Gift-giving is one of the greatest joys in life and a thoughtful activity we like to engage in year-round—not just during the holidays. To ensure you always choose presents they actually want and that keep their homes filled with the things they love, we’ve put together the ultimate Living Beauty gift guide for all seasons. Whether you’re shopping for a national holiday, a personal milestone or simply “just because” here are our top picks for every gifting occasion.
Their Stockings on Christmas
A little something from the universally flattering cosmetics brand Ruby Hammer slides right into friends’ stockings and makeup routines.
Ruby Hammer: Mascara & Brow Duo, $50, Lip Serum Balm, $30, Precision Liquid Eyeliner, $34
Your Bridal Party at Your Bachelorette
Help your wing women get their tips in shape for your big day and beyond with this groundbreaking at-home nail-kit gift that keeps on giving.
Manucurist: Green Flash Starter Kit, $105
Your Crush on Valentine’s Day
Subtlety has no place in the pursuit of love. This Valentine’s Day, tell them how you really feel with one of Biologique Recherche’s pout-perfecting patches.
Biologique Recherche: Liftkiss Contour and Volume Lip Patch, $37 each
Your Mum on Mother’s Day
Because our generous-to-a-fault mothers rarely spoil themselves, the gift of the world’s best facial customized to their unique skin will show them how grateful you are for all they do.
Biologique Recherche: Facial, visit biologique-recherche.com to find a spa
Your Children’s Teacher
After a busy school year, a collection of everything they need to restore their hardworking hands says it all.
Manucurist: Active Glow Set, $72
Your Heartbroken Friend During a Breakup
There’s no time like a breakup for a glow-up. Boost their dating confidence with a skin-perfecting face mask and a lip colour that’ll turn heads.
Wonderblush: Le Baume Tinted Lip Balm, $36
Agent Nateur: Holi (Bright) Resurface Glass Face Mask (30 ML), $115
Your Hostess With the Mostess
Gone are the days of schlepping a bouquet of grocery-store flowers to your hostess that they’ll need to find a vase for. Give them something they’ll actually want and use again and again like this indulgent body treatment they’ll love even more for its firming results.
Olverum: Firming Body Oil (100 ML), $99
Your Work Wife on Her Retirement
It’s never too late to deal with unwanted hair—including those pesky additions that keep cropping up in new places. Get her a gift card for laser hair removal.
Yourself When You Head Out on a Vacay
Bring your best makeup looks wherever you go with this ultra-portablebrush with interchangeable magnetic heads.
Ruby Hammer: Magnetic Brush Set, $48
When You Need to Say You’re Sorry
Owning up to your mistakes is made even more powerful with a beautiful gift that offers a daily reminder of the strength of your relationship and encourages them to brush it off.
La Bonne Brosse: The Universal, from $142
Your Bestie When They Need Cheering Up
Give them a visual reminder of how much you cherish their unique light with an easy-to-use tanning product that will lift their spirits as it revamps their colour.
Self Glow By James Read: Sunbright Tinted Tan Drops (30 ML), $68
For Your New-Mom Friend “Just Because”
When you’re in the mood to be generous, it doesn’t get more thoughtful than this iconic skin-toning serum.
Biologique Recherche: Progeskin Serum (30 ML), $225
Yourself on Your Birthday
For skin care, makeup and more from your favourite brands, get what you really want this year by creating your own personal Living Beauty birthday registry.
Your Expecting Friend/Wife/Sister Ahead of her Due Date
Help them reset and mentally prepare for this life-changing moment with a calming mani-pedi appointment at their favourite spa.
