Christmas gift ideas | Christmas gift packs

'Tis the season to spoil yourself

06 Dec 2011 15:52 PM | Posted by bh'sCarli

If there’s one thing I love about Christmas, it’s perusing the shops for the special in-store offers – especially when the limited edition Christmas gift packs are in store. That really gets me excited.

Here’s my logic: if you go in store, not only can you score your friends and fam some awesome gifts, but you also get to save some of your hard-earned cash, meaning that you get to treat yourself to a little Christmas present too – smart, huh?

If you’re after a great anti-ageing gift for mum, I’ve found the Holy Grail of Christmas specials – the Clarins Skin Replenishes – Super Restoratives Collection gift pack, $148 (valued at $253). This anti-ageing skin care pack contains just the ingredients to keep her worries at bay. With a Super Restoratives Day Cream, a Super Restorative Night Wear, and a Super Restoratives Serum (and let’s not forget the free vanity purse) – all of which work to boost cellular renewal and collagen production – she’s bound to welcome in the new year looking a bit more youthful and refreshed. And you’ll get to save a cool $100 that can be used to spoil yourself. Win-win!

And if the Clarins Replenishes – Super Restoratives Collection isn’t the gift you’re looking for, there’s heaps of other Clarins in-store gifts that’ll get you just as excited:
Clarins Captivating Luxuries Collection, $64 (valued at $108) – contains an Eau des Jardins Fragrance, an Eau des Jardins Delicious Body Cream, and a Hand & Nail Treatment Cream.

Clarins Super Skin Firmers – Extra Firming Collection, $110 (valued at $174) – contains an Extra-Firming Day Cream, an Extra-Firming Night Cream, an Extra-Firming Tightening Lift Botanical Serum, and a champagne vanity purse.

Clarins Skin Illuminators – Vital Light Collection, $187 (valued at $292) – contains a Vital Light Day Illuminating Anti-Ageing Cream, a Vital Light Night Revitalising Anti-Ageing Comfort Cream, a Vital Light Serum, and a champagne vanity purse.

Stockist:
Clarins, 02 9663 4277

Go on, why not treat yourself to a bit of a pamper session this silly season…

If your mum’s also a bit concerned about ageing, you might want to show her this…

What’s your favourite thing about Christmas?

Member Comments (32)

Posted by: lilpreeny (Australia)

Oh some great things to spoil ourselves with there :)

My favourite thing about Christmas is family, spending the day with them <3

Posted on: December 06, 2011 (Dec 6, 2011 5:48pm)

Posted by: softness (Member since 2007, Australia)

Lots of things about Chrissy I love! One of them is I get to see my 'little' brother (he's not so 'little' - he's 38!) because I hardly ever get to see him.

Posted on: December 06, 2011 (Dec 6, 2011 6:00pm)

Posted by: Shull87 (Australia)

the feast! and family :P.....presents r fun too!!

Posted on: December 06, 2011 (Dec 6, 2011 7:00pm)

Posted by: Chicklet (Member since 2008, Australia)

I love the Clarins packs. They tend to be great value.

Posted on: December 06, 2011 (Dec 6, 2011 7:15pm)

Posted by: Stay C (Australia)

I love my Clarins and usually get myself a great valued gift pack at around Christmas although this year it's going to have to wait until after Christmas as I won't have any money until then =(

Posted on: December 06, 2011 (Dec 6, 2011 7:22pm)

Posted by: Rewalize (Australia)

FAMILY TIME!!! And then after that ... all the specials have on beauty products before christmas! lol.

Posted on: December 06, 2011 (Dec 6, 2011 7:53pm)

Posted by: Stephanie xx (Australia)

Spending time with family and exchanging gifts.

Posted on: December 06, 2011 (Dec 6, 2011 9:24pm)

Posted by: Yummii (Australia)

Definitely Christmas carols

Posted on: December 06, 2011 (Dec 6, 2011 9:35pm)

Posted by: katshepsutt (Australia)

It's terrific to receive gifts (I'm being realistic here, lol!) but the biggest joy for me is the choosing, the wrapping, and then the giving, especially if it's something that I know the receiver would NEVER buy for themselves...the kind they would classify as an indulgence ♥

Posted on: December 06, 2011 (Dec 6, 2011 9:48pm)

Posted by: Tashii (Australia)

Ohh sweet i bought mum a anti againg gift pack :)) hope she likes it i think this will be the best gift i have ever gotten her plus i got her some of the new sally hanson extra strentgh nail base with titainium! arent i just the best daughter :) i cant wait to see the look on her face :D
I love everything about christmas minus the over eating bloated yucky feeling :( other than that everything is roses big family get together friends and not to mention the pressies <3 uhhh christmas!

Posted on: December 06, 2011 (Dec 6, 2011 10:13pm)

Posted by: Princess75 (Member since 2007, Australia)

i love watching my little boy open his presents and the sounds of 'wooooow' when he first sees the presents under the tree.

Posted on: December 06, 2011 (Dec 6, 2011 10:23pm)

Posted by: Bronzed Goddess (Australia)

My favourite thing about Christmas is normally the shopping and deciding what to buy family members.
This year we're broke broke broke! So I'm only looking forward to our holiday after christmas.

Posted on: December 06, 2011 (Dec 6, 2011 11:19pm)

Posted by: Li (Australia)

People's expressions when they open gifts- it's nice to see people happy, curious and excited all at once

Posted on: December 07, 2011 (Dec 7, 2011 8:17am)

Posted by: Jenniqua (Australia)

The thing I love most about christmas is the whole family being together. The last few christmas's we have had there has been a bit of bad blood, but we are all going to be around this year. When we are all getting along we always have lots of laughs, and I miss that.

Posted on: December 07, 2011 (Dec 7, 2011 9:20am)

Posted by: Discomilk (Australia)

I love being with my family on Christmas and cooking :)

Posted on: December 07, 2011 (Dec 7, 2011 9:52am)

Posted by: Tessa3910 (Australia)

Awesome article and goodies Carli :D I love family and spending time with people you love :)

Posted on: December 07, 2011 (Dec 7, 2011 11:16am)

Posted by: TheDevineOne (Australia)

I just love the christmas spirit!

Posted on: December 07, 2011 (Dec 7, 2011 11:19am)

Posted by: Platinum Ms (Australia)

People start to go in holiday mode a more relax atmosphere.

Posted on: December 07, 2011 (Dec 7, 2011 11:26am)

Posted by: Green_Jaguar (Australia)

It is usually all my family getting together, nice food and having a really good laugh. Sadly, this year we are on Santa's bypass list due to illness. At least I do not have to battle the crowds in the shops.

Posted on: December 07, 2011 (Dec 7, 2011 11:57am)

Posted by: Hayley_Shortie_22 (Australia)

i love the limited edition chrissy beauty products!!!

Posted on: December 07, 2011 (Dec 7, 2011 12:12pm)

Posted by: Neilrawson (Australia)

My favourite thing about Christmas is the family getting together. My sisters are scattered over Victoria and come home to Bairnsdale for Chrissy. Mum and Dad love it, memories of our younger years flood back because the house becomes noisy again, extra noisy because of grandkids. Live life and be happy.
###Sandra

Posted on: December 07, 2011 (Dec 7, 2011 12:58pm)

Posted by: Evanescencessy (Australia)

I just enjoy having a break at Xmas/NY time. Everyone is in good spirits and it's just nice to have some time to unwind after a long busy year.

Posted on: December 07, 2011 (Dec 7, 2011 9:47pm)

Posted by: smckinnon (Australia)

my little sister is only 8, seeing her face on christmas day is just magical, the enthusiasm and happiness is contagious! Its impossible to be unhappy on christmas, especially if theres a child in the room! The food that my profession chef mother makes doesn't hurt either...

Posted on: December 08, 2011 (Dec 8, 2011 7:58am)

Posted by: Britty1 (Australia)

christmas trees! lights! PRESENTS! family time! sales....and special edition christmas items like candles and nail polishes!

Posted on: December 08, 2011 (Dec 8, 2011 12:13pm)

Posted by: Isis57 (Australia)

I look forward to Christmas with expectations of fun with family but also a feeling of dread for the simple reason that Christmas is usually the time that loved ones get ill and pass on. So far in the lead up to Christmas I have been to 3 funerals. However I am going to enjoy Christmas with my children(adults but still capable of behaving like naughty children thank goodness) and be grateful for what we have and not what we have lost.

Posted on: December 08, 2011 (Dec 8, 2011 2:50pm)