To make your holiday shopping a little easier, try our Mamiverse Holiday Beauty Guide. Department and cosmetics stores are chock-full of enticing gift ideas for the women in your life, from fragrance to skincare to makeup. But where to start?
Start with a good foundation
Skincare gifts often get passed over in favor or showy makeup palettes. But a flawless face starts with great skin. Here are our top skincare picks:
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For supremely improved skin quality, Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme is a “multi-action” moisturizer that delivers benefits wherever your skin needs them, whether increased suppleness, fine line correction, dehydration and more. $50-$75.
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Who likes to admit to tired-looking eyes and dark circles? Still, Repechage Opti-Firm Eye Contour visibly corrects these common eye “issues” and brightens the eye area immediately. $59.
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Lancome Genifique Eye also goes a long way to improve the eye area, with immediate correction and visible improvement in 7 days. $62.
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SinCare offers skincare with a sense of humor. What was your sin? Smoking? Sun damage? Bad diet? There’s a product to address the specific needs of your sinned-upon skin. $80.
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For faces over 50, Vichy’s new Novadiol GF line is specially formulated to tackle skin problems related to hormonal changes, and it minimizes fine lines and wrinkles. $42-$55.
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Then add the color
Now that your giftee’s skincare needs have been addressed, it’s time to shower her with some color—in the form of these great makeup options.
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Start with a smooth base. Vitamin and antioxidant enriched, and with SPF 30, Lancome’s Bienfait Teinté Beauty Balm provides lightweight, natural looking coverage and color correction. $45.
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Coordinate eyes and lips with Clinique’s Sixteen Shades of Beige, a new line of pretty, soft beiges, from rosy to peachy. These colors are really versatile, and provide a finished, but not overly “made-up” look. $12.50-$36.
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For the gal on the go, Laura Mercier’s Color To Go palette has her covered, with right-now nude colors for lips, cheeks and eyes. $50.
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Bobbi Brown’s Twilight Pink Lip & Eye Palette takes this season’s nude color trend and adds a touch more shimmer and pinkness. $80.
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Aerin Lauder’s AERIN Beauty line is fast becoming one of our favorites. Her “Winter” Lipstick comes in two nude shades or a strong red. Top it off with a matching “Winter” Lip Gloss, or go with gloss alone for a more casual look. $30.
The finishing touch
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Ralph Lauren Romance is a classic that just seems to get better over time. And with a full line of bath and body care products, you can give your giftee a truly romantic experience. $27-$225.
