THE phrase “Deserve ko ’to [I deserve this]” is often used these days to justify big purchases such as mobile phones or luxury bags. It’s been a difficult two years and I say: If you can afford it, then you deserve it. I would easily choose a beauty-related gift over a bag or gadget any day. Here are my picks:
When it comes to fragrances, those from Maison Francis Kurkdjian Paris are considered some of the world’s finest. Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau de Parfum is definitely one of the most popular scents from Maison, along with Gentle Fluidity Silver Eau de Parfum.
For the holidays, Maison presents three scented candles and two fragrance wardrobes. The candle set collection is a creative gift from perfumer Francis Kurkdjian’s beloved home of Paris and his personal take on bringing the spirit of the holidays to life.
The first candle in the set is the iconic Mon beau Sapin, which evokes memories of a winter stroll in a snowy forest. The green lacquered décor embodies the magic of the season, while the fragrance is woody and slightly resinous.
Second in the set is the Paid d’écipes scented candle. This is a gourmand fragrance with notes of orange, honey, cinnamon and anise. This bright orange candle will remind you of your favorite childhood sweet treats.
The third is Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s newest creation, the Pomme d’amour scented candle that will remind you of the bustling atmosphere of a fun fair enjoyed with your favorite people with a candy apple scent.
For P4,150 each, every 180g limited-edition candle burns for approximately 40 hours.
Meanwhile, Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s fragrance wardrobes are delightful new discoveries that make the perfect gift for anyone. Each set has eight 8 x 11 ml iconic fragrances, including scents from the new Cologne Forte collection.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian releases a new edition of the must-have Discovery set every year that can be complemented with the Globe Trotter travel spray case, available in both Gold or Zinc editions.
The Maison Francis Kurkdjian holiday collection is available at Adora Department Store and Rustan’s Makati and Shangri-La, and www.rustans.com.
If you’re looking to gift yourself with something indulgent yet very useful, Aveda has unveiled its collaboration with global fashion brand 3.1 Phillip Lim for its 2021 holiday collection. This partnership celebrates two like-minded brands bringing the botanical world of beauty to life through special-edition hair accessories and gift packaging created with sustainability at heart.
The collection includes four covetable, limited-edition hair accessories—a hair towel wrap in a carrying bag, scrunchie trio, detangling comb and wooden paddle brush—as well as special-edition gift packaging, all featuring striking prints that combine the joyful colors of the holiday season with those found in the natural world.
“This collection embodies our joint appreciation of the gifts of nature. Nature is our muse for everything that we do: from the powerful flower and plant essences we use in our products to the creative expression of our brand and our collections,” said Barbara De Laere, global brand president of Aveda.
The hair towel wrap and carrying bag made from 100 percent organic cotton is designed to remove moisture from the hair after washing, helping to decrease dry time. The scrunchies, which are made from 100 percent recycled PET (from things like plastic water bottles), feature a luxe satin finish that is easy on the hair, and make for fashionable wrist accessories when not in use. The wide-tooth detangling comb is made from up to 95 percent post-consumer recycled polypropylene, and the wooden paddle brush, which is designed for both self-care scalp treatments and detangling, features a 90 percent post-consumer recycled fiber carton. Furthermore, the gift boxes and sleeves in the Aveda x 3.1 Phillip Lim Holiday Collection are made with FSC-certified, 100 percent recycled paper. In addition to their use as holiday gift packaging, reuse or display the beautiful gift boxes as miniature works of botanical art by simply removing and recycling the paper sleeve. The artwork was done in collaboration with botanical artist Sophie Parker.
The limited-edition hair accessories can be found alongside Aveda’s vegan, cruelty-free products in a selection of pre-made holiday gift sets, as well as individually for customized gifting opportunities at Aveda experience center in Greenbelt 5 and the brand’s flagship store in LazMall.
I have the hair towel wrap and I’ve used it every time after shampooing my hair since I got it. It’s very practical for someone like me whose hair is bleached (bleached hair takes longer to dry). I also have the brush and the comb. I love the latter but my favorite is the hair towel wrap.
Read full article on BusinessMirror