If you have a beauty-obsessed girlfriend (or boy/ friend), here are some sure-fire gift suggestions, all tested by the Beauty editors here at Daily Candid News.
As regular readers know, we are big fans of the Susan Ciminilli skincare brand. A lux line, all the products work together to give you the best skin of your life.
Just in time for the holidays, they’ve released a Bamboo Ginger Scrub, ($65) a fresh, invigorating facial exfoliant. It’s non-abrasive, meaning it’s gentle enough to use every day. Microbeads gently remove dead skin cells while eliminating blackheads and minimizing pores. Your skin feels clean, smooth and glowy.
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For the Kai Fragrance devotee on your list (that would be us), there are wonderful holiday gifts in every price range. Pick one of the original scent Kai minis ($54) with an intoxicating exotic perfume that smells unique on everyone, or treat them to one of the gift sets ($99.)
Every time someone compliments them, they’ll think of you.
Pureology ‘Whimsy Holiday Gift Set.’
For the hair-obsessed (raises hand) this holiday package — ‘A Pure Volume Walk of Whimsy’ — from Pureology leaves your locks looking their best.
The lightweight shampoo and conditioner duo enhances volume and restores movement without weighing down hair, and it is a multi-tasking leave-in spray with 21 benefits. $74. ($109 value!)
As beauty editors, we’re lucky enough to try most beauty products and this is our favorite mascara by far. Blinc, who invented tubing technology, forms tiny water-resistant “tubes” around your lashes, rather than painting them like conventional mascaras, binds mascara to your lashes so they don’t clump, flake or smudge.
There’s a mascara for every look, from ‘natural’ to ‘Va-va-voom!’ (technically, the brand calls it the ‘Amplified’ version.) $20 for the original. Your girlfriends will thank you.
Ultimune Radiance & Resilience Set ($224 Value)
For a luxury gift, we’d recommend the SHISEIDO ‘Ultimune Radiance & Resilience Set’, ($224) which boosts radiance, resilience, and smoothness. Set Includes:
- Ultimune Power Infusing Serum, 75mL (Full Size)
- Eudermine Activating Essence, 30mL
- Ultimune Power Infusing Eye Serum, 5mL
- Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Advanced Cream, 15mL
We tried Lautir’s Hydra Slip body scrub, which removes dead skin cells and unclogs pores while replenishing hydration with Fair Trade Shea Butter from Burkina Faso — the wonder ingredient — known to be especially rich in skin-softening fatty acids.
The exfoliation works in tandem with stimulating coffee seed powder to awaken circulation and firm the skin’s appearance. Vitamin C-rich African Plum Oil and brightening Korean Angelica Root Extract reduce inflammation and support elastin for enhanced clarity, resilience, and as a plus you get a full-body glow. Remember to only use on skin using gentle circular motions.
And as good as it feels, don’t use it more than every few days (depending on your skin type.) For example, since we’re a little older, we only use it once a week. $45 at Lautir Beauty.
A pillowcase for a beauty gift? You betcha! These luxurious silk pillowcases from Blissy probably do more for our skin and hair than any beauty serum. Say goodbye to skin creases and bed head.
Made from high-quality 22-Momme 100% Pure Mulberry Silk, these hypoallergenic silk pillowcases do wonders for your hair, skin, and overall health. Did we mention that they’re cooling as well?
Yes, they’re machine washable, but take our advice and hang dry.
$56 and worth every cent.
Purlisse Holiday Radiance Kit.
The Purlisse Holiday Radiance kit from Purlisse ($59.) is perfect for anyone on your list.
The kit features the Radiant Glow BB Cream SPF 30, Blush Glow BB Cheek Color in Sweet Rose, Juicy Tint Lip Nourisher in Nude Shine, and the Perfect Glow Blending Sponge.
We were turned on to the brand by their publicists, and it’s our go-to for a natural, radiant look.
Holiday shopping solved!