Gift Guide: Top 10 Holiday Beauty Buys

Gift Guide: Top 10 Holiday Beauty Buys

Beauty
November 14, 2011

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Limited edition buys and value kits to stock up on now.

When it comes to shopping for beauty products, it’s impossible to beat this time of year. Not only are there countless limited edition products out to satisfy the most die-hard, gotta-have-the-latest beauty fanatics, but there are countless value kits great for stocking up on your everyday favorites, as well as a variety of adorably packed ready-to-gift ones.

 
  • Rodial Life & Style Socialite Gift Set

    rodial.co.uk, $112 ($120 value)

    Packaged in a ready-to-gift box, this limited edition set includes two brand new full-sized Rodial products – Socialite bathing balm and a Socialite body soufflé. Both products are pink champagne and cassis scented. 
     

    Rodial Life & Style Socialite Gift Set
  • Philisoshy Sweet Kisses and Merry Wishes

     

     
    Picking just one holiday kit to covet from Philosophy’s stellar 2011 lineup is near impossible. Among the most notable is this eight-piece set that comes stocked with sugar sprinkles funnel cake, peppermint bark, pomegranate bubbly and old fashioned eggnog shampoo, shower gel & bubble baths 4 oz., along with high-gloss, high-flavor lip shines.

    Philisoshy Sweet Kisses and Merry Wishes
  • I Love... Cosmetics Gift Set

    ilovecosmetics.eu, $9.99

    This adorable gift set just launched at Duane Reade stores and it comes with six 3.4 oz bottles of bath & shower crème making it a near-impossible value to beat. Plus, how adorable is the packaging?

    I Love... Cosmetics Gift Set
  • Super by Dr. Nicholas Perricone 24/7 Kit

    getsuper.com, $85 ($136 value)

    There’s no arguing that it’s hard to top Dr. Nicholas Perricone's knowledge of super foods and with his Super line he’s quite literally applying it topically. This kit includes three products based on the skin-enhancing benefits of red algae, the ocean’s richest source of minerals, to help maintain skin’s elasticity while increasing moisture retention.

    Super by Dr. Nicholas Perricone 24/7 Kit
  • Amorepacific Moisture Bound Oil-Free Essentials Clarifying Skincare Regimen

    sephora.com, $100 ($132 value)

    Are you acne prone, but suffer from dry skin because of the arctic winds brought on by the cooler months? If so this limited edition value kit from Amorepacific will do just the trick as it treats oily skin without dehydrating it and works double-duty to fight fine lines and wrinkles.

    Amorepacific Moisture Bound Oil-Free Essentials Clarifying Skincare Regimen
  • Oribe Hair Care Gold Pomade

    barneys.com, $24

    Nothing says holiday spirit like a little sparkle. This moisturizing pomade can be smoothed on wet or dry to impart your hair with subtle flecks for a truly eye-catching, but natural-looking glam look.

    Oribe Hair Care Gold Pomade
  • JK Jemma Kidd Smoke It Up I-Kit

    target.com, $22

    Trends may come and go, but the smoky eye look‘s popularity rarely budges and this limited edition kit comes with both matte and shimmery shadows, a built-in mirror, and a double ended shadow and liner brush to allow you to get the classic eye look at home or on-the-go.

    JK Jemma Kidd Smoke It Up I-Kit
  • Juicy Couture Nail Polish & Hand Warmer Set

    nordstrom.com, $68

    Deborah Lippmann has countless limited edition holiday kits and shades, but among the most notable this season are her ready-to-gift ones created exclusively for Juicy Couture. This one comes with a sparkly polish and wool hand warmers.

    Juicy Couture Nail Polish & Hand Warmer Set
  • L'Occitane Hand Cream Confection

    loccitane.com, $98 ($130 value)

    Famed for their hand creams, this limited edition set form L'Occitane is packaged in a festive holiday tin and includes a dozen one-ounce mini shea butter hand creams in a variety of scents. Better yet, while you can easily break this set apart and gift the creams separately, L’Occitane offers free holiday gift wrapping if you’re looking to give one lucky person all 12.

    L'Occitane Hand Cream Confection
  • Ole Henriksen 3 Little Wonders

    olehenriksen.com, $70 ($101 value)

    The major problem with most value sets is that they often have filler. This set from Ole Henriksen is truly a little wonder because all three of the products — truth serum collagen booster, sheer transformation, and invigorating night gel — are cult faves.

    Ole Henriksen 3 Little Wonders
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  • Rodial Life & Style Socialite Gift Set

    rodial.co.uk, $112 ($120 value)

    Packaged in a ready-to-gift box, this limited edition set includes two brand new full-sized Rodial products – Socialite bathing balm and a Socialite body soufflé. Both products are pink champagne and cassis scented. 
     

    Rodial Life & Style Socialite Gift Set
  • Philisoshy Sweet Kisses and Merry Wishes

     

     
    Picking just one holiday kit to covet from Philosophy’s stellar 2011 lineup is near impossible. Among the most notable is this eight-piece set that comes stocked with sugar sprinkles funnel cake, peppermint bark, pomegranate bubbly and old fashioned eggnog shampoo, shower gel & bubble baths 4 oz., along with high-gloss, high-flavor lip shines.

    Philisoshy Sweet Kisses and Merry Wishes
  • I Love... Cosmetics Gift Set

    ilovecosmetics.eu, $9.99

    This adorable gift set just launched at Duane Reade stores and it comes with six 3.4 oz bottles of bath & shower crème making it a near-impossible value to beat. Plus, how adorable is the packaging?

    I Love... Cosmetics Gift Set
  • Super by Dr. Nicholas Perricone 24/7 Kit

    getsuper.com, $85 ($136 value)

    There’s no arguing that it’s hard to top Dr. Nicholas Perricone's knowledge of super foods and with his Super line he’s quite literally applying it topically. This kit includes three products based on the skin-enhancing benefits of red algae, the ocean’s richest source of minerals, to help maintain skin’s elasticity while increasing moisture retention.

    Super by Dr. Nicholas Perricone 24/7 Kit
  • Amorepacific Moisture Bound Oil-Free Essentials Clarifying Skincare Regimen

    sephora.com, $100 ($132 value)

    Are you acne prone, but suffer from dry skin because of the arctic winds brought on by the cooler months? If so this limited edition value kit from Amorepacific will do just the trick as it treats oily skin without dehydrating it and works double-duty to fight fine lines and wrinkles.

    Amorepacific Moisture Bound Oil-Free Essentials Clarifying Skincare Regimen
  • Oribe Hair Care Gold Pomade

    barneys.com, $24

    Nothing says holiday spirit like a little sparkle. This moisturizing pomade can be smoothed on wet or dry to impart your hair with subtle flecks for a truly eye-catching, but natural-looking glam look.

    Oribe Hair Care Gold Pomade
  • JK Jemma Kidd Smoke It Up I-Kit

    target.com, $22

    Trends may come and go, but the smoky eye look‘s popularity rarely budges and this limited edition kit comes with both matte and shimmery shadows, a built-in mirror, and a double ended shadow and liner brush to allow you to get the classic eye look at home or on-the-go.

    JK Jemma Kidd Smoke It Up I-Kit
  • Juicy Couture Nail Polish & Hand Warmer Set

    nordstrom.com, $68

    Deborah Lippmann has countless limited edition holiday kits and shades, but among the most notable this season are her ready-to-gift ones created exclusively for Juicy Couture. This one comes with a sparkly polish and wool hand warmers.

    Juicy Couture Nail Polish & Hand Warmer Set
  • L'Occitane Hand Cream Confection

    loccitane.com, $98 ($130 value)

    Famed for their hand creams, this limited edition set form L'Occitane is packaged in a festive holiday tin and includes a dozen one-ounce mini shea butter hand creams in a variety of scents. Better yet, while you can easily break this set apart and gift the creams separately, L’Occitane offers free holiday gift wrapping if you’re looking to give one lucky person all 12.

    L'Occitane Hand Cream Confection
  • Ole Henriksen 3 Little Wonders

    olehenriksen.com, $70 ($101 value)

    The major problem with most value sets is that they often have filler. This set from Ole Henriksen is truly a little wonder because all three of the products — truth serum collagen booster, sheer transformation, and invigorating night gel — are cult faves.

    Ole Henriksen 3 Little Wonders
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  • Rodial Life & Style Socialite Gift Set

    rodial.co.uk, $112 ($120 value)

    Packaged in a ready-to-gift box, this limited edition set includes two brand new full-sized Rodial products – Socialite bathing balm and a Socialite body soufflé. Both products are pink champagne and cassis scented. 
     

    Rodial Life & Style Socialite Gift Set
  • Philisoshy Sweet Kisses and Merry Wishes

     

     
    Picking just one holiday kit to covet from Philosophy’s stellar 2011 lineup is near impossible. Among the most notable is this eight-piece set that comes stocked with sugar sprinkles funnel cake, peppermint bark, pomegranate bubbly and old fashioned eggnog shampoo, shower gel & bubble baths 4 oz., along with high-gloss, high-flavor lip shines.

    Philisoshy Sweet Kisses and Merry Wishes
  • I Love... Cosmetics Gift Set

    ilovecosmetics.eu, $9.99

    This adorable gift set just launched at Duane Reade stores and it comes with six 3.4 oz bottles of bath & shower crème making it a near-impossible value to beat. Plus, how adorable is the packaging?

    I Love... Cosmetics Gift Set
  • Super by Dr. Nicholas Perricone 24/7 Kit

    getsuper.com, $85 ($136 value)

    There’s no arguing that it’s hard to top Dr. Nicholas Perricone's knowledge of super foods and with his Super line he’s quite literally applying it topically. This kit includes three products based on the skin-enhancing benefits of red algae, the ocean’s richest source of minerals, to help maintain skin’s elasticity while increasing moisture retention.

    Super by Dr. Nicholas Perricone 24/7 Kit
  • Amorepacific Moisture Bound Oil-Free Essentials Clarifying Skincare Regimen

    sephora.com, $100 ($132 value)

    Are you acne prone, but suffer from dry skin because of the arctic winds brought on by the cooler months? If so this limited edition value kit from Amorepacific will do just the trick as it treats oily skin without dehydrating it and works double-duty to fight fine lines and wrinkles.

    Amorepacific Moisture Bound Oil-Free Essentials Clarifying Skincare Regimen
  • Oribe Hair Care Gold Pomade

    barneys.com, $24

    Nothing says holiday spirit like a little sparkle. This moisturizing pomade can be smoothed on wet or dry to impart your hair with subtle flecks for a truly eye-catching, but natural-looking glam look.

    Oribe Hair Care Gold Pomade
  • JK Jemma Kidd Smoke It Up I-Kit

    target.com, $22

    Trends may come and go, but the smoky eye look‘s popularity rarely budges and this limited edition kit comes with both matte and shimmery shadows, a built-in mirror, and a double ended shadow and liner brush to allow you to get the classic eye look at home or on-the-go.

    JK Jemma Kidd Smoke It Up I-Kit
  • Juicy Couture Nail Polish & Hand Warmer Set

    nordstrom.com, $68

    Deborah Lippmann has countless limited edition holiday kits and shades, but among the most notable this season are her ready-to-gift ones created exclusively for Juicy Couture. This one comes with a sparkly polish and wool hand warmers.

    Juicy Couture Nail Polish & Hand Warmer Set
  • L'Occitane Hand Cream Confection

    loccitane.com, $98 ($130 value)

    Famed for their hand creams, this limited edition set form L'Occitane is packaged in a festive holiday tin and includes a dozen one-ounce mini shea butter hand creams in a variety of scents. Better yet, while you can easily break this set apart and gift the creams separately, L’Occitane offers free holiday gift wrapping if you’re looking to give one lucky person all 12.

    L'Occitane Hand Cream Confection
  • Ole Henriksen 3 Little Wonders

    olehenriksen.com, $70 ($101 value)

    The major problem with most value sets is that they often have filler. This set from Ole Henriksen is truly a little wonder because all three of the products — truth serum collagen booster, sheer transformation, and invigorating night gel — are cult faves.

    Ole Henriksen 3 Little Wonders

The Fashion Spot's Style Editor, Sharon Feiereisen, is a freelance writer based in New York City. Her work has been published in Newsday, AM New York, WHERE New York, Dan's Papers, and on BlackBook.com, among many other print and online outlets. Fluent in French and German, Sharon is a confessed jewelry addict with a particularly strong affinity for nOir and Hermes. Check out her tumblr blog, Random Happenings

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