Luxury Beauty Gifts 2014
Why These $250+ Luxurious Holiday Beauty Gifts Are Worth It
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There's luxe, then there's this list of exclusive presents, which we're dubbing the Bugatti of beauty gifts. Whether it's a talking makeup gift box or skin care encased in artwork, you won't find anything more opulent than these sets. In fact, many of them can be classified as collector's items. We're keeping our fingers crossed that these haute beauty items find their way under our tree (especially the crystal-studded Louboutin nail polish — hint, hint).
1 Tatcha Kassei Gold Massager & Moisturizing Trio
The product: Tatcha Kassei Gold Massager & Moisturizing Trio
The price: $495
Why it's worth it: During the holiday season, she probably doesn't have time to make an appointment at the spa. But this skin care set comes with a gold face messager that she can use to release all the tension planning the Christmas party caused.
2 Nars Vault
The product: Nars Vault
The price: $500
Why it's worth it: Any makeup-lover will be able to appreciate the lavish way the 10 Nars Audacious Lipsticks and coordinating nail colors are nestled in velvet and enclosed in a wooden gift box. It's almost to elegant to use . . . almost.
3 Kate Spade Saturday x Bliss Ultimate Spa Weekender Bag
The product: Kate Spade Saturday x Bliss Ultimate Spa Weekender Bag
The price: $329
Why it's worth it: The real question is: what Bliss products aren't included in this massive set? There's the body scrub, the lip balm, socks and gloves, and more. All in full-sized packaging. Oh, and the designer travel bag is a major bonus, too.
4 Kevyn Aucoin Essential Brush Set
The product: Kevyn Aucoin Essential Brush Set
The price: $650
Why it's worth it: If your friend considers herself a professional makeup artist in the making, this 14-piece kit is the holy grail of brushes. It comes cased in a faux-leather roll that makes it easy to pack up and go.
5 La Prairie Eternal Platinum Holiday Set
The product: La Prairie Limited Edition Eternal Platinum Holiday Set
The price: $1,700
Why it's worth it: Just like when it comes to engagement rings, platinum is the best option in skin care. You'll want to pick up one of these La Prairie holiday boxes, which include an eye cream, eye essence, face cream, and serum.
6 Restorsea Maria Cornejo Holiday Radiance Gift Set
The product: Restorsea Zero + Maria Cornejo Holiday Radiance Gift Set
The price: $315
Why it's worth it: We don't know which element of this kit is more luxurious: the designer scarf from Zero + Maria Cornejo or the Restorsea 24 Karat Liquid Gold Face Oil. The brightening serum is made with gilded shavings, so we think the skin care product wins this particular battle.
7 Orogold 24K Daily Essentials Kit
The product: Orogold 24K Daily Essentials Kit
The price: $338
Why it's worth it: The holidays are a viable excuse to treat yourself to a golden treat, right? Well, this skin care set is really too good to give away. It has the brand's bestselling products, including a day cream, night moisturizer, and peel. We won't tell anyone if you wrap it and put it under the tree for yourself.
8 Violet Grey At-Home Spa Set
The product: Violet Grey At-Home Spa Set
The price: $524
Why it's worth it: The Violet Grey team curates each item in the online store with care, so you'll only find products that are celebrity and beauty editor approved. The luxury beauty buys in this set include Tom Ford, La Prairie, Koh Gen Do, Leonor Greyl, and Eve Lom.
9 Viktor & Rolf Exclusive Flowerbomb Swarovski Edition
The product: Viktor & Rolf Exclusive Flowerbomb Swarovski Edition
The price: $2,500
Why it's worth it: Only seven of these gorgeous Swarovski-encrusted perfume bottles exist in the US, making it the most exclusive (and expensive) gift on our wish list. This kind of craftsmanship is the same as haute couture fashion because every crystal is hand placed.
10 Frédéric Malle Fleur Mecanique
The product: Frédéric Malle Fleur Mecanique
The price: $285
Why it's worth it: This is not a stereo, but it does charge just like your cell phone. The cube quietly releases the perfume of your choice into the air. It's also completely wireless, so you can transport the scents from room to room (or even outdoors).
11 RéVive Artbox 12
The product: RéVive Artbox 12
The price: $595
Why it's worth it: Inside the box is a coffret of RéVive antiaging products including a neck and eye cream, day and nighttime moisturizer, and a potent serum. Outside is a unique piece of artwork by Brooklyn painter Markus Linnenbrink. The packaging is a replica of his "WHATAPIECEOFWORKISMAN" canvas, which was hand-selected for this holiday collaboration.
12 Tom Ford Lip and Nail Set
The product: Tom Ford 8-Piece Lip and 8-Piece Nail Gift Box
The price: $656
Why it's worth it: This holiday set is the equivalent of a tailored suit on the Oscars red carpet — it's that exclusive. You can select a custom mix of polishes and lip hues, which come in a lacquered, mahogany box. This present is definitely too gorgeous to sully with wrapping paper.
13 Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir Candle
The product: Jo Malone Luxury Candle
The price: $455
Why it's worth it: This is the King Kong of candles. Literally, it's four times the size of your average votive (and has four wicks to accommodate its mammoth size). It comes in three different scent options including Pomegranate Noir, Lime Basil & Mandarin, and Pine & Eucalyptus. It will probably take a year to burn this candle, which is as big as your head.
14 Christian Louboutin Starlight Nail Polish
The product: Christian Louboutin Starlight Nail Polish
The price: $678
Why it's worth it: This is better than any red-bottom pair of pumps. The spike-topped bottle is laced with 1,500 strass crystals, and inside is the original Rouge Louboutin lacquer shade. The jewel box is lined in velvet and embellished with the same flower petals from the Pensamoi stiletto. There are only a limited number of these exclusive bottles in production, so you'll have to visit your closest Louboutin boutique to get your hands on one.
15 Charlotte Tilbury Genius Talking Gift Box
The product: Genius Talking Gift Box
The price: $265
Why it's worth it: Charlotte Tilbury is the premiere makeup artist to the stars, and this Christmas you can literally wrap all her knowledge in a beautiful box for a friend. The box features how-to videos and step-by-step tutorials on a screen inside the gift box. Oh yeah, this makeup kit is high tech! This complete everyday set is not only a treasure trove of information but also includes all Charlotte Tilbury's best products. You get her Supermodel Smoky Eyes palette, eyeliner, mascara, lip liner, lipstick, lip gloss, and blush.
16 Diptyque Electric Diffuser
The product: Diptyque Electric Diffuser
The price: $388
Why it's worth it: You know those Glade plug-ins that your grandmother puts in every room to keep the house smelling fresh? This is the chic, updated version. Reed diffusers barely release a scent and candles eventually melt away, but this Diptyque gem launches a puff of fragrance into the air three times an hour. Plus, the gold filigree will look gorgeous on your fireplace mantel.
17 Neiman Marcus x POPSUGAR Must Have Box
The product: Neiman Marcus x POPSUGAR Must Have Box
The price: $250
Why it's worth it: If the friend you're shopping for is indecisive, gift her this box of luxury goodies. Inside there are a number of high-end beauty buys in addition to other surprise fashion, home, and food items. You won't know what's in this wrapping until Christmas morning, but we promise it's well worth the wait.
