Our ultimate gift guide continues! This time we highlight the more luxurious of the lot. Are you game to splurge for the ones you love most?
Christmas inches closer every day. I am looking forward most to the window of time between Christmas to New Year. Just imagine – what you do from Christmas to New Year will wrap up and define how your 2014 has been. How surreal that we are only one month away from that!
But it remains that Christmas is a lovely excuse to pamper your loved ones in indulgent presents that they can’t refuse. We pick out the pricier of the offerings. Come on, Christmas is a time to be generous! Now say goodbye to your budget.
La Roche-Posay
With an optimal SPF 50+ protection reinforced against UVA long rays, La Roche-Posay is one of the strongest sunblocks available on the market. The ultra-light fluid texture is suitable for all skin types but especially ideal for combination skin. The optimized filtering system also ensures no white marks!
Available at Derma Center (Westgate) and major pharmacies
Writer’s Pick: SkinCeuticals
SkinCeuticals tops my list. This broad-spectrum treatment provides advanced environmental protection to defend skin against the reactive molecules (including free radicals) that are known to cause cellular damage. In addition to its superior antioxidant capabilities, it has been proven to correct existing damage from the inside out.
Available at Derma Center (Westgate)
Vichy
Vichy Thermal Spa Water, already known for its regenerative and soothing properties, has a new power: by opening the inter-cells gateways, it allows active ingredients to circulate in each facial zone. Hyaluronic Acid and Aquabioryl will bring needed water to skin whereas λ-Carracghennans will keep a long-lasting hydration by reconstructing the barrier function.
Available at Derma Center (Westgate) and major pharmacies
Stila
This first set is curated from Stila’s popular beauty essentials, including deluxe Lip Glazes in Apricot, Grapefruit and Majesty and an Eye Shadow Trio in Gilded. It also comes with a gorgeous BaubleBar Rose Gold Pave Drop Bangle and $10 gift card to baublebar.com.
Available at Sephora.
Writer’s Pick: Braun
Braun Face lets you enjoy two treatments with one device – simply switch attachments. Precisely remove facial hair by the root with the facial epilator or cleanse skin pore deep with the facial brush. The sleek and compact design of the Braun Face lets you handle it like a mascara for absolute control and precision.It removes hairs from the root for up to 4 weeks of hair-free skin.
Available at departmental stores
By Nicole Lee
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