The blockbusters

The ultimate gifts for die-hard beauty junkies, these big hitters contain two dozen or more beauty treats and come in beautiful boxes you can repurpose.

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The ultimate gifts for die-hard beauty junkies, these big hitters contain two dozen or more beauty treats and come in beautiful boxes you can repurpose.

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24 PRODUCTS Jo Malone Advent Calendar, $825.

Pricey but oh-so-decadent, it’s a heaven-scent (pardon the pun) for fans of the British brand. Indulge in travel-size servings of Jo Malone’s most-loved fragrances (think Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense and Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne) and scented body creams — and take them on holiday with you. Bonus points for the elegant packaging – we can think of so many ways to reuse the mini chest of drawers.

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24 PRODUCTS Jo Malone Advent Calendar, $825.

Pricey but oh-so-decadent, it’s a heaven-scent (pardon the pun) for fans of the British brand. Indulge in travel-size servings of Jo Malone’s most-loved fragrances (think Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne Intense and Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne) and scented body creams — and take them on holiday with you. Bonus points for the elegant packaging – we can think of so many ways to reuse the mini chest of drawers.

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40 PRODUCTS Urban Decay UD XX: 20 Years of Beauty with an Edge, $570.

We’re always in awe of Urban Decay’s makeup vaults (remember last year’s Naked Vault Volume II?) and this one is no different. The edgy purple box, perfect for storing makeup, houses 20 shades of Eyeshadow and 20 shades of 24/7 Glide-on Eye Pencil, including past cult favourites such as Covet and Lucky.

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24 PRODUCTS L’Occitane Holiday 2016 Advent Calendar, $79.

This should address all your (or your giftee’s) needs; the French brand’s best-selling bath, body and skincare products are all here – such as its Shea Ultra Rich Face Cream, Verbena Hand Cream and Almond Delicious Soap. All are fun-size, so you can use them on your travels or get them as a sampler set.