Small gestures of beauty help set the tone for a season meant to be savoured. Photo: Bath & Body Works
The holidays have a way of inviting small rituals – a new scent, a touch of shimmer, a moment of care amid the chaos.
This year’s beauty offerings lean into that spirit, favouring mood-lifting colours and quietly luxurious textures. Think of them less as gifts to give or receive, and more as little reminders to pause, glow and enjoy the season.
Beloved favourites
Bath & Body Works’ Gingham Gorgeous gift box set contains three products in a signature scent.
Gingham Gorgeous’ fragrance notes include pink strawberries, peach nectar and peony blooms and come in the form of a body lotion, shower gel and fine fragrance mist.
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Promoting radiance
The Ordinary’s pre-made sets include the Soothing & Barrier Support Serum set, which includes a reusable keychain pouch and cute stickers.
It features the Soothing & Barrier Support Serum, a multi-active solution specifically formulated to address damaged skin barrier concerns.
Providing an immediate boost in hydration, it soothes discomfort and reduce signs of irritation-induced redness.
Suitable for all skin types, this formulation effectively improves uneven skin texture, promoting a smoother, more radiant appearance.
Back to basics
Fresh’s Fresh Start Duo (Holiday Limited Edition) includes products in travel sizes: Soy Face Cleanser and Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream.
These everyday hydration essentials are the bare minimum when you’re travelling.
The non-stripping Soy Face Cleanser removes makeup and SPF while the Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream strengthens the skin’s barrier for dewy skin that’s plumped with moisture.
Self-care moments
Laneige
Laneige is offering gift sets which include some of their greatest hits, like the Glowy Lip Minis, a four-piece set of the brand’s cult-favourite lip products.
It includes Lip Glowy Balms in Berry, Sweet Candy, Vanilla and Blueberry – reimagined in playful, collectible packaging, reminiscent of classic game boards and colourful playrooms – evoking that nostalgic thrill of opening your very first gift.
Read more: Vanity Fare: Bold fragrances to elevate your scent game this season
Lifting and firming
The Hydrate & Plump Peptide Power Duo (Holiday Limited Edition) from Paula’s Choice includes two items: Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptide Booster and Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Moisturizer.
A targeted treatment that lifts, firms and smoothens the appearance of wrinkles, the Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptide Booster contains restructuring peptides that deliver lasting results.
The Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Moisturizer is a lightweight gel-cream packed with 3x pro-collagen peptides for 24-hour hydration that instantly plumps skin.
