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10 Must-have Products From H Beauty
Feature: Long Read
Words by Amelia Bell
It’s officially the festive season and we’re gearing up for the limited-edition launches, holiday favourites and stocking fillers. And since there’s nothing better than shopping for Christmas IRL, we’ve rounded up the best gifts to shop at H beauty. Now’s the perfect time to swatch, spritz, and experience the magic in-store. Each H beauty destination is a certified beauty playground, where you can get in-store treatments ahead of a festive-filled calendar, discover cult and viral brands, and even treat yourself to a glass of bubbles at the Harrods Champagne Bar. What are you waiting for?
Charlotte Tilbury, Elton Collection Lipstick, £29
An ode to one of Britain’s iconic talents, make-up artist Charlotte Tilbury has dedicated her much-anticipated holiday collection to her friend Sir Elton John. The Holiday Collection reimagines some of our favourite make-up products with celestial-inspired packaging, and as you’d expect, all the glitz and glamour synonymous with the MUA-born brand. Even better, it supports Elton John’s charity where profits will be helping support an important cause.
Sol de Janeiro, Bum Bum Obsession Gift Set, £67
If you’re on TikTok, you’ll know all about buzzy beauty brand Sol de Janeiro. Named after ‘the sun of January’ and inspired by Brazil, it has millions of videos proclaiming love for its tropical-scented, skin softening bum bum lotions, delicious spritzes, and nourishing haircare. For its brand-new holiday collection, it’s now bringing you some of its bestselling formulas with an artistic twist. Perfect as a festive stocking filler, Naíma Almeida’s artwork adds a painterly touch to our favourite bodycare.
Pat McGrath Labs, Bijoux Brilliance Eye Shadow Palette, £33
For make-up obsessives, the return of MUA Pat McGrath’s holiday collection is a big moment in the beauty calendar. The Bijoux Brilliance Collection, a line-up of eyeshadow and make-up palettes inspired by precious stones and jewels, is top of our wishlist. Among our favourites for the gifting season, these jewel-toned eyeshadow bases allow McGrath devotees to create new, multidimensional looks over the festive season.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Countdown to New Year Calendar, £950
Those endless hours between Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve can easily blur into one. But not with the new MFK Countdown to New Year Calendar. A unique take on the classic Advent Calendar – and created by legendary perfumer Maison Francis Kurkdjian – The “After” Calendar is all about embracing the end of the year with a host of cult showstopping scents like the insta-famous Baccarat Rouge 540, Oud Satin Mood, candles and home fragrances, plus plenty of olfactive surprises along the way, too.
Elemis, The Ultra Smart Pro-Collagen Brilliance Collection Gift Set, £300
If you’re after the ultimate luxury skincare set, look no further than Elemis’ new and exclusive Ultra Smart Pro-Collagen Collection. Powered by the brand’s long-loved Pro-Collagen technology, this festive treat features the Ultra Smart Pro-Collagen Day Cream to protect skin against climatic changes, the Ultra Smart Pro-Collagen Complex Serum for a hit of hydration, and the Eye Treatment duo to treat the delicate area around the eyes. Their skincare routine just got a major upgrade.
Huda Beauty, Liquid Matte Ultra-Comfort Transfer-Proof Lipstick
Shopping for a make-up fanatic? Huda Kattan is bringing back the 90s this festive season with a limited-edition holiday Grunge collection, including some of our favourite matte liquid lipsticks. Kattan’s top tip? Line the lips with Lip Contour 2.0 and apply Liquid Matte for a killer lip. Gift to someone – or keep all to yourself.
La Mer, The Mini Miracle Broth Glow Collection, £188
Name a more luxe treat than a La Mer gift sitting under the tree? This Glowing Hydration Collection features a trio of radiance-enhancing heroes, including a serum, eye cream, and moisturiser. Treat them – or yourself – to the ultimate glow this festive season.
Gisou Honey Glow Hair Trio, £43
The hunt for a gift that ticks every box – aesthetically pleasing, eco-friendly, and highly coveted – can be tricky. Luckily, Gisou’s Ultimate Glow Duo nails all three. Featuring two of the brand’s best formulas (just ask TikTok), this nourishing hair oil and lip oil harnesses a surplus of honey from founder Negin Mirsalehi’s Gisou Bee Garden to tend to parched strands and dry lips alike.
The Ordinary Power Of Peptides Set, £32.90
If you’re searching for an affordable gift set, you can guarantee that The Ordinary will deliver on both a purse-friendly price tag and science-backed innovation. Case in point: The Power of Peptides Set features a limited-edition trio of multi-peptide products, from the Multi-Peptide + HA Serum, and Eye Serum to the nourishing Lash and Brow Serum.
Biossance, The Reese Witherspoon Sunshine Set, £62
It was a happy accident that brought Reese Witherspoon and Biossance together. After stumbling upon the biotech beauty brand during a shopping trip, the actress now makes no secret about how these planet-friendly and efficacious formulas have transformed her skin routine. As part of Biossance’s new holiday collection, Witherspoon has handpicked her MVPs to achieve the ultimate glow. The Sunshine Set features a limited edition trio, including the much-loved Vitamin C Rose Oil, a Zinc Sheer Mineral Screen, and a Rose Vegan Lip Balm in a cute vanity case.
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