The year has been stressful enough. That’s why we’re making this Christmas easier. We’ve done all the research so you won’t have to spend unnecessary time worrying about finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list, from your friends, to mum, in-laws, sisters and brothers, cousins and colleagues. All that’s left to do is pick a gift and check your list twice.
A complete skincare routine for a woman’s most intimate area, the vulva. Infused with prebiotics, this range of five – cleanser, scrub, body balm, overnight repairing mask and sunscreen – will help re-balance and restore skin back to its healthiest state. Best bit? The entire range can be used from top to toe, including the face.
Available at Strip outlets and Twolips
Imagine a big, lush bouquet of roses and that’s what Rose Prick is like. Infused with a trilogy of rose notes – Rose de Mai, Turkish and Bulgarian, together with Sichuan pepper, turmeric and tonka bean, for a head-turning scent. Also comes with an easy-to-wear creamy Lip Colour in Casablanca.
Available at Tangs at Tang Plaza, and Tangs online
A complete skincare set with Lancome’s icons – Clarifique Dual Essence, Advanced Genifique, Genifique Hydrogel Melting Mask and Genifique Yeux Light Pearl Hydrogel Melting 360-degree Eye Mask, along with travel sizes of its other favourites. Everything you need for a radiant and youthful complexion.
Available at Lancome counters and Isetan
A rose-infused skincare ritual for someone who loves flowers. The Rose Deep Hydration Facial Toner freshens the skin, the Rose Deep Hydration Oil-Infused Serum infuses moisture deep into the skin, the Rose Face Mask leaves the complexion smooth and radiant, and the Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream nourishes and delivers around-the-clock moisture.
Available at Fresh boutiques, counters and Fresh online, Sephora stores and Sephora.sg
Wake up to a well-rested and glowing complexion with this night-time routine. Double cleanse with E-Rase Milki Micellar Water and Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser to remove traces of makeup and dirt, followed by the T.L.C Framboos Glycolic Night Serum to slough off dead skin cells while you sleep. Finish by locking in all the goodness with the Lala Retro Whipped Cream and F-Balm Electrolyte Waterfacial Hydrating Mask.
Available at Sephora stores and Sephora.sg
Pamper her skin with Sulwhasoo’s global best-seller, the First Care Activating Serum, to soothe, hydrate, energise and strengthen the skin. For a complete anti-ageing regimen, the kit comes with deluxe-size faves such as the Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Water, Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Emulsion and Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Serum.
Available at Sulwhasoo boutiques and counters and angs
This eight-piece mask book is filled with a special curation of sheet masks to address different skin concerns. Our faves are the L’Herboflore Marine Collagen Resilience Lift Mask to tighten and strengthen the skin, Dr Althea Natural Brightening Velvet Mask to boost radiance in a jiffy, and the Ray Facial Silk Mask – said to be a fave of actress Fan Bing Bing – that repairs and nourishes skin for a youthful looking you.
Available at klaypeau.com
Keep the home always smelling fresh with this scented trio. The Istros Aromatique Room Spray enlivens your space, the Post-Poo Drops neutralise and mask unwanted smells in the bathroom, and the Resurrection Aromatique Hand Wash keeps hands germ-free.
Available at Aesop stores and Tangs
Inspired by the graceful tale of Swan Lake, these two lipsticks are reflections of the same heroine. The dignified Swan Queen is a soft and matte pink encased in white and gold while the captivating Black Swan is a deep rouge encased in darkness. One for you and one for your closest girlfriend.
Available at Cle de Peau Beaute boutique and counters, and Tangs: Lipstick Cashmere in 514 EnamouredLipstick in 515 Impassioned
Dust over your shoulders and arms for an instant glow. Not only is this infused with the juicy English Pear & Freesia scent, it also contains skin-conditioning ingredients and light-reflecting pearls to leave skin smooth and radiant. Slip the compact into your bag for on-the-go touch-ups anywhere, anytime.
Available at Jo Malone Fragrance boutiques and counters, and via the Jo Malone London Concierge Service at 9732-9737
Everything you need for ultra-glowy, radiant skin from this homegrown clean beauty brand. The kit comes with the Charcoal Beads Gel Cleanser that cleans and removes dirt and impurities trapped in the pores, Hydrating Mist Toner to quench thirsty skin, Healing Elixir to nourish and soothe skin, and H2O Jelly Mask to hydrate skin and boost collagen production.
Available at glowfullyskin.com
Have yourself a merry little Christmas with this marzipan-scented shower gel with soothing oat milk and chestnut puree.
Available at Lush stores and Lush online
Your favourite cleansing oil has a new outfit for the holiday season – a design inspired by One Piece, one of the most famous Japanese animations. Infused with Japanese tsubaki oil, the cleansing oil removes long-lasting foundation and waterproof eye and lip makeup while nourishing the skin at the same time.
Available at Shu Uemura boutiques and counters, and Tangs
A double palette of 15 eyeshadows that range from sheer and shimmering to dramatic and deep shades, together with a bronzer, two blushers and a highlighter, to help you achieve a variety of different looks with ease.
Available at Laura Mercier boutique and counters
Wash away the stresses of 2020 with this pampering bath and body set. Slough off dead skin with the Body Scrub, wash away anxiety with the Shower Cream, nourish skin with the Body Cream and keep hands smooth with the Hand Cream.
Available at The Body Shop stores and Shopee
Reduce signs of eye fatigue and dullness with this eye-brightening set. It includes the Cacao Okra Age Defying Eye Serum to firm and lift the eye area while boosting micro-circulation at the same time, together with the Youth Enhancer Eye Mask to combat wrinkles, dark circles and moisture loss to get the eye area looking younger.
Plus, you’ll even get a complimentary Sugar K Microdermabrasion Eye Treatment (worth $27) to enhance your bright eyes.
Available at Kew Organics outlets, Keworganics.com, Tangs at Tang Plaza and Tangs online
A skincare duo – the well-loved Creme de La Mer and The Concentrate – that will revive Mum’s tired complexion while strengthening her skin to keep it healthy and happy.
Available at La Mer counters and Takashimaya
An anti-wrinkle combo for youthful eyes. Get not one, but two eye creams, packed with plant stem cells, hyaluronic acid and peptide complex to reduce signs of ageing around the delicate eye area, along with an eye massager attachment to boost product absorption while soothing tired eyes at the same time.
Available at Asianbeautyx.com
Keep her looking youthful with this anti-ageing trio. The Eye Cream brightens the eye area, The Serum revitalises the skin, and The Cream hydrates and restores skin to reduce the signs of ageing.
Available at Sephora stores and Sephora.sg
Just in time for the festive season, this palette offers a range of options – eight eyeshadows, two blushers, four lip colours and a face powder – to create a multitude of looks with ease.
Available at Dior Beauty boutiques and counters and Tangs
Not ready to book yourself in for a massage? You can relief muscle soreness and soothe away tension with at-home massage thanks to your very own massage gun. And instead of hefty, bulky massage guns that can be cumbersome to manage, the Lisscode Travel-Friendly Percussion Massage Gun weighs just 490g, making it easy to handle and even stash in your gym bag for a post-workout massage. Features four speed settings and comes with four interchangeable attachments for your recovery needs.
Gift him great skin with four Clinique For Men best-sellers – Charcoal Face Wash cleans away dirt and unclogs the pores, Face Scrub smoothes away roughness, Aloe Shave Gel softens the skin for a closer shave, and Maximum Hydrator 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator quenches thirsty skin.
Available at Clinique counters, Sephora stores and Sephora.sg
Give the gift of a brighter and healthier smile with this electric toothbrush that uses sonic technology. It offers 33,000 vibrations per minute, which is 10 times faster than the average electric toothbrush, and promises to remove up to 21 per cent more plaque for cleaner teeth each time you brush. And now, it comes in a limited edition pink for Christmas too.
Available from Zenyum.com, Guardian Pharmacy, Guardian online, Shopee and Lazada
A duo to keep skin clear and healthy. The Blemish Control keeps breakouts at bay while the Hydrating Gel Moisturizer hydrates the skin leaving no tacky finish behind.
Available at Reerth.com and Tangs at Tang Plaza
Keep skin clear with this deep-cleansing anti-maskne facial. Combining a technologically-intensive skincare device together with premium skincare, it combats the effects of mask-wearing by cleaning out the pores and keeping breakouts at bay.
Available at Spa Esprit outlets. Book an appointment here
For all those picture-perfect photo moments, this pair will get the complexion glowing and flawless. The Serum Glow Filter gives you a selfie filter in real life while the Pure UV Protect+ is a makeup base, sunscreen and anti-ageing moisturiser in one.
Available at Skin Inc stores and iloveskininc.com.sg
Keep skin calm and soothed with this alcohol-free toner infused with handpicked calendula flower petals and burdock root extract. In addition, it also gets a festive outfit adorned in whimsical and vibrant illustrations depicting the first ever Kiehl’s store, thanks to Lyon-based illustrator, Maite Franchi.
Available at Kiehl’s stores and counters, and Tangs online
Glow-up with this brightening skincare routine. The 2-Step Alpha Beta Extra Strength Daily Peel refines a rough skin texture and reduces the appearance of dark spots, the Vitamin C + Collagen Brighten + Firm Serum gives the complexion that lit-from-within glow, and the Vitamin C + Collagen Deep Cream hydrates the skin, smoothening away fine lines and wrinkles for a healthy, glowing complexion.
Available at Sephora stores
Fans of makeup artist Pony Park will love this five-piece makeup kit. Curated by the popular South Korean influencer and Youtuber, this set comes with multi-use Nudestix essentials for the face, eyes and lips to help you create a host of beautiful makeup looks.
Available at Sephora stores and Sephora.sg
For sensitive skin that flushes easily, this set of four – Relief & Resilience Soothing Treatment Lotion, Relief & Resilience Advanced Face Serum, Relief & Resilience Fortifying Emulsion and Relief & Resilience Soothing Face Mask – hydrates and calms the skin while strengthening its natural barrier to protect against external aggressors.
Available at Origins counters, Sephora stores, Sephora.sg and Lazada
Get ready to pucker up with this trio of wearable mini Matte Revolution lippies. Includes the best-selling nude-pink Pillow Talk, berry-rose Walk of No Shame and taupe-nude Hot Lips.
Available at Sephora stores and Sephora.sg
Indulge in a little self-care as you transform your bathroom into a spa. Unwind with the soothing Tonic Bath Oil then slather on the Tonic Body Balm to nourish the skin. Don’t forget to light the Tonic Candle to create the perfect mood.
Available at Clarins boutiques, counters and online
The first Blue Light-certified cushion foundation from Amorepacific, this is perfect if you spend lots of hours in front of the laptop. Promises full yet weightless coverage and comes with a 24-hour sweat-resistant formula that helps control excess shine for a flawless finish. Now in a limited edition baby blue casing for the holiday season.
Available at Laneige boutiques and counters
Keep hands soft and supple with this hand cream trio. Comes in scents inspired by Jeju island – Pink Coral, Guesthouse and Yuja Tea.
Available at Innisfree stores and Lazada.sg
The iconic Le Cushion Encre de Peau gets festive for Christmas. Besides being dressed in a glittering gold leopard print, it also comes in a new gold and rose highlighter shade to give your complexion an instant glow so you’ll sparkle wherever you go.
Available at YSL Beauty boutiques and counters, and Tangs online
A 10-piece gemstone-inspired makeup collection that will allow her to channel her inner makeup artist. The set features the all-vegan Stoned Vibes Eyeshadow Palette, four waterproof Stoned Vibes 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils, Stoned Vibes Highlighter and four high-shine Stoned Vibes Lip Gloss.
Available at Urban Decay stores and counters, Sephora stores and Sephora.sg
Five essential makeup brushes for foundation, blusher/highlighter, eyeshadow shading, eyeshadow sculpting and eye lining, this mini makeup brush kit is all you need to achieve any look. Plus, it’s easy to carry around for touch-ups or on staycations.
Available at M.A.C stores and counters, Sephora stores, Sephora.sg and Lazada
