I have been working away behind the scenes to source out a few bits and pieces to be included in a Christmas Gift Guide. See, I haven't just been lazy!
The first picture is of the brand new Clarins Ombre matte eyeshadows. These are perfect luxurious stocking fillers. The colours above are 01 Nude Beige, 05 Sparkle Grey and 04 Rosewood...
Michael Kors White Eau De Parfum is definitely the nicest fragrance I have smelled in the past year and as a beauty blogger, I have smelt a fair few! It smells a little bit smoky and spicy yet a little bit sweet. This is not a floral scent at all which is quite a nice change because I normally stick to floral scents. This would make the ideal gift this Christmas and because it is so long lasting, it will last all the way until next Christmas!
The final picture shows the new winter drops from Smashbox. The top item is the Halo Highlighting wand which is a bigger version of the Touche Eclat. This literally highlights all of your best features. Left is the Smashbox Lip Lacquer in 'Beet it'. The shade is a deep purple and is literally gorgeous! The stain is long lasting without being drying, and the pigment is incredible.
You cannot beat a good luxury beauty gift set, which is why these two from Pur Minerals and Clinique are perfect for all ages. In the Pur Minerals "You Better Not Pout" gift set, you will find everything you need for lips including two lip pencils, two glosses and some pencils.
In the Clinique party pretty set, you will find everything from a stunning eye palette to mascara, Nail Polish and even a chubby stick for lips which is a cult beauty product and has been for a long time.
A great idea for a friend or your sisters Christmas is to buy a pretty makeup bag and fill it full of some essential makeup to get her looking glam for Christmas & New Year. I'm loving these new Eyeshadow Trio's from Bourjois which come in a whole variety of colours. My favorite one is 'Over Rose' which is the pink toned colours - they really are stunning! Also available from Bourjois is their new 1 Seconde Volume Mascara which will have your lashes looking full in a flash. Finish the look off with a slick of the new mega liner and your sister/friend will have party perfect eyes in a tick!
You can't have a bag full of makeup without including some lip products. Here are six different products that I have been loving lately. For a deep plum/purple toned colour, you can't go any better than the Smashbox Lipstick in color 'beet it'. It's such a longlasting products and looks glossy on the lips without feeling sticky or going all over your wine glass - Priorities girls!For reds, the new red collection from L'oreal have some stunning shades, all of which are creamy and have a high pigment. My favorite one is the Blake Lively one.
For Nudes, Bourjois and Clarins have got it covered. Bourjois have released a new shade for New Year called 'Happy Nude Year' which is a brown toned nude. You all know how much I love the Bourjois Velvet Matte product and this one is the bee's knees.
If you're after something with a balm like texture then the new Clarins Rouge Eclat's are great. These are a buildable color and are beautiful for if you're going out to dinner and don't fancy having a lipstick moustache or beard (if you know what I'm saying!) then these are definitely for you.
And that's it! These are all the products I am looooving for the festives this 2014!
Let me know if you think there are any other gift sets or things I should have included or things you think I would love!
Hope you're loving Blogmas almost as much as I am!
All My Love
Holly
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