Buying holiday gifts for the beauty girl in your life doesn’t have to be limited to designer perfumes and the usual gift sets. Step outside the beauty box and get the glamour guru on your list what she really wants in cosmetics. From ruby red lipstick to delicious-smelling soaps, here’s a quick guide.
1. Stila Eternally Yours Liquid Lipstick Set Nothing says holiday cheer like ruby red lips. But why stop there? Stila’s Eternally Yours Liquid Lipstick Set has six hues perfect for the season of cocktail parties and gift exchanges! Ranging from the appropriately named Fiery (red) to neutral tones like Patina, these long-lasting colors leave lips feeling as soft as they are beautiful. Whether you’re shopping for a friend or want to step up your own holiday lipstick game, this set won’t disappoint. stilacosmetics.com, $39
2. L’Occitane Advent Calendar Why limit your gift giving to just one day? The L’Occitane Advent Calendar is the gift that keeps on giving with 24 different beauty surprises. This limited-edition beauty calendar packs essentials, from Verbena Body Lotion to Aromachologie Repairing Shampoo and Conditioner, in one compact booklet. L’Occitane, Plaza Frontenac and Saint Louis Galleria, $49
3. Diptyque Liquidambar Candle Indulge your beauty lover with the simple yet luxurious Diptyque Liquidambar candle. The famous candle brand updates its signature label for the season with vibrant shades of gold and blue. Paying homage to the Christmas tree, the candle plays up notes of nutmeg, cinnamon and muscovado sugar. neimanmarcus.com, $70
4. Jo Malone London Christmas Cracker Gift Set What better way to celebrate the holiday than with the sweet scents of the season? The Jo Malone London Christmas Cracker Gift Set features Blackberry & Bay Cologne, Lime Basil & Mandarin Body and Hand Wash, and Peony & Blush Suede Body Crème. From the mistletoe green ribbon to the signature Jo Malone box, this is one gift set any beauty lover would appreciate. Saks Fifth Avenue, Plaza Frontenac; Nordstrom, West County Center, $45
5. Barr-Co. Fir and Grapefruit Bar Soap, Bubble Elixir A St. Louis darling, Barr-Co. products never disappoint, especially during the holiday season. The grapefruit and fir-scented products evoke traditional holiday scents with a twist, adding a fruity punch to notes of fir. These products are gifts that will keep on giving long after the season has ended. K. Hall Designs, Plaza Frontenac; Bubble Elixir, $32, Bar Soap, $12
