Don’t ever underestimate the power of great beauty gifts. Yes, jewelry is thrilling and handbags are divine, but there’s also a lot to be said for very special items in the beauty category. For one thing, most women will not go out and buy fancy soaps or exclusive perfumes for themselves. And beauty is the gift that keeps on giving every time you catch a whiff of that scent you adore or a glimpse of that colorful eye palette. And let’s not forget that even the girl who has everything might not have a Jo Malone super candle, the one with three wicks that can perfume the entire house in 10 minutes!
Jo Malone
Deluxe Candle in Lime Basil & Mandarin
This super-sized candle will set the mood for any soiree, with the clean, lightly spiced aroma of one of this brand’s most iconic scents.
$195 at Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom
Rancé
L’Homme
Pampering is not just for the girls. Guys have been getting into the act for years now, so maybe it’s time for yours to have a set of triple-milled French soaps of his own.
$58 at Sallie Home
Bond No. 9
Bond Street
The newest offering from the tony NYC perfumer is chic and sophisticated, with an underlying note of gardenia, spiced by amber, vetiver and musk.
$320 at Saks Fifth Avenue
Marc Jacobs
Style Eye-Con, The Free Spirit
Who wouldn’t want this palette of luscious colors by style icon Marc Jacobs? The 20 day-to-night shades include many with iridescent texture.
$99 at Sephora
Trish McEvoy
The Power of Organization
This limited-edition makeup planner from Trish has everything a girl could want: cheek colors, lip colors, mascara, an eye palette, lip liner, eye base and concealer, all in one amazing, quilted, zip case. As if that weren’t enough, the case fits into a cute drawstring carryall. It’s so on fleek!
$235 at Neiman Marcus