New Year Gift Ideas for Beauty Junkies

There’s something about good fragrances that linger on your senses long after you have met someone. Gift someone an interestingly packaged, toxin-free deodorant from Super Smelly. There are six deos to choose from--Oudh, The Bratt, Hurricane, Whoosh, Wild Child and Sweet As Sin. These fragrances have been created keeping different personalities in mind. Prices start from Rs 250 onwards. The deos are available on all leading e-commerce platforms.

Everyone’s readying up for year end parties, surprise your loved one with some organic makeup from SoulTree. Choose from Caribbean Teal Kajal (Rs 495), made from organic ghee or the mascara (Rs 625) containing castor oil, black seed oil and organic tea leaves that promises to make lashes thicker naturally or get the lipgloss (650), which deeply moisturises, heals and nourishes the lips.

Anyone who has curly hair would know how difficult it is to tame them. Schwarzkopf Professional’s Mad About Curls range is perfect for taming frizz, adding shine and strengthening curly hair. The range includes Mad About Curls High Foam Cleanser (300 ml – Rs 1,150), Mad About Curls Butter Treatment (Rs 1,250), and Mad About Curls Butter Curls Twister Definition Cream (Rs 1,150). The products are available on all leading e-commerce platforms.

Mystique Earth is a natural skin, body and hair care brand which uses herbs, flowers, metals, minerals and clay from the native tribal lands of Central India in its products. The Silk Serum Lotion from the brand contains exotic white lilies infused with mahua butter that treats dry skin, giving it a velvety smooth texture. The lotion is priced at Rs 549 for 200ml.

Kiehl’s has collaborated with Lyon-based illustrator, Maite Franchi to come up with a holiday collection that includes the brand’s most popular formulas encased in whimsical, limited edition designs by the artist. Franchi pays homage to Kiehl’s first ever New York City storefront with vibrant illustrations that feature a cool cast of downtown neighbors wrapping gifts, dancing and taking selfies on the iconic Kiehl’s motorcycle. The product offerings include classics like Crème de Corps, Midnight Recovery Concentrate, Butterstick Lip Treatment, Ultra Facial Cream and Calendula Herbal-Extract Toner. The collection is available across all Kiehl’s stores.

Facial rollers are the most talked about beauty tool of 2020. Nykaa Facial Rollers available in two variants- Green Jade and Rose Quartz are designed to gently massage the face, smoothen out fine lines and wrinkles, reduce under eye circles, while also stimulating lymphatic drainage. These two will leave the skin feeling healthy and rejuvenated.
Green Jade roller costs Rs 1,799, while the Rose Quartz roller costs Rs 1,999. Both are available on nykaa.in.

Satvik Spirit, a home-grown organic personal care brand has a range of hemp seed body and hair oil that not only treats dull, tried skin and lifeless hair but also improves overall health by lessening anxiety and decreasing stress. Satvik Spirit Hemp Seed Oil Range Includes:
ENCOURAGE: Hemp Seed Hair Oil with Onion, Fenugreek and Herbal Oils; CONFIDENCE: Hemp Seed Body Oil with Woodsy Aroma for Combination Skin; ELEGACE: Hemp seed body oil with Floral Aroma for Dry Skin; ENERGY: Hemp seed body oil with Fruity Citrus Aroma for Dry Skin; JOYFUL: Hemp Seed Body Oil with Citrus Aroma for Oily Skin; SENSUAL: Hemp Seed Body Oil with Earthy Aroma for Combination Skin; SERENITY: Hemp Seed Body Oil with Floral Aroma for Oily and Combination Skin and INSPIRE: Hemp seed body oil with Earthy Floral Aroma for Dry Skin. Prices start from Rs 660 onwards and the products are available on amazon.in and satvikspirit.com.

Vitamin C catapulted into limelight during the pandemic. Not only is it good for immune system but also works wonders on your skin. Aegte Hair & Skin Luxury, a homegrown beauty brand has launched Aegte 24K Vitamin C Serum that contains gold dust, which helps in brightening and repairing dull skin. It also hydrates and even out complexions. Priced at Rs 1,699, the serum is available on www.aegte.in .

The Ayurveda skincare brand, Nourish Mantra has launched a luxurious range of clay masks. Available in 3 different variants- Holy Basil & Neem Vardaan Mud Mask, Exotic Black Turmeric Mud Mask and Orange and Saffron Ananda Glow Mask, this range is created to address different skin concerns like acne, dullness, pigmentation or dark spots. Free from any kind of parabens, sulphates or mineral oils, these masks contain ingredients like holy basil, neem, black turmeric, orange peel and saffron that are essential for healthy glowing skin.  
Prices for the masks start at Rs 1,695 and are available on amazon.in, nykaa.in and nourishmantra.in

Maccaron Beauty India, by VelyMonkeys MKT Pvt. Ltd has some interesting gifting options. Check out the “I'm in Love Rose Heart Brand Exclusive Set” that contains two beautifully packaged, nourishing hand cream tubes—Classy Cotton and Rose Blossom and two face masks Intensive calming pink mask and Ultra nourishing pink mask. The products come with a promise of hydrated and supple skin. Priced at 1366, the box is available on maccaron.in

The Body Shop’s Warm Vanilla Range is enriched with shea butter, soybean oil, cocoa butter, sesame oil, Brazil nut oil, babassu oil, beeswax, and sugar. Each product is designed to provide 72 hours of hydration, just what you need in colder months. In addition to this, the warm, lingering smell of vanilla is a treat to the senses. Prices for the range start from Rs 495 onwards. Products are available on all major e-commerce platforms and The Body Shop stores.

Hair masks by The Earth Collective are perfect for someone who wants lustrous hair. These masks are intense and high-powered conditioning treatments that deeply nourish, hydrate and strengthen the hair giving it a healthy shine. The products are infused with ingredients like Brahmi, coconut, papaya seed, kaffir lime, milk almond soya, argan, almond, arnica and many more exotic hair elixirs. Prices for hair masks start from Rs 1,050 onwards and are available on www.theearthcollective.in.