No more fumbling around with tape and wads of wrapping paper. These pre-packaged gifts are good to go as they are.
No more fumbling around with tape and wads of wrapping paper. These pre-packaged gifts are good to go as they are.
1 Aesop The Avid Explorer, $155. The practical and reusable amenity case has an elegant illustrated paper sleeve designed by Norwegian artist Bendik Kaltenborn, known for his whimsical and natureinspired artwork. What’s in it: A full-sized hand wash, hand balm, body cleanser and body balm infused with Aesop’s aromatherapeutic scents.
2 Ren Luxury Moroccan Rose Collection, $120. This graphic pink-andmint- green box will stand out under any Christmas tree. What’s in it: A body wash, sugar polish and moisturising body oil from the brand’s popular Moroccan Rose Otto range, all scented with 100 per cent natural rose oil
3 Lush 12 Days of Christmas Gift Set, $80. The festive-looking red-andgreen box resembles a kitschy vintage clock. What’s in it: Twelve Christmas-themed bath items such as shower gels, bubble bars and body lotions. We love the almond-androse- absolute-scented Snowcastle Soap, the citrusy Santa’s Postbox Soap and the Butterbear Bath Bomb.
4 Too Faced Grande Hotel Cafe (price unavailable). Remove the “roof” and open the “doors” to reveal the contents. Its design reminds us of The Grand Budapest Hotel from the eponymous film. What’s in it: Three A5 notebook-sized makeup palettes, each with six eyeshadows and a blusher or bronzer, and a mini Better Than Sex Mascara.
5 Sephora The Enchanting Eye, Brow and Face Palette, $16. A pretty pink-and-sparklygold case that looks like a handy notebook. What’s in it: A selection of party-ready eyeshadows in hues such as purple and metallic silver, highlighters, a blusher and brow powders.
6 Benefit Girl-a-rama, $81. This adorable, vibrantly coloured retro-chic dollhead box is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. What’s in it: Everything you need for a glam night out: mini versions of the brand’s Benetint, The Porefessional pore concealer and Roller Lash, a bronzer/ highlighter duo and two eyeshadows.
