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If you're having trouble deciding what you want Father Christmas to bring you this year don't worry, when it comes to beauty we've got you covered. Here's our pick of the best of tried and true products.
The mascara
Bobbi Brown Smokey Eye Mascara, £23
Bobbi Brown is known for her base products but she's been keeping a secret this entire time and it's her mascara.Volume and length, with no clumping or smudging, it's a gift from the gods.
The eyeshadow palette
Tom Ford Eye Colour Quad in Cocoa Mirage, £64
Yes you could ask for an eyeshadow palette with a million and one shades and only use two of them, or you could ask for a palette that is so well edited you will wear it everyday. The colours, the texture, the packaging, everything about this palette will make your inner makeup junkie happy.
The brush set
Spectrum Black Marbleous 12 Piece Brush Set, £69.99
If your makeup brushs are looking a little tired, what better time to treat 'yo self, or even better, get someone else to treat you. These brushes are super soft and the rose gold and grey ombre combo is to die for.
The candle
Jo Loves Christmas Trees, £50
To say I'm completely obsessed with this candle would be an understatement. This is literally Christmas in a jar and I have to confess that I have been known to keep this on my desk and sniff it whenever I'm feeling sad.
The foundation
Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation, £37
I'm definitely bias because my love for this foundation is strong but hey, if it's good enough for Kimmy K, it's good enough for me. This foundation is a celeb fave for its lightweight, glowy finish. Definitely one to stick at the top of the list.
The leave-in conditioner
Unite 7 Seconds Detangler, £17.95
You know this is a must have beauty product when both myself and our beauty editor ran out of it at the same time and had a major panic when it was sold out online. If you have long hair thats prone to knots, you need this in your life. You can thank us later.
The illuminator
Burberry Fresh Glow Luminous Fluid Base, £34
This illuminator is the secret to glowing skin, even in the deep, dark depths of winter. Mix one to two pumps with your foundation and reap the healthy skin compliments for the rest of the day.
The liquid lipstick
Marc Jacobs Le Marc Liquid Crème, £24
It has been the year of liquid lipsticks, but if you're fed up of that dry, cracked lip look, Marc Jacobs is here to save the day. His version of the liquid lipstick is creamy and long-wearing. Plus the colour range is a nude lovers dream.
The hairbrush
Mason Pearson Hairbrush, £84
Let's be real, you're never going to spend this much money on a hairbrush, so why not stick it on your Christmas list. These handmade brushes are loved by celebrity hair stylists, as not only are they good for your scalp, promoting circulation and distributing natural oils, but they also give your hair some serious shine. A pricey investment, but one that will last a lifetime.
The contour kit
Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow, £49
Not only will this rose gold, sunburst packaging look beautiful on your dressing table, the contour and highlight powders will give you the actual cheekbones of dreams. I'm telling you, there's a reason it's in every beauty editors makeup bag.
The face mask
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Concentrated Recovery Powerfoil Mask, £16 - £104
If you scroll through any beauty editor's Instagram feed, I guarantee there will be a selfie of them wearing this face mask. At £16 for one mask, they don't come cheap, but with each mask giving you a double dose of Estée Lauder's cult Advanced Night Repair Serum, it's worth the splurge.
Laura is a former writer for Cosmopolitan UK, covering everything beauty and fashion related and specialises in makeup, plus-size fashion and the world of YouTube. Her favourite pastime is reminding everyone of that one time she met Charlie Hunnam and Jason Momoa. Please don't ask to see the pictures...
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