Expert edit: the beauty gifts our editors are coveting for Christmas
Trust us, these are what your loved ones *want* on their wishlists
If you need to know what kind of present to place under the Christmas tree for anyone partial to a perfume, skin care routine, or chic summer makeup look, you’re probably going to want to ask a beauty editor.
Nobody knows beauty quite like ‘em - when ‘trying everything on the market in a bid to separate the good from the truly great’ comes with the territory, you’re bound to get some strong recommendations.
So in the spirit of Christmas and guaranteeing your gift is going to delight the lucky receiver, here are BEAUTYcrew’s editors’ picks for the best beauty & wellness gifts this year…
Delaney: Natio Routine Gift Set
From $39.95 at Myer
“Toward the end of the year I always find myself mulling on ‘why are none of my skin care products working together toward my eternal goal of blindingly glowy skin?!’. And to be frank, I fear it’s because my mixing and matching has gotten a bit out of hand. For that very reason, I’m throwing hints around on the daily that I’m after this 3-pack from Natio. It maps the three essential steps (with an easy cleanser, toner, moisturiser order) out for you, and houses all the soothing, skin-boosting ingredients (vitamin E, chamomile, essential oils) my lacklustre complexion is craving.”
Briar: Creed Delphinus
From $400 at Libertine Parfumerie
“I had the pleasure of previewing this unique scent before it hit shelves and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it since. It’s feminine, joyfully complicated, and well-balanced, blending together spices and florals with vanilla, tonka, leather and incense. If you’ve become bored by fragrance lately, this scent will help to reinvigorate your love for perfume.”
Delaney: Jean Paul Gaultier La Belle Paradise Garden Eau de Parfum
From $210 at Myer
“I always get a kick out of JPG’s packaging (the bottles are basically home decor), and this bright blue lagoon-esque bust was enough to hook me in, scent be damned. But rest assured, if you’re a fan of a gourmand-floral (think blue lotus flower meets vanilla) like I am, the scent inside is more than worth the spend”.
Briar: Guerlain Kiss Kiss Bee Glow Lip Oil in 'Honey'
From $63 at David Jones
"I used to apply lip liner and lip gloss religiously, but these days I’m more interested in nourishing my lips and enhancing their natural colour. This pink petal-hued lip oil from Guerlain is infused with real honey for a shiny syrup finish, and promises up to 24 hours of volumising and conditioning lip care.”
Delaney: Natasha Denona I Need A Nude Eyeshadow Palette
From $125 at Sephora
“Summer is the season where I can actually be bothered with eyeshadow - nothing says ‘festive’ quite like a frosted, shimmery shadow look. I normally gravitate toward warm hues, but the pearlescent pastel pink (you’ll find it bottom right, billed as ‘Mia’) from this icy-toned palette caught my eye, and now I’m obsessed with this edit of chrome-y cool shades.”
Briar: Kip & Co Island Delight Waffle Bath Robe
From $105 at Kip & Co
“I’ve been looking for a new bathrobe for months, nay years, and I’ve been very disappointed with the lack of colour in the category thus far. But this playful waffle robe from Kip & Co uses colour in a way that really tickles my brain without feeling overwhelming or too ‘loud’. The fact that it’s made entirely of snuggly, comfy cotton is also a big plus in my books.”
Delaney: Bread Beauty Supply T-Shirt Towel
From $73 at Sephora
“I’m determined to work with my natural curls rather than against them this summer, and so this t-shirt towel is gonna be a non-negotiable as I begin this daunting (and frustratingly frizzy) journey. Crafted from super soft (like, super soft) organic cotton & bamboo, it’s the secret to giving damaged hair a break from the friction of rough drying methods (AKA your regular towels, sorry to report).”
Briar: Rationale Beautiful Cheeks SPF30 Cream Blush
From $82 at Rationale
“As someone who’s inherited dark undereyes, if there’s one product I’m applying on no-makeup makeup days to refresh and brighten my complexion, it’s cream blush. This rosy, radiant finish pick from Rationale gives skin that perfect ‘lit from within glow’ and a natural flush that’s unmatched. I plan to pat this onto my cheeks, the bridge of my nose, and my lips every day this summer.”
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Delaney began her career in the Australian beauty media industry in 2015, landing amidst the glossy world of women’s lifestyle magazines (or more literally, in their beauty cupboards). Since then, she has gone on to write across a multitude of beloved Australian media brands, including OK!, NW, InStyle, and Harper’s BAZAAR. She’s covered every side of beauty content, from directing beauty editorial shoots to rounding up the best glossy serums for golden hour skin. Having spent nearly a decade immersed in the beauty realm, Delaney’s knowledge of beauty is as extensive as her collection of tinted lip oils (read: extremely extensive). Delaney is currently the Digital Managing Editor of BEAUTYcrew, and her beauty wisdom also appears across beautyheaven, ELLE and Marie Claire. She enjoys channelling her personal hobby (testing beauty products) into her professional work (talking about testing beauty products), and considers perfecting the art of a cat eye in a moving car her life’s greatest accomplishment.
