Last Minute Christmas Gifts That Can't Go Wrong

for the nature and aromatherapy lover: 

Aesops Aviary Gift Kits 2012-2013 comes in a variety of sets such as hair care, facial care, hand and body care. The theme of the six gift kits focuses on birds this year. Each is named after a specific aspect of avian life, and profiles the history of an extinct or endangered species.

Preen (seen above) is a good introduction for someone new to Aesops aromatherapy range of of products. At 75ml the aromatic hand balm, can be hand carried on board the plane and also easily fits into your pocket to refreshes your senses each time it is used to moisturised hands.

Hand and body care
Resurrection Aromatique Hand Wash 500 mL 16.9 fl oz
Resurrection Aromatique Hand Balm 75 mL 2.6 oz
Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser 200 mL 6.8 fl oz
Geranium Leaf Body Balm 120 mL 4.1 oz
RRP: SGD135
At all Aesops outlets.

for the gal with works more than 8 hours a day:
Help galfren brighten up for a date in a jiffy with Benefit Perk Up and Away, $107.
The set comprises of:
- Poseitint for cheeke Eye shadow
- dandelion blusher
- watt's up cream blusher
- the POREfessional (deluxe mini) pore minimiser
- laugh with me LeeLee (deluxe mini) woody floral scent with a light blend of uplifting citrus notes, jasmine and lily blossoms.

One can't go wrong with any of Benefit's well-thought out sets.

for one who loves long wearing makeup - sophisticated look

compile a set of makeup artist up colours with this set collated by Bobbi Brown's team:
Sparkle Eye shadow in Dark Chocolate, $45
Silky Matte Black Chocolate (or try Taupe to create a romantic smoky finish), $34 each

Rich Lip Colour in Suede, $36
High Shimmer Lip Gloss in Bare Sparkle applied only on centre of lower lip and over the Rich Lip Colour  Suede, $36
Blush in Pretty Pink for a healthy flush on the cheeks, $42

colours for the lady with refined taste

Regard Signe de Chanel in HARMONIE DU SOIR, $96, is an exclusive compilation of four buildable metallic shades in golden bronze, plum red, taupe and pink. the set of colours leaves a wash of metallic sheen on the lids, leaving the lids appearing wider than it is. Increase the intensity by dabbing on shade until it reaches the intensity a you want. Complete the use of this eye shades with liquid eyeliner and volumising mascara. I love the 3D embossing of each shade in the shape of the replica of a Chanel suit button with a quilted effect and double “C” stamp.

Limited Edition Collections from Christmas 2012:

If lip gloss is all you need, why no carry it in an elegant way. Burberry Beauty Charm (limited  edition), $130, is lip gloss in a sophisticated packaging of a mini chest with a tassle on the other end. Makes a graet conversation starter at parties. Available only at Tangs Orchard.

For a complete makeup compact to carry to an elegant dinner for touching up, Dior Grand Ball Xmas compact, $112, helps your achieve bright Christmassy look with eye shades in silver and gold palettes, two lip gloss shades in nude and pink. and a liquid liquid eyeliner to emphasise eyes.

Cle de Peau Palette Voyage is a complete compilation of gold and neutral eye shades, blusher, lash curling and lengthening mascara and a rich lipstick in natural rose shade. The sophisticated deep blue case in the design of a suitcase is a nice packaging to show off plus it is ultra light, so it doesn't add to your luggage or handbag weight.

Finishing touches:

for the fashionista (marc jacobs fan), price not available

this scent is inspired by one of marc jacobs fashion collection this year.

for the elegant lady with sensitive skin:

Burberrry Body Rose Gold scents your body without any skin drying alcohol. Thus, it is suitable for sensitive skin too.


perfumes or product packaging with an elegant pump:
I've always loved the unique and elegant pump perfume bottles.  There are several brands with this packaging such as The Body Shop and Bottega Venetta:

Sparklies to leave skin with a a light sheen to fake healthy kissed skin

Bottega Veneta Deluxe Scent 

A more elegant scent by jewellery house Bvlgari - Mon Jasmin Noir L Elixir EDP 50 ml

This bright scent starts with bright and sweet notes of candied orange, bergamot and grapefruit blossoms. The heart notes include Sambac jasmine and Angel Wing jasmine. And the last bit of the scent that you will spend most of the day with will be of the warm honey, golden amber and musk.


for mum:

Escada Especially EDP 75ml, body lotion 50ml and bath crystals, $137. Bright Sparkling Escada Especially is marked by the notes of pear, rose, ylangylang and musk. It is a very feminine and joyful scent to brighten anyday.

for men of your life:

Boss Orange Man EDT 100ml and 40ml $118
If he doesn't like the scent, he may still like the interesting architectural design of the bottle.
A spicy-oriental scent, it starts with refreshing green apple and coriander, warms up to frankinsence and  szechuan pepper, and drying down to vanilla and bubinga wood.



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