The reason for the season: anticipated holiday makeup and gift sets. There’s no time quite like the holidays to rock glittered eyes and bright red lipstick. And with all the eggnog and sugary treats), skincare is of the essence  – see what we we did there? So this year, let the magic of Christmas bring you these favoured beauty-themed gifts, whether for your wishlist or someone special.

Jo Malone London Advent Calendar

Nothing kicks off the festivities quite like an advent calendar! You can expect Jo Malone London’s well-loved fragrances and candles tucked behind an illustration of the Jo Malone London Townhouse, all wrapped in a glittering gold bow. Among them include the Lime Basil & Mandarin Cologne, as well as some seasonal launches such as the mini Frosted Cherry & Clove Candle.

Laneige My Neon Sign Collection

Laneige has designed a collection essential for late night parties and jet-setting trips around the world. Products are the brand’s best-sellers ; Wild at Heart for makeup and Dream and Glow for skincare. We love the skincare treats which include the Water Sleeping Mask, perhaps the most popular product from Laneige to date. 

Lush Christmas Gift Sets

What makes Lush, ‘Lush’, is its handmade products. Every day, millions of the best-smelling products in the world are pressed, shaped and perfect by the brand’s compounders and sent fresh to stores around the world. Handmade means products with personality — each one is individual and not identical. To celebrate the art of products crafted with care, Lush has designed cute packages (handmade, of course) ready to be placed under the tree. Who wouldn’t love a bath bomb in their stocking?

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Kiehl’s and Andrew Bannecker Limited Edition Packaging

Kiehl’s is celebrating with 10 limited edition products designed in collaboration with graphic artist Andrew Bannecker. Favourites like the Crème de Corps, Calendula Toner, and Midnight Recovery Concentrate sport a very festive look to instantly instil that Christmas cheer. Expect bold graphics, electric colours and hints of gold.

Guerlain Holiday Makeup Collection

Can you believe Guerlain celebrates its 190th anniversary this year? The French beauty house is celebrating with a host of new cosmetics, including the new customisable Rouge G de Guerlain where customers will get to pick their own shade and case. The Météorites Electric Pearl  also makes an appearance, with iridescent pearls that blend into the skin for a truly radiant finish. Another key product is the Electric Look palette featuring 10 matte and metallic shades for the eyes and cheeks.

Bobbi Brown Travel Brush Set

An artist is never without his or her tools, and who says makeup isn’t art? As such, you’ll want the right tools handy, what with all the trips and soirees. This travel-size brush set from Bobbi Brown tucks in all the essentials: Full Coverage Face Brush, Sheer Powder Brush, Angle Eye Shadow Brush, Ultra Fine Eye Liner Brush, and Dual-Ended Brow Definer/Groomer. Its chic clutch is so pretty, you could even use it to store some cards and cash for a night out.