Best Beauty Products For December 2014 | Winter Shopping
Dope December Beauty Launches You Simply Must Have
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It's the season of gift giving — which means you're probably so burned out about talking about the "perfect present." While we love us a good gift guide, we're going to take a break from all that holiday cheer to simply discuss the hot, new beauty products launching in December. Ahead you'll find a keratin-infused blow dryer, a game-changing night cream, a smear-free drugstore lipstick, and more. No sugarplums or snowflake fairies required.
Cricket Tools Ultra Smooth Dryer
While I love that the Fall and Winter air is devoid of humidity, it leaves my locks lackluster. The lazy girl in me digs the fact that Cricket Tools' Ultra Smooth Dryer ($117) is infused with argan oil and keratin protein. A filter coated in the two formulas blasts the shine enhancers on your strands all in one step. — Lauren Levinson, beauty editor
The Body Shop Glazed Apple Sparkler
This scented body shimmer ($24) is way more chic than the glitter gels of yesteryear. The microfine sparkles boast a festive apple scent, while its luxe frosted-glass vial features a retro atomizer bulb, so it looks stellar on your vanity. — Emily Orofino, beauty editorial assistant
Origins x Nanette Lepore Makeup Bag
Unfortunately my list of designer bags is limited exclusively to cosmetic cases, and right now, this Nanette Lepore makeup bag is my favorite. The pattern was specifically created for Origins with diverse prints and embellishments. In support of the brand's organic purview, the bag was created with 100 percent recycled cotton. While supplies last, you can get the bag plus Nanette's favorite Drink Up Hydrating Lip Balm with a $65 purchase. — Jessica Cruel, assistant editor
R+Co Death Valley Dry Shampoo
R+Co is known for creating voluminous, larger-than-life hair. (See Allison Williams's recent Allure cover.) As a dry shampoo fiend, I like to stockpile travel sizes, which are perfect even when "traveling" means "going out downtown for the night." R+CO's Death Valley Travel Size Dry Shampoo ($17) should be noted, in addition to creating Bardot hair, for two standout ingredients: rice protein, which hydrates hair and has age-defying effects, and vitamin E, which strengthens the hair, too. — Kirbie Johnson, beauty reporter
Korres The Brightest Skin Wild Rose Collection
I love any products that smell of rose (it's my middle name, after all), but they get a permanent spot in my rotation when they actually do something great for my skin. Korres's rose treatment trio ($48) brightens dull, Winter-worn skin and softens away roughness for a glowy, rosy (seriously!) complexion. — EO
Joya Foxglove
After living in NYC for the last three years, I have come to love everything about the city, especially spending time on the Central Park lawn with friends. This new Joya Foxglove ($112) scent allows me to capture that fresh feeling even when it's 50 degrees outside. The aroma is a mix of hyacinth leaves, jasmine, and white cedar that comes in this superchic bottle with stopper . . . six months and counting until Summer arrives! — JC
Burberry Nail Polish in Gold No.447
Come Jan. 1, supershimmery makeup is less acceptable for the over-30 crowd. But until the holiday lights go out, I'm making the most of the festive season. Burberry's Iconic Colour Limited-Edition Nail Polish in Gold No.447 ($22) is the ideal sophisticated, gilded sheen. I wear it both as a special-effects topcoat and on bare nails to add some glimmer to my look. — LL
Clinique Snowflake Dreams Blended Face Powder
If you’re over the glitter eye or sequined dresses, you can still sparkle! Clinique’s Snowflake Dreams ($24) has an opalescent, shimmery finish that's perfect for brushing along your cheeks, shoulders, and chest. — KJ
Almay Smart Shade Butter Kiss Lipstick
Going to be honest: sometimes lipsticks end up all over my face (especially the matte ones), so I often prefer tinted balms or sheerer shades. The new Almay Smart Shade Butter Kiss Lipstick ($6), available in December at mass retailers, leaves that just-ate-cherry stain (without any actual mess). The buttery, slightly scented formula comes in 12 shades from nude to berry, but my favorite color is Red-Light Medium (pictured) because adds a red pop I can wear both day and night. — LL
Soap and Glory Three For All
I am a huge fan of travel-sized beauty, even if I rarely travel! Soap and Glory's already-awesome products just got seriously fashion forward for the holidays: with fun doodles by London artist Hattie Stewart, this deeply moisturizing trio ($25) is a Winter must. Plus, how can you pass on that precious pink rubber duck? — EO
MAC Prabal Gurung Creme Colour Base
I'm the type of beauty girl who waits all year for the MAC holiday collections to arrive, but this year, I'm ditching the limited-edition palettes for this MAC Prabal Gurung Creme Colour Base ($70). The bright orange shade works on cheeks and lips, but the real draw is the art deco packaging. The weighted gold compact will look fabulous in any holiday party clutch. — JC
Radical Skin Care Extreme Repair
Things that are certain: death. Taxes. Dry skin in the Winter. Radical Skincare’s Extreme Repair Cream ($150) alleviates that last truth. It doesn’t feel like rubbing butter on your skin, like some heavy-duty creams can. Plus, it’s packed with 18 active ingredients, which cover a range of skin issues, like dark spots, lost elasticity, and stressed skin. — KJ
Kai Reed Home Diffuser
The gardenia scent of Kai fragrances is already one of our favorites, and now the brand is launching into home decor with its Kai Reed Diffuser ($78). Your house will smell like a floral oasis long after your Christmas guests have headed home. — JC
