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gift guide
December 4, 2013

The Cut’s 2013 Beauty Gift Guide: 12 Luxe Gifts That Are Beautiful Inside and Out

By Kathleen Hou

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Whether you believe in inner or outer beauty, picking out the right beauty gifts this holiday season requires a belief in both. The “vanity factor,” as it’s called in the beauty industry (i.e., a beauty product’s ability to be displayed prettily on a nightstand) is just as important as its ability to perform. The Cut took both into account when choosing these twelve indulgent selections. Click through for a set of Art Deco lipsticks that Daisy Buchanan would love, Versailles-inspired nail polish, polished chic French ponytail holders (last seen on the Jason Wu runway), and more.

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Dior Diorific Nail Lacquers Nail art may be over, but these Versailles-inspired globules of sumptuous, metallic, and jewel-toned polishes are res... Dior Diorific Nail Lacquers Nail art may be over, but these Versailles-inspired globules of sumptuous, metallic, and jewel-toned polishes are resistant to trends and painterly enough to be art. You can just get one, or indulge like Marie Antoinette and get them in all four gilded colors. Photo: Tom Medvedich
Byredo Body Lotions No one wants a synthetic coconut-scented lotion in her stocking. These creams have a light texture, and a rich, heady scent t... Byredo Body Lotions No one wants a synthetic coconut-scented lotion in her stocking. These creams have a light texture, and a rich, heady scent that lingers perfectly. Photo: Tom Medvedich
Chanel Illusion D'Ombre These pots of silky eyeshadow, with finely milled shimmer, feel weightless, but look impactful. Fatal, an eggplant auberg... Chanel Illusion D'Ombre These pots of silky eyeshadow, with finely milled shimmer, feel weightless, but look impactful. Fatal, an eggplant aubergine, is a holiday exclusive you'll love to use all year. Photo: Tom Medvedich
Lipstick Queen's Velvet Rope The Cut was instantly enthralled by the ease of applying these velvet lipsticks. But that's just half of their appea... Lipstick Queen's Velvet Rope The Cut was instantly enthralled by the ease of applying these velvet lipsticks. But that's just half of their appeal; their weighty, magnetic caps and bottoms with a gilded, Art Deco-inspired case make a gift that even Daisy Buchanan would love.  Photo: Tom Medvedich
Kre-At 24K Eyelashes Hand-foiled, gold strip eyelashes are like jewelry for your eyes. Photo: Tom Medvedich
Sylvain Le Hen Hair Barrettes All hairstylists attest that the hardest style to perfect is a ponytail. These sleek, curved hair barrettes (seen o... Sylvain Le Hen Hair Barrettes All hairstylists attest that the hardest style to perfect is a ponytail. These sleek, curved hair barrettes (seen on the Jason Wu's spring 2014 runway) make it a lttle simpler and chicer.  Photo: Tom Medvedich
Bobbi Brown and Lulu Frost Compact Bobbi Brown and jeweler Lulu Frost teamed up this season to create a vintage-inspired compact that makes it pr... Bobbi Brown and Lulu Frost Compact Bobbi Brown and jeweler Lulu Frost teamed up this season to create a vintage-inspired compact that makes it pretty to touch up. When was the last time you had a proper compact mirror that wasn't caked with powder? Photo: Tom Medvedich
Diptyque Personal Fragrances Although Diptyque is best known for its candles, these eau de toilettes and eau de parfums share the brand's heritag... Diptyque Personal Fragrances Although Diptyque is best known for its candles, these eau de toilettes and eau de parfums share the brand's heritage for unique aromas. Olene, a partiucular favorite, is inspired by the small white flowers seen in Venice in the springtime. Photo: Tom Medvedich
Eve Lom Age Defying Treatment The beauty serum of the future, these funky plastic capsules contain a silky peptide blend that contains vitamin E ... Eve Lom Age Defying Treatment The beauty serum of the future, these funky plastic capsules contain a silky peptide blend that contains vitamin E and six natural amino acids. The capsules break off to contain enough for one use, making them easily portable for traveling.  Photo: Tom Medvedich
Oribe Hair Masks These two masks are the decadent answer to cream for your hair, leaving it weightless, bouncy, and soft.  Photo: Tom Medv... Oribe Hair Masks These two masks are the decadent answer to cream for your hair, leaving it weightless, bouncy, and soft.  Photo: Tom Medvedich
Valextra Dopp Kits Valextra's "overnight case" looks like something Grace Kelly might carry in Rear Windo and doubles as a chic clutch.... Valextra Dopp Kits Valextra's "overnight case" looks like something Grace Kelly might carry in Rear Windo and doubles as a chic clutch. Pack it with a lipstick and that Lulu Frost mirror. Photo: Tom Medvedich
La Prairie Skin Caviar Lifting Set Good skin can be considered a long-term investment, right? Ask someone you love to invest in yours this holida... La Prairie Skin Caviar Lifting Set Good skin can be considered a long-term investment, right? Ask someone you love to invest in yours this holiday.   Photo: Tom Medvedich
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