Stocking stuffers to some, top of list gifting to others – to T Australia’s editors, beauty and fragrance buys have always been a fail-safe option for holiday presents. If you’re still shopping (or haven’t started yet), don’t hit purchase until you’ve read our round up of the best in makeup, skincare and perfume.
Creed
Carmina Eau de Parfum
Creed’s new Carmina Eau de Parfum, a modern woody floral, blends sensuous Rose de Mai and cashmere wood with black cherries, pink pepper, saffron, myrrh, and musk for a captivating Christmas scent. $469, creedperfume.com.au.
Hermès Ombres d’Hermès eye shadow quartet in Ombres Marines, $175, hermes.com.
Boss Bottled Elixir eau de parfum, $150 (50ml), davidjones.com.
Chanel Le Vernis nail polish inTuxedo, $45, chanel.com
La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream, $875, laprairie.com.
Leif
Buddha Wood
Setting the right mood for the holidays often begins with scent. Leif’s new candle range is packaged in sleek glass vessels, handcrafted in Australia with soy blend wax. Base notes of Buddha Wood intermingle with bergamot, orange and patchouli, for a fragrance that evokes smoky leather, dry wood and dark earth. $79, leifproducts.com.
Gucci Limited Edition Poudre De Beauté Éclat Soleil Powder, $120, gucci.com.
Bulgari Omnia eau de toilette, $238 (100ml), davidjones.com.
Necessaire
The Body Cream
A rich barrier treatment, Necessaire’s The Body Cream features 5 Essential Ceramides – 5 per cent Niacinamide, 5 per cent Glycerin, and 1 per cent Linoleic/Linolenic Acids. Ideal for summer use, the cream heals dryness, soothes sensitivities, and repairs the skin barrier. $77 for 200ml, mecca.com.
Flamingo Estate The Ambiance Set, $226, mecca.com.
Dior Addict lipstick, $66, dior.com.au.
Narciso Rodriguez
Bleu Noir Parfum
A darker and more intense fragrance than its counterparts. Narciso Rodriguez’s Bleu Noir Parfum features the brand’s signature musc, enriched with suede, iris, and tonka bean. $183.00, myer.com.au.
