry.
Bobbi Brown Warm Glow Eye Palette (£59.00)
As much as we look forward to her Shimmer Bricks every year, Bobbi Brown’s Warm Glow Eye Palette (£59.00) really caught our eye. Featuring rich, bronzy metallics, rose golds and deep browns, this palette has everything you’d need to create a shimmery and subtle day look, or sparkly, dramatic look for night. The faux-croc packaging is a nice touch that looks as fancy as the shadows will on your eyes, super luxe and a lovely gift.
ghd Rose Gold Deluxe Set (£195.00)
Packaged in a glossy rose gold box, the ghd Rose Gold Deluxe Set (£195.00) is about as luxurious as it gets when it comes to hair products. The set includes a professional ghd V gold classic styler, along with a matching rose gold ghd air professional hairdryer, with two concentrator nozzles that allow you to create practically any look you desire. Not to mention, everything is pretty gorgeous.
Charlotte Tilbury The Supermodel Videobox Make-Up Set (£200.00)
We already love the ease of being able to buy the look of a supermodel in a vintage-inspired box, but with the Charlotte Tilbury The Supermodel Videobox Make-Up Set (£200.00), you also get your very own makeup artist in a box. That’s right, just by opening the lid, you can watch, learn, and apply makeup as Charlotte shares her makeup secrets step-by-step. Whether she’s a makeup beginner or novice, this set is perfect for any girl on your list.
Deborah Lippmann 15th Anniversary Music Box (£225.00)
This treasure chest of nail polishes is every girl’s dream, and we’re no exception. Deborah Lippmann’s 15th Anniversary Music Box (£225.00) includes 15 stunning shades of polish, with each one telling a story. With the polish representing everything from the brand’s hopeful beginnings, to hurdles, to triumphs, combined with Deborah’s continued passion for music conveyed in the music box, this set is a truly special and unique gift.
Tom Ford Trousseau Gift Set (£925.00)
Something tells us we haven’t been good enough for this for Santa to leave this under the tree for us, but a girl can dream, right? Tom Ford’s Trousseau Gift Set (£925.00) is truly the Rolls Royce of beauty gifts this season, including everything you could possibly need to create the perfect makeup look. The whole beauty product shebang from face, to eyes, to lips, to nails, to tools, all come packaged in a glossy makeup case, making this the ultimate indulgence when it comes to Christmas gifts. Put it on your list and try being very very good, you never know!