Judging from the makeup counters at GWP time (Gift With Purchase), women love beauty products. So what better present for the woman who has everything? And at holiday time, beauty lines roll out the red carpet, offering luscious-looking boxed sets of everything from candles and creams to brush sets and every-color-under-the-sun palettes. The best part? They’re cooler than the same-old same-old and often cost less than the component parts separately.
[jo malone]
Frosted Cherry & Clove Deluxe candle
Talk about sugar and spice, Jo Malone’s jumbo holiday candle is red and white and delicious all over!
$195 at Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom
[trish mcevoy]
Radiance Power of Brushes Collection
If she’s always admired Trish brushes, this is the chance to get the essentials all in one fabulous ‘brush clutch.’ And there’s even room to add some makeup in the pink pockets!
$145 at Neiman Marcus
[sisley]
Supremya Luxury Coffret
It’s a lucky woman indeed who gets a Sisley gift. And Sisley is the crème de la crème, literally! The premium La Nuit and Yeux (night and eye creams) come boxed in a blue velvet draw, with an outer case of pebbled gold pleather.
$1,000 at Neiman Marcus
[ortigia]
Zagara Oval Box
If you’ve never come across this line in your travels, be sure to look for it. Made in Sicily using the most remarkable and unique scents, each product, from the shampoo to the soap, is a treat for the senses.
$72 at ortigiasicilia.com
[kiehl’s]
Ultimate Man Refueling Set
Guys like products, too, and the nameplate Kiehl’s is a hit with both sexes. From shave cream to face wash, this box has enough stuff to keep him experimenting for months.
$59 at department stores
Photo by Biil Barrett
