Christmas gift inspiration
27 Nov 2011 05:00 AM | Posted by Editor
Christmas is right around the corner beauties, so if you haven’t got your Christmas gifting sorted yet (and let’s face it, most of us don’t!) then check out these great gift ideas. They make perfect Christmas pressies for friends, family – or even for yourself!
Lancôme Beauty Box 2011
Love Lancôme? Thinking of buying a perfume for someone for Christmas? Then you’re in luck! Simply purchase any Lancôme fragrance (excluding gift sets) and this ah-mazing gift set can be yours for only $99! The Beauty Box includes: Génifique Youth Activator 7ml, new Hypnôse Doll Eyes Mascara (full size), Bi-Facil make up remover 125ml, a limited edition Lancôme blush and eye shadow compact, Génifique Eye Cream 5ml, new L’Absolu Nu mini lipstick in Voile de Rose, L’Absolu Rouge mini lipstick in Caprice, L’Absolu Rouge mini lipstick in Rose Nu, a 3-piece brush kit, mini Le Crayon Khôl eye pencil, Miracle EDP 5ml, and Teint Miracle foundation 5ml (shade 03). Keep the goodies for yourself or split them up and use them as stocking fillers for your friends!
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Sally Hansen Salon Effects Christmas range
Looking to dress up your nails this holiday season? Need a stocking filler idea for your friends? Nails definitely won’t go unnoticed if they’re adorned with the yuletide-inspired designs in the Sally Hansen Salon Effects Christmas range. Available in a variety of Christmas-cool designs, you’ll wish it were the festive season all year round!
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DKNY Golden Delicious Holiday 30mL Set, $75, 1800 061 326
Valued at $132, this gorgeous perfume and body lotion set is yours for only $75 this holiday season! The gift set contains a Golden Delicious EDP Spray, 30mL, which is a fragrant mix of orange flower, delicious apple, white rose, and vanilla orchid with sandalwood and teakwood, as well as a complementing Golden Delicious Shimmering Body Lotion, 100mL.
Molton Brown Optical Christmas Pack
The British-born cult brand never fails to impress when it comes to good gifting – and this Xmas pack is no different. Containing a moisturising Bath & Shower gel, a nourishing Body Cream, and refreshing Eau Fraiche fragrance all in the uplifting Heavenly Gingerlily scent, you’ll wish you weren’t giving this one away!
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Ecoya Small Gift Box
Not sure what gift to buy for that certain someone who seems to have everything? Pamper products are always a crowd pleaser – especially when they come looking as luxurious as those from Ecoya. Featuring a super smoothing hand cream, a hydrating soap and a deliciously scented candle, this gift box is guaranteed to put a smile on the face of anyone who receives it!
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Janesce Softening Home Care Facial Pack
Know a lover of rose-scented products who’s partial to a bit of DIY pampering? Then this is the gift for them. Featuring everything you need for an at-home facial, the rose-infused products in this gift pack will leave skin feeling soft, and looking smooth and clear. The skin care pack contains a Softening Refresher Mist (25mL), a Softening Day Lotion (25mL), a Softening Cleansing Milk (25mL), Softening Soaking Drops (30mL), two sachets of Clearing Wash (4g), a sachet of Softening Wonder Serum (3g), a sachet of Softening Mask (3g), and a cotton gauze soaking cloth.
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The Body Shop Butter Up Collectors Tin
Who doesn’t love The Body Shop’s luxuriously rich body butters? The only problem is in deciding which delicious flavour to pick – which is exactly why we’re loving this Collectors Tin! It features four mini Body Butters in the most-loved flavours, housed in a vintage-inspired tin. Give it as a gift to one special person, or divide the body butters up between four friends.
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L’Occitane Fingers to Toes Gift Set
Looking after your hands and feet is never more important than in summertime (bright nail polish never looks as good on dry, cracked skin after all!), so give your loved ones this gift and gorgeous hands and feet will be theirs for the taking! The limited edition gift set contains a Shea Butter Hand Cream and a Shea Butter Foot Cream – both L’Occitane products with a cult following.
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Davinci Classic Shave Set
Whether the guy you’re buying for is a first time shaver, or a long-time shaving pro, the Davinci Classic Shave Set is the perfect kit for keeping his facial hair in check. The set includes a Davinci shave stand with premium shave brush and razor, a Davinci Face Wash 125ml, a Davinci After Shave Balm 125ml and a Davinci Shave Cream 100g. It’ll make keeping his face smooth a total breeze!
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Estée Lauder by Michael Kors Christmas Collection in Gold
If you’re looking for a gift that’s a fashionsita and make-up lovers dream and is also great value, then you can’t go past this bumper Christmas pack pack. Valued at over $275, it can be all yours for only $125! The Christmas Collection in Gold pack includes: a Face Compact featuring Pure Color EyeShadow in Safari Green, Hot Cinnamon, Kenyan Copper, Sugar Biscuit, Nude Fresco, Pretty Penny and the Bronze Goddess Soft Matte Bronzer; a Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick in Tiger Eye; a Pure Color Gloss in Wired Copper; a Double Wear Stay-in-Place Eye Pencil in Onyx; an Estée Lauder Golden-Mirrored EyeShadow Brush; and an Estée Lauder Golden-Mirrored Blush Brush. Plus it's all packaged in a limited edition Michael Kors bag - bonus!
Click here for Estee Lauder stockist details
Glasshouse Limited Edition Night Before Christmas Dancing Sugar Plums Candle
This scented candle is the perfect Christmas treat that will last well into the New Year (and through winter too we bet!). It’s guaranteed to fill its new home with the rich and comforting scent of blackcurrant, plum, oakmoss, rose, and spice. But be careful, with a house that smells so divine, you’ll be hard-pressed to get rid of your guests!
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Danne Montague King Revitalise Christmas pack
Give the gift of revitalised skin and a brighter complexion with DMK’s at-home enzyme masque pack. (Who wouldn’t want Santa to bring such super skin care benefits?). The pack contains a Foamy Lift, Exoderma Peel, and an enzyme brush and bowl. Plus, purchase it before Christmas and you’ll receive DMK’s brand new cleanser, Deep Pore Pure, for free!
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Still need some more Christmas gift inspiration? Check out our 2011 Christmas Specials listing - it's got all the Christmas gift packs from the brands on our site!
Which do you prefer – giving gifts or receiving them?
Member Comments (60)
Posted by: (Australia)
I actually love giving gifts, including the whole experience from shopping, wrapping the gift, writing the card and then seeing the person open the gift.
Posted on: November 27, 2011 (Nov 27, 2011 10:37am)
Posted by: (Member since 2008, Australia)
The Lancôme Beauty Box 2011 and the Estée Lauder Blockbuster 2011 – The Colour Stylist Collection are absolutely gorgeous packages! I love giving gifts, it always excites me watching them open their presents.
Posted on: November 27, 2011 (Nov 27, 2011 10:48am)
Posted by: (Australia)
I love giving sets because they're all pretty already. My fav part about giving gifts is wrapping, hiding away the secret because my fav part about getting a gift is unwrapping!!
Posted on: November 27, 2011 (Nov 27, 2011 11:20am)
Posted by: (Australia)
I love giving gifts! And seeing the looks on the persons face as they unwrap their goodies
Posted on: November 27, 2011 (Nov 27, 2011 11:24am)
Posted by: (Australia)
Estee Lauder always has great trinkets for christmas for the person who has everything
Posted on: November 27, 2011 (Nov 27, 2011 11:43am)
Posted by: (Member since 2008, Australia)
The Lancome and Estee Lauder beauty boxes are to die for!! However I am job hunting so budget is beyond minimal...
Posted on: November 27, 2011 (Nov 27, 2011 11:58am)
Posted by: (Australia)
I love wrapping presents up and giving them but I can't lie and say that giving is better than receiving for me... Just a tiny little bit? I don't get presents anyway for Christmas as we don't celebrate it. =P
Posted on: November 27, 2011 (Nov 27, 2011 11:59am)
Posted by: (Australia)
The Lancome and Estee Lauder are my favourite!
Posted on: November 27, 2011 (Nov 27, 2011 12:12pm)
Posted by: (Australia)
I guess that I am a bit selfish as I prefer to get rather than give.
Posted on: November 27, 2011 (Nov 27, 2011 1:36pm)
Posted by: (Member since 2007, Australia)
Oh, this is a hard question to answer! It is pretty awesome to see children's faces light up at Christmas time! Particularly, when they receive a gift they've been dying for! Isn't that why we continue to pass on the Santa story and fill each other's stockings at this time of year?!
Posted on: November 27, 2011 (Nov 27, 2011 3:11pm)
Posted by: (Australia)
definitely prefer giving, but there's plenty on this list I'd be happy to receive (hint hint hubby). Some nice ideas here for good friends too.
Posted on: November 27, 2011 (Nov 27, 2011 4:44pm)
Posted by: (Australia)
The Lancome and EL are really tempting- I just kinda don't want to buy the perfume first.
Posted on: November 27, 2011 (Nov 27, 2011 5:25pm)
Posted by: (Australia)
definatley prefer giving gifts, makes me feel good and always nice to help, or bless people who mightn't always be able to get those things themselves.
Posted on: November 27, 2011 (Nov 27, 2011 6:34pm)
Posted by: (Member since 2008, Australia)
I only have a small number to exchange presents with. I love giving presents, but most of those on my list are men, and they aren't as fun to buy for!
Posted on: November 27, 2011 (Nov 27, 2011 6:37pm)
Posted by: (Australia)
Both!! I mean ... I enjoy giving gifts ... especially when the recipient enjoys them ... but who doesn't love RECEIVING!!! :D
Posted on: November 27, 2011 (Nov 27, 2011 6:46pm)
Posted by: (Australia)
i agree i love both too but i would much rather give...just the looks on peoples faces when they open that item they have been wishing for all year is just pure bliss!
Posted on: November 27, 2011 (Nov 27, 2011 7:32pm)
Posted by: (Australia)
waiting for the after chrissy sales for some of these....
Posted on: November 27, 2011 (Nov 27, 2011 8:00pm)
Posted by: (Australia)
Yep Christmas time is full of temptation for me, love all the special packs at great prices.
Posted on: November 27, 2011 (Nov 27, 2011 8:06pm)
Posted by: (Member since 2008, Australia)
I do love giving pressies and I try to buy something that is really different but it's always within my budget. I find I can spend small to buy something unusual. I love when they open what I have wrapt and then see their smiles at what they have got.
I saw the Estee Lauder blockbuster at the shops the other day and all I could do was drool and dream. Maybe one day it will happen.
Posted on: November 27, 2011 (Nov 27, 2011 9:27pm)
Posted by: (Australia)
I thought about this and I think I love giving especially to my kids and family. The exitement on their faces is priceless. Animals are another thing I love giving to as well. They love treats. ###Sandra
Posted on: November 27, 2011 (Nov 27, 2011 9:44pm)
Posted by: (Member since 2007, Australia)
I love giving gifts, and finding very special and personal gifts for my famil and friends. And I love the gift sets out around Xmas, it is so hard not to be tempted to give your self a pressie, or two, or..
Posted on: November 28, 2011 (Nov 28, 2011 8:26am)
Posted by: (Australia)
I love the feeling when you find the perfect gift for someone, and I love even more the look on their face when it's unwrapped!
Posted on: November 28, 2011 (Nov 28, 2011 9:19am)
Posted by: (Member since 2007, Australia)
How pretty is that Glasshouse Night Before Christmas candle?!
Posted on: November 28, 2011 (Nov 28, 2011 9:37am)
Posted by: (Australia)
Love these gift sets esp Lancome and Estee Lauder - they look amazing and such a great selection of products.
Posted on: November 28, 2011 (Nov 28, 2011 10:36am)
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Walking into stores at this time of year, I go into overwhelm - so many gorgeous gifts to choose from. Thanks bh for plucking a very pretty bunch out of the beauty ocean.
When I was a young un', it was all about receiving, although choosing (or making) a present for my close family & friends was always a highlight. Now the pleasure is all in the giving - I try to focus on items that I think the recipient would love but never buy for themselves...
Posted on: November 27, 2011 (Nov 27, 2011 7:43am)