10 must-have stocking fillers for beauty obsessives
Forget gold, frankincense and myrrh, the only gifts we're lusting after this year are beauty related. Actually, on second thought, given the historic usage of both frankincense and myrrh in perfumery, we reckon the baby Jesus was actually onto something. And come to think of it, we certainly wouldn't say no to the gold…
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There's no denying the pure excitement of receiving one standout showstopper present, but what truly makes our hearts sing come the 25th is the thrill of finding a beauty gift or two hidden within the depths of our stocking.
What is the purpose of the holiday season if not for getting all glammed up and then indulging in our skincare routines to take the post-party edge off.
Giving (or indeed receiving) the gift of festive glamour this Christmas has never been easier since there are so many excellent products to choose from this season, and all our picks are £30 and under – ideal for making your money stretch a little further.
Miniature versions of cult classics in highly covetable limited-edition holiday packaging, gift sets that pack a punch, or must-have beauty tools would all be extremely well-received if they were lying under our tree come Christmas morning (hint, hint).
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If nail polish is your bag, you can't go wrong with a rich lacquer by Chanel or Yves Saint Laurent, whereas Ormonde Jayne and Sana Jardin reign supreme in the area of luxury perfume discovery sets.
For high performing lip-cheek multitaskers, Milk Makeup, Trinny London and Ere Perez are a cut above the rest, and for something slightly quirkier, Marvis should be your first port of call.
Hello! Fashion shares our must-have stocking fillers for beauty obsessives:
The perfume discovery set
Discovery set, £30, Sana Jardin
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The lip-cheek multitasker
Carrot Colour Pot in 'Harmony', £27, Ere Perez
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The go-to eyelash curler
Kevyn Aucoin Eyelash Curler, £17, Space NK
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The skinny scrunchies
Slip Scrunchie Ornament in Moonflower Nights, £25, Cult Beauty
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The divine hair mist
Silk Perfume, £11.55, Balmain Paris
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The cult cleansing balm
Eve Lom Iconic Cleanser Ornament, £18, John Lewis
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The decadent soap
Ortigia Venice City Soap Box, £25, Liberty
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The retro toothpaste
Marvis Travel With Flavour Toothpaste Trio, £12.50, Cult Beauty
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The festive candle
Shimmering Spice Candle, £16, Space NK
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The luxe nail polish
Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour, £25, Chanel
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