Top Holiday Gifts
Take Comfort and Joy
Philip Kingsley Jet Sets
These kits are bundles of joy for the frequent traveler that allow you to pack light and maintain your favorite hair routine, even through airport security. Each contains a generous but airplane friendly 75 ml shampoo and conditioner duo and three resealable, award-winning Elasticizer sachets (20 ml) to keep your locks looking fabulous no matter where your destination. Available in Body & Volume; Body & Shine; Soft & Shiny; or, our winter crave: Take Comfort. A soothing set that keeps your scalp healthy plus flake & itch free.
Retails: $34.00 at www.philipkingsley.com and at the salon in New York at 16 East 52nd Street.
Show Stopper
BECCA Showgirl Holiday Palette
Enchant and bewitch with this scintillating confection of glamorous shades for eye, lips, and cheeks. A convenient mirrored palette (Limited Edition) that offers everything needed to get oh-so-gorgeous. Includes: Lip & Cheek Crème – Hollyhock (berry), Nude Lip Gloss – Parisette (soft pink), Eye Colour Wash – Tulle (misty lilac), Eye Colour Wash – Charmeuse (mushroom beige), Compact Eyeliner – Emmanuelle (dark brown), Dual ended brush – eyeliner eye shadow brush combination.
Retails: $65.00 at beccacosmetics.com.
Instant Glow
Erno Laszlo Multi-pHase Blusher
This delightful compact delivers much-needed glow as the beaches aren’t so readily during December. The color looks natural and blends easily with any skin tone to give your skin the most naturally-blushed look. Apply to brow bones, cheek bones and down the middle of the nose to accentuate the planes of your face. Works with any skin tone.
Retails: $38.00 at www.ernolaszlo.com.
Cult Classic
Nana de Bary Fragrances
The cult enthusiasm for Austrian native Nana de Bary’s CLASSIC fragrance in the U.S. and abroad has led to two addicting new fragrances, each making for a unique fragrance gift this holiday season that’s perfect for any perfume addict.
BRONZE: Radiant mandarine and ylang-ylang on top, jasmine and tuberose at the heart, with iris, cedar and cinnamon as a base.
GREEN: Sparkling bergamot and citron topnotes, with basil and cardamom for a heart, over thyme, musk and vetiver.
Eau de Parfum. 100 ml Retails $160….50 ml Retails $98 at Nanadebary.com and Barneys New York.
WHISHing for the perfect shave?
Whish Shave Crave
Not all women’s shaving creams are created equal – they’re dry, harsh men’s formulas masked in a more feminine fragrance. Not Shave Crave! This rich formula is created utilizing natural ingredients and essential oils that pamper, polish and perfect a woman’s delicate skin. Packaged in an airless pump that eliminates the need for harmful propellants. The Shave Crave family of flavors include: Pomegranate, Lemongrass and Almond.
5 oz bottle (1 month supply) Retails $24.00 at www.whishbody.com.
Gift-Ready Tranquility
Ole Henriksen Limited Edition Gift Sets
Nature, science, beauty, and wellness. These key elements are behind every Ole Henriksen product, making it a total lifestyle line. Ole (pronounced “ooh-lah”) Henriksen’s studies in cosmetic chemistry, and hands-on experience treating some of Hollywood’s most famous complexions at his Los Angeles spa, have resulted in the ultimate in at-home luxury—skincare that treats the face and body while helping to achieve overall health and wellness. With so many gift choices available at www.olehenriksen.com we found it impossible to choose just one. Our top craves?
worship your body kit…..$24.00 (A $75.50 value)
This 7 piece collection of spa body products is perfect for pampering yourself from head to toe and even includes a CD of tranquil music.
african red tea revolution set…..$65.00 (A $115.00 value)
This 8 piece introductory kit packed with antioxidant-rich African red tea will revolutionize your skin and spirit. Powerful anti-aging benefits that leave your skin, mind and soul feeling vibrant and renewed – both inside and out.
Give and Get with IT
IT Cosmetics Gift Sets
IT Cosmetics doesn’t simply make products that cover you up. They make innovative makeup infused with medical grade anti-aging technology. Don’t mask those dark circles under your eyes – camouflage and treat simultaneously. Why just gloss when you can shine and brighten the appearance of your teeth at the same time? Two picks high on our Editor’s list are IT Cosmetics gift sets, each presented in a prestige gift box with satin lining, two full ribbons & gift tag – ready to place under the tree.
My Youthful Smile gift box includes three full-size award-winning My Youthful Smile gloss & smile-line wrinkle fill. $39.00 (A $96.00 value)
Nail Love gift box includes three full-size Nail Love nail & cuticle treatment pens that are perfect for the gals and guys on your list. $29.00 (A $37.50 value). Both available at itcosmetics.com.
Nature, Down Under Style
Living Nature Holiday Skin Essentials
New Zealand based Living Nature is passionate about nature. Their range of products work to naturally protect, nurture and enhance the skin without any adverse chemical side effects. Our Editors think every product in this line is a luxurious treat for both the skin and senses and we’re in mad love with their range of Holiday Skin Essentials gift packs. Perfect for the guys and gals on your list, these affordable (and adorable) sets pack Living Nature’s most popular essentials in special Christmas packaging. Ranging in price from $20 – $54 USD, shipping’s free until December 18th but we’d advise picking these sets up as quickly as possible as some are already selling out. Find these and more gift giving essentials at www.livingnature.com.