For the Beauty Junkies
A Gift Guide
Know anyone out there absolutely obsessed with YouTube make-up tutorials? Anyone who spends more time in Sephora than their own home? Anyone who can list the best beauty products and brands at the drop off a hat?
Asking these questions, I’ve realized that I’m thinking about a friend who once came to visit with a suitcase half filled with a light-up mirror for her make-up routine (She’s perfected it to 45 minutes). “Where do I plug this in?” she asked as I half-groggedly pointed her to the outlet. She’s a keeper, that one.
For the beauty lover who already knows all there is to know about beauty, holiday shopping can be difficult. This year, take a step back and breathe because we’re here to help. This handy gift guide will help you pick out the best for the beauty connoisseur in your life, and that’s a promise.
Paintbox
For the #ManiMonday obsessee, the best gift comes in the form of a trip to Paintbox in SoHo. The brainchild of Eleanor Langston, the previous beauty editor for Self, Cosmopolitan, and Fitness magazine), Paintbox is shaking up the manicure world by combining high fashion trends with classic manicures. To top it off, Paintbox has its own mani cam that allows guests to snap their freshly manicured hands– now we can all quietly pretend we’re showing off our hands at the Academy Award’s mani cam… or is that just me?
Beauty Advent Calendars
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Advent calendars were one of my favorite things as a child. Okay, okay, they still are! Only now, I’ve upgraded from an advent calendar that dispenses chocolate to an advent calendar with beauty treats. These aren’t technically gifts for the Christmas day, but just as as fun (if not more…).
Beauty On-the-Go
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When we say, #IWokeUpLikeThis, most of the time #WeReallyDidnt. It even takes effort to create a messy look (Messy hair? More like “It took me half an hour to get the perfect mess”). That’s why, we LOVE Lancôme’s “Nouvelle Vague” collection. Giving renowned designers like Jacquemus, Yiqing Yin and Alexandra Vauthier the assignment to create a luxe makeup case with their own stylistic spin, these sartorial masterminds created makeup cases that simultaneously double as purses. Genius or genius?
Lush
The first time that I stepped into Lush, I felt my life change. To this day, I empty my wallet every time I walk into the shop. Bath bombs? Yes, please! Shower jellies? Don’t mind if I do! Face masks? I’ll take four, thanks. Surprise your favorite beauty junkie this year with gift packages carrying the best goodies. These are especially amazing for people who love surprises…
TheLoDown Favorites
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We’ve been saving the best for last… our favorite items are our favorites for a reason (or nine).
Oribe Cote d’Azur Eau de Parfum — It’s Oribe’s first fragrance, and we couldn’t be happier that it’s for both men and women. Did anyone else just cross off two people from their shopping list, too?
Sonia Kashuk Limited Edition Professional Brush Set — Beauty junkies know that a different brush is essential for every different part of a make-up routine. This brush set is the answer to their prayers.
Pro Finish Multi-Use Powder Foundation — One of the best foundations out there, and we’ve tried on our fair share of foundations to know!
Clarisonic Mia2™ Winter Hydration Set — Rule: never go to bed with your make-up on. We’re all about products that make it easier to keep this up.
Prada Candy Florale Gift Set — Every time we spray this on, we become the Prada girls we were meant to be.
beautyblender® Duo Set — A girl needs a sidekick, and for beauty junkies, it comes in the form of a beautyblender.
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer — Conceal, don’t feel, don’t let them know (Did I really just quote Frozen?) Point is,this concealer is perfect for undereye and blemishes.
Aurelia Probiotic Skincare — But, really, take care of your skin, okay? Keep that skin looking beautiful with Aurelia.
Sunday Riley Ceramic Slip Cleanser — With Sunday Riley’s cleanser, obsession is the understatement of the year.
Make your beauty junkie’s wishes come true! xoxo
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