'Tis the season to shop till both you -- and your bank account -- drop.
Running around from store to store trying to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list can be both exhausting and somewhat futile. After all, what are the odds of honing in on precisely what'll wow your Aunt Helen?
It's about time that we face facts: Holiday shopping can be a colossal fail. You spend a whole lot of money on gifts that your friends and family may not even like, when you'd really rather be blowing that cash on a couple of indulgences for yourself. (C'mon, you know it's true.)
As our gift to you this holiday season, we've jotted down our must-give (and hope-to-get) beauty items. These coveted beauty goodies will appeal to even the most persnicketydiscerning ladies on your shopping list.
Want to make sure some of these goodies make their way under your tree? Drop the hint by sharing this article on your Facebook page.
Now, about those gifts you'll be proud to give (and hope to receive) ...
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What Dawn Davis, NYC Editor, is giving ...
• To her mom: StriVectin Healthy Skin Blockbuster Kit, $99. "My mom's been a StriVectin devotee since the very beginning, and even though I'm constantly giving her new anti-agers to test out, she always goes back to StriVectin. This set has products for eyes, hands, and neck, two serums and a concentrate -- hopefully it will hold her over for a while."
• To her mother-in-law: Eve Lom Cleanser, $64. "I gave her a bottle of this super-moisturizing cleanser last year on a whim, and now she's obsessed. It makes gift-giving so much easier when you know what someone loves -- especially when that someone is a hard-to-shop-for mother-in-law."
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And what Dawn's asking for ...
• Clive Christian C for Men, $375. "This fragrance is $375 a bottle, so I'm not exactly sure who's going to actually get it for me, but I can dream! It's woody and smoky like an old library, but it has a hint of honey to sweeten it up. Even though it's for men, I love the way it smells on my skin. And it's SO long-lasting."
• Chanel Le Vernis Nail Color in Malice, $26. "This is their holiday nail color, and it's absolutely perfect. It's a rich red -- almost burgundy -- with a hint of shimmer to make it festive. I'm hoping to get this one as an early gift since I want to wear it to every holiday party."
• A lifetime supply of SK-II Facial Treatment Masks, $125 for 10 sheets. "Even though I only ever use one of these amazing, insta-facial mummy masks before a special event, I just ran out! I wish I had drawers full of them so I didn't have to ration."
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What Cinya Burton, Senior Associate Editor, is giving ...
• To her sister: Dot by Marc Jacobs, $69. "My sister, Nicole, likes sweet, fruity perfumes so she'll love this. Plus, it will look adorable on her vanity!"
• To her dad: Dr. Hauschka Hand Cream, $24.95. "My Dad constantly has ashy, cracked skin on his hands so each year I stash a moisturizer in his stocking. This year I'm going with Dr. Hauschka Hand Cream."
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And what Cinya's asking for ...
• Fresh Brown Sugar Body Polish, $65. "This scrub is a cult classic for a reason -- nothing else leaves my skin as uber soft. Plus, the tube is huge and usually lasts me until the next holiday season."
• Rodin Olio Lusso Luxury Face Oil, $150. "I've been obsessed with this face oil for years. It clears up any irritation and leaves my skin dewy -- no highlighter required. For such a tiny bottle, it's a little pricey -- but completely worth it."
• Jo Malone Grapefruit Scented Candle, $65. "One of my weaknesses are candles -- I can never have too many. Jo Malone has some amazing scents, but my favorite is Grapefruit. It's a classic fresh scent."
'Tis the season to shop till both you -- and your bank account -- drop.
Running around from store to store trying to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list can be both exhausting and somewhat futile. After all, what are the odds of honing in on precisely what'll wow your Aunt Helen?
It's about time that we face facts: Holiday shopping can be a colossal fail. You spend a whole lot of money on gifts that your friends and family may not even like, when you'd really rather be blowing that cash on a couple of indulgences for yourself. (C'mon, you know it's true.)
As our gift to you this holiday season, we've jotted down our must-give (and hope-to-get) beauty items. These coveted beauty goodies will appeal to even the most persnicketydiscerning ladies on your shopping list.
Want to make sure some of these goodies make their way under your tree? Drop the hint by sharing this article on your Facebook page.
Now, about those gifts you'll be proud to give (and hope to receive) ...
