12 Luxe Beauty Gifts That Are Worth the $250+ Price Tag

The gift: Guerlain Orchidée Impériale Black Cream

Price: $1,115

Why it's worth it: It took 15-plus years to research this decadent face cream, infused with the potent antiaging ingredient black orchid. This flower is known to have a long lifespan and survive in harsh weather conditions, so imagine what it can do for your skin. The jar is sold with a roll applicator that helps to lift and contour skin for extra firmness.

The gift: Christian Louboutin Bikini Questa Sera Parfum Spray

Price: $275

Why it's worth it: First of all, just look at it! The stunning, burnt-orange ombré faded bottle is an objet d'art in itself. Inside, the sexy scent features notes of green nectar, jasmine, tuberose, sandalwood, vetiver, and ambergris. It's the ideal fragrance for your holiday vacation as it's meant to evoke the feeling of cool night air after a hot day in the sun.

The gift: Kevyn Aucoin The Essential Brush Collection

Price: $650

Why it's worth it: Toss away your old brushes to make room for this leather portfolio featuring 14 need-to-own brushes. You'll be set for life, with everything from a contour fan to an eyeliner smudger.

The gift: La Mer Boucheron Limited-Edition Crème Case

Price: $15,000

Why it's worth it: House your precious La Mer Crème in this gorgeous case, created by famous French jeweler Boucheron. The mother-of-pearl jar features Boucheron signature gold-plated "Clous de Paris" and is topped with a blue cabochon stone, which is a nod to La Mer's sea-mineral-infused formulas. Note that the made-to-order piece takes three months to handcraft.

The gift: Tom Ford Private Blend Oud Wood Candle

Price: $250

Why it's worth it: Some of your favorite Tom Ford fragrances, like Oud Wood, are available in candle form. So run a bubble bath, light this sensual wicker, and let the smoky aroma fill the room. It features notes of oud wood, sandalwood, vetiver, tonka bean, and amber.

The gift: Byredo Hand Cream Squeezer

Price: $330

Why it's worth it: The beauty-lover who has everything likely isn't yet the owner of this bathroom treat. The decorative piece, crafted from Italian marble, helps to squeeze out the last bits of your favorite hand cream or toothpaste.

The gift: La Prairie Cellular Radiance Concentrate Pure Gold

Price: $660

Why it's worth it: If you're spending this price tag, you would want your serum infused with gold! This one relies on the fancy metal to improve the look of fine lines within an hour of applying it.

The gift: By Terry Impearlious Baume de Rose Deluxe

Price: $245

Why it's worth it: This do-it-all balm is literally packaged in a bed of preserved roses for an opulent unboxing experience. The cult formula contains essential rose wax, shea butter, and vitamin E.

The gift: Kilian Voulez-Vous Coucher Avec Moi Eau de Parfum

Price: $285

Why it's worth it: It's hard to turn down a two-for-one deal like this fragrance and clutch combo. The chic black case features an edgy-glam gold snake — perfect for holiday soirées. The scent, which is part of Kilian's The Garden of Good and Evil collection, has sweet-musky notes of ylang-ylang, neroli, vanilla, and sandalwood.

The gift: Dior Prestige Le Cure Set

Price: $1,550

Why it's worth it: If you have three weeks until a major event (re: your wedding), this serum kit is going to improve your skin in 21 days. Each serum is meant to be used for one week, back-to-back, offering immediate anti-aging results. The formula relies on the star ingredient, Rose de Granville from the the Dior Gardens.

The gift: Balmain Paris Hair Couture Infrared Blow Dryer

Price: $290

Why it's worth it: If you can't remember to put your blow dryer away, then at least get a fancy fashion-forward one. This Balmain one looks sleek and uses infrared heat, which reduces hair damage by speeding up the process.

The gift: Charlotte Tilbury Luxury Lipstick Wardrobe Matte Revolution

Price: $305

Why it's worth it: This was the year of matte lips, so finish it off strong by owning 10 of Charlotte Tilbury's matte lipsticks. There are shades for all skin tones, and the formula contains orchid extract to keep your pucker kissable.