Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Best Beauty Bargains - For a friend or yourself!

I'm on the edge of my seat writing this - I'm so excited to share this list with you guys! I've picked the Ten Best Beauty Gift Sets that are perfect for Christmas, Hanukah, birthdays, or just for you. I've used 90% of these products and they're by brands that I trust and adore.

Sephora Lipgloss Sample Set
I chose one of these lipgloss samples for free after placing an online order through Sephora's website and was hooked as soon as I tried it. The color is light but adds just enough to dress you up a bit, it's tasteless, and has only a very light scent, which I love.

I think most of us use an every-day kind of gloss more often than a show-stopping one, and for this price, you can't go wrong with getting a whole collection of casual colors in one fell swoop.

Fragonard Parfum Miniatures
This set has a special spot reserved in my heart because I found it in France. It comes from one of just three genuine perfumeries in the country and the fragrances can't be beat. They're real, and they're powerful. They're made with highly concentrated essential oils of rose, lavender, sandalwood, and more. The lucky recipient of this will swoon. I'm addicted to Fragonard and as far as I'm concerned, when it comes to perfumes, this is the absolute top of the line.

Bare Minerals Pure Luxuries Gift Set
I'm not a fan of wearing heavy make-up, which is why Bare Minerals is a great product for someone who likes to feel Bare. This set is awesome because it gives you a smattering of eye and cheek colors to play with while still keeping it light.

Best of Bliss
Ah, Bliss! I went to a Bliss spa in New York and bought a few products and loved them. The body butter is exceptional. It's rich and moisturizing and perfect for dry winter days where staying hydrated is essential. The other products in this one smell delectable and you'll feel so pampered you may just mistake your bath tub for a jacuzzi in a ritzy spa in Manhattan.

Perricone MD Camera Ready Kit
I haven't used this one myself, but I came across it the other day and was intrigued. It's a bit pricey, but it claims to smooth the skin's surface and improve the overall look and health of the complexion.

I'm mainly interested in the No Foundation Foundation. It delivers flawless finish without looking like you're wearing make-up? Sold.

Philosophy "Birthday Girl"
This one is so much fun and really feels like such a personal gift when you receive it. I was beaming and so tickled when I got this, I couldn't stop talking about it. It's festive, girly, inspiring, and will just make your girlfriend shine.

Obaji Clenziderm
I use Clenziderm every single day twice a day and my skin stays clear without any prescriptions whatsoever (until I throw myself on something sugary, of course). It's unusual for me to unquestionably spend so much on a single product, but skincare is of the utmost importance to me, and for this stuff I'll splurge. It's a staple on my vanity and I don't think I've gone a day without using it in the last three years. If you know someone who feels similarly, this is a fantastic gift set.

This may ease your trepidation a little bit: The set will last at least 5 months, and that's if you're very generous when applying it. I'm reasonable and mine lasts about 10 months, which I'm happy with.

The Urban Traveler Set - for Men
We can't forget about the guys in this category, now can we? For someone who likes to take good care of himself, this is a great set. It comes with an "aching muscle super soak," an eye recovery gel to reduce puffiness, a facial wash, and about eight more personal products for men on the go.

Bumble & Bumble Hair Care Trio
To be perfectly honest with you, my hair isn't all that pathetically fine. But as of late, I want my hair to sway like a Victoria's Secret model, so I'm all about volumizing shampoos. Bumble&Bumble is a high-end product that wears very well. The hairspray holds (really holds - I went 2 days without washing and my 'do was still pretty intact after sleep and yoga) while miraculously not feeling at all crunchy or stiff. Like, you can still run a brush thru it with ease!

This gift set comes with the shampoo, conditioner, hairspray, and an extra little accessory - a headband.

Kiehl's "World of Kiehl's" Set
Kiehl's makes a wonderful and premium quality product. They're often infused with herbs
and other natural pharmaceuticals, and this set gives your recipient an ideal sampling of their products. From shampoos to body lotions to lip treatments - this is a yummy sampling that you can feel good about because their products are all natural.

Phew! You've got a lot to think about. I'll leave you to it!

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