You know it’s officially the Holiday season when we bid goodbye to Spooky season! And as we enter the month of Joyful celebration, let us not forget the importance of *skincare*. Though, we must admit that this year’s holiday brings more closeness and happiness as opposed to last year (because we’re slowly shifting back to normal, yay!), Of course, there’s going to be a lot of photos taken during the night. So let’s be inclined to look like the best version of ourselves. 

Luckily, our favourite brands like Fenty Beauty, Guerlain, Caudalie and Glow Recipe came prepared with the lineups of their holiday skincare essentials. Just in time to ring our Holiday beauty checklist. From skincare under $50 to splurge-worthy luxury gadgets, these stocking stuffers are handy, swoon-worthy, and designed to make anyone’s day all the merrier. And yes you guessed, all items are Beauty Insider approved! 

For The Skin, To Prep & Prime

(From left: Ole Henriksen, Dr Dennis Gross & Caudalie)

1. Dr Dennis Gross Merry Smooth & Bright ($435)

The exclusive holiday kit features FDA-approved LED device SpectraLite FaceWare Pro, a full-size Texture Renewal Serum, a full-size Triple Correction Eye Serum and 5 treatments of the iconic Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel. Together, they’ll help you build collagen, even out skin tone and improve the look of wrinkles and blemishes, for merry, smooth and bright skin. Available at sephora.sg and in-store at Sephora Singapore. 

2. Caudalie Vinosource-Hydra ($55)

Holidays with Caudalie are all about celebrating sustainability with eco-designed and fully recyclable gift sets. Among the skincare gifting kits is the introductory Vinosource-Hydra, made up of S.O.S Thirst-Quenching Serum, Grape Water Gel Moisturizer and Moisturizing Mask. Available at sephora.sg and in-store at Sephora Singapore. 

3. Glow Recipe Glossy Skin Spell ($30) 

Glow Recipe’s limited edition holiday sets are nothing short of magical. Make your glowy skin dreams come true with this Watermelon-enriched duo: Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops and Watermelon Pink Juice Oil-Free Moisturizer. This two-piece set packs a punch of hydration directly to your skin, giving the gift of smooth and glowing skin. Available at sephora.sg and in-store at Sephora Singapore.

4. Ole Henriksen C-ing Stars Vitamin C Skincare Set ($97) 

Aim for the stars with this brightening trio: Banana BrightTM Vitamin C Serum, C-RushTM Brightening Gel Crème and Banana Bright Eye Crème. This set delivers a stellar Ole Glow! Save up to 43% as this kit is worth $171.13. Available at sephora.sg and in-store at Sephora Singapore. 

(Skin Inc & Fenty Beauty)

5. Fenty Skin The Before-Bed Set 3-Piece PM Essentials ($86) 

Beauty sleep in a box! The set comprises a full-size Fenty Skin Fat Water Niacinamide Pore-Refining Toner Serum, mini Fenty Skin Instant Reset Brightening Overnight Recovery Gel-Cream, and full-size Fenty Beauty Pro Kiss’r Luscious Lip Balm in shade “Hint Hint”. Your beauty sleep has never looked this good. Available at sephora.sg and in-store at Sephora Singapore. 

6. Skin Inc Wonder Glow ($108) 

Shine with that glow from within. Get a complete skin-reset routine and jumpstart your glow-up this holiday season with the 3-step depuffing, brightening and hydrating bundle. This set is valued at $205 and includes the new Cryo-Ice Sake Roller, My Daily Dose® of Glow (20ml), and Pure Deepsea Hydrating Mask (20ml). 

For Makeup, The Glitz & Glam

(Fenty Beaut & Guerlain)

1. Fenty Beauty Glossy Posse: Fantasy 4 Sum 4-Piece Gloss Bomb Collection ($62) 

It’s all about poppin’ lips with this limited edition set of Fenty Beauty’s best-selling glosses, now in 4 new, universally flattering shades… all handpicked by Rihanna herself. This covetable set includes three mini Gloss Bombs inspired by Fenty Beauty’s iconic neutral shades with a holiday holographic twist, plus a full-size Gloss Bomb Cream in a never-before-seen shade! Available at sephora.sg and in-store at Sephora Singapore.

2. Fenty Beauty Resting Peach Face Cream Blush & Mini Gloss Bomb Cream Duo ($38)  

Featuring a full-size Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Blush and mini Gloss Bomb Cream Color Drip Lip Cream, this giftable limited edition set will add a fresh wash of soft-peach colour to make cheeks and lips pop, the Rihanna way. Available at sephora.sg and in-store at Sephora Singapore. Press assets are here.

3. Guerlain Rouge G ($49) 

Two new shades of the famous Rouge G take on a golden twist for the holidays. Delicately infused into the colours, gold pigments add vibrancy to the mesmerizingly intense red and equally captivating brick red. The marbled lipstick bullet offers subtle sparkle to the smile. Pigments and pearls are intertwined for even more intense radiance. Available at TANGS at Tang Plaza, Metro Paragon, and Takashimaya at Ngee Ann City. 

For The Hair, The Bigger The Better

(Oribe Hair Care)

1. Oribe’s Holiday 2021 Gold Lust Collection ($158) 

A unique collaboration with À Paris chez Antoinette Poisson, a French interior design atelier that shares Oribe’s commitment to craftsmanship and heritage. The set consists of Oribe’s best selling Gold Lust Repair & Restore Shampoo and Conditioner, as well as a travel-sized Gold Lust Nourishing Hair Oil. When used together, they balance the scalp and penetrate hair to deeply condition, strengthen and smoothen – imparting nourishment and incredible shine. Suitable for all hair types, available on Oribe.com and at Oribe salons and retailers nationwide.

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