Luxe Beauty Christmas Gift Guide

11th OF November 2011

By Eleanor Reader

If you want to treat your loved one to an extra special gift this Christmas then look no further then this luxury-label packed beauty Christmas gift guide. These ultra-chic gift sets from all the best brands will make any beauty lover scream with delight come Christmas morning.

Estee Lauder By Michael Kors Christmas Collection

Estee Lauder have made a fabulous collaboration with Michael Kors this Christmas to bring you three exclusive metallic Michael Kors bags packed with their new, limited edition products. Choose from three different bag shades including Gold, featuring make up with warm tones of cinnamon, copper and honey; Pewter featuring a mix of holiday inspired shades that highlight and define bold lips and smokey eyes and Silver (pictured), featuring a vibrant palette of rose, plum and berry.

The perfect present for: Any on-trend make up lover would be thrilled to see this in their stocking.

RRP $125 (valued at over $275). Available from selected Estée Lauder counters nationwide.

Elizabeth Arden We All Love Eight Hour Cream Gift Set

Elizabeth Arden’s infamous Eight Hour Cream delivers long lasting relief from the rough and dry skin that plagues us over summer. This Christmas set brings together four of the beautiful Eight Hour products including Skin Protectant, Intensive Moisturizing Hand Treatment, Intensive Moisturizing Body Treatment and Lip Protectant Stick to smooth and soften your loved ones skin.

The perfect present for: Any one who loves to be soft, polished and moisturised at all times.

Chanel Christmas Makeup Brush Set 2011

Featuring an ultra-chic velvety black pouch with six high quality mini make up brushes, this beautiful brush set from Chanel will delight and impress any luxe-label fanatic.

The perfect present for: The ultimate luxury-label lover.

RRP $165. Stockist Ph (02) 9900 2944 / 1300 CHANEL

World Of Jo Malone Collection

Jo Malone is synonymous with chic, elegant products that any luxury-lover would love to have in their home. Bringing together a collection of limited edition holiday scents, this luxurious gift box includes Orange Blossom Body Crème, Grapefruit Body & Hand Wash, English Pear & Freesia Cologne, Nutmeg & Ginger Bath Oil and a Pomegranate Noir Travel Candle.

The perfect present for: The chic loved one who likes to put their luxurious products on display.

RRP $230. Stockists Ph 1800 661 062.

Aesop Centre Of Gravity Kit

This gorgeous Aesop gift set will please any skincare savvy person who loves natural products in cool, minimal packaging. Each 2011 set has been designed around the theme of science, with out favourite being the Centre Of Gravity Kit. It contains a cleanser, facial toner and serum from their popular, antioxidant-packed Parsley Seed range so you can give the gift of healthy, vibrant skin.

The perfect present for: The stylish friend or relative who appreciates natural skincare.

RRP $120. Available from Aesop stores and counters.

Bobbi Brown Ultimate Party Collection

This double decker compact packs the maximum amount of make up fabulousness into one gift. Any beauty fanatic would be thrilled to discover eight sultry eye shadows and four girly lip shades to mix and match with over the new year.

The perfect present for: Any make up maven who loves to try new looks.

RRP $130. Available from David Jones and Myer.

Lancome Visionnaire Christmas Kit

Lancome’s miracle serum now comes in a gorgeous Christmas kit to give to one of your well deserved loved ones. This all over skin corrector decreases wrinkles, erases pigmentation and improves the texture and vibrancy of skin so it is more healthy and youthful. Wrapped in a beautiful box, it comes with Renergie day and night cream and a sample of its sister wonder product, Genifique.

The perfect present for: Someone who loves their skin to look vibrant, healthy and youthful.

RRP $120 (Valued at $230). Call 02 9931 8888 for stocklists.

Decadence by Ecoya

For the proud homemaker who likes their home to smell and look amazing, we guarantee this beautifully designed new candle collection from Australia’s Ecoya will make them very happy indeed come Christmas morning. The collection’s four natural soy wax candles each pay homage to four remarkable women in history and the cities they lived in. Our favourite from the collection is Josephine by Ecoya, with its fresh citrus and warm mossy floral notes inspired by the feisty dancer Josephine Baker and the romance of her hometown, Paris.

The perfect present for: The homemaker who loves to look at beautiful things around their house.

RRP $79.95. Available at David Jones and selected stores.

SK-II Power Set

Give that someone special the power to fight ageing with this product-packed gift set from SK-II. They will be able to pamper themselves from home each night, improve their skin’s texture and watch as their fine lines and wrinkles are reduced. This fantastic set includes Facial Treatment Essence, Skin Signature, Facial Treatment Gentle Cleanser, Facial Treatment Clear Lotion, 3D Mask and Signs Eye Mask.

The perfect present for: Your mother, grandmother or anyone who is an anti-ageing skincare fantastic.

RRP $230.00 AUD (Valued at: $316). Available at Selected David Jones and Myer stores.