Fashion and beauty gift ideas
Stored properly, a good palette will last past next Christmas.
A selection of useful, wearable shades prepares you for any occasion. Chanel’s eyeshadow palette in Charming, €55, goes from a whisper of colour to sophisticated drama.
Bobbi Brown’s Old Hollywood eye palette, right, €67.50, is as glam as the “naturally beautiful” brand gets.
Choose from 9 colours with matte or iridescent finishes. The shadows go from cool to warm, from neutral to metallic.
My favourite thing about Bobbi Brown powders is that even the glitziest don’t leave flecks on your cheeks.
Soften winter-dry tresses with Bumble and Bumble’s Creme de Coco Masque, €32. Coconut scents this rich blend of murumuru, Shea and mango butters, which suits all but very fine hair. To get your money’s worth, apply it through the ends of your hair before leaving the shower, then wrap your hair in a warm towel for as long as is convenient. For fresh, swishy locks, try L’Oreal Professionnel Mythic Oil Le Parfum, €30. This lightweight blend of mandarin, vanilla and jasmine can be used between washes and contains argan and saffron oils to boost shine.
Perfume stocked by every Duty Free on earth can make a girl feel a bit of an afterthought. For a more exclusive gift, check out a specialist perfumers like Penhaligon’s. Its Bluebell Eau de Toilette, €110, evokes the scent of bluebell woods and is a great gift for Mum. If your giftee is picky, make a selection of five scents for a Jo Malone Cologne Collection Box, €78. Let a very special someone rock Tom Ford Private Blend White Musk, €175. This unisex scent includes suede, amber and rose. Remember to keep any glass-bottled fragrance in a cool spot away from light. This keeps ingredients stable and scent intact. All available at Brown Thomas.
What’s a Christmas party without a little sparkle? He-Shi Luminous Shimmer, €12.60, is a wash-off tan you can build to a very deep shade. The formula contains moisturising vitamin E. It’s also splash and rain-resistant, so it won’t start streaking in the taxi queue!
L’Oreal Professionnel Hairchalks, €18 each, covered dressing-tables (and Alexa Chung’s locks) at London Fashion Week. They hit the shops just in time for Christmas and are very easy to stripe through the ends of your hair. Channel the shows with the Blue Ocean Cruise and Sweet Sixteen Pink shades. For a more subtle look, coffee and bronze crayons create temporary low-lights.
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