We’ve already featured plenty of good-looking beauty products, whether it’s limited edition holiday kits, or glittery eye colours and lipsticks that’ll make any girl swoon with envy, but wait till you take a look at this. We’re talking the gold standard in gorgeous items (well, they’re usually decked in gold too), the kind you’ll wanna randomly throw in for any pretentious flatlay, or just have on your vanity table / bathroom cabinet so you can stare at them all day. It helps if these are functional too, and thankfully for us and your wallets, these ones are! Pick up the perfect gift here:
1. Man Ray for NARS Double Take Overexposed Glow Highlighter, $65, available at NARS boutiques and selected Sephora stores
Stamped with a seductive lip motif inspired by the surrealist artist, this glamorous and universally flattering highlighter will add a golden touch to your face, as well as be the highlight of your vanity table.
2. Winky Lux Flower Balm, US$14, available at winkylux.com
A flower, frozen in time, sits in the middle of this lip balm stunner that’ll be a hit every time you whip it out of your bag — what’s even better is that the clear shade adjusts to the pH level of your lips so you get your own unique flattering pink.
3. beautyblender Swirl, $32, available at Robinsons, Sasa, BHG Bugis and beautycarousel.com
This cult classic item that made its way to every makeup lover’s beauty stash is already a must, so why not one in a gorgeous marble pattern too? In case anyone needs to stock up!
4. BYREDO Room Sprays, $145 each, available at BYREDO Escentials Paragon
If you’re talking about heavenly scents, it doesn’t get better than BYREDO’s very exquisitely crafted ones — reach for Bibliothèque for a lovely floral woody musk, or a soothing Tree House that makes you feel like you’re living among nature, both housed in black glass bottles.
5. Aesop Hwyl Eau de Parfum, $130, available at Aesop stores
If you’re the kind of girl who enjoys the solitude of contemplative strolls in the midst of natural surroundings, this scent’s for you — you’ll feel like you’re melting into the stillness of an ancient Japanese forest. The down-to-earth fragrance opens with smoky notes, followed by rich woods and spices.
6. Caudalie Deluxe Beauty Elixir Bauble, $22, available at Sephora
Hang this on any Christmas tree and your friend will be absolutely delighted, This beloved toning mist sets makeup and is known for giving anyone an instant radiant glow, with essential oils and plant extracts that work on your complexion as well.
7. Lanvin Modern Princess Set, $126, available at Lanvin boutiques and counters
Don’t be fooled by the word “princess” — Lanvin’s version is just as feminine, though with an irresistible, sensual edge. The youthful fragrance with the delightful skirt-like bottle now comes with a body lotion and shower gel too.
8. Glossier Phase 1 Set, US$40, available at glossier.com
Into The Gloss really started making “Top Shelf Goals” a thing in the first place, so of course their cult beauty brand, created by their editors, falls right into this category. Millennial pink, minimalist, and filled with their best-selling products that your skin can’t wait to slurp up, you can’t go wrong with this one.
9. Christian Louboutin Metalinudes Nail Polish, US$50, available at us.christianlouboutin.com
Why would we bust our wallets on nail polish? Well. With a tall slender cap bathed in gold, we’re already enticed, but wait till you consider the glimmering, metallic nude shades that’ll make your nails look extra rich (even when you’re feeling a little poorer after).
10. YSL Dessin Des Levres Lip Stylers, $35 each, available at YSL Beauty stores and counters
There are lip liners, and there are lip liners — and obviously, these YSL beauties fall under the latter. The creamy formula is applied from the pencil end for optimal precision, while there’s also a flexible blender tip if you like the entire shade on your lips.
11. Man Ray for NARS Glass Tears Eyeshadow Palette, $80, available at NARS 391 Orchard and selected counters
This time, the party’s on your eyes with these six limited-edition, highly-pigmented eyeshadow shades. Don’t be intimidated by the bright gold and greens, you might have more fun with this than you think.
12. OUAI Rose Hair And Body Oil, $48, available at Sephora stores
Rose gold anything would already look great on the shelf, so imagine having this multi-tasker right there as well; it contains absinthium oil, rose hip oil and shea oil, all nutrient-rich ingredients that quickly hydrate both your dry hair and skin.
13. Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Icons, £55, available at charlottetilbury.com
Consider this the holy grail of Charlotte Tilbury items — swathed in her signature luxurious gold packaging, there’s everything from a mascara, lipstick and lip liner in flattering nude shades, as well as the much raved-about Wonderglow Face Primer.
14. Diptyque Figuier Constellations Carousel, available at the Diptyque store
Place this fascinating piece on your existing candle and be prepared to be even more mesmerised — the carousel would seem to magically dance in circles, due to the simple science of the heat generated by the flame. Now, imagine how this would look in a dark room!
15. SK-II Limited Edition Facial Treatment Essence, $269, available at SK-II counters
The famed Facial Treatment Essence gets a makeover every special occasion, and this one nicely differs from the previous versions — with bold, painterly strokes and evocative messages to boot, it’ll stand out in anyone’s beauty cabinet, for sure.
More of NYLON’s Ultimate Beauty Gift Guides, coming soon — stay tuned! Click here to see our full list of beauty gift guides, and here for our ultimate holiday gift guides.
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