We all know beauty comes from within, but it doesnt hurt to have a little help. So this holly jolly season we scoured the globe looking for the cream of the crop. Not only will your nearest and dearest love these luxurious products, but theyll think you traveled abroad to find their unique and internationally inspired beauty delights.

1. Amala Beauty Detoxifying Bath Crystals
Ecoethical-holistic German beauty line Amala partners with organic farms around the world, so there is no need to feel guilty while indulging in a luxurious bath this holiday season. Simply dissolve the detoxifying crystals in warm water and sit back while myrtle removes impurities, sea algae restores skin back to health and whole plant ingredients detoxify the skin while leaving it soft and even.

Amala Beauty
www.amalabeauty.com

2. Tangerine and Calendula Healing Light Night Cream by Kimberly Sayer of London
We love the fact that this night cream from Kimberly Sayer of London heals skin while you sleep. Calendula, essential oils and sea algae extracts help balance oily and blemished skin. Tangerine oil detoxifies the lymph system, creating an internal cleansing. Calendula, while at its most optimum, heals acne scars, dark marks and sun damage.

Kimberly Sayer of London
www.kimberlysayer.com

3. Bond No. 9 Bon Bon Box
Famous for their New York inspired cult fragrances with names like Central Park, Chinatown, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bleeker Street and more. Bond No. 9 has packaged 18 of their luscious New York neighborhood scents into one gorgeous gift box. Each pocket spray is individually wrapped in colorful candy-like foil and is the perfect size for traveling.

Bond No. 9
www.bondno9.com

4. Compagnie De Provence Ylang Noir Pur Liquid Marseille Soap
Free of any synthetic materials, these eco-chic vegetable-based products hydrate and protect the skin without leaving residue behind. Both are from the modern black and white ylang-ylang collection, and the beautifully designed glass dispensers are sure to add a hint of glam to any dcor.

Compagnie De Provence
www.lcdpmarseille-usa.com

5. Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentrate
A secret of France women for years, this 24-hour miracle cream is the reason behind their glorious glow. It maintains the skin’s natural balance and encourages the rebuilding of natural protection. A favorite of celebrities and models because it can be used as a moisturizing cream, cleansing cream or after-shave cream.

Embryolisse
www.embryolisseusa.com

6. Verikira Naturals Aroma Shower Steamers
Unwind this busy holiday season with Verikira Naturals Aroma Shower Steamers. These great shower companions are phthalate-free and made with natural ingredients and pure essential oils. Not only are you doing something good for yourself and the environment, but a portion of all profits are donated to organizations that support human health and wellness.

Verikira
www.verikira.com

7. Nilaa Silk Holy Tulsi Antioxidant Face Creme
Combining the Indian Ayurvedic herb Tulsi (a holy basil known for its cleansing and healing properties) with carrot seed, jojoba and comfrey, this face cream restores elasticity, fights flaky, dull skin and fine lines. This hydrating cream penetrates deep below the skins surface to combat free radicals, while hydrating, softening and smoothing the skin.

Nilaa Silk
www.nilaasilk.com

8. LaLicious Brown Sugar & Vanilla Travel Clutch
Shell have visions of sugarplums when she gets her hands on the Brown Sugar & Vanilla travel clutch from LaLicious. This delectable line of all natural body products is perfect for both travelers and fashionistas. The adorable reusable clutch includes Whipped Soap, Sugar Souffl Scrub, Body Butter and Body Oil, so rich in scent shell smell good enough to eat.

LaLicious
www.lalicious.com

This gift guide has been sponsored by HP

Dont let the holidays stress you out. Are you anxious about what secret Santa gift to get for your co-worker? Would you love some hairstyle suggestions for that hot New Years Eve party? Perhaps youre looking for a subtle, yet sexy, makeup look for your friends open house? Worry no more - we are here to help!

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Ellen Mirza
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Lipstick Powder N Paint & Lipstick Lifestyle

The holidays may seem like a while away, but it always creeps up on us faster than we can say why do I always leave it to the last minute? To make it a bit easier, weve started racking our brains for ideas early this year to bring you some of the holidays most beautylicious gifts. With a new and improved holiday collection, our noses are leading the way to the sweet, indulgent scents of The Body Shop.

Nothing beats the sweet smell of the best selling cranberry range. With naturally sourced and community trade ingredients this line has smoothing body butters, relaxing shower gels and the newest addition (our personal favourite), the Cranberry Body Shimmer. Give that special someone the gift of a soft, radiant glow.

We are salivating over Warm Amber, the newest scent in the collection. It boasts hearty notes of amber, sandalwood and myrrh.

Banish winters dry, flaky skin with the Warm Amber Body Scrub, which is chock full of purifying almond, coconut shells and apricot stone to gently remove dead skin cells revealing polished, luxurious skin.

Finish with the rich body butter, giving skin an intense treatment with shea butter, soya and sesame seed oil.

With a scent to suit everyone, indulge your senses and start checking people off of your shopping list.

The Body Shop
www.thebodyshop.com
Available at The Body Shop and www.thebodyshop.com

Because were convinced youll be frequenting a bevy of ftes this season, weve made it our mission to find the perfect eye palette to create a classic smoky eye. Lucky for you, we came across Laura Mercier Eye Colour Quad in Tuxedo. The four shades - bright white, deep black, metallic gunmetal and shimmery white - are all so individually beautiful, you might be hesitant to blend them together. But, trust us, youll be amazed at these beautiful eye shadows once you do.

If you prefer a more subtle look, trace one of the darker shades along your upper lash line for a pinch of old Hollywood glam. Another reason youll thank us, the shades are long lasting and crease resistant.

Laura Mercier
www.lauramercier.com
Available at Holt Renfrew in Canada and Saks Fifth Avenue in the U.S.

Have you taken eyebrow grooming too far? Are your brows naturally thin, skimpy or an almost invisible blonde? Benefit has the answer to your woes. Instant BROW Pencil fills in the gaps.

It glides on easily and the results look natural. Use feathered strokes for a light, not drawn on, look. The spoolie brush grooms and shapes the brows. Available in two colours, one for light to medium tones and one for medium to dark tones.

We have noticed that we look better in photos now. Our face is framed and we look polished. Great brows make all the difference!

Benefit
www.benefitcosmetics.com
Available at Shoppers Drug Mart in Canada and Sephora across North America