24 Gift Ideas for the Beauty Obsessed

Surprise the eyeshadow obsessive with this vivid, 80-pan palette that’s sure to inspire endless eye makeup looks.

Know someone who loves fake eyelashes? MAC Cosmetics recently came out with a fresh crop of ten new falsie styles (individual, full-on glam, brown) that were hand picked by MAC pro makeup artists.

Struggling to decide what to gift him? Notes of ginger, mandarin, juniper, sandalwood and vetiver make a dapper gift.

Or get him to spritz on a fresh, aromatic scent of bergamot, geranium and vetiver.

Give the gift of a gorgeous, red-brown holiday pout that also works overtime to smooth, firm and shape lip contours.

For berry lips that really stand out, opt for some holiday sparkle. This lipstick formula is made with hydrating oils, so it feels silky and smooth upon application and beyond.

Another easy way to get in the festive spirit is with a little glitter on the eyes. “These eyeliners are really nice. For those not big on glitter, you can do a really thin line along the lashline or just a wing in the corner,” recommends celebrity makeup artist and Quo Beauty ambassador Hung Vanngo. The six playful colour options range from rose gold to silver to bright aqua blue.

Dry shampoo can be a saviour for a days-old ‘do. Soak up excess oil and extend a holiday blow-out with this charcoal dry shampoo.

For those with curls, a non-drying hydrating cleansing foam is a great option for refreshing days-old bouncy texture.

This iconic, 60-year-old hairspray is a staple for Hollywood hairstylists on red carpets year after year, and comes in multiple formulas, like this one that protects and enhances colour-treated hair.

CND’s Cocktail Couture collection is a great lacquer option for some nail glamour this season.

Come holiday, you can always count on NEST Fragrances to release gorgeous, luxe candles to scent the home.

Protect and soothe dry hands from rigorous hand washing with this vitamin C, lemon and lotus flower-infused anti-aging hand cream that also targets sun spots.

We may not be jetting off to beach getaways this Covid year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t fake a sundrenched glow. Australian-made Bondi Sands has multiple self-tanners for the body, from one-hour express formulas to ultra-dark bottled bronzers.

For the face, give skin a sun-kissed glow by mixing 1 to 2 drops of this kelp and cacao seed tinted serum into a favourite facial moisturizer.

Valmont’s latest addition to its Venice-inspired Storie Veneziane fragrance series, Mica D’Oro I, is definitely a decadent scent, from its intoxicating notes of rum, whipped cream and vanilla, right down to the keepsake-worthy handmade bottle.

Upgrade their go-to hand sanitizer with signature scents from Israeli bath-body-lifestyle brand Laline.

This season, Kiehl’s teamed up with French illustrator Maite Franchi for whimsical makeovers of some cult classics, like its Midnight Recovery Concentrate.

Most of us have likely traded in our beloved dressy heels for house slippers by now, but have no fear: Carolina Herrera is here to fill that shoe void during lockdown. Its iconic sky-high stiletto bottle houses an oriental-gourmand juice of berries, jasmine and tonka bean that’s sure to take you away from the humdrum of life’s realities.

Create a fragrance statement at the dinner table with this set of fir-scented, limited-edition dinner candles from Maison Francis Kurkdjian.

Achieve that signature Gurelain glow with this limited-edition set of illuminating pearl powders.

Infused with nourishing humectants and niacinamide, this made-in-Canada daily body moisturizer is ideal for treating winter-weary skin.

essie’s new winter 2020 nail polish collection has some really gorgeous and unique colours, like this eye-catching iridescent pale green.

The perfect over-the-top present to really get a beauty junkie’s jaw to drop? A beauty advent calender. This one is chock full of different luxury treats from YSL Beauty, from makeup to fragrance to nails.