Holiday gift guide: 11 ideas for the beauty junkie

For the nostalgic

An advent calendar full of beauty products -let the countdown to christmas begin! 

Candy-Coated Countdown, $119, Benefit Cosmetics.

For the designer obsessed

Designed and curated in partnership with Rebecca Minkoff, this luxe cosmetic bag (you could also carry it as a clutch!)  is full of must-try beauty samples and a $25 gift card!

Rebecca Minkoff x Holt Renfrew Holiday Beauty Bag, $50, Holt Renfrew. 

For the makeup artist

There is nothing like a luxe set of brushes to help with that extra holiday sparkle.

Les Pinceaux Brush Kit, $19, Bourjois Paris.

For the homebody

This sweet-as-sugar skincare trio is the ultimate treat for any night in. 

Fresh Sugar Dream Gift Set, $61, Sephora.

For the manicure maven

Deck out her digits with 10 fun and festive nail polishes. There is one for every holiday party.   

Make Trend On Ten, $35, OPI.

For the scent lover

Forget  jacks, jokes and crowns, the treats inside this haute holiday cracker are perfect for any perfume fanatic.

Jo Malone Holiday Christmas Cracker, $50, Holt Renfrew.

For the makeup lover

This over-the-top makeup palette is a total crowd pleaser. With 130 colours for the eyes, lips and cheeks, the possibilities are endless!

Sephora Collection Colour Festive Blockbuster, $59, Sephora.

For the lip obsessed

Make mistletoe moments memorable with these high-shine lip glosses.

On the Rocks Be Legendary Lip Gloss Set, $33, Smashbox.

For the baker

Give her all the deliciousness of holiday treats with this sweet-smelling (and calorie-free) skincare set.

Philosophy, Sending holiday wishes, $28, The Bay.

For the hostess

Because after cooking, baking, cleaning and entertaining, she deserves a little R&R.  

Soap and Paper Factory Creamy Peppermint Luxe Gift Set, $40, Indigo.

For the gardener

Blooming with rosehip oil, this creamy and hydrating handcare set is sure to to indulge her hands all winter long. 

Handy Manicure Set in Wild Rose, $22, The Body Shop.