Just a week from the birthday of the great JC (and mine!), Many of us are still trying to buy gifts in a panic without revealing the fact that we have bought gifts in a panic … if you are still on the "perfect" Delicacies waiting If you want to come along or suddenly get hit in the face, you've come to the right place. With so many incredible festive collections and limited editions this year, it's hard not to feel overwhelmed or worried that you made the wrong choice. But I've found seven perfect last minute gifts for the luxurious beauty lover that no doubt will please any recipient. Whether it's your mother, sister, in-laws or your best friend, each of them shows that you care – if you dare to hand them over!
Jo Malone Rose & Magnolia Cologne (£ 104.00)
It's not Christmas without a special edition JML scent, and this year they have definitely created something that looks special and smells even better. What you can dismiss as an old-fashioned floral scent is actually very pleasant; Inspired by the night sky, it contains "luminous magnolia and a duet of blooming and enchanting roses" in addition to sensual patchouli and warm amber, so that it feels like a modern interpretation of a classic combination. I am a big fan of rose fragrances, but they are often heavy and outdated – this combines the sweet Rose de Mai and the spicy opulence of Rose Damascena to create a wonderful fragrance that surpasses generations and tastes. An absolutely fail-safe gift.
Spectrum Collections Moonlight Highlighter (£ 12.99)
This moon-inspired highlighter is part of their first makeup collection and a delight. The warmth of the pink tones in combination with the effortless shimmer makes it easy to wear and beautiful on most lighter skin tones. It effortlessly polishes the skin and leaves a subtle shimmer over the cheekbones. Perfect if you want to create rays from the inside. It looks so much more expensive than it is. So if your budget stretches, the rest of the Zodiac-inspired cosmetic collection is a joy too. (The only thing I'm personally not so keen on is the mascara.)
Molton Brown Bizarre Brandy Bath and Shower Gel (£ 24.00 | Currently £ 16.80)
I like this collection so much that I wrote a whole blog post about the offer, but this must be an important gift and gratefully received by men and women alike. You can't go wrong with a bottle of Molton Brown under your tree. This luxurious shower gel contains subtle shimmer in addition to a shade that can easily be mistaken for schnapps. The scent lingers on the skin just long enough to be worth the price, but is even more luxurious when immersed in a steaming hot bath – and it's available in a ball version if you're not familiar with the wrap!
Bobbi Brown Luxe Gems Eyeshadow Palette (£ 59.00)
Although this seems to be selling out online, I was told that it can still be found on many Bobbi Brown counters in the store. I live for this brand's celebratory collections and sometimes they exceed all expectations, but in 2019 they blew them all out of the park. every single thing is extremely desirable. The highlight for me is this Luxe Gems palette, which not only looks divine from the outside, but also contains seven incredible colors on the inside. With a combination of metallic, shimmer, iridescence and matt, it covers all your bases and remains incredibly portable – every single skin tone can wear every single shade and look fabulous. I'm obsessed with the rich metal "Electric Sapphire" and the "Black Pearl" shimmer, both of which shimmer without being super glittery and work even better when used wet.
Omorovicza Queen of Hungary Mist, Rose Gold Limited Edition (£ 28.00)
If you haven't tried this iconic facial mist yet, you really have to. Omorovicza has revived a 14th-century beauty recipe that was originally developed for the Queen of Hungary to create a cleansing, toning, and protective facial mist known for its phenomenal rejuvenating properties. Contains Hungary's thermal water in addition to rose, orange blossom and sage leaf water, it smells amazing and revives your complexion immediately. Whether you use it as the last step in your morning or evening regime, after a face mask, or just to refresh yourself on the go, it's wonderful to use and feels super luxurious – and the mist is much lighter and finer than many others I have tried. This Christmas it is available in a limited rose gold packaging. So it's the perfect excuse to treat a loved one (or yourself!).
Bare Minerals Little Gems Face Mask Gift Set (£ 29.00)
These four little tubes with face masks inspired by gemstones will certainly be gratefully received in the time of excessive enjoyment and offer an urgently needed moment of luxurious pampering and time for me. Each tube offers space for two or three masks (depending on how generous you are!) And is also perfect for multiple masking: the gold mask helps with hydration with hyaluronic acid, the amethyst mask helps with revitalizing tired-looking skin, the sapphire blue mask Helps with detoxification and the pink diamond gives the skin a radiant shine. Each mask is applied metallic and dried, perfect for selfie moments. This will make caring for your skin even more pleasant.
ARK Skin Care Nutmeg, Cinnamon & Clove Luxury Home Candle (£ 27.00)
If in doubt, a seasonal candle is always the right way – and the festive offer from ARK is so warm that it offers the immediate comfort of a cozy blanket. You don't have to be pampered to get great quality. It is cast by hand in Great Britain and has a burning time of up to 50 hours. Even without the light, my office smells incredible and the candle itself is definitely bigger than mine by Jo Malone and Molton Brown. For the price, you really can't do better and you would support a growing British brand too!
If you're still shopping, don't worry. Each of these seven last minute luxury beauty gifts will surely put a smile on your loved one's face and show them how much you care. Now all you have to do is worry about the Christmas dinner …
