Give the Gift of Great Skin

There really is something magical about this time of year -- the lights, the parties, the food, an entire month dedicated to shopping! There are few things I love more than finding that perfect gift for someone. For all of you whose lists include some makeup & skincare obsessed friends and family members, I have rounded up some fantastic gift sets. These are sure to put a smile on the face of any fashionista. Happy shopping!

Ambre Blends Gift Sets: Available at most retailers that carry Amber Blends and at www.ambreblends.com.There are several different options and price ranges so you can select exactly the right gift set for the Ambre Blends wearer on your list. Natural oil perfumes, soaps, body creams, candles -- these are sure to please almost anyone.

Glo Minerals Luxe Beauty Collection: It’s no secret I love, love, love Glo Minerals & Glo Therapeutics. This holiday season they have released a gift set that is definitely going to the top of my personal wish list. It includes two eye shadow palettes: Venus has a blend of pinks & neutrals, one matte and three with sparkle; Jupiter is a mix of browns & blues, plus a base color with three matte shades and one sparkly. There is also the bellini/hibiscus blush duo. Bellini is a beautiful matte blush that literally looks good on EVERYONE. Hibiscus is a lovely soft pink shade. Two lip glosses: Brown Sugar, a metallic gold with sparkle (you’ll want to be wearing this with your fabulous New Year’s Eve dress); and Whisper, a mauve-y pink, perfect for everyday. There is also a bronzer, a lip pencil, lid primer (to keep your eye shadow in place), a black eyeliner, and three pro makeup brushes. All that and it comes in a cute reusable makeup bag AND it's only $85.

The Glo Travel Body Kit: Have a frequent flyer on your list? This set includes a sugar body polish, body wash, body butter, lip balm, and a travel size candle all in a drool worthy honey sugar butter scent. These products are so good even your homebody friends will love them.

The Bobbi Brown 20^th Anniversary Collector’s Edition Lip Palette: I’m not even putting this one on my list for fear it will be overlooked. Nope, this one is going straight under the tree with a big bow and a “to Danelle, from Danelle with love” sticker. It includes the ten original Bobbi Brown lip colors released in 1991, plus ten new shades all perfect for mixing and matching. Read my lips -- every girl wants this.

The Clarisonic Brush: I’ve been working with this brush for several years and I still think it’s fabulous. It’s perfect for all skin types. I’ve seen it do wonders for clients with acne issues and calcium deposits. It removes makeup and really gets the skin clean and it helps exfoliate. It is available in many colors, and there is a convenient travel size version called the Mia. Trust me, if you don’t already have one, add this to your own wish list.

~Danelle Osborn @Adornbyado

Danelle Osborn - Aesthetician/Makeup Artist with Adorn by ado. Spa in Indianapolis, Indiana. As a former model and lover of makeup, Danelle appreciates the benefits of great skin care.  Danelle holds a degree in communications and is also licensed in the field of esthetics. She has been practicing for over six years working in both naturopathic and medical spa settings.