‘Tis the season to eat, drink, and be merry (safely, of
course). After an absolute roller coaster of a year, the appeal of
self-gifting is more prevalent than ever. Sure, retail therapy
isn’t a cure-all, but we’re certainly not opposed to wrapping up a
little something special for the most important person in your
life…. So here, GRAZIA’s team of editors have compiled their very
own wish lists. There’s luxurious skincare, designer fragrance,
holiday candles and extremely bougie body products. All the good
stuff, basically.
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“During the challenging year that was, this little black case from Chanel has been one of those specials types of luxuries that has decorated my days. I tend to shop for products that highlight my cheekbones. (In the land of Zoom calls, it’s important that makeshift lighting hits your face at the right angle.) This exclusive creation from Chanel is adorned with the house’s chain motif and its golden pink satiny-texture gives off that glowing, sun-kissed punch when applied to the cheekbones, temples and the bridge of the nose. Gift someone a little black case today.” – Jessica Bailey, editorial director
Imbibe Collagen Protect, $65.
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“I’m shamelessly addicted to the luxurious feeling of warming up
face oil in my hands and pressing it into my skin and
neck—pretending that I’m at the spa all the while. This is one of
my go-tos, especially in the winter months when the harsh New York
City weather tries to strip my skin of moisture. It’s rich with
nutrient-rich plant oils like coffee seed oil, grape seed oil, and
macadamia seed oil that will make you glow like you just stepped
out of a facial. Consider it a must for the skincare guru who loves
to be pampered.” – Marisa Petrarca, US beauty + style
editor
Charlotte Tilbury Super Nudes Easy
Eye Palette, $57. Shop
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“I have a confession to make – I am absolutely rubbish when it
comes to wielding an eyeshadow brush. As a beauty journalist it’s a
little shameful to admit, as I should have figured it out by now.
And yet, after years of talking to those in the know and watching
the best makeup artists in the world do their thing, I have never
quite clocked the techniques required to create truly incredible
eye looks. I’m much more comfortable in my safe space, which looks
like an assortment of nude-brown hues that have all blended
together due to my refusal to use separate brushes. I’m still
working on my brush co-dependency, but this Charlotte Tilbury
palette is helping me experiment (if only a little). The rich hues
are perfect for everyday wear, and they’re helpfully sorted in a
portable compact to make creating different looks extremely
simple.” – Kate Lancaster, contributing beauty
editor
FENTY BEAUTY Glow Trio: Face, Lip
& Body Makeup Set, $42. shop
now
“My first foray into Fenty Beauty was Rihanna’s Gloss Bomb
Universal Lip Luminizer, a lip gloss so shimmery and flattering
that I, quite literally, wear it around my studio apartment because
it just looks and feels so damn good. So when the brand unveiled
this limited-edition Glow Trio Face, Lip & Body Makeup Set, I first
thought, “Wow, that would be a great gift for someone!” But then,
after thinking about it a little longer and staring at its
contents, I realized that the only person who’s going to be getting
it from me is…me. And since I’m 95 percent sure that everyone else
has the same mindset this holiday season, I implore you to add it
to your cart so you can glow as bright as the star on top of your
Christmas tree.” – Marisa Petrarca, US beauty + style
editor
Tom Ford Bitter Peach eau de
parfum, $350. SHOP NOW
“Before I started writing this little love letter to Tom
Fords’ newest perfume, Bitter Peach, I took a second to gaze
lovingly at my bar cart holding just four bottles of spirits and
more than 20 bottles of fragrances I’ve fallen for through the
years: the scent that reminds me of late nights out on the Lower
East Side, and the one that smells just like a fire pit, that I
reserve explicitly for the winter months. You see, I’ve always been
one to get lost in the notes of a new perfume. I’m drawn to complex
ones that tell a story, my latest obsession being the American
designer’s intoxicating Pêche de Vigne fragrance, housed inside of
a vintage-inspired orange bottle that’s lust-worthy in its own
right. But its main appeal is its sweet, yet sensual scent
reminiscent of a strong and spicy bourbon-peach cocktail that’s
worth paying a little bit extra for.” – Marisa Petrarca, US
beauty + style editor
Dior J’Adore Infinissime eau de
parfum, $145. shop
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“There’s just something special about gifting luxury fragrance
this time of year, especially when it’s a reimagined take on a
classic. Infinissime has the same rich, floral quality of the
original J’Adore, but with the addition of centifolia rose, jasmine
sambac, ylang ylang and Grasse tuberose. The tuberose in particular
is warm, floral, and sweet; like an amped up version of the iconic
fragrance. The sandalwood base gives it a worn-in, skin-like finish
too. It’s modern but still has the mass but luxurious appeal that
Dior does so, so well.” – Emily Algar, contributing beauty
editor
Amy Jean Daily Brow Mask, $89.
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“A few months ago, brow connoisseur Amy Jean applied this brow
mask – yes, you read that correctly – to my sparse, tired arches
and… I was asked about my brows three times in as many hours.
Sweeping each hair upwards, the formula acted as a styling balm and
made them appear fuller, instantly shaping my face. A
first-of-its-kind, the hero ingredient is cold pressed castor oil
and a considered blend of aloe vera and sunflower, argan and sweet
almond oils to stimulate hair growth and nourish and nurture the
little hairs. It can be used as an overnight mask or, as I
discovered, the key tool in finishing your makeup routine.
Honestly, this is my favorite product of the year!” -Jessica
Bailey, editorial director
Celine MINIATURES COFFRET EAU DE
PARFUM, $335. shop
now
“When designer Hedi Slimane bottled his ’new Celine’ aesthetic
into nine olfactory delights, I knew I’d find a top-shelf scent.
What I didn’t consider was that I’d fall for all of them, which
adhere to Slimane’s inherent codes of androgyny and bourgeois-chic
sophistication. With names like Nightclubbing, I expected the
unusual, but was met with the perfect collection of day to night
perfumes. This luxe set offers the lucky receiver the ideal
fragrance wardrobe, replete with softer scents for days spent
wearing a well-cut blazer and jeans, or slip into slinky evening
attire with the sexy, peppery Reptile scent. Every bit as covetable
as the SS21 collection.” – Kate Lancaster, Contributing Beauty
Editor
Diptyque Fleur Majeste scented
candle, $78. SHOP NOW
“Is it really Christmas time without a little Diptyque? This
is like talking a walk through the woods: fir, eucalyptus, and
rosemary give it a rich, Earthy, herbaceous quality, while
peppermint adds a hint of freshness (the festive kind). Chances are
I’ll burn this on Christmas eve, haphazardly wrapping last minute
gifts, but in my dreams, I’m sitting by an outdoor fire pit in
aspen, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, mulled wine in hand.
The festive vessel will make for a nice keepsake once I’ve burnt
through the candle itself as well.” – Emily Algar, contributing
beauty editor
“I know, I know. A body product seems like a boring gift to
self this holiday season. But this is not just any
cream/balm/butter to slap on after a shower. This is the Beyonce of
body butter. It comes from the now-cult Augustinus Bader line, the
German doctor behind the celebrity-favorite, The Cream. It’s
formulated with the brand’s signature TFC8, a complex of natural
animo acids, vitamins and synthesized molecules proven to boost
cell regeneration and strengthen the natural barrier. It’s thick
like cold butter but melts like a dream. In a word, gimme
(please).” – Emily Algar, contributing beauty editor
