The Gift of Beauty: Holiday Gifting Ideas for Clients and Loved Ones

When it comes to the holiday season and finding ways to show your appreciation for everyone in your life, 12 days just isn't enough time! This month, we compile a list of beauty bundles that will make gifting a breeze—whether you're buying for your clients, friends, family or anyone else you can think of. Grooming never goes out of style, and neither does the spirit of giving!

Every day, we add one more. You won't see "a partridge in a pear tree," but who needs boring old tradition, anyway?

Read on, beauty pros!

 

 
Amala natural and organic skin care’s Handbag Essentials make a perfect stocking (and purse!) stuffer for the holiday season to hydrate and soothe dry winter skin.


 
These convenient, natural skin essentials will be constantly at your fingertips, in your handbag and on the go. Organic Jasmine and Cocoa Bean soften dry hands while organic Desert Fig soothes chapped lips. The purse-friendly treatment trio is tucked in an iPhone-sized mini valise, lined with luxe organic hemp.

This travel-ready kit includes:
·         Hydrating Hand Cream 15ml
·         Rejuvenating Hand Cream 15ml
·         Soothing Lip Salve 10ml
·         Special gift: Luxe mini valise
 
The above hero products address the following skin concerns:
·         Fine lines and wrinkles on hands
·         Dry, taut, dehydrated skin on hands and lips
·         Chapped, flaky, dehydrated lips
 
 
Crafted in Germany, Amala is heralded for its ultra-premium, results-oriented custom formulas, rooted in advanced plant chemistry.  All products are of 100% natural origin, working in total synergy with the body to deliver visible, proven benefits to skin and senses.

 

Stay tuned for more gifting ideas, and visit amalabeauty.com for more info!

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Can you believe December is already mostly past? Luckily, UK-based skincare giant Rodial has you covered for all of your gifting needs. The brand has several products and sets available, exclusively for the holidays.


 
Rodial is offering the cult favorite Glam Balm Lip in a fabulous Christmas tree decoration! This rose-flavored lip balm—now infused with plant stem cells—is created with a luxurious, moisture-rich formula to fill and volumize the lip area while soothing dry, chapped lips. Glam Balm Lip is also now available with SPF 15. The Glam Balm Lip SPF 15 leaves the lips looking glossy, volumized, hydrated and protected. Perfect for hanging right on your Christmas tree!

Glamstick Set: This fun Christmas box houses three yet-to-launch vibrant shades of the ultra-nourishing Glamsticks, and there is a shade for everyone! Add a little tropical pink to your pout with Bang, make a red statement at Christmas parties with Psycho, and make everyone jealous with the vibrant coral Revenge.

Stemcell Superfood Hand & Lip Kit: This gorgeous box contains full-sized favorites from the Stemcell Superfood range: the Glam Balm Lip SPF15 and Hand Cream. These products are designed to effectively nourish by using vitamins and super-foods to hydrate and soothe dehydrated skin.

This just in: Rodial’s best-selling range is now available in a set for Christmas! Watch fine lines and wrinkles instantly freeze with the Glamoxy Snake Kit. The kit contains two full-size products (Glamoxy Snake Serum and the brand new Glamoxy 15% Fruit Acid Exfoliating Pads).

Stemcell Superfood Kit: This Christmas set contains the hero products from the brand new Stemcell Super Food Range: the bestselling Facial Oil, the luxurious Cleanser and the pout perfecting Glam Balm Lip SPF 15.

 

Stay tuned for more gifting ideas, and visit spacenk.com for more info!

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It's holiday time at Bioelements!  If you're searching for the perfect gift for a friend, loved one or close coworker, consider the gift of gorgeous, glowing skin.  Designed for professionals and used in the treatment rooms of estheticians nationwide, Bioelements’s superior products are the perfect introduction to a high-quality, luxurious skincare agenda.  This holiday season, Bioelements introduces the limited edition Up All Night gift set, wrapped in a runway-inspired, lush red envelope clutch she’ll use all year long.

Bioelements' Up All Night gift set includes intense anti-agers that work the night shift.  These advance formulas work all night, taking advantage of skin’s natural nighttime repair system.  Wake up to skin that is superbly smooth, freshly firm and remarkably radiant.  The Up All Night kit includes deluxe travel size Sleepwear® Overnight Rejuvenation Creme with Topical Calcium, Sleepwear® for Eyes Overnight Rejuvenation Creme, and Quick Refiner with Alphablend® to resurface skin.

 

Stay tuned for more gifting ideas, and visit bioelements.com for more info!

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This holiday season, indulge your senses with Kat Burki's chic yet sophisticated line of skincare products sourced from potent raw ingredients. Why gift the usual sweater or picture when you can slip away into fragrance bliss? With unique fragrance combinations that are designed to transport the soul, Kat Burki's offerings make a great gift for anyone on your list—or they're perfect for treating yourself.

 

The Raw Sugar Body Scrub is 100% natural, composed of exfoliating sugar and saturated with organic coconut and kukui oils to restore moisture and soften skin. A fresh, clean natural scent leaves skin delicately fragranced.

 

 

The best-selling Glossy Lip Treatment is a unique item and cult favorite that will not only hydrate and condition her lips, but also add a beautiful glowing gloss. The cooling, ceramic rollerball is designed to stimulate micro-circulation, allowing lips to be more receptive to the nourishing ingredients. A coconut oil-based, non-sticky formula infused with a high concentration of Vitamin E hydrates and nourishes. A mess-free, unique lock mechanism allows the user to control the amount of shine!

 

 

Envelop her senses with this unique combinations of fragrances to capture the true holiday experience! The Holiday Candle Set features candles that are hand-poured to ensure the perfect amount of fragrance oils are mixed with the 100% natural soy wax base. Lit across a lead-free wick with a 30-hour burn time, Hot Toddy, Serendipity and Sugar Plum candles ensure a long lasting, true luxury experience. Three full-size candles in decorative amber and gold, glass jars are boxed together for the ultimate in gift giving!

 

Stay tuned for more gifting ideas, and visit katburki.com for more info!

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Effortless to give and a thrill to receive, Jane Iredale's Glamour Eye and Lip Palette, Snappy Brush Wand and Brilliant Limited Edition Refillable Compact will fill your holiday season with fun and glamour.

Packaged in a decadent rose gold case, the Glamour Eye and Lip Palette features 15 PurePressed Eye Shadows, 10 PureMoist Lipsticks and five PureGloss Lip Glosses, along with a lip brush:

·        PureGloss Lip Gloss, in five shades:

o   Shimmering: Snow Berry, Beach Plum, Pink Candy

o   Sheer: Bellini, Crabapple

·       PureMoist Lipstick, in 10 shades:

o   Neutrals: Sarah, Abigail, Kaylee

o   Pinks and Corals: Liz, Lucy, Madison, Rikki

o   Reds and Mauves: Naomi, Margi, Theresa

·       PurePressed Eye Shadow, in 15 shades:

o   Lights: Oyster, Wink, Hush, Rose Gold, Dreamy Pink

o   Smoky: Platinum, Cappuccino, Supernova, Merlot, Double Espresso

o   Brights: Magic, Caribbean, Violet Eyes, Blue Hour, Red Carpet

 

The Snappy Brush Wand is a unique, new wand with three interchangeable magnetic brush heads to make creating a beautiful eye easier than ever. The Crease Brush, Smudge Brush and Eye Liner Brush will build any look from natural to dramatic. Simply snap on the brush head you wish to use, and switch as needed. The Snappy Brush Wand is just the right complement to the Glamour Eye and Lip Palette, and slides easily into evening bags for touch-ups on-the-go.

 

The Brilliant Limited Edition Refillable Compact is a beautiful rose gold compact adorned with a sparkling peach Swarovski Crystal and interior mirror.  The compact will hold any PurePressed Base, PureMatte or Beyond Matte powder refill. The sleek, stylish design is made with recyclable, eco-friendly materials and is beautifully packaged in a custom designed gift box.

 

 

Stay tuned for more gifting ideas, and visit shop.janeiredale.com for more info!

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You can't place a price tag on intrigue! Unless, of course, you can...

Intrigued? So are we!

The winter season is upon us and along with it comes the winter VIP box from FabFitFun. Curated by Giuliana Rancic and her team of stylists and influencers, you’ll find yourself with this winter’s must-haves!

 


FabFitFun also doubles as the perfect holiday gift, with a variety of items for every taste. The best part? The contents of the box are a complete surprise! Who doesn’t love a surprise?

But in case you're wary, we'll give you insider info on two of the included items: a Giving Keys necklace and TruEnergy headphones!

Giving Keys exist to employ those transitioning out of homelessness to make jewelry out of repurposed keys that get sold and shared around the world. Each key is unique and carries a message like HOPE, STRENGTH, DREAM or COURAGE. When the wearer of the key encounters someone else who needs the message on the key, they give it away and then send us the story of their key being paid forward.

TruEnergy is a lifestyle brand focused on unleashing the power of music and style with products that embody positivity, individuality and self-confidence. The brand launched in 2012 as a dynamic audio brand offering headphones for the modern music fan, choosing bright colors in unique combinations.

 

Stay tuned for more gifting ideas, and visit fabfitfun.com for more info!

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No more holiday sweaters, impersonal gift cards, or weighty fruitcakes. This holiday season, Dermalogica places healthy, glowing skin at the top of everyone’s shopping list with five special offers!


 
Hero Moisturizers with two complementary products: Each of these three sets contains a top-selling Dermalogica moisturizer specifically paired with the appropriate Dermalogica cleanser, all with a free 1 oz. size Dermalogica PreCleanse, which is suitable for all skin conditions and is the first step to a double cleanse.

  • Active Moist Set includes 3.4 oz. Active Moist, 1.7 oz. Dermal Clay Cleanser and 1 oz. PreCleanse. Ideal for those with normal/oily skin!
  • Skin Smoothing Cream Set includes 3.4 oz. Skin Smoothing Cream, 1.7 oz. Special Cleansing Gel and 1 oz. PreCleanse, perfectly suited for those with normal/dry skin.
  • Age Smart Super Rich Repair Set includes 1.7 oz. Super Rich Repair, 1 oz. Skin Resurfacing Cleanser and 1 oz. PreCleanse — ideal for mature skin.\

 

Favorites” kits: Each of these two kits contain popular best-sellers for a complete Dermalogica at-home treatment.

  • Body Therapy Favorites Kit includes 2.5 oz. Conditioning Body Wash, 2.5 oz. Body Hydrating Cream and 0.5 oz. Stress Relief Treatment Oil. It's the perfect gift for frequent travelers who need relaxation on the go made easy!
  • Dermalogica Favorites Kit includes 0.45g Daily Microfoliant, 1 oz. MultiActive Toner, 0.75 oz. Skin Hydrating Masque, 0.25 oz. Skin Hydrating Booster and 0.17 oz. MultiVitamin Power Firm.

To make every purchase a festive choice, Dermalogica also offers its accounts promotion-themed display sheets, ribbon, tissue, gift tags and elegant skin kit-sleeves for holiday giving.

 

Stay tuned for more gifting ideas, and visit dermalogica.com for more info!

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You know all those fabulous mamas among your clientele and social circle? They'll delight over holiday gifts that incorporate not just them, but their babies. Thanks to Shea Terra Organics, you don't have to leave anyone out of the equation!

The premium skincare company, which incorporates organic resources from Africa into its products, has recently launched its Mama + Baby line, a range of skincare launched in celebration of Shea Terra Organics creator Tammie Umbel's 14th child.

The line is made with natural ingredients to help soothe, heal and protect babies’ skin and includes baby lotion, baby butter, wash, shampoo, shea butter and stretch mark prevention and treatment—all with unique but soft scents. Through the use of wild ingredients, this line presents the opportunity for parents to teach their children about the importance of wildlife conservation. The line includes:

Baby Lotion

(available in Goats in the Argan, Bananas & Monkey Bread [honestly one of the yummiest smells we've encountered!] and African Flower Power Calming formulas)

This creamy, non-toxic lotion is made using a base of aloe vera with no added water and a combination of organic shea butter. This lotion gently protects babies’ skin from chapping and irritation. It contains some preservatives and is 99.7% natural.

 

Baby Butter

(available in the same range of formulas)

To naturally protect and nourish baby’s soft skin, moms can use this 100% natural baby butter featuring two organic shea butters, which are high in vitamin A.
 

Wash & Shampoo

(available in the same range of formulas)

To naturally protect and nourish baby’s soft skin, moms can use this 100% natural baby butter featuring two organic shea butters, which are high in vitamin A.
 

Mama’s Gold Stretch Mark Prevention and Treatment Oil

Perfect for new moms and moms to be, this 100% natural formulation of nutritive oils like Shea oil, carrot seed oil and calendula, decreases and prevents unsightly stretch marks by penetrating beneath the skin’s surface to stretch as you grow.

 

Calming Shea Butter Smoothee

This dual action shea butter will help soothe irritated babies’ skin while also helping to them to relax. It features two premium shea butters as well as calming Cape chamomile and Cape lavender essential oils.

 

 

Stay tuned for more gifting ideas, and visit sheaterraorganics.com for more info!

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All about kits? So are we!

And so, it turns out, is Schwarzkopf Professional, which is offering a few holiday kits all bundled up in an adorable, travel-ready package.

The BC Bonacure Hairtherapy Color Save Travel Kit will ensure her vibrant locks don't dull while she's venturing to the tropics for the winter. Color Save Color Shine Shampoo, Color Save Conditioner and Color Save Colored Ends are included to preserve her hue.

The BC Bonacure Hairtherapy Repair Rescue Travel Kit is the ultimate in damage control. With Repair Rescue Shampoo, Repair Rescue Conditioner and Repair Rescue Sealed Ends, the set is sure to provide a much-needed healing touch for your favorite jetsetter.

Going from day to night? No problem, thanks to the OSiS+ Day & Night Styling Duo, composed of OSiS+ Elastic Flexible Hold Hairspray and OSiS+ Dust It Mattifying Powder. Keep those styles locked in all day—and all night—long!

If she's clubbing in Ibiza, be sure she has the goods to take her through to the sunrise! The OSiS+ Up All Night Styling Duo set contains OSiS+ Freeze Strong Hold Hairspray and OSiS+ Thrill Fiber Gum to hold her locks in place even as she dances the night away.

If you could turn back time... you would treat your hair to the very best! The BC Bonacure Hairtherapy Time Restore Q10 Plus Holiday Duo includes Shampoo and Conditioner to rejuvenate locks and combat the signs of aging.

 

Stay tuned for more gifting ideas, and visit schwarzkopf-professionalusa.com for more info!

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Now promoting their new Supersilk smoothing system, Brocato—developed by New York City salon owner Sam Brocato—is also offering special holiday treats.

First up, the VibraStrait 1" vibrating flat iron is an innovative gift that any thermal styling devotee would love. Its unique combination of heat and vibration means hair glides through effortlessly between the plates for smoother, straighter locks. The oscillating movement removes kinks and creases, while tourmaline ceramic plates seal in moisture and keep hair silky smooth for days. The iron is available on Ulta at a holiday discount—$99 instead of $159.95!

 

 

 

 

 

 

And to add a little sparkle for the festive season, Brocato Shimmer Spray is available in Gold and Platinum variations. No need to add tinsel when you have this glimmering addition!

 

 

 

 

 

Stay tuned for more gifting ideas, and visit brocatohair.com for more info!

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Beloved by celebs like David Beckham, Hugh Jackman, Tom Cruise and Bruno Mars (just to name a few!), Hanz de Fuko has packaged its top hair products into a mini travel pack—perfect for stocking stuffers!

The awesome foursome includes:
Modify Pomade:  Modernized pomade for creating texture and tremendous shine on all hair lengths. Quinoa protein prevents breakage and adds a protective barrier to the hair shaft.  Food grade glycerin features anti-static with shine-enhancing properties. Shea butter improves texture, maintains moisture and promotes growth.  Sage oil soaks up excess oil, freshens the hair and adds manageability and shine.
Sponge Wax provides limitless styling creativity with a matte finish.  Perfect for short to medium hair.  Hair thickening ingredients include beeswax, spearmint, mallow, eucalyptus and horsetail.  Special hair retention oils include grape seed, eucalyptus, sesame seeds and sunflower oils, packed with vitamin E . Antioxidants include lemon, green tea and burdock.
Quicksand is a radical powder in crème formulation providing ultra matte texture with gravity defying volume.  Contains dry shampoo and sea salt spray properties for amazing “next-day” hair styling. Bentonite (mineral clay) absorbs excess oil and moisture for a dry, matte finish with super volume.  Superfoods for hair include goldenseal, algae, pomegranate, goji and activated bentonite clay.
Scheme Cream: Inventive styling product perfect for messy, textured styles. Not too shiny, not too flat. Beeswax for volume, elasticity and shine.  Mineral wax for strength and flexibility and features special hair retention oils- grape seed, eucalyptus, sesame seed and sunflower oils.

 

Stay tuned for more gifting ideas, and visit hanzdefuko.com for more info!

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Holiday travel is the perfect excuse for gifting! Now, what to get your favorite jetsetters?

We propose Black 15in1's Holiday Travel Bags!

Featuring Miracle Shampoo, Miracle Conditioner, Miracle Hair Treatment and Miracle Finishing Hair Spray, the handy set has everything she needs for styling on the go. And did we mention the adorable carrying case?

The four-step regimen is well suited to all hair types, as well as extensions.

What are the 15 benefits of "15 in 1," you ask?

  • adding shine
  • softening and smoothing
  • detangling
  • preventing frizz and fly-aways
  • moisturizing
  • protecting against humidity
  • repairing dry, damaged hair
  • protecting against heat styling
  • enhancing natural body
  • sealing & protecting haircolor
  • protecting from UV light
  • strengthening hair
  • adding volume
  • soothing dry scalp
  • working instantly!

 

Stay tuned for more gifting ideas, and visit black15in1.com for more info!

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This holiday season, go for the Glo! GloProfessional offers a cornucopia of gifting goodies, from makeup to skincare.

 

A perfect stuffer for any stocking, GloMinerals Bare to Blush Lip Gloss Tin keeps lips kissably chic and nourished with Vitamins A, C and E all holiday season.  Pocket-sized lip fun in the brand’s most popular glosses, the tin case contains Whisper (periwinkle pink), Coconut (sparkling nude), Naked (pale bronze) and Star Struck (soft gold), each guaranteed to flatter any skin tone.

GloMinerals Red Carpet Collection contains limited-edition makeup staples needed to take you from day to night. The collection includes: Cream Shadow Quad featuring high-intensity triple-milled eye shadows in Earth (natural tan), Dawn (pale pink), First Blush (rich mahogany) and Lid Primer; Mini Perfecting Powder; Blush in Rush (rose red); two Jeweled Pencils in Fizz (shimmering pink) and Sage (forest green); Crayon Sharpener; Mini Lash Boosting Mascara in Black; Mini Sheer Tint Illuminator; two Mini Gloss in Blushing (bubblegum pink) and Brown Sugar (sparkling copper) and Mini Lip Balm in Honey Sugar Butter—all packaged in an ultra-convenient carrying case!

Deliver your sexiest glow with GloMinerals Illumination Kit. All of your must-have essentials to brighten any mood, the kit includes Shimmer Duo in Candle; Mini Fan Brush; Liquid Lips in Luna (deep rouge); Eye Revitalize; Luxury Hand Cream and a compact mirror.

Indulge in the power of beauty with the limited-edition GloTherapeutics Cyto-luxe Collection and reveal a smoother, softer complexion just in time for the New Year. Including three products designed to dramatically refine skin tone and texture, the new Cyto-luxe Cleanser, Cyto-luxe Body Lotion and Cyto-luxe Mask are formulated with plant stem cells and reparative antioxidants to revive, lift and tighten.

 

Stay tuned for more gifting ideas, and visit gloprofessional.com for more info!

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Winter is the season most associated with dryness—of the hair as well as the skin—and what better way to combat those notorious chilly months than with Agadir's hydrating heroes?

Your clients can tame, strengthen and revitalize their hair with Agadir's Holiday Gift Bag, which features an array of the brand's luxurious products. With a line of high-quality products, including sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners, mousse and gel, Agadir works wonders for a wide variety of hair types and textures.

What's in the bag? The tress-saving set includes Volumizing Styling Mousse, Hair Treatment, a Featherlite Pro round brush, Volumizing Hairspray, Spray Treatment and more—all wrapped up with a holiday-appropriate gold bow!

 

Stay tuned for more gifting ideas, and visit agadirint.com for more info!

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OK, so maybe the fountain of youth isn't an actual geographical location. But perhaps it can still be found in a bottle! This holiday season, Le Mieux offers the Anti-Aging Holiday Gift Set, complete with a selection of time-defying skincare essentials.

First up is the TGF-ß Booster, a serum that defies the traces of premature aging and optimizes dermal health to dramatically firm, smooth and tighten.

The kit also includes TGF-ß Eye Firming Mask, an innovative cooling eye-energizing mask with a sophisticated microdelivery system that helps to improve the appearance of fine lines and stimulate collagen synthesis.

Lastly, the Eye Wrinkle Corrector features a soothing bio-cellular complex with elasticity-reinforcing ingredients that minimize fine lines and wrinkles while diminishing dark circles and puffiness.

 

Stay tuned for more gifting ideas, and visit lemieuxcosmetics.com for more info!

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You know about the joy of giving, but what about the joy of Joico? The classic beauty purveyor has four special holiday duos for oodles of gifting.

The K-PAK Color Therapy Shampoo and Conditioner Duo is perfect for that client who has gorgeous, vibrant color—and a desire to maintain it for as long as humanly possible!

The K-PAK Shampoo and Conditioner Duo is just the solution for that client who's put her tresses through the ringer. Time for damage control!

The Moisture Recovery Shampoo and Conditioner Duo is tailor-made for those suffering from a mane draught—we need hydration, stat!

And the I-C-E Hair Spiker Holiday Duo is a styling essential, especially for short cropped 'dos. It comes with a 5.1 oz. I-C-E Spiker Styling Glue as well as a free 2.5 oz. version.

 

Stay tuned for more gifting ideas, and visit joico.com for more info!

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When it comes to giving the gift of beauty, remember—don't leave the little ones out of the equation! Your clients love to come to you, so what better way to boost your business than to encourage them to bring their kids?

And when you do have wee clientele to look after, look into Hot Tot Haircare—a professional product designed to work with the unique structure of childrens' hair.

Hot Tot, which served as New York Kids' Fashion Week exclusive product line, omits harsh ingredients (parabens, sulfates and phthalates) and is hypoallergenic. The line is also gluten-, soy- and cruelty-free. Offering the salon-exclusive line gives upscale salons the opportunity to increase their clientele and revenue. Oh yeah, and we almost forgot—with a signature scent inspired by the Cabbage Patch Dolls, it just couldn't be cuter. It's a fitting gift for the mommies in your circle, not to mention their salongoers-in-training!

 

Stay tuned for more gifting ideas, and visit hottot.com for more info!

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For 2013, Oribe has three new limited-edition holiday gift sets for the hair-obsessed!

 

Beautiful Color Collection:

Add life and shine to your hair with the latest color-maintenance technology. Intense cuticle-enriching conditioners, color-protecting UV filters and next-generation frizz-taming biopolymers supercharge this reparative, glossifying trio.

Contains Shampoo for Beautiful Color, Conditioner for Beautiful Color and Limited Edition Travel Size Masque for Beautiful Color.

 

Black and Gold Collection:

Oribe's invisible dry spray builds in incredible volume and sexy texture, while a mist of the brand's signature fragrance refreshes hair, neutralizes odors and cuts static, leaving her with just-styled hair for days (and nights).

Contains Dry Texturizing Spray, Dry Texturizing Spray Purse Size and Côte d'Azur Hair Refresher.

 

Purse Size Travel Bag:

Oribe's Purse Size sprays make it easy to take your favorite products with you for effortless styling and touch-ups. Now, this collection comes with its own travel bag for trips where multiple looks are required. The Travel Bag includes Purse Size versions of Dry, Imperméable, Superfine and Côte d'Azur to help you brave all the elements and keep hair looking great wherever your days (and nights) may take you.

 

Stay tuned for more gifting ideas, and visit oribe.com for more info!

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Say G'day to ultra-smooth skin (and goodbye to dull flakiness)!

Exfolimate is the ultimate tool to promote skin that looks and feels younger and fresher—and it'll fit in a stocking, perfect for the holiday season.

Designed in Australia, Exfolimate is a handy tool for exfoliation and pore clarification—without the fuss of scrubs or loofah, which tend to be restricted to the surface of the skin.

Exfolimate's innovative "micro-groove technology" is etched into the smooth metal edge of the tool to gently lift and remove lingering skin cells and debris, unveiling rejuvenated complexions.

With a larger Exfolimate for body and a smaller size for face, this new "mate" has all your bases covered.

 

Stay tuned for more gifting ideas, and visit exfolimate.com for more info!

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Enter the Matrix: The beauty super-brand has more than a few holiday sets to satisfy every hair need imaginable.

This season, Matrix is providing holiday gift-givers with a delightful collection of specially created gift sets featuring two of its top brands—Total Results and Biolage.  Designed for holiday convenience, these sets also offer spectacular value for all holiday budgets!  And there are choices for every hair type:

 

Total Results: Total Value, Instant Results

·      The Color Care Kit features Color Care Shampoo and Conditioner plus Miracle Treat Lotion Spray for color-treated hair.

·      Boost fine strands with the Amplify kit—Amplify Shampoo and Conditioner and Wonder Boost Root Lifter.

·      Tame unruly tresses with the Sleek collection which offers Sleek Shampoo and Conditioner plus Silk Wonder Smoothing Oil.

 

Biolage: Science Meets Nature

·      Heal fragile and over-processed hair with Biolage Advanced Keratindose Shampoo and Conditioner.

·      Restore strength, moisture and elasticity with Biolage Advanced Fiberstrong Shampoo and Conditioner.

·      Say goodbye to dry with Biolage hydrathérapie Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioning Balm.

·      Coddle color-treated strands with Biolage Color Care Shampoo and Conditioner.

·      Leave hair in an exquisite state with Biolage ExquisiteOil Micro-Oil Shampoo and Oil Crème Conditioner.

 

Stay tuned for more gifting ideas, and visit matrix.com for more info!

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Iconic for its brow-beautifying products, Anastasia Beverly Hills also offers an extensive makeup range, including some covet-worthy stocking stuffers.

The Lavish Set features a deluxe 10-shade removable eye shadow palette, Mini Covet Waterproof Eyeliner, Mini Perfect Brow Pencil, a full-sized Anastasia Beverly Hills Tweezer, and a professional-grade lining and blending brush, delivering decadent beauty in one portable kit. Not to mention the classy packaging!

The palette contains an array of neutrals both matte and shimmery, allowing for the versatility she needs. And the kit also comes with a look book complete with how-tos that will allow her to replicate a variety of stunning looks.
 
Stay tuned for more gifting ideas, and visit anastasia.net for more info!

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This holiday season, everyone deserves a break for luxurious pampering! DECLÉOR’s sparkling holiday gift sets feature the signature Aromessence serums, their full-size corresponding Day Creams and a unique, specific care product for all different skincare rituals:  Hydrating, Anti-Aging, Soothing, Nourishing, Regenerating, Tonifying Body, Relaxing Body and Men’s Skincare. DECLÉOR Aromessence Serums are made from 100% pure and natural essential oils sourced from all over the world, and when paired with the carefully selected moisturizers and specialty products, the complete set offers a comprehensive skincare program to treat and protect the skin. Here, some of our faves:

HYDRA FLORAL SPARKLING GIFT SET

Includes:

AROMESSENCE Neroli (5ml travel size)
Hydra Floral Multi-Protection Light Cream (50ml retail size)
Aroma Cleanse Phytopeel Mask (50ml retail size)

 

PROLAGENE LIFT SPARKLING GIFT SET

Includes:
AROMESSENCE Iris (5ml travel size)
Prolagene Lift Rich Cream (50ml retail size)
Prolagene Lift Eye Cream (15ml retail size)

 

RELAXING SPARKLING BODY CARE GIFT SET

Includes:

Aroma Confort Systeme Corps Moisturizing Milk (200ml special size)
Relax Intense Shower Oil (50ml special size)
Relax Intense Relaxing Balm (15ml special size)
Relax Intense Body Scrub (100ml special size)
Bath Flower Sponge

 

Stay tuned for more gifting ideas, and visit decleorusa.com for more info!

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Looking for that solution to healthy holiday hair? GKhair and Tibolli each offer two sassy sets for glamorous gifting! Each set is equipped for keeping your locks stunning and in style from start to finish!

GKhair Gift Set 1: Color Protection Moisturizing Shampoo & Conditioner, Serum and Angle Vent Brush


GKhair’s Color Protection Moisturizing Shampoos & Conditioners are fortified with Juvexin, a unique formulation of keratin proteins that enhance the texture and condition of all hair types. Also included are Serum and a Signature Angle Vent Brush.

 

GKhair Gift Set 2: Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner, Serum and Leave-In Cream


GKhair’s Color Protection Moisturizing Shampoos & Conditioners are fortified with Juvexin, a unique formulation of keratin proteins that enhance the texture and condition of all hair types. Also included are Serum and Leave-In Cream.

 

Tibolli Gift Set 1: Volume Obsessed Color Protection Shampoo & Conditioner, Hair Oil and Vent Brush


To cultivate ultimate mega-volume for coveted style, Tibolli has formulated a new Volume Obsessed Color Protection Shampoo & Conditioner, Hair Oil and Signature Angle Vent Brush.

 

Tibolli Gift Set 2: Volume Obsessed Color Protection Shampoo & Conditioner, Hair Oil and Moisture Lust Leave-In Spray


To cultivate ultimate mega-volume for coveted style, Tibolli has formulated a new Volume Obsessed Color Protection Shampoo & Conditioner, Hair Oil and Moisture Lust Leave-In Spray.

 

Stay tuned for more gifting ideas, and visit gkhair.com and tibolli.com for more info!

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Sugar and spice and all things nice—that's what Isola’s Limited Edition Holiday Set is made of!  A trifecta of skin-smoothing and soothing body scrubs, the Isola Limited Edition Holiday Set features three additions to the popular line, just in the time for gift giving season.
 
Good enough to eat, the new body scrubs are formulated with a rich brown sugar base that provides gentle exfoliation to lift away dry skin and leave it feeling silky and polished. The brown sugar is blended with antioxidant-rich grapeseed oil, coconut oil and sweet almond oils as well as vitamin E to nourish, hydrate and replenish skin.


 
The set includes three 6-ounce scrubs in new sumptuous scents, including:
 
Brown Sugar & Caramel Apple
Brown Sugar & Candied Fig
Brown Sugar & Sweet Cinnamon & Pumpkin

 
The perfect gift for the glamour girl, the beauty junkie, the hostess and the foodie, Isola’s Limited Edition Holiday Set is sure to delight anyone’s skin and senses.
 
Like all Isola products, the Limited Edition Holiday scrubs are made with 100% natural ingredients and are free of parabens, sulfates, synthetic dyes, petrochemicals and GMOs.
 
Isola’s Limited Edition Holiday Set is available at IsolaBody.com, select spas nationwide or by calling toll-free (866) 576-4111.
 
Isola can be found on Facebook  (facebook.com/isolabody), Twitter (@isolabody) and Instagram (@isolabody)

 

Stay tuned for more gifting ideas!

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Moroccanoil is world-renowned for luxurious, performance-driven products that make looking beautiful effortless and stress-free. This season, Moroccanoil has made holiday gift shopping a breeze with elegant, limited-edition beauty Essentials Kits.

Moroccanoil’s new holiday gift sets are offered in three different options (Repair, Styling and Volumizing) to address the individual needs of every hair type. They leave hair naturally smooth, healthy and shiny, while improving its condition with each use, quickly transforming a holiday hair look from drab to dramatic.

A gift that keeps on giving, each kit is elegantly presented in a chic winter white travel bag — a perfect accessory for a weekend ski trip or a relaxing beach getaway to escape the cold. The exclusive Moroccanoil Essentials Kits for the holiday season include:

 

1. REPAIR ESSENTIALS KIT: Moroccanoil Treatment (50ml), Moroccanoil Moisture Repair Shampoo and Conditioner (250ml)

 

2. STYLING ESSENTIALS KIT: Moroccanoil Treatment (50ml), Moroccanoil Heat Styling Protection (250ml), and Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray Strong (75ml)

 

3. VOLUMIZING ESSENTIALS KIT: Moroccanoil Treatment Light (50ml), Moroccanoil Volumizing Mousse (250ml), and Moroccanoil Weightless Hydrating Mask (75ml)
 

All the essentials in three easy kits—way to make the most of the gift-giving season!

 

Stay tuned for more gifting ideas, and visit moroccanoil.com for more info!

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Our favorite purveyors of witty labels and haircare staples are at it again!

Just in time for the holidays, evo has collaborated with Australian designer Marsha Golemac to create a stunning limited edition paper-art bag for each of its three gift sets—each containing a complimentary haze styling powder! We also want to share with you how cute and funny these product labels are, because it's just ridiculous.

haze styling powder comes with this encouraging bit of wisdom:

"if you've just washed your hair and you're dreading the next three days of baby-haired-mopville, then a little of this styling powder will go a long way."

The calming haze set (above) includes the therapist calming shampoo:

"if i could t-u-r-n back the dry-y...

if i could f-i-n-d a-a way...

well now you can. your saviour is at hand."

and the therapist calming conditioner:

"no more hiding your frizzy hair and no more inner shame... you're now a racehorse that's bolted from the stables gleaming with pride... run with it, feel the freedom, run with it... neighhhhhhh."

The caring haze set (above) includes ritual salvation care shampoo:

"your hair is your friend, treat it right and you'll be on your way to mastering your destiny and becoming that person you always dreamed of being..."

and ritual salvation care conditioner:

"...your hair is like a lover, ignore it and it will run off, shag your best friend and be sewing alfalfa sprouts into your new leather couch before you've had time to take your house key back."

The fat and happy haze set (above) includes gluttony volume shampoo:

"who ate all the pies? who ate all the pies? your hair ate all the pies cos' it's a fat bast@%$... need we say more?"

and bride of gluttony volume conditioner:

"a moment too long on the sticks? who cares about slender when you can bend the world under your feet? go on, take the extra slice; gluttony is back and smoother than ever."

 

Stay tuned for more gifting ideas, and visit evohair.com for more info!

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"So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past."

No one said it better than F. Scott Fitzgerald in The Great Gatsby—there's not much to be done about the ever-moving sands of time! Or in the words of the Steve Miller Band, "Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin'... into the future." That's true, too.

In any case, time travel isn't (yet) possible. But age-defying skincare is, and by golly, we ought to take advantage.

For your holiday gifting purposes, consider the Timeless by Pevonia 2013 Holiday Collection. The new skincare brand offers the latest innovative skincare technologies without use of parabens, artificial colors or fragrances, formaldehyde, alcohol and other harsh ingredients.

The Ageless Beauty Deluxe Retail Set provides a full face regimen with the Foaming Gel Cleanser, Radiant Skin Toner, Collagen Serum and Collagen Moisturizer. Products feature high concentrations of marine collagen for intense absorption and anti-aging benefits. Not to mention the luxury red travel tote they come in!

The Timeless Eyes Youthful Repair Kit includes Eye Contour Serum, which is enriched with anti-aging agents marine collagen and marine elastin to erase puffiness, diminish dark circles and smooth fine lines and wrinkles. Along with an innovative eye wand, the set comes in a luxurious cosmetic bag!

Timeless On-the-Go is perfect for that jet-setter in your life. The traveler kit offers a select group of products perfectly sizes for trial or travel, along with a convenient cosmetic bag.

 

Stay tuned for more gifting ideas, and visit timelessbypevonia.com for more info!

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We're suckers for a good palette... and chances are, your giftees are, too!

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens are cute and all, but as far as our favorite things go, they just don't compare to the Too Faced Joy to the Girls holiday collection! The A Few of My Favorite Things set includes a killer pallet of eyeshadows, blush, bronzer and highlighter as well as the hyper-plumping Lip Injection and Better Than Sex mascara. All in a cute cosmetic case!

Check out the All I Want for Christmas Set for a collection of on-the-go primping necessities. The adorable makeup bag includes the best of the brand's eyes, face and lips, including an exclusive La Crème Color Drenched Lip Cream color!

The Be Merry Be Bright group set features two stunning palettes and Lash Injection mascara, as well as included how-tos—perfect for creating a completed look.

How cute is Jingle All the Way? Enjoy this collection of 11 shadows, a bronzer and blush in a pop-out makeup palette and iPhone 5 case.

 

Stay tuned for more gifting ideas, and visit toofaced.com for more info!

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We all know color care is important... but do we really know the importance of caring for each other's color? Now that's what holiday spirit is all about!

Introducing ColorProof Evolved Color Care's genius holiday sets: A Tote for Every Type!

Winter dryness getting her down? The SuperRich Moisture Tote includes: SuperRich Moisture Shampoo 10.1 oz., SuperRich Moisture Condition 8.5 oz. and Complimentary DeepQuench™ Moisture Masque 5.2 oz. plus violet metallic tote bag. Thirst no more!

If her locks are lacking, offer the SuperPlump Volume Tote for a superb boost! It includes SuperPlump Volumizing Shampoo 10.1 oz., SuperPlump Moisture Condition 8.5 oz. and Complimentary PowderFix™ Instant Volume Texture .53 oz. plus red metallic tote bag. Plump it up!

Not just smooth—crazy smooth. Sound good? Check out the CrazySmooth Smoothing Tote, which includes NEW! CrazySmooth Anti-Frizz Shampoo 10.1 oz., NEW! CrazySmooth Extreme Shine Treatment Oil 3.4 oz. and Complimentary NEW! CrazySmooth Anti-Frizz Condition 8.5 oz. plus clear tote bag.
 

Make sure your holiday is a tote-ally color-protected one!

 

Stay tuned for more gifting ideas, and visit colorproof.com for more info!

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With hundreds of shades of polish, OPI really has it all... including holiday gifts to make the season a breeze!

Take Ten and Top This, below, feature 10 bestselling mini nail lacquers and three top coats for flawless finishes, respectively.  Take Ten includes a spectrum of hues, ranging from soft sheers to creamy reds to rich burgundies. Each nail lacquer also comes with OPI’s signatureProWide™ Brush – now in mini size for the first time. Top This! contains Top Coat, Matte Top Coat, and Snowflakes in the Air – an exclusive multi-colored sparkle shade available only in this kit.

OPI also launches three new gift sets this holiday season – Pack the Essentials, Fit to Be Tied and Sweet on My Beau.  Each gift set includes holiday-inspired hues in festive packaging, perfect for giving and receiving.


Pack the Essentials contains five classic nail lacquers in rich hues of purple and red, champagne glitter and soft pink and neutral cremes, plus Start-to-Finish, packaged in a quilted train case.  Fit to Be Tiedfeatures three duo gift sets, each containg two lacquers and three glitter hair tie bracelets. Sweet on My Beau features two soft shades – Alpine Snow and Sweet Heart – and includes a metallic cosmetic bag with bow decal.

And lastly, inspired by Mariah Carey, OPI has bottled luxury for the holidays.  Elegant and dazzling, Pure 18K White Gold & Silver Leaf Top Coat adds precious metal texture over any OPI shade or can be worn alone for a subtle but luxurious look. This genuine 18 karat white gold & silver leaf top coat comes packaged in a special limited edition collectable box.

 

Stay tuned for more gifting ideas, and visit opi.com for more info!

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It just wouldn't be the holiday season—and a glamorous prelude to New Year's Eve—without copious sparkle. Glimmer on with LCN's New Year's Diva Polish Set, a trendy kit of lacquers that includes the New Year's Divas Twins—two effect polishes that create the ultimate party look in only two steps—as well as a base and top coat.

The Top Coat bright is applied onto the rosé polish and contains a large number of different glittery, multi-size silver particles. The delicate multi-sparkles are perfectly displayed on top of the dark base coat. For a very special look, the effect polish twins may also be combined.

Top Coat Bright

Rosé

Special effects glitter

Base Coat

And, in addition to ringing in the New Year with these great effect polishes, the stylish rhinestone clutch is another great diva accessory!

 

Stay tuned for more gifting ideas, and visit lcnusa.com for more info!

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A beauty industry mainstay, Paul Mitchell is also a generous supplier of holiday gift sets and stocking stuffers! Some of our favorites?

The Awapuhi Wild Ginger Daily Luxe Gift Set includes one Moisturizing Lather Shampoo (8.5 oz), one Keratin Cream Rinse (8.5 oz) and one Keratin Intensive Treatment (3.4 oz). And, the Ultimate Luxe Gift Set comes with the Moisturizing Lather Shampoo, a larger (5.1 oz) Keratin Intensive Treatment, a Styling Treatment Oil (3.4 oz) and even a HydroCream Whip (6.7 oz). If she can't get enough of that ginger scent, you can't go wrong with either of these sets!

For men, we love the Mitch Top Shelf Mix Deluxe Gift Set, which comes with Double Hitter 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner (8.5 oz), Steady Grip Gel (5.1 oz), Reformer (3 oz.), a limited edition Patrón Agave Bar and a limited edition Mitch cocktail shaker. A toast to the holiday season!

Don't forget your Tea Tree devotees! The eco-chic Tea Tree gift sets feature plantable wrappers made from seeded paper—the gift that keeps on growing! The Tea Tree Special Deluxe Gift Set includes Special Shampoo and Conditioner (10.14 oz.), Hair and Body Moisturizer (10.14 oz.), Body Bar (5.3 oz.) and Essential Oil (10 ml)!


Stay tuned for more gifting ideas, and visit paulmitchell.com for more info!

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