We all have that one friend who’s always acing their makeup game; pulling up to any event with the most flawless beat. What better way to show the makeup enthusiast in your life how much you appreciate them – and all the effort they put into their beauty looks – by gifting them with the best makeup around? Ahead, we’ve curated a list of 10 cosmetic products to get for that makeup-obsessed pal this Christmas, from a trio of multi-purpose sticks to an affordable mascara-lipstick duo.
The mantra of looking good to feel good is something we deeply believe in – and you should too. This limited-edition water-based body gel is scented with the Maison’s iconic N°5 fragrance and leaves you looking hydrated and positively glowing at any holiday event.
Coming in a holiday exclusive geometric Gucci print, this cushion foundation is infused with niacinamide (for hydration), anti-pollution ingredients and SPF to make sure your base stays radiant and flawless.
This trio features some of Nars’ most beloved products: the Laguna bronzing powder, Orgasm blush and Climax mascara – the perfect stocking stuffer.
Any makeup lover would know this cardinal rule: A good makeup look always starts with a solid base. Bobbi Brown’s famous face base – now in a special holiday edition packaging – works as both a moisturiser and primer; infused with hyaluronic acid, shea butter and a blend of vitamins B5, C and E. This vegan formulation works for every skin type and carries a light grapefruit and geranium scent..
This famed setting spray has been well loved by the beauty community for years, and for good reason. It functions as a spray that hydrates, primes, sets and refreshes makeup all in one fell swoop.
Inspired by modern house colours, this limited-edition eyeshadow palette holds nine shades in matte, satin and metallic finishes, all encased in a luxurious silver-gold packaging.
With it’s long-wearing formulation, this lustrous liquid eyeshadow from Stila dries down to a pearlescent glitter, with close to zero fallout. Totally party-approved.
One’s a long-lasting, volumising mascara that’s clump and paraben-free; the other’s a hydrating lipstick (thanks to hyaluronic acid and Acmella Oleracea extract) with a semi-matte finish – we’d say this is a match made in heaven.
Made to complement any skin tone, this trio of multipurpose sticks can be used for your lips, cheek and even eyes. And it comes in a handy travel case for easy touch-ups on the go.
Legendary British makeup maven Charlotte Tilbury is renowned for her makeup looks, having been in the business for close to two decades – so you can bet she will deliver the best when it comes to her products. This holiday edition eye and lip kit features her most-loved beauty filter icons from the Walk of No Shame collection: a travel-sized Lip Cheat lip liner in a berry tone, Walk of No Shame Berry Rose lipstick in the Matte Revolution formulation, a mini Walk of No Shame Eyeliner and a full-sized Eyes to Mesmerize Mesmerise in Walk of No Shame (a molten Russet Rose-tinted red cream eyeshadow). What more could you ask for?