What BAZAAR's Senior Beauty Writer Actually Wants For Christmas

This is what you get someone who already has everything

The festive period can be nerve-wrecking, especially if you have hard-to-please people in your closest circle. Be it your critical mother-in-law or your very discerning BFF, here are the season's top picks to impress any beauty cynic as approved by BAZAAR's in-house connoisseur.

By Joyce Cheo

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Brush It on Luxe Brush Collection, $168, Laura Mercier

With six of Laura Mercier's most versatile brushes, including my personal all-time favourites like Cheek Colour Brush and Secret Camouflage Brush, this is perfection wrapped up in one fierce package.
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Glowing Aura Set, $458, SK-II

Comprising of a full-sized limited edition Suminagashi-adorned Facial Treatment Essence and GenOptics Aura Essence, plus three pieces of its Whitening Source Derm Revival Mask and the Cellumination Deep Surge EX in travel-sizes, this will help fight spots and ensure translucent skin wherever I go.
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Concentrated Ginseng Set, $496, Sulwhasoo

I can't get enough of the Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream EX, thanks to its firming and nourishing benefits, so when this luxe coffret comes complete with the full-sized Capsulized Ginseng Fortifying Serum and a slew of travel-sized goodies to infuse my skin with Korean herbal goodness, you know I can never say no!
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The Ultimate Beauty Kit, US$251, Net-a-Porter

This packs 16 travel-sized and 16 full-sized products from the most desirable cult brands - need I say more?
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INFINITY Royal Flower Collection V Compact Powder, $130, KOSE

This velvety compact powder sets makeup while imparting a soft-focus radiance. Did I also mention the exquisite Damask rose scent?
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Meteorites Light-Revealing Pearls of Powder, $97, Guerlain

There's only one reason why Meteorites can be found in every makeup artist's kit: it really works. This Christmas' edition uses pink, blue and gold pearls to enhance luminosity, correct unevenness and warm skin tone.
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Feeling Balanced is a Gift, $112, AVEDA

Featuring AVEDA's signature seven Chakra Balancing Body Mist, I am guaranteed a good night's rest by misting any one on my pillows or duvet when I travel.
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Deluxe Face and Night Set, $700, Prevage

One of my personal favourites for serious antioxidant skincare, this comprehensive set takes care of all my anti-ageing needs from day to night.
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Iconic Caviar Indulgence Kit, $1650, La Prairie

Rich in caviar extract, peptides and other firming actives, this promises instant lifting effects while leaving skin soft and supple. Super!
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The Original 10 25th Anniversary Lip Collection, $170, Bobbi Brown

As a lipstick addict, this collection of Bobbi Brown's original 10 shades is a definite collector's item. Plus, they come in a gorgeous keepsake box that's too beautiful to resist!
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