We’ve rounded up the ultimate beauty gifts for the girl who has everything. From Drybar’s must-have travel products, organic oils and oh-so-luxurious fragrances, these gifts are for the beauty lover that’s always on the look-out for something as unique as she is.
Drybar Up Up and Away Kit / $25 / shop.thedrybar.com
If you have a beauty and travel lover on your list (and who doesn’t?!) , then Drybar’s Up Up and Away kit would be perfect to pick up. The gift set features travel size products fitting TSA’s requirements, including Sake Bomb Shampoo, Sake Bomb Conditioner, Detox Dry Shampoo, and a Lil’ Lemon Drop brush. Hair will be the least of their worries, once they arrive to their destination. We can’t get enough of the Detox Dry Shampoo—it makes your blowout last longer, sucks up oils—all while giving the refresh you need.
Mugler Les Exceptions / EDP Sprays $225/ www.mugler.com
Thierry MUGLER is truly one of the best when it comes to exceptional service and fragrance discovery. Give the gift of luxury fragrance with the launch of MUGLER Les Exceptions, an exclusive collection of five unique creations that is a true innovation in the realm of fine perfumery. This new luxe fragrance collection includes Oriental Express, Fougere Furieuse, Over the Musk, Supra Floral and Chyprissime —marking the new direction of the haute couture fashion house under the direction of Artistic Director David Koma. Expect each Art-Deco inspired bottle to be a keepsake for your loved one for years to come. Discover the collection here.
Come Clean Pop Culture Soap / $12 / shop Come Clean
These soaps are quite possibly the cutest we’ve ever seen and healthy, too. Tell us, who wouldn’t love these whimsical soaps by Come Clean Pop Culture Soap? Free of harsh chemicals that are found in so many of our glycerin soaps nowadays, they would be perfect for any stocking stuffer. These soaps pay homage to pop culture with inspiration coming from New York, fashion, pets, music and media.
Mad Hippie Antioxidant Facial Oil / $24.99 / shop madhippie.com or select Whole Foods Markets
This free radical fighting, hydrating oil is made up of 18 actives that include argan oil (revitalizes the skin with essential fatty acids and vitamin E), goji (super fruit that has 18 vital amino acids, and more beta carotene than carrots, and more iron than spinach), and camu camu (a berry that has 30 times the amount of vitamin C than an orange) that work hard to fight your skin from the aging process. You won’t find chemicals, synthetic color or fragrance and their products are never tested on animals, making this gift perfect for your all natural friend. Get Mad Hippie’s Antioxidant Facial Oil here.
Interparfums Luxury Brands / $68-$185 / www.interparfumsinc.com
Everyone has a luxury lover on their list and a luxurious perfume or cologne is always the answer. This year, pick up Jimmy Choo Stars (3.3 fl. oz Eau de Parfum, $98) for the lady in your life. It’s for a woman who is complex and empowered, with top notes of candied orange and tiger orchid, a hint of toffee and bottom notes of sandalwood and Indonesian patchouli, this signature fragrance is both sensual and rebellious.
Rose Blossoms have been a go-to for women for centuries and Van Cleef & Arpels has introduced an enchanting new spin on things with their scent Van Cleef & Arpels Collection Extraordinaire Rose Velours (2.5 oz $185 at Neiman Marcus ), that is both opulent and warm.
Touches of rock n’ roll and a hint of 1960s playboy describes Jimmy Choo MAN (3.3 fl. oz Eua de Toilette, $82 at Bloomingdales), the cologne with key ingredients like lavender, pineapple leaf and patchouli.
For an invigorating and fresh gift, check out Mont Blanc Legend (3.3 fl. oz $68), a special edition fragrance that will do just that. This timeless scent is bold, energetic and perfect for the guy on your list.
Kora Organics Luxurious Rosehip Body Oil / $64 / Kora Organics Luxurious Rosehip Oil / $49 / KORAOrganics.com
Take organic skincare to an entirely new level with Miranda Kerr’s Kora Organics. Reverse the signs of aging with two of our favorite new products. Luxurious Rosehip Oil ($49) is blended with Kerr-approved Noni extract, organic rosehip oil, sea buckthorn, rose and pomegranate oils. This soothing oil gives skin just what it needs—a rich source of antioxidants and those essential fatty acids, virtually reversing skin damage and aging. Luxurious Rosehip Body Oil ($64) is another must-have treatment for your entire body. The oil infused with Noni extract and organic rosehip oil will replenish the skin’s moisture, leaving it with with even texture and purely radiant skin.
Ritual Fortune Oil / $15 / Barneys New York
This next collection has us completely forgetting about the impending Polar Vortex about to hit our city. RITUALS Home and Body Cosmetics will not only uplift your mood, but also nourish your skin. We can’t get enough of their Fortune Oil ($15), infused with sweet orange and cedar, perfect for what the harsh winter will do to our skin–it hydrates and strengthens skin with a unique blend of antioxidants. As part of the Laughing Buddha Collection, infused with organic mandarin and the powerful and revitalizing yuza, this collection brings happiness to all who use it. With the upcoming new year, we can’t think of another brand to get us to feel renewed and invigorated.
Oxygen Plus / 6-pack Skinni Natural $69.99 / shop.oxygenplus.com
For millions of people, holiday’s can be stressful. Why not give a gift that helps beat stress? We all look more beautiful when we are relaxed right? Check out Oxygen Plus (6-pack Skinni Natural, $69.99), a line of portable oxygen. This lifestyle product can help you through the holiday madness just by taking three to five breaths of 95% pure oxygen. So, whether you’re jet lagged from a long flight or stressed from countless hours of traffic, Oxygen Plus can help you get through it all. Available in festive peppermint, natural and pink grapefruit flavors.
Capri Clear 100% Coconut Oil Spray / $19.99 / shop www.capriclear.com
We love a product that is full of uses—and CapriClear 100% Coconut Oil Spray is one of the best we’ve found in a long time. This Dermatologist-devolved, all-natural spray is gentle and highly effective with its pure coconut oil, treating a host of problems including dry and sensitive skin, stretchmarks and scars.
Belli Fresh Start Pre-Treatment Scrub / $24 / shop ulta.com
Dull skin, meet Belli Fresh Start Pre-Treatment Scrub ($24 for a 6.5 oz tube)—perfect for getting a gentle exfoliation on your face or body. Whether you’re a mom-to-be or just looking for something to make your skin glow again, this product is infused with antioxidant-rich ginseng, green tea and peppermint oil. This scrub gently rubs away dead skin cells to reveal your most beautiful skin ever. For more on healthy beauty for all, click here.
Aviva Hydracream Shampoo $15.95 / Conditioner $16.95 / Hair Rescue Keratin Renewal Masque $32.95 / shop avivahair.com
If Aviva isn’t on your beauty radar yet, it should be. We love hair products with a good mission and Aviva has a great one—100% drug free, fish free and gluten free, their products provide 18 essential ingredients to nurture your hair. It’s all about nourishing the hair, strengthening it and protecting it with their assortment of products. We kick off their must-have products with their Hydracreme shampoo (packed with 11 botanical extracts, eliminates build up) and conditioner (loaded with more botanical extracts combating daily wear and tear). One of our favorite products, though, is the Aviva Hair Rescue Keratin Renewal Masque. If you need a boost, and so many of us do, this product packs the punch. Infused with keratin and essential nutrients, this masque repairs and restores elasticity, all while protecting from the drying effects of UV Rays to give you healthy looking hair. Shop these products and more here.
The Jojoba Company Australia / $29.95-$53.95 / www.TheJojobaCompany.com
The Jojoba Company Australia has a slew of amazing products, all made with the unique plant for the most powerful face and body products. Not only that, but they also harvest their own jojoba on a farm in New South Wales! Intense Overnight Renewal Cream ($53.95) is a luxe cream that restores the skin with a cocktail of Jojoba’s powerful active ingredients, along with vitamin E, CoQ10, argan oil and green tea all made to nourish, protect and plump the skin. Jojoba Bead & Bamboo Facial Exfoliates ($39.95) is our go-to when we want to deeply cleanse our skin, made with fine Australian clays, bamboo and beads of pure golden jojoba. Not only does it take the day off, but it showcases fresh, new skin so we have a natural glow. One of the biggest steps for having beautiful skin is makeup remover. Get it all off with their 100% Natural Makeup Remover ($29.95). Rich with natural fruit oils, kiwi, passion fruit, blood orange, musk melon, cranberry and pink grapefruit, which also naturally cleanses the skin, it’s the perfect choice to leave skin perfectly clean. Lock in the fountain of youth with their 100% Natural Ultimate Jojoba Youth Potion ($39.95). This anti-aging wax ester helps boost radiance, and minimize wrinkles and expression lines. For more info, click here.
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