Congratulations on another year. In just a couple more weeks, Christmas will be here in its full splendor with illuminated streets, Christmas carols and festive evenings with friends and family. Boost the holiday spirits with gifts that make an impression. Here, we introduce the 2017 limited-edition holiday collections of five essential beauty brands. Browse by interest. We promise you’ll find something nice. And once your shopping is done, don’t forget you won’t need gift-wrapping.
All things considered, the person who deserves the most pat on the back is you. After a year-long gazing the pages of Elle and Vogue, it’s finally time for you to get yourself something essential, but special too. Our friends at Kiehl’s have repackaged their bestsellers that protect your skin from winter winds. The exciting part? They come in bottles with a touch of British humor.
This Christmas, Kiehl’s has collaborated with London-based Kate Moross, one of the hottest graphic artist of 2017 known for her whimsical designs and humorous color palette. Having made a name for herself at a young age, Moross has led projects with Topshop, Nike, MTV, Vogue as well as Sam Smith. Get ready to immerse into a festive holiday mood with whimsical candy canes and Christmas décor.
For your dewy glowy skin, Merry Kiehlsmas!
For the best friend who’s always been your accomplice everywhere you go, finding something special is always a given, even in the most trivial matters. So, if you’re looking to add a little sparkle for your best friend, we assure that no brand defies convention better than Paul & Joe Beauty.
The cosmetics brand that’s based on the free-wheeling and confident Parisian woman aspires a retro-modern look and pulls motifs from ancient Asian heritage, including cats, birds and tigers. Its Limited Edition Champagne Soiree Makeup Collection 2017 adds more character as it features patterns straight from the Paul & Joe F/W runway. The cat lipstick is the focal point of this year’s holiday collection. It applies a traditional Japanese candy manufacturing method that allows the cat’s head shape to remain intact even after multiple uses.
While previously the brand has been available outside of Korea, the full collection is now available at Shinsegae Duty Free and our online store. So visit us and find the perfect must-have collectible only available this winter.
To add a touch of sparkle to your vanity
Moms have one thing in common: they always seem to be giving us back slaps, nagging us about getting married, zipping up our coats… and basically being “moms,” but deep inside, every mother is a girl with a soft touch who is delighted by even the smallest things. For this holiday, instead of the usual gifts, we suggest something that addresses to the main complaint she expresses every time she flips a calendar page—growing old. After all, about one-third of the wrinkles around her eyes are most likely there because of us.
For the gift for our very special mothers, we recommend the Radiance Renewal 28 Day Programme by Jurlique, which uses organic ingredients grown on a farm in Adelaide, Australia, that offers natural restorative and healing capabilities. The program consists of two parts: Step 1, which improves skin tone and texture and smooths the complexion, and Step 2, which regenerates the skin from deep underneath the surface and adds a touch of vitality and gloss. In celebration of the season, this product is sold in an elegant burgundy-pink case, making it even more perfect to say thank you to the person who has given us life.
A magical gift that reverses time for the world’s best mom
In French author Marcel Proust’s “In Search of Lost Time,” the main character recalls a scene from his childhood after inhaling the scent of a madeleine dipped in black tea. Known today as the “Proust effect,” this phenomenon is scientifically backed by a growing body of research proving that smell is the strongest sense that stimulates our brain to recall past memories more quickly and accurately than the other senses because it does not involve any conscious thought process. Leveraging science, we propose you a Christmas gift for your significant other—a romantic scent that allows them to preserve the warm memories of this winter and on.
One of the top niche perfume brands, along with Diptyque and Frederic Malle, and already beloved by numerous celebrities, Maison Francis Kurkdjian has created a special collection for this holiday season. This year’s limited-edition collection features miniature vials of eight perfumes created by unparalleled perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, whom already made the hottest and trending perfumes Burberry and Kenzo. Embodying the Parisian heritage, the 2017 Le vestiaire olfactif pour homme/femme, nicknamed “Fragrance Wardrobe,” is comprised of diverse products that allow you to use TPO-appropriate fragrances. The collection includes several bestsellers, including Aqua Celestia, ultimate rose perfume À la rose and summer favorite Aqua Vitae, so it’s the perfect way to meet the house’s creations at once.
For love that lasts, just like rich fragrances
This year’s high school seniors, who have endured the truly harrowing entrance exam, will soon be busily exploring their hard-earned freedom. The girl who secretly used your makeup before going out to meet her friends will finally become an adult who can enjoy a glass of champagne next year, so now is the time to give.
The Anna Sui 2017 Holiday Collection is based on a fantasy theme that combines a kaleidoscopic motif with mother-of-pearl art, fitting for a young woman about to embark on a new journey and a symbol of an older sister’s wish that her baby sister’s future be as bright as the collection. Here, Anna Sui’s signature black and purple colors mingle with a multi-colored kaleidoscope pattern to give birth to some of the most elaborate items imaginable. The collection’s main items are Face Color K, which creates translucent, glowing skin with a single flick of the wrist, and Lipstick K, which combines an antique Bordeaux color with silver-red glitter, perfect to create an alluring holiday look. The highlighter palette, which was released as a limited-edition design, is compatible with existing Anna Sui face colors and eyeshadows, meaning that it can be refilled with whatever products you like and carried around even after Christmas is long over.
First makeup kit for the little sister who’s all grown up
