Yes, size does matter... when it comes to these blockbuster beauty sets, at least. By Carina Koh
Yes, size does matter... when it comes to these blockbuster beauty sets, at least. By Carina Koh
The do-it-all palette Laura mercier master class colour essentials collection, $180.
My beef with palettes: only one or two hues get used; the rest are almost always left untouched. Well, that’s not the case with this palette. It houses easy-to-wear colours, all of which we guarantee you’ll use often – 12 eyeshadows in work-friendly beiges and browns, as well as deeper shades such as grey, navy and black; three flattering cheek colours; two eyeliners in black and brown; and a black kohl pencil. Two makeup brushes are also packed neatly in the palette – so convenient.
A big box of eye candy Urban decay urban 24/7 eye pencil vault, $400.
All right, fine. We don’t need 40 eyeliners. Still, we definitely want this. Why? It houses the brand’s 24/7 Glide-on Eye Pencil in every hue – which means you get an insane range of colours, from turquoise to silver, in any finish you desire. And don’t be fooled by the price tag; you actually save some money here. It works out to a mere $10 per full-sized eye pencil (usually priced at $30) – now that’s a steal.
Your all-new cosmetics wardrobe Lancome the o beauty box set, $118 with $130 purchase of lancome products at the counter.
Need to overhaul your entire makeup arsenal – or know someone who does? Grab this set – you’ll land the brand’s Hypnose Eyeshadow Palette in Harmonie, Blush Subtil in #02 Rose Sable, two mini Lip Lover lipsticks, a set of mini brushes, and more.
24 treats in one
The body shop 24 happy days advent calendar, $189.90.
If you can’t get enough of Christmas, this advent calendar – filled with all the brand’s popular products, from a travel-size Italian Summer Fig EDT to cream blushers and a travel-size Vitamin E Night Cream – will make sure you wake up to a little present every day in the month of December.
Your on-the-go vanity case Estee lauder color edit collection set, $99 with $120 purchase of estee lauder products at the counter.
This is perfect for travel junkies. Besides makeup essentials – think an eyeshadow-and-blusher palette, lipsticks and a mascara – you’ll get travel-size skincare treats such as the brand’s Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II and Resilience Lift Night Firming/Sculpting Face and Neck Creme. And everything comes in a nifty train case that won’t take up much baggage space.
