Who says beauty and wellness gifting can’t be edgy and fashion-forward?
This year’s curated selection, toggling between classic holiday green and hits of jet black, is a highlight reel of current trends.
From a supersonic toothbrush and a sleek matcha maker to a wintery scent and status barrette that could easily sail down a Paris runway, ‘tis the season to glow for it.
Mighty minis
These tiny versions of cult-faves from makeup supernova Bobbi Brown arrive in a cute zippered pouch.
Mini Kit featuring Mini Mascara, Mini Hippie Stick and hair tie, $56 at Jones RoadGetty Images/iStockphoto
Why grab any old hair gewgaw when you can make a fashion statement instead? This limited-edition gem is crafted from Napa leather and features an 18-k gold-plated logo.
Barrette, $510 at Balmain HairGetty Images/iStockphoto
Equal parts skin-revitalizer and aromatherapy, this wild-harvested, sinks-right-in face elixir is laced with brightening vitamin C and hydrating omega fatty acids, alongside superstar essential oils like blue tansy, chamomile and frankincense.
In the right hands, noir nail polish is glam, not goth. This party-friendly, quick-dry formula swaps out petrochemicals for healthier, plant-based ingredients.
“Licorice” Green nail polish, $14 at ManucuristGetty Images/iStockphoto
This scalp soother (from Naomi Watts’ new Stripes line, focused on menopause beauty) deploys a battalion of fruit actives and plant extracts for shinier, lusher locks.
The Root of It: Ectoine Calming & Thickening Scalp Serum, $50 at StripesGetty Images/iStockphoto
Brad Pitt’s new sustainable skin-care potions are conjured at Château Miraval in Provence, capped with repurposed wine-barrel oak and backed by a blizzard of serious science.
The Cream, $320 at Le DomaineGetty Images/iStockphoto
If you’re officially over waiting in line for your morning jolt of caffeine, this starter kit includes a sleek machine that stores, grinds and whisks, plus three 4-gram packets of organic leaf blends.
Matcha Maker starter kit, $299 at Cuzen MatchaGetty Images/iStockphoto
Some scents just have “winter” written all over them. This foresty blend is anchored by amber, musk and vanilla, zhushed with top and middle notes of bitter orange, incense and iris.
“Athalia” eau de parfum (75 ml), $335 at Parfums de MarlyGetty Images/iStockphoto
Evoking a frosty stroll through the forest, French perfumer Francis Kurkdjian’s “Mon Beau Sapin” (“Christmas tree”) candle is a perennial favorite. This year, the limited-edition woody offering is gussied-up with gold.
“Mon Beau Sapin’’ scented candle, $75 at Francis KurkdjianGetty Images/iStockphoto
