What to put under the tree: Cosmetic gifts for beauty geeks

Ready-made gift baskets, especially from Sephora, profitable and save when the time for New Year's shopping is tight. But giving them to a person, somewhat jaded with cosmetics (especially if it is you), is a so-so idea: he must have already seen everything and even tried it. In this material we have collected ten items that can be presented to the most desperate beautifolic and exactly please.

Murch PAT McGRATH LABS

Pat knows perfectly well what he does when he rolls out the first merch close to the holidays (and when he invites the transgender model Teddy Quinlivan to advertise, who a month ago made a lot of noise with her coming out). In the collection of English make-up artist there is a bomber jacket, sweatshirts, long sleeves and a T-shirt. All are decorated with a logo of varying degrees of insolence - from almost invisible black to unequivocal gold - and the famous graphic eye from the 2015 Maison Margiela show. Invented and painted it, of course, McGrath herself - she does not hesitate to remind of her merits.

from $ 60

Lipstick Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Stunna Lip Paint

Rihanna's decorative line shot. There are several reasons: name, nice packaging, HYIP names, palette, and the formulas themselves are nothing. In the first collection for the lips was just a shine, but this is not because Rea does not like lipstick. Just Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color decided to release separately. Judging by the video patches, this is ultrapigmented, thin and almost neon scarlet lipstick that hardens in the air. Chief designer Fenty Beauty Hector Espinal promises that the only shade of Uncensored with any skin color looks perfect and does not lose brightness.

$24

Biodegradable Eco Glitter Fun Glitter

While scientists are sounding the alarm and demanding to ban glitter, the English brand Eco Glitter Fun makes eco-friendly glitter out of cellulose film. They shine no worse than those from Leonardo, but they completely decompose and satisfy in this respect the requirements of American and European legislation. The reasonable question is whether glitter disintegrates right in the can - no, only in the soil where there are microorganisms. Finally, you can wear it on your face (you wouldn’t be advised to see it, the mark is also silent on this occasion), and the choice of colors pleasantly surprises - no discount on the sacredness of the material.

from £ 3.50

Set MAC Snow Ball Shadescents Kit

MAC's Christmas collection is reminiscent of Mariah Carey - so rich was the packaging. Fortunately for the wallet, cases with nine mini lipsticks are already sold out, but the Shadescents in the online store are still there. In them - one bestseller lipstick and ball aroma to her "in tone". Initially, there are six fragrances in the Shadescents line of perfumes, but only three are sold in such kits: musky caramel Creme d'nude, leather-floral Ruby Woo and powdery Candy Yum Yum. Let it not be embarrassing that the “fondant” brand has released aromas: these are not faceless fruit compotes, but full-fledged and unlike each other compositions. All - in the concentration of perfume water.

3200 rub.

Palette of shadows Natasha Denona Eyeshadow Palette 5

It seems that more revered shadows are not found. Natasha Denona palettes are praised for the incredible pigmentation and simplicity of feathering, not boring combinations of colors and textures and generous volume of the product. The only "but" is the price: a set with fifteen shadows costs $ 130. Fortunately, Denon also produces five-color mini-palettes; give them $ 50 is already easier. This year there are two New Year's editions: one in crimson tones with canary-yellow gold, the second is terracotta with azure. Although this is the second problem: how to choose from them is absolutely not clear.

$48

Highlighter NARS Overexposed Glow Highlighter Man Ray Holiday Edition

Francois Nars does not pursue mad profit and recognition of millions. Therefore, it cooperates with those to whom the soul lies: the melancholic photographer Sarah Moon, Vogue's favorite Stephen Klein, and now with the heirs of Man Ray. It is difficult to describe the influence of the artist in one sentence, but let it be so: this is one of the main people for the visual art of the 20th century. In the NARS collection, Man Ray wasn’t without mentioning his muse and colleague Lee Miller: her lips floating on a golden highlighter. The object is truly collectible and will last for years: in dry textures, bacteria do not start and they live long.

£28

A set of brushes Zoeva Rose Golden Luxury Brush Set

Zoeva, of course, are not Japanese brushes, which by default are considered the best, but they are good and stand adequately. This set is suitable for beginners: it will allow you to understand which forms are most convenient for you and which ones you need to look for. The set includes five brushes for eyes and five for tones, but they can be used on any part of the face and body. For example, it is convenient to apply the concealer with polishing movements with a brush for shading, and you can gently powder the T-zone with it. In all brushes, an artificial nap, that is, the probability of an allergy is almost zero, plus this gift will suit vegans. Sold together with a black non-stupid cosmetic bag, where you can store them all.

£75

A device for cleaning and drying brushes Sigma Dry'n Shape Spa

In an amicable way, this is, of course, a bath: instead of a broom, there is a ribbed surface, and gum-holders to replace towels. It works like this: when you need to wash your brushes, unscrew both wheels and stay with the tube about which you should rub the soaped nap. Then fasten back and insert the brush, passing through the gum - so the pile will dry without damaging the shape. Such a thing will hold eighteen large and small brushes, so for a large collection it will not be a salvation, but one of the options for compact storage. If this issue is acute, you can buy and just a dryer for forty-four brushes - Sigma also has it.

£24

Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler Super Mario Eyelash Tongs

For his sake, you can forgive the games "Super Mario" humiliating trails "a virgin in trouble." The famous curler Shu Uemura and without a keyring star is good, but with it more elegant. The length of the working surface of these forceps and its bend are convenient for all eyes, except for very small ones (they are suitable for a mini-curler). Actually, because of this, they get every year in the lists of the best cosmetics. As with any curler, it is possible to curl eyelashes not only at the roots, but in the middle of the length and at the tips. Two or three spring movement on each plot - and you forget why you need spinning carcasses.

2145 rub.

Pro Makeup Lab Perfect Skin Make Up Kit

Another worthy Russian brand that makes Art-Visage with creative director Svetlana Grebenkova. Pro Makeup Lab is sharpened by make-up artists: the names are familiar English, packaging is light and simple. But this does not mean that it is not suitable for everyone else. Just do not expect from these cans the joy of owning luxury. Although if you understand it as the ideal skin, the set will please. There is no tone in it, but there are two types of highlighter, lip scrub, oil primer and hyaluronic serum. The kit conveys the right idea: beautiful skin begins with good care, not concealer. It costs, by the way, less than all separately.

3000 rub.

Palette for mixing cosmetics Manly PRO

Finding cool things from domestic manufacturers is always a pleasure. Professional cosmetics Manly PRO is generally good and, as is usually the case, suitable not only for makeup artists. The brand has the mass of the necessary inexpensive brushes, a bold palette of shades and easy-to-work textures. Recently, bright Moscow makeup artist Sam Shchavlev has been working with him especially often, and it is interesting to watch this union. But back to the gifts: right now, the brand has another limited collection, and in it - a purple palette, on which you can mix tone, lipstick, eye shadow and everything else. If you really need to buy something in the newfangled ultraviolet color, here's a chance to spend money sensibly.