The Christmas beauty edit: gorgeous gifts for you and yours
I know, we’re not even out of October and I’m already talking Christmas! But the festive beauty collections are arriving, and some are simply too gorgeous to ignore.
This is the first of my Christmas gifting edits, where I’ll be sharing everything from affordable stocking fillers to indulgent beauty treats. And let’s be honest, there’s nothing wrong with the occasional gift from me to me!
Bellamianta
Bellamianta has unveiled a gorgeous collection of festive gift sets, combining bestselling favourites with exciting new launches.
Beauty Boudoir (€59.99, worth €133.98) is a fabulous six-piece makeup collection featuring Pearl Face Base SPF 30, Black Lash Illusion Mascara, Stripped Lip Liner and a Dual-ended Brush. Two new additions, the Pink Bronze All In One Face & Eye Palette and Lip Plumping Serum, complete the set. Exceptional value and a lovely gift for any makeup enthusiast.
For tanning lovers, The Golden Trilogy (€34.99, worth €59.99) includes Tanning Mousse, Tanning Mitt and Illuminating Bronzing Powder. Available in medium, dark and ultra dark, it’s ideal for maintaining a gorgeous glow throughout the winter months. This bronzer is the best one I’ve ever used.
Iconic ronze
Iconic Bronze has some clever festive offerings that combine practicality with great value.
The Express Bronze Edit (€27, worth €37.97) is perfect for those last-minute party invitations. Featuring Express Tanning Mousse, which develops in as little as an hour, a Luxury Velvet Tanning Mitt and Medium Body Makeup for instant colour, it’s a little festive lifesaver when your legs haven’t seen daylight since September!
The Bronzing Icons (€23.99, worth €34.97) is another lovely stocking filler, containing Liquid Tan, Luxury Tanning Mitt and Luxury Body Makeup. Available in medium, dark and extra dark, it’s a brilliant little gift for anyone who loves a year-round bronze.
HAUS LABS at Brown Thomas
Now, this is one I’m particularly excited about! Lady Gaga’s beauty brand, HAUS LABS, has just launched at Brown Thomas, and the products are absolutely to die for.
The Complexion Brush Set (€133) features four beautifully crafted brushes for foundation, concealer, sculpting and blending. I’ve always maintained that good brushes are one of the best investments you can make in your makeup routine. Even the most expensive foundation won’t perform at its best without the right tools.
At €133, it’s certainly a luxury, but for the serious makeup lover, it’s a beautiful gift that will last well beyond Christmas. I have been a fan for a long time but seeing the brand launch in Ireland has made my year. The highlighters are the best on the market. So pigmented. I’m excited to try more.
And that’s just the beginning! I’ll have plenty more festive beauty finds to share over the coming weeks, from skincare and fragrance to gorgeous little luxuries.
In the meantime, start making that wish list. Mine is already getting rather ambitious!