10 Christmas Gift Ideas for Her

 Hey gorgeous, welcome back to my blog! Christmas is just around the corner and if you're having difficulty finding the perfect gifts for your friends/girlfriends, fret not coz I may have the perfect gifts for you! 

1) Fresh Mini Loves Mask Set, $90

First thing on my list is one of my favourite and I find myself buying this (for myself) every year and that is the Mini Mask set from Fresh. If your friend happens to be a skin care guru, then this is the perfect set for her. So this set consists of their 5 best selling masks and my personal favourites are the Vitamin Nectar and the Umbrian Clay Purifying mask. And if they are new to Fresh's mask, with this set, they get to try all the mask and decide which one suit her most before going in for the big tub. Anyway the mini size mask usually can last me 3 to 6 months, depending on my usage. 

2) Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask trio, $30

This next one is also my holy grail skincare product and I absolutely cannot live without it. The Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask is one of the most nourishing and moisturizing lip mask I've ever used. And it has the sweetest scent to it too. This lip mask trio is a Christmas edition so you won't be able to get this 3 scents any other time. Also, even though they come in very small tub, I promise this trio can last you for months because a little goes a very long way and you only need a teeny weeny bit amount each application. The packaging is also very colorful and festive which makes it a perfect gift for Christmas. 

3) The Body Shop Warm Vanilla Gift Set, $35

This next gift set is literally Christmas in a bag! The warm vanilla smells exactly like a vanilla ice cream cone from a cute ice cream shop and just imagine you eating it on white Christmas. The smell is so luxury and the shower gel is so creamy and moisturizing. The body yoghurt that comes in the set is very lightweight and absorbs effortlessly on the skin. The handcream is really moisturizing but not greasy. Really love this set and I think this is the best Christmas scent ever. 

4) Loccitane Floral Hand Cream Trio, $43

A hand cream set can never go wrong when it comes to Christmas gift. Every girl likes a nice, luxurious hand cream in their purse and Loccitane has one of the best formula when it comes to hand cream. The scent is long lasting and the moisture level is insane. This is definitely one good and practical gift for anyone and everyone. 

5) Tarte Give, Gift and Get Amazonian Clay Eyeshadow Wardrobe, $86

Alright I'm not gonna lie, this is probably the Christmas set that I am most excited about this year, because 3 eyeshadow palettes for the price of one and a half, hell yeah! I used to own a Tartelette in Bloom palette years ago which I totally loved  but it expired and I had to throw it away (unwillingly). And I always wanted to get the Tartelette in toasted palette so imagine my excitement when I saw this trio on Sephora! And the limited edition Tartelette in Juicy palette really does seem nice and fun to play with. If the person you are gifting to loves playing with eyeshadows or just makeup in general, then this is the perfect gift for her because she gets a good cool tone,warm tone and rosy pink tone palette all in one set. What else can she ask for? I too bought this for myself and I'm waiting for it to arrive at my doorstep now. 

6) Laura Mercier Body Souffle Quartet Mini, $59.50

 Almost forgot about this Laura Mercier Body cream set but I am really intrigued by their packaging because don't you agree that they look very luxurious and definitely more expensive than it's price tag. The body creams come in four aromas: Amber Vanille, Almond Coconut, Fresh Fig and Creme Brulee and they are all up my alley. I mean one can tell from the names of the scents that these body creams are gonna smell incredibly creamy and sweet and that's Christmas for you. The more I'm thinking about it, the more I think I'm gonna add it to my cart. Now I'm wondering if I should be doing this post because I may end up buying more 🤐. 

7) Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Christmas Set, $151

Fragrances are also one of the easiest gift for your friends during this festive season and among all the fragrance sets that were launched this year, I personally like the Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Christmas set the most. While I was reading the description of this perfume, I was immediately sold by it. Creamy vanilla caramel and sensual amber scent just sound so amazing don't you think so. A playful, sweet floral fragrance with a hint of vanilla and amber is a perfect perfume for the girl who enjoys being in the limelight or who likes her perfume to stand out amongst others. 

8) Marc Jacobs Beauty Oui Mon Cherry Lip Oil And Favourites Set, $76

For the price of $76, you get a full sized lip oil, a travel sized highlighter, bronzer, mascara, and also a Marc Jacobs Clutch in this limited edition set. Why not?! I have heard really good reviews about the Marc Jacobs Omega bronzer which is included in this set and it really is the very reason that got me purchasing the set (also because the red bag looks pretty). I think this is definitely a value for money limited edition set and the items in it are really very practical for everyday use. Plus it comes in a really cute cherries printed packaging too! 

9) Fenty Beauty Glossy Posse Holo Daze Lip Gloss Set Mini, $55

This second last gift recommendation is also another no brainer because if you grab any girl out there, chances are she would have heard of the Fenty Lip Gloss too. In fact, the first makeup gift that I received from my husband was the OG Fenty Beauty lip gloss and I remembered he told me that he didn't spend too much time in Sephora at all because when he asked the sales assistant to recommend a gift for his wife, she told him to just get the lip gloss because every girl loves it which I did at that time. Every year, Fenty Beauty would come out with their Christmas limited edition lip gloss and this year is no exception and I really quite like the colours she chose for this year's collection. 

10) Laneige x Joseph & Stacey Limited Edition Lumi or Stacey Set, $110.50 

The last and final gift idea is a set that I really wanted it for myself but I haven't gotten the heart to cart it out yet because of the price tag. I know I definitely wouldn't mind to receive it as a Christmas gift because the packaging is so minimalist and chic. The bags that come with these sets look so pretty and easy to match with and I can already imagine myself bringing the bag on a daily basis. The eyeshadow palettes look like something you can wear to work or to school every day too. So if you are gifting to someone who is into K Beauty, definitely consider this pretty limited edition set from Laneige too. 

And that's all I have to recommend for your peferct Christmas gift. I hope you have something or an idea of what to get for your friends by now because Christmas is really just around the corner now! Please stay safe while shopping or Christmas gathering and will see you in my next post, xoxo. 

Ps disclaimer: all photos are taken from either Sephora website or Shopee. 

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Mattifying Primer & Hydrating Longwear Foundation First Impression + Wear Test

Hey gorgeous, welcome back to my blog!

In today's post, I'll be doing a first impression and wear test on the new Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Hydrating Longwear Foundation that she recently released. I have oily skin so I would usually prefer a matte foundation but today I'm gonna try out this hydrating foundation and see if it suits oily skin as well. On top of that, I'll be using it with the mattifying primer on one side of the face and see if it's worth buying. If you are curious to see the results, keep on reading!

So to prep the skin for foundation, I'm using the Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Mattifying Primer on the left side of my face. It claims to be the next level mattifying primer for combination to oily skin that works instantly to deliver maximum all day shine control while improving and extending foundation wear.

The primer has a lightweight, almost gel-like texture and it absorbs easily into the skin. It has the Fenty smell, if you know what I mean and I like the smell. It is not tinted so it melts into nothing but my own skin colour and it feels so smooth on the skin. And a little goes a very long way for this primer, all you need is a small pump for the entire face. This is little bottle is retailing at $48 in Sephora and I'll compare it with my recent Catrice purchase Keep Me Matt primer and see if it does the same job.

So on the right side of my face, I am gonna use the Catrice Keep Me Matt primer and see how the two primers fare after a whole day. Do keep reading to see the wear test results at the end of the blog. Next let's move on to the star of the post, the new Hydrating Longwear Foundation.

The new Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Hydrating Longwear Foundation claims to be the first of its kind hydrating longwear foundation that delivers it all, with comfortable medium to full coverage. It has a serious staying power and a natural finish that comes in 50 different shades. It is created with Grape Seed Oil and Sodium Hyaluronate to give skin the nourishing hydration it needs to stay comfortable all day.

I got mine in shade 200 and I think it's a perfect match for my skin tone. The packaging is really cute and it comes in a tube with a pump which is very convenient. It has a watery consistency and blends so well. I like that it is not drying and yet it is not overly dewy like I thought it would be.

With just a tiny pump, I was able to conceal at least 80% of my dark circles so I would definitely agree that this foundation has a medium to full coverage that is buildable.
It is not tacky at all so I didn't even have to set it down with a powder. I like that it feels so smooth on the skin and it has the natural finish that I am into. So I got to say, I have got a pretty good first impression of this foundation and I can't wait to see how my makeup will look after a full day.

The side with Catrice Keep Me Matt Primer

The side with Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Mattifying Primer 

After a good twelve hours, my makeup looked exactly the same like how it was twelve hours ago except for the nose which looked a little shiny and the makeup seemed to have worn off a little around the nose but I had a little runny nose and was rubbing my nose so I guessed that was why the makeup didn't quite last there. Overall, the makeup stayed on very well with no extra shine and my face felt really hydrated the whole day and I definitely did not notice any difference between the Pro Filt'r Mattifying Primer and the Catrice Keep Me Matt Primer. I think both of them serve the same purpose and do their job pretty well. And if I have to choose, I think I can survive with just the Catrice one because it is much more affordable.

Overall I really like the Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Hydrating Longwear Foundation, which is to my surprise since I have oily skin but it does not make my face look greasy or over hydrated at all even after 12 hours. I like the natural finish and the coverage that it offers. This is definitely a good foundation for all skin types and I highly recommend it. As for the primer, you can give it a miss because there're better ones out there with cheaper price tags.

So that's all I have for this post. I hope you find it useful. Please follow me if you haven't already and I'll see you in my next post, xoxo.