WithChristmas just around the corner, the present-buying panic is probably settingin. Luckily for you, we’ve compiled our top beauty picks for the season thatall beauty junkies will be hoping to find in their stockings come Christmasmorning. Think festive candles, the sparkliest of nail varnishes and theultimate glam smoky eye palette. Just try and resist the temptation to keep allof them for yourself (or not!)…
Burberry Nail Polish in Gold Glitter, £15
If you can’t wear glitter nail varnish at Christmas, when can you!? This one from Burberry contains fine flecks of gold glitter, so it can be worn over your favourite polish as a top coat or layered up for a glam opaque finish.
Diptyque Epices et Delices Candle, £28
You can never go wrong with a Christmas candle. This one from Diptyque smells just like spicy gingerbread and we’d happily burn it all year round if we could!
ghd Advanced Split End Therapy Bauble, £15
With so many parties over the festive season, our hair goes through a lot. Blow-drying, straightening and tonging can leave ends frazzled but this conditioning cream helps to repair split ends and protect strands from further damage- just what the doctor ordered!
Eylure x Fleur de Force Fully Fleur lashes
We were huge fans of YouTube star Fleur de Force's eyelash collaboration with Eylure last year, so the team got pretty excited to find out she has added two new styles to the range!
This set, entitled Fully Fleur, is stunning and is the ultimate stocking filler for a beauty junkie.
£5.95, available at Boots
Kiehl’s Crème de Corps Body Butter, £36
Kiehl’s have paired up with Brooklyn-based animator Jeremyville to create this fun limited edition version of their cult soy milk and honey body butter. The luxurious whipped formula is super nourishing and keeps skin soft and moisturised.
Topshop Limited Edition Mini Lip Bullet Trio, £12.50
A great gift for the lipstick junkie, this limited edition from trio will brighten up any stocking!
Liz Earle Winter Glow Kit, £8
Everyone loves a face mask pamper session! This one contains white clay to draw out dirt and impurities, with calming aloe vera and witch hazel to soothe stressed-out winter skin.
Christian Dior Diorific Vernis, £20
This beautiful nail polish will brighten up any dressing table!
Nails Inc Candy Cane Gift Set, £15
This cute candy cane from Nails Inc comes complete with three mini polishes. With a classic raspberry, a pinky nude and a glitzy glitter top coat, it has all of your festive nail looks covered.
Soap & Glory Kohl-Eyed Gift Set, £10
Soap & Glory’s kohl liners are some of the best on the high street. This kaleidoscopic set contains a trio of black, silver and navy shades to help you create an array of different eye looks.
MAC Nutcracker Sweet Smoky Eye Palette, £29
Because who doesn't want to unwrap something from MAC on Christmas day?! Plus we love these nine, super wearable shades...
Duck & Dry Hairspray and Texture Spray, £16
Give the gift of great hair this Christmas with this two-in-one product from blowdry maestros Duck & Dry.
Eos Christmas Gift Set, £10
The HELLO! Fashion team is obsessed with the cute, super handy Eos lip balms that smell beyond edible - and this limited edition Christmas pack contains cult favourites Sweet Mint (read: Aero-flavoured) and Pomegranate Raspberry.
By Terry Impearlious Baume de Rose, £20
This gorgeous pearlescent pink lipgloss will flatter all skintones. Plus, with rose wax, shea butter and vitamin E, it’s perfect for soothing chapped winter lips.
Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Mini Lipstick Charms, £29
If you’re new to Charlotte Tilbury, this lovely set of miniature lipsticks is a great way to try out the brand, plus they’re the perfect size for travelling.
Dior Eyeshadow Palette in Smoky Sequins, £43.50
This does-it-all eyeshadow palette from Dior contains all of the shades you need to create a dramatic smoky eye for the evening, but with lighter silver and bronze shades it’s definitely wearable enough for everyday, too.
The Beauty Bauble, £25
Fancy a Christmas makeup shakeup? Well this limited edition beauty bauble is the must-have item for every beauty lover. Containing a gorgeous collection of neutral shades and natural tones from well-known brands such as Illamasqua, NUDESTIX and Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics.
