How good have you been this year? Good enough to deserve a super-pretty box of Chanel goodies? Or diamond eyelashes? Or anything else from this ultimate roundup of luxury beauty gifts that catches your fancy? Yes? Then pick from the season’s most decadent beauty products – expert tested, Beauty Editor approved and much fantasised about. So, go ahead and treat yourself!
Hey, a girl can dream, can’t she?
Tom Ford 16-Color Nail Set
At the absolute top of my wishlist (Mr. TBG, are you listening?), this boxed nail polish set is sure to initiate a drool session! Full marks Mr. Ford, for the gorgeous display and the amazing range of shades, from the best nude ever (Toasted Sugar) to the sexiest purple (Plum Noir). $480
Guerlain Kiss Kiss Or & Diamonds
Individually handcrafted by a French goldsmith, the refillable tube of Guerlain’s Kiss Kiss Or & Diamonds Lipstick is made from 199 diamonds and 110 grams of 18 carat gold. It comes with a lacquered wooden case as well as a lip brush and black suede pouch. The lipstick itself comes in 15 shades and Guerlain’s creative director Olivier Echaudemaison can even customise the hues for you. Also, you can choose to have an engraving, other precious stones or a case in white or red-gold. The most luxurious beauty gift ever? $62,000
Dior Grand Bal Temporary Gold Tattoos
Dior’s collection of temporary tattoos are made from 24-carat gold micro-particles and were created by jewellery designer Camille Miceli. They’re meant to look like gold jewellery and are available as exquisite cuffs, chain bracelets, playful charms and delicate rings. These luxury goodies were produced in limited quantities, so if you have $120 to spare here’s your chance to get your bling on. Beauty gifts hardly ever get any fancier than that!
Kre-at Beauty Diamond Half False Lashes
Better than a pair of diamond earrings for the beauty obsessed, these half lashes are handset on a band of 18k white gold and 20 carats of diamonds. Not surprisingly, they are only available by special order. Oh! And each pair will last you about three wears (and then can be reset onto a new lash for $75) – making this a truly indulgent beauty gift. $1,350
Tweezerman Pink Crystal Stand and Slant
If you’re not really one for waxing or threading your brows, treat yourself to this luxurious set from Tweezerman. $200
La Prairie Jeweled Skin Caviar Luxe Cream
The luxury packaging is a feast for the eyes, while the contents are a treat for the skin. The hand-ornamented jar is a sparkling creation of 2,400 Swarovski crystals and contains 1.7-ounce of La Prairie’s Skin Caviar Luxe Cream. Each piece takes up to 48 hours of labour and only 610 numbered pieces are available worldwide. They come in a silver box and include a jewelled case. $2000
Crème de la Mer Limited Edition 2012
For the ultimate Crème de la Mer devotee, the 500ml Moisturizing Cream is now available in a ultra-luxurious, limited edition case. This iconic cream transforms skin on contact and helps soothe even the driest complexions. $2015
Bottega Veneta Solid Perfume Compact
Inspired by the Venetian countryside, Bottega Veneta’s Solid Perfume Compact evokes the supple sensuality of the house’s signature leather goods. At its heart is a unique leather accord that weaves its way through a floral chypre gentled by notes of plum. And it has the chic good looks to match: the solid perfume comes in a jewel-like brass compact with an antique finish. The compact nestles in a soft, litchi-coloured case. $165
Bond No. 9 Swarovski Quartet
Who doesn’t need a fragrance dripping with Swarovski crystals? Standing tall in their own golden coffret complete with a gold toned mini-funnel (for refilling), these four Swarovski pavé-studded pocket sprays are perfect for those moments when you want to casually whip out an impossibly luxurious perfume flacon from your handbag and wow everyone – and then do it all over again the next day in a different colour. $700
Chanel Fragrance Wardrobe
The Chanel Fragrance Wardrobe
is a collection of five of the brand’s most iconic fragrances in .12 oz bottles – No. 5, Coco Mademoiselle, Allure, No. 19 and Coco – neatly packaged in a deluxe gift box. Also, note that these are not EDPs or EDTs but pure Parfum, which contain the highest concentration of oils. $175
Frédéric Malle Editions de Parfums coffret
Anyone who knows and loves luxury fragrance is in awe of Frédéric Malle – unanimously acknowledged as one of the best “noses” in the world. This uber-luxe beauty gift box contains 20 of the maestro’s top scents, along with illustrated postcards by Greek artist Konstantin Kakanias. $285
Jo Malone Tea Trousseau
This is for all those who believe that a good cup of tea is the cure for all ills: the Sweet Almond & Macaroon Deluxe Candle, Parma Violets Tea Deluxe Candle, Earl Grey & Cucumber Cologne, Assam & Grapefruit Cologne, Sweet Lemon Cologne and a lacquer tray to hold colognes will keep you in a constant state of calm until Christmas 2013. $725
Diptyque Garden Candle
This mammoth (1500 grams), gorgeous, over-the-top candle is perfect for both outdoor and indoor use with a pot that’s crafted from handmade earthenware. Added bonus: it would also look fabulous afterwards as a handy and very chic bits ‘n’ pieces catch-all. $275
Cire Trudon
The French candle maker has been pouring wax since 1643 and was the royal wax manufacturer to Louis XIV and Napoleon. Today, Cire Trudon
continues to offer a range of natural vegetal wax candles encased in puffed glass that is hand blown by Italian artisans. Try the luxurious Abd El Khader, which combines an aroma of spearmint, lemon, blackcurrant, apple and ginger with notes of jasmine and vanilla. $130 upwards
Gucci’s Leather Case
This luxury beauty case is large enough to fit all your travel makeup and also has an inside pocket that will help organise your products. Plus, the bold red leather and a playful tassel zipper make it an instant classic. $320
Smythson Beauty Bureau
This is without a doubt the most stylish way to store your makeup essentials. The crocodile-print Mara calf leather box comes with eight make-up brushes, a fitted mirror and lots of neat little compartments in which to store your favourite beauty products. $2450
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