The best part about beauty gift packages is that friends and family would never think of buying them for themselves. The cold winter air ravages skin, nails, and hair, so beauty buys make the perfect gift. Or perhaps you might decide to splurge on an extra-special beauty gift set for your own beautification purposes…after all, who doesn’t deserve a little pampering around the holiday season?
1. I have always been a fan of Philosophy’s 3-in-1 shampoo, bubble bath, and shower gel gift sets. Their newest set, The Recipe Box, includes the scents of Red Velvet Cake, Strawberry Shortcake, and Sweet Creamy Frosting—and at US$18/£11.60, this is an affordable gift that looks and smells amazing.
2. For those with a slightly bigger budget, Fresh’s Sugar Star Treatment limited edition package (above) includes a Sugar Blossom Hand Treatment, Brown Sugar Body Polish, and Sugar Lip Treatment for US$87/£56.30. This trio of products is sure to leave your skin baby soft and smooth.
3. Give the gift of played-up peepers with Urban Decay’s Trifecta set of top-selling miniatures such as the Eyeshadow Primer Potion and the famed Big Fatty Mascara–all for just US$22/£14.20.
4. The season’s best gift package has got to be Bath & Body Works’ Beauty Retreat set in Warm Vanilla Sugar®. A body lotion, body splash, shower gel, bubble bath, moisture-rich bar soap, and a travel candle are all packed in a handmade bamboo basket for US$40/£25.83. Whilst you’re at it, make sure you also pick up C.O. Bigelow®’s Cinnamint Mentha Lip Shine: it freshens your breath, tastes amazing, and gives your lips a pretty shine. US$7.50/£4.80.
5. Who doesn’t love the Body Shop’s Body Butter? Try their Triple Body Butter Bonanza set for only US$25/£16.30.
6. Kiehl’s is a luxurious NY-based brand, and I swear by its Original Lip Balm #1. This very product is included within the Kiehl’s Delights set, along with its top-selling Crème de Corps, Ultimate Strength Hand Salve and the Olive Fruit Oil nourishing Shampoo. US$35.50/£22.86.
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