Pretty, practical gifts for the beauty in your life
One of the loveliest secrets about gift-giving is that you can never go wrong with a present designed to pamper or primp. Pretty and practical, these beauties will dazzle long after the holiday lights are put away.
Kiss and Tell
Glossy Posse, a limited-edition set of five mini Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizers from Rihanna’s beauty collection Fenty, includes the bestselling Fu$$y, a shimmering dusty pink, and four new shades. $42, fentybeauty.com
Absolue-tely Fabulous
Upgrade anyone’s bedtime ritual with a skincare set that looks gorgeous just sitting on a bedstand or countertop. This golden assortment smells like roses (and so will you for selecting such an elegant gift). $310, lancome.com
Brush with greatness
Even Rapunzel would be jealous of this dazzling grooming essential. Made in Italy and galvanized with 24-karat gold, this classic brush pretty much guarantees a good hair day. $85. aerin.com
Bond, just Bond
One needn’t be a Secret Service agent to uncover the not-to-subtle sexiness of this set of nine silky lipsticks in golden tubes. $800, bondno9.com
Hollywood Glam
Encrusted with Swarovski crystals, the Filmstar Bronze & Glow palette dazzles all on its own. $75, charlottetilbury.com
Face the Magic
This hydrating face mask is pearlescent when applied, but turns gold once applied — instantly transforming the wearer into a statue-worthy goddess. One side of the applicator (magic wand?) is smooth, the other textured for boosting circulation and exfoliation, prolonging the benefits. $175, reviveskincare.com
