It’s the most wonderful time of the year — especially if you enjoy giving gifts because there are so many great deals out there for the festive season. If you’re on the look out for beauty treats for a loved one, or if you’re rewarding yourself for getting through 2016 in one piece, The Beauty Beat has got you covered.
1. Ciate nail brand has the cutest Christmas-themed nail polish sets including the Tree Trinket, which features six shades nestled in individual clear baubles. Whether you wrap up the box or hang the baubles on your Christmas tree is totally up to you. Dh170 at Virgin Megastore.
2. For the queen in your life, there’s Lipstick Queen’s Discovery Kit with three lovely lippies in the shades Medieval, Saint Nude and Butterfly Ball. At Dh295 for three, that’s a steal. Available from Bloomingdales, Harvey Nichols, Areej and Paris Gallery branches or beautysolutions-me.com.
3. Naked Ultimate Basics Palette is part of the cult eyeshadow line from Urban Decay. It’s perfect for a young make-up lover just kicking off their obsession. Dh249 from Sephora.
4. Luxury for less is what Marc Jacobs’ Up All Night kit is all about. Get five mini lipsticks and a hot pink pouch for just Dh225 (for reference one full-size lipstick usually costs Dh150). Available at Sephora.
5. If you’re in a rush, online store wojooh.com has ready-made gift boxes of make-up and perfumes at varying ranges. Our favourite is the Wojooh Bling it Up for Dh205.
6. Make-up brand Rodial has a kit of full-sized products — two mascaras and a rose-scented lip balm — for Dh250. Available from Bloomingdales, Harvey Nichols, Areej and Paris Gallery branches in Dubai or beautysolutions-me.com.
7. Pretty packaging and bath luxuries are always a treat to receive. Check out Australian brand’s MOR Trio of Treasures for Dh155, available at Be Bar, Jumeirah Beach Road or beautysolutions-me.com
8. If organic products are your thing, then botanical body care brand Grown Alchemist will entice you. Their hand care twin set looks uber cool and it’s for Dh260 at Harvey Nichols.
9. This is not a kit, but has the potential to become one with a little creativity. The Zoella Beauty Sweet Inspirations Range has a number of cutesy bath products such as this Le Fizz bath fizzer (Dh49). Mix and match the items for a pretty, personalised gift. Available at Virgin Megastores.
10. If you’re interested in skin care, you will know how popular face mask brand Glam Glow is, and how pricey (it’s Dh320 for a full size). This kit of four 30g tubes is one way to get stuck in the mud (masks, that is). Dh350 at Sephora.
