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These Cult Beauty Products Are Foolproof Christmas Gift Ideas

You can’t go wrong, promise

It’s easy to be drawn to all the sparkly new beauty products that come out for a limited time at Christmas, but nothing beats something tried and true that has reached cult status over the years. Especially since once your gift recipient falls hard for the product (and we guarantee that they will), they can actually repurchase it – unlike holiday collections that are never to reappear again.

These cult products are adored the world over, so you know they’re worthy of being gifted to your near and dear. They’re also so good you can simply give them on their own – no need to package them up in a gift set. Your giftee is going to love them just as they are. We promise.

MAC Lipstick in Ruby Woo

This red lipstick is the Holy Grail of red lipsticks and it suits everyone. You literally can’t go wrong.

MAC Lipstick in Ruby Woo

MAC Lipstick in Ruby Woo, $30; available at maccosmetics.com.au

Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask

This hydrating mask is made for thirsty, tired skin – and let’s be real, that’s all of us.

Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask

Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask, $73; available at mecca.com.au

Dior Diorshow Mascara

This best-selling mascara conditions lashes, creates fuller, bold lashes, and has a very black colour that is guaranteed to make eyes pop.

Dior Diorshow Mascara

Dior Diorshow Mascara, $56; available at sephora.com.au

Weleda Skin Food

This rich cream has been around for 90 years and is still a cult favourite. It’s a must-try for any natural skin care converts.

Weleda Skin Food

Weleda Skin Food, $14.95; available at weleda.com.au

Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation

We’ve never met anyone who didn’t fall head over heels for this silky foundation that guarantees glowing skin.

Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation

Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation, $99; available at giorgioarmanibeauty.com.au

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II

Gifting someone anti-ageing products can be sensitive territory, but they’ll forget they were ever offended after they start seeing a younger, more radiant complexion staring back at them in the mirror!

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II, $195; available at esteelauder.com.au

Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat

This highlighting pen needs no introduction – it’s the not-so-secret weapon of professional makeup artists around the world and you will definitely score brownie points for gifting loved ones with one of these golden essentials.

Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat

Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat, $70; available at yslbeauty.com.au

FOREO Luna Mini 2

A relatively new (but well-deserving) product to reach cult status, the FOREO Luna Mini 2 is a sonic cleansing device that cleans and massages the face. Basically, you’re giving the gift of great skin, so get ready for a lifetime of gratitude!

FOREO Luna Mini 2

FOREO Luna Mini 2, $219; available at foreo.com

Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Pillow Talk

This is the A-listers’ go-to nude lip colour. We hate to name drop, but Gwyneth Paltrow, Alexa Chung, and Oliva Culpo are all regular swipers.

Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Pillow Talk

Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Pillow Talk, $49; available at charlottetilbury.com/au

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