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Beauty Gift Guide: The Best Makeup Picks for the Festive Season
We've narrowed down the very best makeup picks, perfect for gifting for the festive season!
Makeup is a world of its own ā and unless your loved ones have prepared a very specific list for you to choose from, it's easy to stumble around and get lost in it. Have no fear, we've skipped over the more difficult formulas and products (think base products that require you to match someone else's exact skin tone) and rounded up the best beauty picks so that you can look like you put in a lot of effort hunting down the perfect makeup buy. (And if you're still stuck, you can also check out our entire Christmas edit here.)
(Header image courtesy of Charlotte Tilbury)
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The 12 Best Beauty Advent Calendars for Christmas 2019
There are several ways to get into the festive spirit. In the past, we may have found reason to jump out of bed in December for a sweet treat, but nowadays, counting down to Christmas goes beyond a bite of chocolate. Splurging on gifts to give (or keep), beauty magpies have flocked to advent calendars with daily skincare and cosmetic surprises. To assist you in your holiday beauty haul, weāve rounded up the twelve best advent calendars of 2019 that you wonāt be able to resist opening all at once.
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1. Charlotte Tilbury
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We all remember the hype last year surroundingĀ Charlotte Tilburyās Beauty Universe. This year, the sparkly gift set returns as a Glittering Galaxy of Makeup Magic with twelve gorgeous bestsellers that weāre all excited about. Inside, youāll find holy grail products that you know and love, along with new marvels to try out. HK$1,224
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2. Clarins
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The perfect countdown to Christmas, ClarinsāĀ Holiday Advent Calendar has twenty four beauty surprises to open for the whole month of December. The limited-edition set includes eight makeup, four body care and eleven skincare products. HK$980
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3. Dr. Barbara Sturm
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For the weeks leading up to Christmas, aesthetic specialist Dr. Barbara Sturm offers her molecular approach to skincare in this yearās Advent Calendar. With twenty four different treatments in full and deluxe sizes, your skin will be glowing this festive season thanks to the setās cleansers, creams, serums, masks and more. HK$4,300
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4. Giorgio Armani Beauty
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In true Giorgio Armani style, the 2019 beauty advent calendar comes in luxurious red packaging with the houseās signature gold stars. The exquisite gift set holds twenty four different surprises consisting of the ever-popular lip and skincare must-haves. HK$2,500
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5. LāOccitane
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French beauty brand, LāOccitane has commissioned Taiwanese illustrator Hsinping Pan to tell a playful Christmas story in the form of its special advent calendar. Behind the twenty four doors is a combination of brand new products, as well as classic favourites. HK$495
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6. La Mer
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La MerāsĀ Twelve Days of Glowing Renewal Collection is likely to make it on most beauty connoisseursā gift lists. Being one of the most sought-after calendars in past years, this limited edition set is one of the most luxurious calendars. Fans will be pleased to know that the Miracle Broth, Revitalising Mask and other signature items are included in the set. HK$3,500
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7. Maison Christian Dior
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To celebrate the magic of the holiday season, artist Vincent DarrƩ collaborates with Maison Christian Dior to present a beautiful gift set inspired by the couture house on 30 Avenue Montaigne in Paris. Behind each window, are fragrances, creams, soaps, and candles to be found. HK$3,500
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8. Net-a-Porter Beauty
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Following last yearās popularity, Net-a-Porterās 25 Days of Beauty returns for the holidays. Each drawer is packed with the retailerās top picks, including travel and full-sized products from coveted brands like Omorovicza, Dr. Barbara Sturm and KORA Organics. HK$2,300
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9. Penhaligonās
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Looking for a new scent come 2020? Penhaligonās 25 days of Christmas is all about exploring new fragrances. Think perfume, body washes, lip balms, candles and more, each day is an olfactory discovery to love. HK$3,950
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10. Rituals
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Having just launched in Hong Kong this year, Rituals is fast becoming a cult favourite for beauty addicts. Their Advent Deluxe Calendar is a great way to discover the new brandās offering ā with twenty four of Ritualās hero products for the face, body and home. HK$880
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11. The Body Shop
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There are times when āthe bigger the betterā does hold true. At least The Body Shop thinks so. To celebrate the holidays for the past sixteen years, the brand has been launching the most large-scale advents to count down to Christmas. Their Dream Big Ultimate Beauty Advent is filled with twenty six different goodies from their bath and body ranges to take you into the new year. HK$1,499
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12. Valmont
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Luxury skincare house, Valmont is presenting the brandās first ever advent calendar this year. Each drawer of the twelve boxes holdsĀ bestsellers including items from the LāElixir des Glaciers and Hydra3 collections. HK$2,280
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Beauty Awards 2019: The Everyday Makeup Kit You Need to Face the Day
Itās the armour we wear when we go out into the world. And whether you prefer the natural look or all-out coverage and colour, we present your everyday make-up toolkit.
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The Concealer
[caption id="attachment_156153" align="alignnone" width="1283"] Too Faced Born This Way Concealer (HK$250)[/caption]
A true multi-tasker, Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Concealer provides a natural, weightless finish that lasts all day long. And a big bottle means we can use it all over if we want (which we often do).Ā toofaced.com
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The Blush
[caption id="attachment_156154" align="alignnone" width="1370"] NARS Blush in Orgasm (HK$310)[/caption]
The ever-popular and universally flattering NARS Orgasm Blush now comes in a limited-edition oversized compact for 2019 with a hint of golden shimmer, which means even more of a good thing. narscosmetics.com.hk
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The Lipstick
[caption id="attachment_156163" align="alignnone" width="1322"] La Bouche Rouge Lipstick (Leather case HK$1,000; Lip colour refill HK$350)[/caption]
New French brand La Bouche Rouge is already making waves with its small-batch, toxin- free, sustainable lipsticks housed in refillable leather and stainless- steel cases. The colour selection is great too. laboucherougeparis.com
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The Eyebrow Pencil
[caption id="attachment_156156" align="alignnone" width="1296"] Benefit Cosmetics Precisely, My Brow (HK$215)[/caption]
The undisputed expert in all things eyebrow gets our pick for colour, staying power and ease of application. BenefitĀ Cosmetics Precisely, My Brow Eyebrow Pencil also comes in a wide range of shades. benefitcosmetics.com/hk
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The Powder
[caption id="attachment_156157" align="alignnone" width="1346"] Make Up For Ever HD Loose Powder (HK$315)[/caption]
Part of the brandās popular Ultra HD collection created for high-definition TV and film, Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Loose Powder is portable, practical and provides a smooth, lightweight finish we love. makeupforever.com/hk
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The Liquid Foundation
[caption id="attachment_156158" align="alignnone" width="1401"] Guerlain L'Essential Natural Glow Foundation SPF 20 & Brush (Foundation HK$490; Brush HK$350)[/caption]
Itās not often that we can find a beauty product that ticks every box: high- performance, natural-looking, good for the skin and a pleasure to use. So it was nice surprise when we first tried Guerlain LāEssentiel Natural Glow Foundation SPF 20 and LāEssentiel Retractable Foundation Brush.Ā guerlain.com/hk
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The Lip Gloss
[caption id="attachment_156160" align="alignnone" width="1344"] Dior Addict Stellar Shine (HK260)[/caption]
Micro-pearls, beeswax, aloe vera, and five lightweight oils. Dior Addict Stellar Shine has everything we need for all-day shine and every gorgeous shade we could want to go with it. dior.com
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The Cushion Foundation
[caption id="attachment_156159" align="alignnone" width="1469"] Giorgio Armani Power Fabric Foundation Balm (HK$590)[/caption]
Thereās something deceptive about Giorgio Armani Power Fabric Foundation Balm. Itās the only cushion weāve tried that goes on like nothing at all, but manages to deliver a full-coverage matte finish. Sold! giorgioarmanibeauty.com.hk
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The Primers
Particularly in a climate like Hong Kongās, primers have become a necessary step to allow make-up to go on smoothly and stay there ā at least, we hope, for a few hours after we leave home. We tried a range of formulas and textures, and agreed these three offer the best benefits for a range of skin types.
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[caption id="attachment_156473" align="alignnone" width="1224"] Tatcha The Silk Canvas Protective Primer (HK$430)[/caption]
As the name implies, Tatcha The Silk Canvas goes on smoothly and provides a soft veil of protection. joyce.com/beauty
[caption id="attachment_156474" align="alignnone" width="1224"] Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer (HK$480)[/caption]
The Silicone-based Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer is a cult favourite for a reason: light-as-air texture and a pore-free finish.Ā hourglasscosmetics.com
[caption id="attachment_156475" align="alignnone" width="1224"] Too Faced Hangover Replenishing Face Primer (HK$270)[/caption]
With its refreshing coconut scent and nourishing texture, Too Faced Hangover Replenishing Face Primer is a perfect pick-me-up. toofaced.com
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New luxury fragrance: Giorgio Armaniās āSi Rose Signatureā dressed in a new couture design
Giorgio Armani features actress Cate Blanchett in a stunning new campaign for 'Si Rose Signature' that is an ode to femininity
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A Rose by Any Other Scent: Giorgio Armani āSiā
Celebrating the timeless beauty of the rose, "Si Rose Signature" is a pretty scent with floral notes. This new variant doubles down on the femininity.
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Giorgio Armani Beauty Celebrates Chinese New Year
Giorgio Armani Beauty, the cosmetics arm of Italian luxury icon Giorgio Armani, is joining in with the Year of the Monkey celebrations February 8.
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WATCH: Sarah Gadon for Giorgio Armani Beauty
Giorgio Armani Beauty has revealed the teaser for its first campaign with Sarah Gadon.
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