Splurge vs. Steal: Gifts for the Beauty Maven

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From high to low, these are some of the best finds for the beauty maven on your holiday gift giving list.

Splurge:

Karen Walker Amber Craft: Beauty Brush Set + Stand
$156; available at Sephora stores and Sephora.ca

NARS x Steven Klein Humoresque Audacious Lipstick Coffret
$245; available at Holt Renfrew

Shu Uemura x Maison Kitsune Essence Absolue Nourishing Protective Oil
$69; available at shuuemura.ca

Laura Mercier Blush & Glow Radiant Face Trio
$70; available at Sephora stores and Sephora.ca

Smashbox Master Class Eyeshadow Palette
$72; available at Sephora stores and Sephora.ca

Birchbox Beauty Subscription
(personalized beauty products are delivered each month to your doorstep)
$44.85 – $159.40; available at Birchbox.ca (3- 6- or 12-month subscriptions)

Steal:

Quo Artisan Brush Set
$75; available at Shoppers Drug Mart

NARS x Steven Klein Collaboration Mini Lipstick Coffret
$60; available at Sephora stores and Sephora.ca

L’Oreal Professional Mythic Oils
$29; available at select salons

Benefit Real Cheeky Party Blushing Beauty Kit
$50; available at Shoppers Drug Mart

Sephora Collection Beautiful Crush Blockbuster Palette
$44; available at Sephora stores and Sephora.ca

Top Box
$36 – $140; available at Topbox.com (3- 6- or 12-month subscriptions)


Nadine Anglin is a freelance writer/editor and producer. Follow her on Twitter @nadine_anglin