November 15, 2010

Christmas Beauty

25 Best Beauty Gifts

Christmas Beauty
Talk about metal urges: silver- and gold-trimmed holiday gifts you'll buy for others - but want to keep!

Clockwise from top

1. AMOUR IN THE AIR Aphrodisiac ylang-ylang heats things up. Estée Lauder Private Collection Amber Ylang Ylang Eau de Parfum, $120.

2. ETERNAL FLAME Indonesian Makassar ebony tree intoxicates. Voluspa Metal Candle Bowl in Makassar Ebony & Peach, $18.

3. INK MEETS PINK A smoky-eye palette in a girly-pink case. MAC Infatuating Rose Compact, $38.

4. BRITISH INFUSION A downtown take on a classically woodsy cologne. Burberry The Beat for Men Eau de Toilette, $55.

5. SPLURGE ALERT Amethyst adorns this Bulgarian rose - infused scent. Ralph Lauren Love Luxury Edition Parfum, $2200.

6. HAVE A BALL Who knew storing hair elastics could be this much fun? Bumble and Bumble Bb.Bandball, $20.

7. METRO SEXY A solid perfume
to stash in a New Year's clutch. Bond No. 9 Perfume Token in Chinatown, $85.

8. BETTER OFF RED Deep conditioners enrich lips - pre- and post-mistletoe. Lancôme L'Absolu Rouge in Absolute Rouge, $29.

9. GOLDEN NUGGET Aromatic pendant or exotic ornament? Both! L'Occitane Mini Pomander, $20.

10. GOLD BLUSH Peachy tones juice up this party palette. Sephora Luxe Noir Eyeshadow Palette, $10.

11. THREE KINGS' RANSOM A triple-milled soap in a trio of Gold (shown), Frankincense, and Myrrh scents. Fresh Oval Soap Gift Set, $45.

12. MAMSELLE'S BELLE Scented body glitter, upgraded. Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Shimmering Touch, $65.

13. NAUGHTY BY NATURE Burnt amber vamps up this racy remake. Calvin Klein Secret Obsession EDP, $55.

Christmas Beauty
14. BOWED OVER Carry this makeup case  as a clutch to streamline your look. Yves Saint Laurent Bow Collection Multi-Usage Make-Up Palette, $90.

15. CUBI-COOL A remix of floral and leather notes
makes this a minimalist's must-have. Jil Sander Scent 79 Man EDP, $90.

16. GONE PLATINUM Peptides and platinum lend lift to skin in this pricey-but-potent cream. La Prairie Cellular Cream Platinum Rare, $1000.

17. OCEAN SPRAY This sea-salt-infused room spritzer brings the beach to you. Frette Acqua di Sale Room Spray, $55.

18. BARBER SMOOTH Red currant adds zest to any shave. C.O. Bigelow After Shave Balm in Elixir Red, $10.

19. SHEEN ON This mother-of-pearl highlighter glosses up your holiday pics. Dior Black Diamond Diamond-Effect Powder for Face & Decollete, $80.

20. DOCTOR'S ODORS McDreamy designed this fresh men's scent with warm cardamom. Patrick Dempsey Unscripted Fragrance, $32.

21. GETTING LIPPY Kissable glosses for the tween in you. Shu Uemura Gloss Unlimited Mini Trio in Delicious Rose, $40.

22. THE BOMB Moisturize with the fashionista's choice of scents. Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Bomblicious Body Crème, $90.

23. TULLE DIE FOR Named for Lanvin's founder, sweetened with pear nectar and peony. Jeanne Lanvin EDP, $70.

24. MORNING AFTER Cucumber-steeped eye gel sends hangover puffiness packing. This Works Holiday Eyes, $12.

25. SPICE MARKET Egyptian musk for the well-traveled manly man. Narciso Rodriguez for Him EDT, $55.

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