Christmas is the season of giving, but who says you can’t give yourself something too? It’s time to give yourself some credit for all the hard work you have put in throughout the year and splurge on that one beauty item you’ve been eyeing these holidays – or all 10 of these makeup and beauty sets at once. Go on, you deserve it!
The 10 holiday makeup and beauty sets you deserve
#1 YSL Wildly Gold, Complete Makeup Palette
This all-in-one palette comes in a sleek leopard print case that you can easily slip into your party clutch. Everyone will wonder how your lip colour lasted through three glasses of champagne and an eight course meal, because no one will ever guess that you have been touching up with this super sleek, erm, phone case? (Nah, they’ll notice your palette and want it too, really.)
#2 Guerlain Palette Petrouchka
Guerlain is known for their Meteorites Perles, but why not check out their all-in-one makeup palette this holiday. We might not have the habit of wearing eyeshadow everyday, but these colours look so versatile that it might be time to start. Plus, those cheek colours at the bottom of the palette — wow. Need I say more?
#3 Nars Virtual Domination Cheek Palette
All those months of lusting over the Nars Virtual Domination Palette on YouTube is over — it has finally landed on our shores.
#4 Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush Palette
If you want the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush Palette, you’ll need to act fast. Net-a-porter.com is having a free shipping promotion at the moment so you save that extra US$15 (about S$20) for this flattering cheek palette.
#5 Makeup Forever Beauty Kit
If you’re a foundation addict, ace your base with none other than Makeup Forever’s HD primer and powder. This set also includes an eye pencil, mascara and two lip products, so you can perfect that real-skin finish without worrying about what colours to wear.
#6 Etude House Pink Wish Tree Precious Mineral Any Cushion
If you feel guilty about keeping all these goodies to yourself, get these adorable Pink Wish Tree Precious Mineral Any Cushions from Etude House and do your part for charity. The K-beauty brand will contribute 100 Won (S$0.12) to the School Me Campaign by Save the Children for every item purchased from its Pink Wish Tree collection. The campaign will help to provide educational opportunities for African girls in Sierra Leone, Liberia, the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire and Uganda.
#7 SK-II Aura Glow Set
If you have experienced the wonders of Pitera, pack it on this holiday for that lit-from-within glow with this SK-II Aura Glow Set. Use the mask the night before your party and your luminous skin will be guaranteed to turn heads as soon as you walk into the room!
#8 Origins Best of Both Worlds
Pack the Origins Best of Both Worlds set for your holiday, especially if you are travelling to a wintry country! Use the Drink-up Intensive hydrating mask onboard the flight and the GinZing Energy Boosting Moisturiser to combat tired skin in the day, and the High Potency Night-A-Mins Mineral-Enriched Renewal Cream to repair parched skin at night. Don’t forget that eye cream for bright peepers!
#9 Biotherm Aqua Source Deep Hydration Set
The Biotherm Aqua Source range is great if you hate using a cream in the day. The gel texture is cooling on the skin and absorbs quickly. Get a set of these skin-quenchers and wake yourself up in the morning with its fresh scent. (Beware: Your other half will be snooping around your vanity for this too!)
#10 Asta-lift Moisturising & Lifting Set
You’ve heard of applying essences, oils and booster serums before you begin on your skincare regimen proper, but did you know that there’s also a “jelly” that you can use for this step? Asta-lift’s Jelly Aquarysta is the brand’s best selling product and is said to target the visible signs of premature ageing, such as dark spots, lines and dull skin. Get adventurous and try the full regimen with the Asta-lift Moisturising & Lifting Set for visibly smoother and plump skin.
YSL Wildly Gold, Complete Makeup Palette, $129, is available at all YSL Beaute stores and counters. For more information, visit yslbeauty.com/en-SG, and follow the brand on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Guerlain Palette Petrouchka, $122, is available at all Guerlain counters and Sephora. For more information, visit www.guerlain.com/int/en-int, and follow the brand on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Nars Virtual Domination Cheek Palette, $120, is available exclusively at Sephora ION. For more information, visit www.narscosmetics.com, and follow the brand on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush Palette, USD$61.94 (about S$82) is available on www.net-a-porter.com. For more information, visit www.hourglasscosmetics.com, and follow the brand on Facebook and Instagram.
Makeup Forever Beauty Kit, $54, is available at all Sephora stores. For more information, visit www.makeupforever.com.sg, and follow the brand on Facebook and Instagram.
Etude House Pink Wish Tree Precious Mineral Any Cushion, $32 each, is available at all Etude House stores. For more information, visit www.etude.sg, and follow the brand on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
SK-II Aura Glow Set, $532, is available at all SK-II counters. For more information, visit www.sk-ii.com.sg, and follow the brand on Facebook.
Origins Best of Both Worlds, $68, is available at all Origins counters. For more information, visit www.origins.com.sg, and follow the brand on Facebook.
Biotherm Aqua Source Deep Hydration Set, $69, is available at all Biotherm counters and stores. For more information, visit biothermsg.com, and follow the brand on Facebook.
Asta-lift Moisturising & Lifting Set, $128, is available at all Asta-lift stores and counters. For more information, visit www.astalift.com.sg, and follow the brand on Facebook.