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Trying to decide what to get your friends and family for the holidays? Or do you have some cash and want cool ideas on what to splurge on for yourself? Then look no further than our Beauty Gift Guide, with all sorts of fun ideas for those who love pampering. After you're done, click over to our Style Gift Guide for gadgets, entertainment offerings and more.
Happy Holidays, and happy shopping!
M.A.C. Viva Glamorous Lip Compact, $22.50, www.maccosmetics.com Three gorgeous lip shades (the compacts come in warm or cool palettes) in a truly elegant, antique-inspired case. And every cent made goes to the M.A.C. AIDS Fund, so you can look good — and do good — at the same time.
Origins Spoiled Silly, $58, www.origins.com This yummy set of products is infused with Origins amazing Shedonism scent, which smells of the exotic white Tiare flower of Tahiti. Included are the bath syrup, floral essence rollerball, a hydrating butter cream, and a scented candle. Truly indulgent.
Clinique Happy Personalized Photo Bottles, $52, www.clinique.com For a limited time only, when you go to Clinique's Web site to order the highly popular Clinique Happy fragrance, you can customize the bottle with a photo you upload yourself. If your best friend has a new puppy she adores (or a major Johnny Depp obsession), go ahead and get her this unique treat. (Note: It takes two weeks to be delivered.)
Warren-Tricomi Mini Flat Iron, $90, www.warrentricomi.com For those who want their hair to look fabulous all the time, this 6-inch ceramic/tourmaline-coated flat iron is the perfect item — it fits easily into a small bag, is super lightweight, heats up quickly and gives a precise, fabulous finish.
Diesel Fuel for Life for Men, $59.50, www.diesel-fragrances.com Not sure what to get your guy? How about a scent that is amazing but never overpowering? This new fragrance has star anis, grapefruit, lavender, heliotrope, raspberry and vetiver, making it unique and masculine (but not Grandpa's-Old-Spice kind of masculine).
Carol's Daughter Wishes You Peace Gift Set, $45, www.carolsdaughter.com Is your mom the absolute coolest? Then get her something from trendy beauty company Carol's Daughter for some ultimate relaxation (she deserves it!). The set includes bath bombs in Almond Cookie and Ocean, Almond Cookie Body and Bath Oil, Almond Cookie Body Butter, and a Carol's Daughter holiday CD with tunes from Mary J. Blige.
Bath & Body Works Signature Collection Eau de Toilette in Velvet Tuberose, $19, www.bathandbodyworks.com This is the perfect scent for the holidays: mysterious, romantic and spicy, with a blend of tuberose, orchids, citrus, magnolia, apricot, sandalwood and more. It also comes in a shower gel, body lotion and other delicious, decadent products.
Benefit Powder Pop!, $30, www.benefitcosmetics.com This limited-edition box contains three of Benefit's beloved powders: Hoola (a natural-looking bronzer), Dandelion (a perfect, pretty pink), and Dallas (a fab bronzer/blush combo), along with a cute little brush.
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— Andrea Pyros
