It defies logic, but most women would agree that no matter how cluttered their counters are, they just can’t get enough of beauty products. That’s why GWPs (gifts with purchase) are so popular at department stores—and why skin care products, fragrances and cosmetics make such wonderful gifts. Below are a few of our favorites.
[kilian perfume as an art]
A Night in Shanghai Debating between a clutch and cologne? No problem—pick up Kilian’s gorgeous lacquer clutch with 1.7 ounces of Bamboo Harmony inside. Available in other scents.
$295 at Saks
[natura bissÉ diamond extreme]
A gift set of Natura Bissé’s Diamond Extreme for face and eyes will bring a smile to any woman who knows her face creams!
$438 at Neiman Marcus
[soap baubles]
Packaged like tiny confections (complete with ‘flavor’ guide), Soap Baubles from Vermont offer a different scent for every mood.
$43 at Soft Surroundings
[rancÉ]
A scent fit for no less than a princess is what she deserves—and what she’ll get with Rancé’s Hélène body cream, named after Hélène Napoleon Bonaparte.
$81 at Sallie Home
[dior]
Never underestimate the power of products—especially limited editions. Dior’s new Winter Holiday Color Collection offers luscious, intense colors and irresistible packaging.
Diorific lipstick $36, Diorific nail color; $26 at Neiman Marcus
[k. hall]
K. Hall’s Barr-Co. line offers the homespun goodness of vanilla, milk and vetiver.
Eau de Parfum $42; Available at K. Hall Plaza Frontenac and the K. Hall store in Richmond Heights
[jo malone oud & bergamot]
Forget the sugar, this one is all about spice. From the British fragrance aficionado, Oud & Bergamot is part of its special Intensives collection.
Cologne $145; Candle $75; Available at Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom
[veautÉ]
Vbeauté has you covered when you’re on the road, with minitubes of serum, eye cream, moisturizer, wash and scrub.
$99 at Soft Surroundings
By Dorothy Weiner
Photo by Bill Barrett
