Here's the second and final part of our Mother's Day gift guide, rounding up some of the pampering, fun products we think any mom would love!

WELLNESS by CLEAN fragrance, $76.00
"As we all know, being a mother is a full time job, and sometimes she never gets a break! So, reward her with Wellness by CLEAN - a spa inspired scent line that evokes feelings of relaxation, blissful rejuvenation and all-encompassing well-being. Whether it's to inspire simplicity or celebrate the joy of wellness, the natural scents are free of synthetics or petroleum, and the formula's corn-derived alcohol base is safe for even most sensitive skin types."


Jaqua Bobbi Brown Limited Edition Lip Gloss Palette, $40.00
"Bobbi's NEW Lip Gloss Palette makes the perfect gift any special occasion. The ultra sleek palette features six exclusive shades of Lip Gloss and Shimmer Lip Gloss that flatter all complexions; only available in this palette. Includes a Mini Lip Brush and comes in a gift-ready box."




Pop Beauty Smokey Rose Wallet, $42.00
"Pop Beauty's Smokey Rose Wallet is a great tool for anyone stuck in a makeup rut--it's the perfect makeover! The colors are coordinated to take the guess work out of eye color application and make sure you have the most flattering cheek and lip shades. The powders are coated and triple-milled to ensure super-smooth application and blending."





Exclusive Limited-Edition Stella Tote Bag Set, $75.00 ($190.00 value)
"Designed exclusively for Sephora by the house of Stella McCartney, this limited edition, 100% Organic Cotton Shopper is the perfect bag to take anywhere while also supporting the environment. Included with this tote is a full size CARE by Stella McCartney 5 Benefits Cream formulated with 100% Active Organic ingredients as well as a 0.33 oz Stella Eau de Parfum travel Roll-On."



Anastacia7 7-Item Brow Book (a Nordstrom exclusive!), $85.00
An educational kit for the woman on the go. The brow beauty tools help create and maintain the perfect Anastasia arch. Set includes After Tweeze Gel, Tweezers, an Angled Cut/Spooley Brush, Matte Camille Eye Lights Pencil, Brow Powder, Brow Gel and four Brow Stencils.

This is part 1 of 2 in our Mother's Day gift guide, with our favorite new gifts and bundles that are sure to make Mom smile. If you're looking for just the perfect thing for a mother in your life, be sure to check out Part II of this feature tomorrow!

Cosmedicine Spa-It-Yourself At Home Facial Kit
Why get Mom a gift certificate for a single facial when you can buy her 6 for about the same price? This facial kit from Cosmedicine promises to give you the glow of a weekend at the spa. The set includes The Facialist Deep Exfoliator, Medi-Mask Intensive Clay Treatment, Hydra Stat Intensive Moisture Mask, Mega Dose™ Skin Fortifying Serum Ampoules, an adjustable white terry cloth head band, white terry cloth travel pouch and a special how-to.


Jaqua Buttercream Frosting Guilt-Free Body Treats Kit
The Buttercream line from Jaqua is insanely delicious smelling, sweet and just like a fresh, amply iced vanilla cupcake (only this one has zero calories!). Not only that, but the products themselves are rich and truly hydrating. A few days of using this pampering package and Mom will feel like a queen.




Philosophy 'The Lemonade Stand' Gift Set (Nordstrom Exclusive)
As always, Philosophy has a wide range of gift sets out there for Mother's Day this year, but this one featuring a sweet, pink lemonade scent, has to win the award for the cutest! The set includes pink lemonade shampoo, shower gel and bubble bath, pink lemonade body butter and pink lemonade lip shine in a decorative, giftable box inspired by the real thing. (Plus, there's a great free gift when you spend $50 on Philosophy products at Nordstrom.com!)






Origins Ginger Embrace Set
And while we're on the subject of things that smell absolutely amazing, this collection of products from Origin contains some of their star products in their most delicious scent. The set includes: Ginger Souffle™ Whipped body cream, Incredible Spreadable Scrub™ Ginger body smoother net, Ginger Burst™ Savory body wash, Ginger Essence™ Intensified Fragrance (Rollerball) and a Bath Mitt.



Prada Infusion D'Iris Coffret Gift Set
This is the luxe item in today's gift guide. At a hefty $260, this gift set contains the entire line of Prada's newest scent. The hardest part about this gift would be giving it away! The set contains Eau de Parfum Splash, Eau de Parfum Refillable Spray, Body Lotion, Bath Salts, and Perfumed Soaps.

Valentine's Day is quickly approaching, and we know sometimes it can be hard to find a gift for your guy for this particular holiday that shows them that you care. But we know that guys like to be pampered too, and we've got a guide containing lots of gifts that do just that.



If you missed yesterday's guide with great gifts for her, click here to see what you missed!

AVEDA Shaving Ritual for Men

We know you love to pamper yourself with Aveda products, so why not let him experience it as well? This set contains their shampoo bar, shaving creme, after-shave, and Blue Oil Balancing Concentrate.

$39.95 (Aveda.com or Aveda salons)

Continue reading DeLush Valentine's Day '08 Gift Guide for Him.

We know, it still kind of feels like the holidays just ended a little bit ago, but Valentine's Day is approaching quickly! Today, we're giving you some ideas for the special women in your life that you might want to say "I'm thinking of you today!" to. And hey...if you happen to drop the link to this post in an email for your special guy as a hint...well, he'll probably be grateful for the tip, AND you'll end up with something that makes you feel and look even more fabulous than you already do!

Don't forget to check back in tomorrow when we give you gift ideas for HIM. Yep, even he likes to feel pampered sometimes!

LUSH "Perfect Match" in Honey or Silky

Give her a set of soap and solid fragrance, wrapped in a biodegradeable, wildflower-seeded box that can be planted! "Honey" has honey & toffee notes and contains Honey I Washed the Kids soap and solid perfume. "Silky" has jasmine & vetivert notes and contains Alkmaar handmade soap and Silky Underwear solid perfume.

$19.95 (on LUSH's USA site - see their Canadian site here)

Continue reading DeLush Valentine's Day '08 Gift Guide for Her.

We just wanted to let you know about the utterly beautiful Bath & Boy Works® Signature Collection Couture Limited Edition No. 3. Featuring your favorite scents, this range of specially-packaged and glammed-up products include lotions and hair and body sprays, swirled body crèmes, and more all featuring a hint of shimmer as well as display-worthy eau de parfum bottles. Now with special sale prices, you should snag these up to help finish up with all the lovelies on your list!

Go to bathandbodyworks.com for more info.

This is the last day for our 2007 Holiday Gift Guide! Did you miss these?

• Monday - The Gift of Luxury
  
• Tuesday - The Gift of Color
  
• Wednesday - The Gift of Fragrance
  
• Thursday - The Gift of Pampering

Then go here to view our Gift Guide Archive! Happy shopping!

Tumi Individualism Travel Kit

If he has to travel, this will make him feel organized and classy -- and if he doesn't travel at all, he can still use this at home to help keep his things in one easy-to-access place instead of all over the counter! Stylish and masculine, this leather-trimmed case has interior pockets and two compartments for products and tools and even has a zippered bottom compartment. Not only that, but there are also loops inside for his watch or other important accessories.

$155.00 (saksfifthavenue.com)

 

Vedadude Glide (shave gel)

Melissa's husband LOVES this shave gel. True, it's more expensive than some, but he says it gives a very clean, comfortable shave and has a very refreshing, minty sort of scent (nothing cologne-like or unpleasant here!). Plus, if you're interested in the organic and good-for-him ingredients, that's just another reason to slip one of these into his stocking.

$20.00 (vedababy.com)

 

 

Barney's New York Large Manicure Set

Jam-packed with all sorts of manly grooming tools, this gift set from Barney's includes a lambskin case, tweezers, nail clippers and file, scissors, a shoe horn, and more.

$325.00 on sale now for $199.00 (barneys.com)

 

 

Jack Black Jet Set Traveler Set

This airline approved travel kit contains all the essentials for the man in your life: a Pure Clean Daily Facial Cleanser, 1.5 oz Face Buff Energizing Scrub, Supreme Cream Triple Cushion Shave Lather, and a Double-Duty Face Moisturizer SPF 20, all packaged in a travel-friendly signature black mesh zip-top bag.

$32.00 (Sephora.com)

 

 

 

Clinique 'The Luxury Shave' Set

Our DeLush readers who are fans of Clinique may want to pass on that love to the men in your life. This collection contains Skin Supplies For Men Face Scrub to prep and lift hairs, Shave Aloe Gel to soften and cushion even heaviest beards, and Post-Shave Soother Beard Control Formula to help make beard hair softer and finer over time

$30.00 (Clinique.com or department stores)

 

 

 

 

 

Anthony Logistics for Men Grab + Go Set

These packaged sets of men's products are a great way to introduce the reluctant male your life to branch out from their basic drugstore essentials. This kit contains everything from shampoo to astringent, giving him a good overview of the product line. Plus, proceeds from the sale of this product are donated to prostate cancer research.

$35.00 (Clinique.com or department stores)

 

 

 

Narcisco Rodriguez Musc for Him

This new online exclusive sounds so very sexy. Sure, he'll probably like it, but more importantly, YOU might love it. With Egyptian Musk, with notes of amber, wood, and violet, this mysteriously seductive new scent for him would be a great addition under the tree.

$150.00 (Sephora.com or at a Sephora retail location)

The Sweetest Softest Cuddle Pillow on Earth

If you haven't been in a Bath and Body Works store this season and experienced the wonder of their Sweetest Softest Collection, well, you're missing out. Not only do they have this adorable set, but there's also a blanket, some very cute and cuddly slippers, a bath poof and some fabulous smelling concoctions all to help with your beauty rest.

$39.00 (BathandBodyWorks.com or stores)

 

 

 

 

 

Dove Skin Vitalizer 

Here's a great stocking-stuffer!  If she hasn't tried it yet, give her this truly pampering, easy-to-use, beautifying, and affordable tool.  It makes washing your face a spa-like experience. 
Includes:
·     SkinVitalizer cleansing tool
·     Six Dove Gentle Exfoliating Cleansing Pillows
·     Two AAA batteries

$9.99 (at drugstores and superstores everywhere)

The Body Shop Merry Vanilla Spice or Merry Cranberry Gift Set  It's hard to decide which to choose, but she'll surely enjoy treating her senses with one of these gift sets each containing a lip balm, wrapped soap, shimmer body lotion, and The Body Shop's famous body butter. 

$25.00 (at thebodyshop.com or in stores)

 

GAP Bath + Skin

This collection of products from GAP Body not only smell wonderful but are beautifully packaged, making them ideal as a gift. The bath salts, scrubs and oils are totally top notch -- these products are some of Jen's absolute favorites. Pick out a few and add them to a nice box or basket for presentation.

$5.99-12.99 each (GAP.com or stores)

Bliss Best of Bliss Set

Your friends and family would be thrilled to open up this box of favorites from one of New York's hottest spas. The set contains lemon + sage soap & shower body butter, vanilla + bergamot bubbling bath & shower gel & body buff, foot patrol, and high intensity hand cream.

$45.00 (Beauty.com)

Fresh Sugar Tart Gift Set

All of the Fresh products out there are just so fabulous smelling, this gift set from them  is sure to be a hit. The set contains their Sugar Lemon Bath and Shower Gel, Body Lotion and eau de parfum.

$58.00 (Exclusively at Sephora.com and Sephora stores)

Clinique Happy Personalized Photo Bottle Here's one way to add a touch of sentimentality to her gift of fragrance. Touch her heart by adding a special photo to Clinique's popular fragrance, making it uniquely hers. On another positive note, Clinique will donate $1 for every bottle sold to Big Brothers Big Sisters (up to $10,000). Just follow this link to get started; it's VERY easy!

$52.00 (go to Clinique to get started - and enter code HAPPY07 at checkout for FREE shipping)

DIESEL 'Fuel for Life' Femme Eau de Parfum (Limited Edition) The ads for Diesel's new perfumes are certainly engaging, and this 'Limited Bling Edition' will definitely make a statement. The scent of this perfume is floral with a powdery drydown, making this is a sexy scent for the bold woman on your list. Visit Nordstrom.com and you'll get Diesel 'Fuel for Life' minis with your purchase.

$95.00 (Diesel-Fragrances.com)

Exclusive Limited-Edition Prada Deluxe Atomizer Here's another way to pamper someone very special on your list. This deluxe atomizer is limited to 100 pieces, which are only available at Neiman Marcus stores and Prada boutiques. A unique blend of fragrance and fashion, this is one fragrance she'll adore.

$550.00 (NeimanMarcus.com)

Marc Jacobs Solid Daisy Perfume Ring How sweet is this? She can take this pretty little daisy with her anywhere, even attach it to her handbag, and apply Marc Jacobs' scent, which actually features a violet note among other feminine, uplifting layers of scent.

$30.00 (only at Sephora.com or in Sephora retail locations)

Nanette Lepore to Go Rollerball Applicator This is one of Melissa's personal FAVORITE scents. Feminine, delicate, yet lush - a sort of powdery, sweet floral - this scent has amazing staying power and being able to throw this in a purse or makeup bag is just another reason to love it. And that's exactly what she'll do!

$18.00 (Sephora.com, or in Sephora retail locations as well as Nordstrom)

Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile eau de parfum Another one of Melissa's favorite scents of all time, this sumptuous mix of exotic but light florals and warm, creamy notes like vanilla and amber is so gorgeous, she'll fall in love with it. It's not overpowering at all, and warms beautifully. Some of its featured notes are star anise, Cypre, ylang-ylang, and amber.

$95.00 for 1.7 fl oz. (saksfiftavenue.com or splurge and get the 3.4 fl oz. size for 145.00)

Les Exclusifs de CHANEL Created by CHANEL parfume creator since 1978 Jacques Polge, this VERY exclusive new collection (celebrating "the places, numbers, and streets that have become symbols of the house of CHANEL") contains original interpretations of sophisticated scents sure to be perfect for at least one women on your list. If you want to give her something that everyone else won't be wearing after the holidays, this special set gives you TEN options. Here are the choices in this impressive collection:

Nº22: Folds of tulle. A shower of petals... Nº22 is a magic lantern showing a succession of images of freshness and bliss. In 1921, Chanel and Beaux shook up the very foundations of perfumery. Nº5 was born. One year later, they launched Nº22 - a number that refers to its date of creation. This smooth and powdery swirl of whiteness, rich in beautiful flowers, with Tuberose blossoming forth, could only be full of grace.

Gardenia: Mademoiselle Chanel liked white flowers, so well-defined, so sensual... And yet her signature emblem - the camellia - has no scent. Fortunately, the gardenia, which the camellia so closely resembles, fills the air with fragrance. In 1925, Ernest Beaux created a stunning and avant-garde evocation of this magnificent flower. Green notes, a creamy heart and a trail full of fantasy... All of the flower is there - its leaves, its petals, enhanced by the spirited characteristic touch of the duo that recreated it.

Bois des Iles: The year is 1926. It is a time for modern style, for creation at every level. BOIS DES ILES is the first woody fragrance for women in the history of perfume and seems to be a faraway land in itself. It's all there: the precious woods, the opiate scents and magnificent, languid flowers, Ylang-ylang from the Comoros and Sandalwood. Nothing conventional, nothing imposing.

Cuir de Russie: Ernest Beaux, born and trained in Moscow, created CUIR DE RUSSIE in 1927. Through long musky, smoky notes, it evokes the spirit and splendor of a wild yet elegant world, with its scent of boots tanned by birch bark and the essence of blond tobacco. Ernest Beaux softened his composition with Oriental jasmine.

Eau de Cologne: All the great perfumers have their eau de cologne, so it's only natural that Jacques Polge should create his own interpretation to take its place among the Exclusifs de Chanel. The hallmark ingredients - Citrus fruits and Neroli - are present, but with a quality that is so rare, in a blend that is so subtle, that a little of the Eau de Cologne's modesty is lost. More refined, more acute, it already has something of a light floral feel. Yet it also remains generous, ready to delight the skin with splashes of innocent pleasure.

31 Rue Cambon: The epicenter of the world of Coco Chanel, a place that harmoniously combined her need for simplicity with her taste for the baroque. It took the complex form of a beautiful Chypre fragrance to capture these contrasting passions, along with her love of Haute Couture, in a scent. Here it is, reborn by Jacques Polge, a breadth of the mysteries of both sensuality and elegance.

Nº18: 18, Place Vendome - a new number and symbol of the world of CHANEL enters the legend...A prestigious address, a place that Mademoiselle Chanel marked with her presence. The spirit of Fine Jewelry, where the most beautiful jewels are given a new life, each time more exceptional than the last. Intimately echoing the radiance of a diamond, Nº18 is a fragrance that sparkles and surprises, richly inspired by the delicate scent of Ambrette flowers.

Coromandel: Could there be any more beautiful accompaniment to the screens of Coco Chanel, which opened up to reveal - wherever she went - the marvelous secrets of their lacquer designs. A spirited oriental that reveals itself by interrupting its amber vibrato with dry notes and finally settles into a long, restrained, voluptuous accord.

Bel Respiro: Bel Respiro, Coco Chanel's first home in the countryside of France, is a perfect illustration of her art in keeping things simple. To evoke such a place, Jacques Polge created a fragrance full of freshness and refinement, which brings together sun-kissed grass, crushed leaves, a delicate wind and the aromas associated with the French countryside.

28 La Pausa: La Pausa: the house that Gabrielle Chanel had built on land bought in 1928, above the village of Roquebrune in France. The location is idyllic... the vision is one of elegance. To evoke its luxury and simplicity, all the facets and contrasts of the iris flower were unraveled, for a scent that is both earthy and powdery, radiant and secret.

$175.00/200 ml bottle, $300.00/400 ml splash Eau de Cologne (sold exclusively IN STORE - not online - at Bergdorf Goodman and select CHANEL boutiques - call 1.212.872.2667. to talk directly with a Bergdorf Goodman associate and order via phone)

Sephora Blockbuster Palette You can't get much more color than this! This palette from Sephora has a whopping 64 eyeshadows, 32 lip colors, seven cheek colors, one translucent shimmer powder, four double-ended shadow applicators, two blush brushes, and two lip brushes.
$48.00 (Sephora.com)





Urban Decay Urban Survival Set This collection from Urban Decay contains mini versions of all the classics: Eyeshadow Primer Potion; Lip Envy in Greedy; XXX Shine Lip Gloss in Naked; Chopper, Twice Baked, Smog, and Grifter Eyeshadow; 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero; Mascara
$42.00 (Sephora.com)






Limited Edition Dior Detective Chic Eye Palette This sleek wallet-shaped palette contains six shadows that will enhance any set of peepers. It includes a double-ended sponge tip applicator. With subtle, softly shimmering shades and a range of colors that go from highlight to drama, this is a great idea for that gal with the gorgeous eyes.
$49.50 (exclusively at Sephora.com, or in Sephora retail locations)






Hard Candy Delinquent Mini Nail Kit Have someone young or just young-at-heart on your list? This set of seven mini Hard Candy shades will be sure to get a happy reaction when tucked in a stocking or wrapped and topped with a bow. Also, the pouch can be re-used as a makeup/brush bag later.
$25.00 (hardcandy.com or find a store near you)




M·A·C Holiday 2007: Curiositease M·A·C has several holiday collections on the shelves right now, but this one is the most countertop worthy of the bunch. Each of these gorgeous cylinders contains a selection of holiday colors of your favorites: LipGlass and Lustreglass, Pigments, or Soft Sparkle eye pencils. (Stay tuned to DeLush this week for our review of several of these collections!)
$29.50 each (MACCosmetics.com)






Bobbi Brown 'Best of Chocolate' Eye & Lip Kit For those on your list who are fans of Bobbi Brown, give them a taste of one of the line's best selling collections: Chocolate. This palette contains 4 glosses and 4 eyeshadows in Bobbi Brown's best neutrals. You may just want to keep this one for yourself.
$55.00 (Nordstrom.com)






Trish McEvoy Exclusive Pure Glamour Set Trish McEvoy's collection of goods contains the basics to achieve a very glamorous holiday look, all wrapped in a quilted, silver leather bag. The set contains a shimmer powder and blush, plumper lip gloss, a portable face brush and a purse-sized eau de parfum spray.
$125.00 (NeimanMarcus.com)





Nars Lip Lacquer Set Ooh, even if they've never tried Nars Lip Lacquer before, this gift of two very pretty shades ("Baby Doll, a sweet, cotton-candy pink, and Chastity, a rich, shimmering mauve") will create gorgeously glossy lips and the included retractable lip brush will be sure to make her feel oh-so glamourous!
$48.00 (narscosmetics.com or go here to find a retail location near you)




Philosophy Kiss Kiss Flavored Holiday Lip Shine Trio These yummy, shimmery glosses not only moisturize pouts, they look pretty, too. In Raspberry Sorbet, Christmas Cookie, and Melting Chocolate, this gift would make an excellent stocking stuffer for just about anyone!
$25.00 (philosophy.com or find a retail location here)

Givenchy Limited Edition Prisme Solitaire All-Over Diamond-Effect Powder In its fab leather ring box, this micro-sparkly refined powder will create a lovely effect for the season of sparkle with a single swipe. The effect is described as "mother-of-pearl" --gorgeous! $50.00 (Sephora.com and select department stores)

Bobbi Brown Exclusive Pink Quartz Deluxe Trunk What do you get the girl who has everything? Everything Bobbi Brown has to offer! This unbelievable trunk contains a huge swath of Bobbi Brown's color, skincare, fragrance and brushes, all in an adorable pink leather trunk. $2000.00 (Exclusively at Neiman Marcus )






Estee Lauder Beautiful Bejeweled Butterfly Perfume Compact Every year, Estee Lauder releases a series of compacts, some that are common between department stores, others are exclusives. This butterfly compact is among the best of this year's selection, but it's worth shopping around to find the best design for your special someone. $300.00 (Exclusively at Neiman Marcus )

 

T3 Mini Pink Iron If you're going to straighten your hair, it's easier to feel better about all that heat styling when you're using something that's professional quality and not as likely to damage those locks. This smaller, travel-friendly version of the famous T3 Straightening Iron is great when you're on the road, and is easy to use on shorter hair. $119.00 (Nordstrom.com or in stores)

Zensation Skincare Gift Sets Zensation, the all natural skincare collection from Switzerland, is offering some value-priced sets in beautiful packaging for the holidays. Each of these three sets is packed in luxury gift box, tied in a satin ribbon, and presented in Zensation signature gift bags - and they each include a specially-designed cup and platinum-clad saucer set. "The cup...and...saucer is the safe-haven where dragonfly and lotus flourish. And depending on the position of the cup, the dragon can either be found flying over the pond or resting on a lotus." Set A: Intensive Hydromask & Nourishing Silky Night Cream plus cup and saucer Set B:Hydrating Moisture Cream SPF15 PA, Nourishing Silky Night Cream plus cup and saucer Set C: Choose 4 items from any of the Zensation product line plus cup and saucer

Set A: $125.00
Set B: $190.00
Set C: $390.00
(at PIR Cosmetics New York and skinterra.com or visit zensationbeaute.com for more product information - plus, their site is GORGEOUS)

Dior Jeweled Makeup Necklace For the Lips This decadent silver ball, studded with rhinestones and dangling from a sleek black cord, contains a mirror and mini lip gloss inside. This little bauble will make a statement!
(gasp!) $90.00 (Sephora.com)

Viktor & Rolf 'Flowerbomb' 2-Tier Confectionary Set For the woman in your life who likes florals or just brings out the sweeter side of life, here's an impressive fragrance gift from Victor and Rolf that contains a large eau de parfum, a mini parfum that's great for travel, and a body lotion, all in an adorable packaging.
$95.00 (Nordstrom.com)

La Mer Connoisseur CollectionHere's a present that any woman on your list can appreciate - the gift of gorgeous skin. This collection from La Mer contains all the favorites: Cream de la Mer, Body Lotion, and Eye Balm.
$395.00 (SaksFifthAve.com)

Bond No. 9 I Love New York Double-Decker Sampler Box Okay, please hold on to your seats, because this is the BIG ONE. The folks at Bond No. 9 have admittedly gone "over the top" with this gift set including all of the Downtown Eaux de parfum (50ml flacons), in a lush white keepsake box with the Bond No. 9 logo debossed on the top. For the true luxury perfume enthusiast (and VERY lucky lady who will likely NEVER need perfume ever again), this set is definitely a once-in-a-lifetime type of gift.
(gasp!) $1600.00 (bondno9.com)

Here are a few of our suggestions for beauty, fragrance and bath product ideas to make any special mom happy this Mother's Day!

Origins Paradise for Two Balinese Body Cleanser and Balinese Body Cream
What They Say: (about the Body Cleanser) "To escape to paradise, simply squeeze a small amount of this lushly lathering cleanser into wet palms or washcloth and massage over body skin. Feel how mega-moisturizing Shea Butter and Glycerin silken and soften skin. And let the unmistakable aroma of fresh-cut Pineapple and Orange take you away to a land of languid waterfalls, lush flowers and deep turquoise skies. Rinse. Skin is left softly scented with the exotic fragrance of the tropics."

(about the Body Cream) "To escape to paradise, simply massage this seductively smooth cream over body skin after bath or shower. Feel how mega-moisturizing Apricot, Grape Seed and Rice Bran Oils melt right in to silken and soften skin. And let the unmistakable aroma of fresh-cut Pineapple and Orange take you away to a land of languid waterfalls, lush flowers and deep turquoise skies. Skin is left softly scented with the exotic fragrance of the tropics."

Retail Price: $25.00 (origins.com or go here to find a retail location near you)

Bobbi Brown LIMITED EDITION Brighten Up Collection
What They Say: ""Brighten" and "lift" your look with the eye, cheek, and lip shades featured in this specially-priced set. Includes two mini brushes: Cream Shadow Brush and Face Blender Brush. Comes in a sophisticated white faux-leather Organizer with removable mesh pouches and mirror. Created exclusively for Neiman Marcus. Click to view image of Organizer open.

Featuring Long-Wear Cream Shadow recently awarded 'Best Cream Shadow' from "Self Healthy Beauty Awards" (May 2007). View model wearing this set in Bobbi's Brighten Up Look."

Retail Price: $125.00 (bobbibrowncosmetics.com or go here to find a retail location near you)

Laura Mercier Custom Portfolio
What They Say: "Laura Mercier Custom Portfolio is a melon leather zipper case containing two compartments for your beauty necessities. One easily holds an empty makeup board for customization while the other contains room for signature Flawless Face products and select skincare and accessories. The removable insert holds all your key brushes necessary for creating endless looks."

Retail Price: $65.00 (lauramercier.com and select retail locations)

Masaki Matsushima Cherry
What They Say: "Cherry blossom season is an important and symbolic time of year in Japan. It marks the end of winter and the rebirth of nature with deep philosophical meanings: The cherry blossom (sakura) represents absolute beauty and is a reminder of the ephemeral nature of life, and the cherry fruit is a symbol of harmony. It's only natural that Japanese designer Masaki Matsushima captured this facet of his country's culture and rendered it in a conceptual perfume.

It is quite a challenge to create a feminine fragrance that is based on the cherry without it falling into the category of edible scents used in liquors or candies. Jean Jacques, Masaki's "nose," managed this subtle combination of the mat; base with a cherry top and blossom heart.

Notes:
Cherry, Blackcurrant, Bilberry, Watermelon, Lotus Flower, Cherry Blossom, Sweet Pea, Raspberry, Crystal Musk, Blackberry.
Style:
Feminine. Inspiring. Soft."

Retail Price: $32.50-60.00 (only at sephora.com)

Bath & Body Works Signature Collection™
Fab Bath - Japanese Cherry Blossom
What They Say: "Tote around town in style. This fun-filled bag includes your favorite full-size Signature Collection products: 8 oz. Body Lotion, 10 oz. Shower Gel, and 8 oz. Body Splash. This exotic fragrance is a sensuous blend of Japanese cherry blossom, vanilla rice, oriental woods and delicate mimosa petals."

Retail Price: $28.00 (bathandbodyworks.com and in stores)

Aveda Serenity Ritual Gift Set
What They Say: "Escape to tranquility. Our 25 pure flower and plant essences soothe your senses as you gently cleanse, condition and style hair.

• ShampureTM Shampoo—8.5 fl oz/250 ml
• ShampureTM Conditioner—8.5 fl oz/250 ml
• ShampureTM Soy Wax Candle—.7 oz/275 g
• Wooden Styling Brush

Gift box reuse: Reuse this box to hold hairbrushes, combs and accessories.

Our gift sets come prewrapped—ready for giving."

Retail Price: $48.00 - retail value of $58! (aveda.com or go here to find a retail location near you)

LaLicious Coconut Cream Sugar Souffle (one of Melissa's all-time favorites!)
What They Say: "Delicious shredded coconut makes this delight a pure pleasure for your morning ritual.

This product is made with all natural ingredients. We use a whipped technique so the consistency will never change. You will never need to re-mix them. Coconut oil absorbs quickly and easily into your skin, leaving it moisturized and protected without feeling greasy. Pure cane sugar crystals exfoliate dead skin cells while coconut, sweet almond and vitamin-e oils condition, moisturize and smoothes you to perfection!

This is a highly moisturizing product that can be used in the bath or shower. The oils will literally melt into your skin as you exfoliate. We recommend this being the last thing you do, after you wash your body and hair, to get the full benefits."

Retail Price: $30.00 (b-glowing.com)

Anastasia All About Brows Kit
What They Say: "Everything you need to create the perfect brow, start to finish. Six specialized tools used by brow artists - all in one deluxe kit.

Set includes: Tweezers, Brow Powder Duo, four Brow Stencils, Duo Angle/Spooley Brush, Brow Gel, and an Eye Lights highlighting pencil."

Retail Price: $75.00 - a $145 value! (only at sephora.com)

Japonesque Roll-Top Tote (a Nordstrom Exclusive)
What They Say: "The hardest-working soft-sided case in the industry. On your own or on the job, you care about the details. Now, with the Roll Top Tote, there's now one less thing to worry about. This soft-sided wonder opens wide with a double-zip, rollaway closure. Inside is a divided main compartment with detachable mesh pocket, ideal for organizing makeup essentials, while open pockets that line the interior keep small items in place. Comfortable rolled handles make it easy to carry anywhere."

Retail Price: $55.00 (nordstrom.com)

Philosophy Greetings from Maui
What They Say: "If you are dreaming of a relaxing vacation on a beautiful white sand beach beside the beautiful crystal-clear water but can't get away, then you need to send yourself Greetings from Maui. Turn your bathroom into your own island oasis with Philosophy's 8 ounce Coconut Cake award-winning, ultra rich 3-in-1 shampoo, shower gel, and bubble bath and our 3.5 ounce Coconut Cake body soufflé. It's the ultimate mini-vacation when you just need to get away. here's your opportunity - go coconuts!"

Retail Price: $25.00 (philosophy.com and in select retail locations)

Carol's Daughter Mango Madness Moment
What They Say: "A four-piece gift set featuring fragrance and body products from Carol's Daughter's yummy Mango Melange collection.

What else you need to know:
The perfect gift for a Mango Melange fragrance lover. Layer this exotic fragrance - cleanse, moisturize, and seal in the captivating fragrance with a few spritzes of the Eau de Toilette.

Set includes a 4 oz Shea Soufflé, 8 fl. oz Body Cleansing Gel, .16 fl. oz Eau de Toilette, and a loofah sponge.

Notes:
Lime, Pineapple, Tangerine, Mango, Sandalwood.
Style:
Sweet. Playful. Smoldering."

Retail Price: $40.00 (Sephora.com)

Estée Lauder Cherished Powder Compact
What They Say: "Celebrate someone special with a delightful whirl of color. Collectible, limited-edition powder compact blends the bright spirits of spring with a touch of golden glamour. A unique gift idea, this gleaming treasure is filled and refillable with Lucidity Pressed Powder (small size refill)."

Retail Price: $60.00 (Nordstrom.com)

La Prairie Sun Kissed Collection Travel Clutch Set
What They Say: "La Prairie has pooled all of the treats and treatments you'll need for summer sun worship and tucked them into a stylish clutch.

Set includes:
• Limited-Edition Sun Kissed Compact: Compact comes with 3 eye colors, 2 lip colors, 1 lip gloss, and one bronzer with applicators. Shades of gold and bronze tones accentuate the eyes, while bronze and plum lip colors, and a coral-pink translucent lip gloss dress the lips. The cellular treatment bronzing powder illuminates and leaves a sun kissed glow to the skin.
• Cellular Self Tan for Face and Body SPF 15: Deeply moisturizes, soothes and softens, while a multi-AHA complex ensures an even skin surface.
• Cellular Protective Body Emulsion SPF 30: Maximum protection for prolonged sun exposure.
• Cellular Anti-Wrinkle Sun Cream SPF 30: Perfect for your everyday moisturizer, yet protective enough for the outdoor activities you enjoy.
• Cellular Luxe Lip Treatment SPF 15: Provides a colorless veil of moisture that helps soften and smooth the lips, protect from dryness and damaging effects of the sun. "

Retail Price: $420.00 (Neiman Marcus)

Crabtree & Evelyn Rosewater Weekender
What They Say: "Sweet retro dot print toiletries bag, trimmed in spring green grosgrain ribbon, is cleverly gathered at the top with elastic, for easy access. It's filled with travel-size essentials scented with clean, refreshing rosewater.

Contains:

• Triple-milled Soap (1.4 oz/40 g)


• Hand Therapy (.8 fl oz/25 ml)


• Body Lotion (1.7 fl oz/50 ml)


• Bath & Shower Gel (1.7 fl oz/50 ml)"

Retail Price: $15.00. (Beauty.com)

Sephora Premier Brush Set
What They Say: "A 8-piece professional brush collection for face, eyes, and lips.

What else you need to know:
This complete collection of makeup artist-tested brushes is the ultimate in luxury, durability, and craftsmanship. Housed in a soft, faux leather case lined in ultra-suede, each white pearl handled brush is handcrafted from top-quality natural and synthetic fibers.

Set includes a angled blender, crease/smudge brush, flat liner brush, small eyeshadow blender, retractable lip brush, foundation brush, powder brush, and a blush brush."

Retail Price: $98.00, a $220 value (Sephora.com)

Sure, Valentine's Day is all about love...but who says you can't be a little selfish and show yourself some love, too? Here are some fun and pampering products that just might be worthy of a love sonnet.

Bobbi Brown's Limited Edition Violet Face Palette
What a GORGEOUS new color range to try from Bobbi Brown. Including three shadows, one blush and three lip glosses (with many of these shades exclusive to this palette), this is one compact full of promise for a flattering, fresh look.
$50.00 at Bobbi Brown online or in select retail locations

Smashbox O-Glow
"The first-ever intuitive blush, this revolutionary clear gel reacts with your personal skin chemistry to turn cheeks the exact color you blush, naturally. When applied, your skin’s moisture activates the energizing Goji Berry-C Complex™ that creates a microcirculatory effect, producing a rosy flush that lasts all day. O-GLOW is full of antioxidants like vitamin C, pomegranate seed oil and marine plankton for added healthy-skin benefits. The completely natural-looking, preservative and fragrance-free formula glides on smoothly for a glowing blush that’s you, only prettier."
$26.00 at smashbox.com and select retailers

Too Faced Limited Edition Caramel Truffles Candy Box
Here's another palette that looks so pretty you might be afraid to use it - but do it anyway! With 9 pretty, pink-hued glosses on top and 4 soft-shimmering shadows underneath, this little box of sweet neutrals will be an indulgence with no calories!
$29.50 at sephora.com

Makari Deluxe Hand and Body Lotions
"Manufactured in ten delicious scents, these intensely moisturizing and soothing lotions are water-based and contain key ingredients such Aloe, Panthenol and Lecithin to nourish and protect any skin type. In 4oz, 8oz, and 16oz sizes, hand-pick a few small lotions for her to try or splurge on a larger collection of her favorite aroma! Inspired by traditional Hispanic and African American remedies. Available in: Grapefruit, Mango, Almond Blossom, Sandalwood Spring, Vanilla, Evening Primrose, Rosemary, Cucumber, Oriental Musk and Lavender."
$9.99-$29.99 at Makari stores in N.Y. or online at makari.com

glominerals Luscious Lips Collection
"Valentines Day is all about kisses, love – friendly or romantic – and of course, lips! Pucker up this Valentine’s day with the perfect V-Day lip kit from glominerals.

Red is the color of love, so perk up your kissable pout for the 14th and every special occasion after with glominerals’ Luscious Lips Collection, which includes three stunning shades to create kissable lips just in time for Valentine’s Day:

• gloLip stick in passion fruit
  
• gloGloss in poppy
  
• gloPrecision lip liner in currant

No matter where your sweetheart takes you for the evening, you can bring your perfect pout with you on-the-go in glominerals’ gloSilver mesh cosmetic bag. Get ready to canoodle and ignite your inner fire this Valentine’s Day with glominerals’ Luscious Lips Collection."
$36.00 at gloskincare.com

Nature Girl Nature Love Minis
These are packed full of shea butter and so they make excellent body moisturisers all year round. Also, Nature Girl sources their shea butter (which has been certified organic) from a small women’s cooperative in Africa. They're available in several enticing-sounding scents like Ylang Ylan, Rosemary Mint, Juniper Berry, and Clementine.

Right now through the 14th of February you can get a 20% discount off all the Nature Girl range, including these Nature Love minis. Just enter NGLOVE in the discount code box, and they'll automatically deduct 20 percent from your total bill.
$33.60 with the discount at nature-girl.com

Bath & Body Works New Fragrances in Sensual and Pampering Formulas
Try out the new Black Currant Vanilla and Jasmine Vanilla scents at Bath & Body Works in body oil, lotion, scrub and more. They smell incredible and you have lots of options for mixing and layering products.
$10-42 at bathandbodyworks.com and in stores

Yves Saint Laurent New Young Sexy Lovely Fragrance
"Fun and fashion, Young Sexy Lovely is the new style and attitude of trendy YSL girls. This irresistible harmony of fresh and feminine, and floral and fruity notes opens with notes of pear, mandarin, and redcurrant, sweetened with cherry blossom and magnolia, cooled with peach, and tempered with musk, amber, and cedarwood.

Notes: Nashi Pear, Mandarin Orange, Redcurrant, Cherry Blossom, Magnolia, Wine Yard Peach, Crystalline Musks, Amber, Cedarwood."
$44-70.00 only at sephora

Here's the last day of DeLush gift choices. See anything you like? If you know of any great gift ideas outside of the ones we've included, list them in the comments!
-- Jen

Ojon 5-Piece "Try Me" Hair Ritual Kit
The Ojon products always look so tempting (and the Hair Treatment was rated Totally DeLush by Melissa) that having the whole product collection seems like such a luxury. Why not give a starter set to a friend (or to yourself) as a holiday gift? It's the perfect way to try out the whole line.
$45.00 (Sephora)




Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick & Lip Kit
Combining two of Bobbi Brown's best products, this combo is one of the best things to come on the market this year. I know I'd love to see one of these in my stocking!
$55.00 (SaksFifthAve.com)




CLEAN Gift Set
Trying to find a fragrance for a girlfriend or family member but keep striking out? CLEAN fragrance is designed to smell like soap rather than a perfume, so it works well for those who don't generally like wearing a fragrance. This gift set contains a 2.14 oz bottle of eau de parfum and an 8 oz body lotion with Shea Butter, Sweet Almond Oil, Aloe Vera and Vitamin E.
$89.00 (Beauty.com)




BeneFit Bathina gift set
Another fabulous gift for the bath lovers in your life, this gift set includes Body So Fine Balm, 'Touch me then try to leave'... Cream, and a satiny smooth shower cap. A classic feminine gift that women and girls of all ages will enjoy.
$54.00 - a $66 value! (BenefitCosmetics.com)




Urban Decay Big Buddha Brush Set
Every fan of make-up can use a great set of brushes, and a matching set in a cute Urban Decay bag. Plus, they're synthetic Taklon fibers, so it's a great gift for the animal lover! This brush set includes: liner, blender, shadow, crease, blush and powder brushes. (Also check out the Little Buddha set, which includes 4 brushes and the bag!)
$100 -- a $130 value! (UrbanDecay.com)

Christmas Party Bath Bomb
"Christmas Party is good for before, after (or even during) a party. It's got lime and sweet orange to perk you up a bit and soothing cognac essential oil to keep yopu feeling mellow. This year it's orange and fizzy again, a bit like Buck's Fizz."
Jen's Experience: Of all the LUSH Christmas products, I think this one might be my favorite in terms of fragrance. It's got a very orange-y aroma, almost like mixing up a batch of Tang in your bathtub, with a very similar color. Points off, though, for the messiness factor. The confetti inside mostly will disappear down the drain, but I've found it in my bath mat and sheets for weeks after I used it. ($5.55)

Christingly Bubble Bar
"Soften your bath water and lounge in a lake of brilliant pink bath water, topped with spearmint scented bubbles. It's really relaxing and refreshingly tingly all at the same time. Don't be surprised by the surprise inside."
Jen's Experience: I'm not much of a spearmint fan, so I wasn't so excited initially about the scent of this bubble bar, but I was incredibly impressed when I saw the sheer quantity of bubbles generated by it. I am quite sure you could easily cut this one in half and enjoy it twice as much. The pink color was also very fun, and even the scent was pleasant when I was soaking in that many bubbles. ($5.95)

Green Wing Bath Bomb
"Our brand new Green Wing is infused with Avobath's revitalising essential oils to bring you back to life on mornings when you'd really rather have an extra couple of hours in bed. 'Ave a bath with the refreshing green angel, flown in specially with lemongrass and bergamot, and by the time she's dissolved, you'll already be feeling better."
Jen's Experience: I am a big fan on lemongrass and bergamot in fragrances, and the scent of this bath bom definitely did not disappoint. The fragrance is perhaps one of the stronger ones, but since it wasn't overly perfume-y, I definitely didn't mind a bit. It left both my bathroom and me smelling great for hours. This is one of my top picks from the holiday collection. ($4.95)

Puddy Holly Bath Bomb
"Looks like pudding. Smells like pudding. Fizzes like a spicy bath ballistic. The ballistic formerly known as Lush Pud makes a welcome return for everyone who has come to rely on its soothing rose and benzoin essential oils to make them feel like rejoining the human race after staying out too late. It's our longest serving yuletide special. Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without it."
Jen's Experience: This is one of the cutest bath bombs I saw in the holiday collection, and the ball itself smells GREAT. However, I was a little disappointed once it was dissolved in my tub. The scent was much less potent than the others (and since it was so wonderful outside of the tub, I had such high hopes) and it didn't have any real extra moisturizing benefits to make up for it. It's not bad at all, but it definitely wasn't the best of the ones I tried.

If you're looking for a great gift for the bath lover, you might want to consider getting one or more of these items as stocking stuffers or even a gift set. Visit LUSH.com for more details on their holiday products.

Christmas Party Bath Bomb:
Christingly Bubble Bar:
Green Wing Bath Bomb:
Puddy Holly Bath Bomb:

Here's a big roundup of great holiday gift ideas for everyone on your list - enjoy!
--Melissa

Zirh Corduroy Fragrance for Men
Up to now, this is my absolute FAVORITE scent of all time that I've picked out for my husband - it's described as "a fresh, sexy, masculine blend of fresh fruits, lush spices, and warm woods" with notes of Aquacoral, Grapefruit, Mandarin, White Lavender Cardamom, Bay Rum Accord, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Davana, Suede, Virginian Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood, Kashmir Wood, Vanilla, Tonka Bean. Sounds complicated, doesn't it? Well, Sephora also classifies it as a Woody Oriental, if that helps at all. The reason I love it? It doesn't have that strong "bite" that I find many men's fragrances have (and that I hate). It's masculine yet smooth, sensual yet subtle, and truly unique in the world of men's fragrances. It's one of those scents that lets your guy smell like a (really sexy) guy, and yet it's instantly appealing to a woman's sense of smell as well. I encourage you to go sniff a sample at your nearest department store!
$45.00 - 58.00 (sephora.com and select department stores)


M.A.C. Holiday/Formal Black Collection of 6 Lip Colors in Cool or Warm
Ohhh, M.A.C., what are you doing to me? With your gorgeous holiday compacts and your embellished packaging for the season? It's so hard to just pick one thing to highlight. But here is something I think most of us girls would LOVE to have in our stockings this year. These black metal compacts with eyelet fabric detail and black bead chains each filled with 6 gorgeous and super-wearable lip colors also come with small lip brushes. I'm thinking your sister or best friend would not be disappointed to unwrap one of these this year!
$32.00 (maccosmetics.com or go here to find a retail location near you!)


Kiehl's Delights
Kiehl's is touting this as a great gift for HIM, and while we agree with them, it could just as easily be a gift for the gardener or outdoor guy/girl on your list as well. With their beloved Creme de Corps body cream, Lip Balm #1, Ultimate Strength Hand Salve, a deluxe sample of their 24-hour light Ultra Facial Cream, and Coconut-Infused Amino Acid Shampoo, this group of soothing treats would be a welcome gift of comfort!
$33.00 (kiehls.com and in stores - go here to find one near you!)


Japonesque Train Case
How FUN would this be to open up at Christmas for that gal who currently has a cluttered counter, drawers, and bathroom closet scattered with eye shadow, lip balms, and more? What a great way to give someone their space back AND a great way to organize all of the colors they love to play with in a place where it's all at-a-glance. Comes in black, orange, red, lavender, and pink.
$60.00 (nordstrom.com)


LIMITED EDITION Sephora Exclusive - Marc Jacobs Gardenia Bottle
Now the incredibly popular Marc Jacobs fragrance is available in this gorgeous designer bottle featuring a delicate gardenia. The feminine mix of gardenia, wild muguet, skin musk, cedar and ginger is made even more special in this pretty packaging and is sure to make a statement.
$65.00 (only at sephora.com)


Tarte All That Glitters Luxury Sample Gift Set
Tarte makes it easy to give an all-around beautifying group of products in one pretty package with this set including several products to try: a mini cheek stain in Tickled (a sheer ruby), double-ended lip gloss with a shimmery pink and pretty subtle gold, a lovely gold eyeliner pencil for that gilded party look, and a darling compact with 4 small eyeshadow pairs. Don't forget the gold quilted clutch for stashing all of these new fun products! Might be a wonderful option for a young lady on your list.
$38.00 (tartecosmetics.com)


Tarte Gilt Trip Limited Edition Gloss Set
I couldn't fail to show this other gift-worthy treat from Tarte. I'm a fan of their glosses and the typically pretty color combinations, but here are some special shades each with a hint of glimmer for all of the season's special nights out. And the mirrored case is super-adorable.
$28.00 (tartecosmetics.com)


Stila's Brush Set
Fitting for almost anyone, and perhaps even a wonderful gift for young women who don't currently own brushes, this group includes 5 from Stila: #1 blush, #5 shadow, #6 lip, #13 liner and #7 crease, all in mini travel size. And there is a zipper pouch for favorite products. Less expensive than their full set, and still a very nice gift.
$75.00 (stilacosmetics.com)




MOR Cosmetics Dolce Minibutters Set
Introduce someone on your list to MOR Cosmetics and their lusciously-scented products by giving this set of four Dolce Body Butters including Sorbet, Marshmallow, Gelato and Limoncello. Sounds good enough to eat! This might be nice for a friend from work or even something to include in a special package to grandma.
$24.00 (morcosmetics.com)


Philosophy's The Soul Man
Mmmm...yum! Is there anyone who wouldn't find these mouth-watering 3-in-1 bath formulas irresistable? With full-sized (16 oz) bottles of Mimosa, Daiquiri, and Margarita scents in Philosophy's conditioning shampoo, shower gel, and bubble bath combos, you can't go wrong.
$50.00 (philosophy.com)

Here's more of DeLush's top picks for this holiday season, great for gifts, great for pampering yourself.

-- Jen

Frederic Fekkai Bon Voyage Hair & Body Kit
I am such a huge fan of Frederic Fekkai, and this gift set is an absolutely amazing collection of their products, including their Technician Shampoo and Conditioner, Technician Glaze (a favorite of mine), Revitalizing moisture wash, Crème Luxueuse, Sheer Hold Hairspray, Mini-brush, and a Microfiber headband all in a custom designed travel case. Great for fans of Frederic Fekkai and an excellent choice for devotees as well.
$75.00 (NeimanMarcus.com)


Sephora Fragrance Gift Certificate - For Her
It's a daunting prospect for anyone to try to pick out a fragrance for someone else, but with this novel variation on the gift certificate from Sephora, you can relax knowing that your girlfriend or Mom can pick out the fragrance that suits them best after testing out 10 of Sephora's top selling fragrances, such as Prada, Lolita Lempicka, and Stella McCartney. Girls, if you're still looking for the perfect fragrance for your man, Sephora also has a similar product with their 10 best men's fragrances.
$45.00 (Sephora)


LUSH Christmas Present
Looking at some LUSH bath products, but just can't decide on a gift? Give them all! This gift set contains all of their holiday concoctions, some of which you've already seen on DeLush, and some you can read about this Friday. If she loves bath products, she'll love this huge collection of bath bombs and bubble bars.
$56.95 (LUSH.com)


Kiss My Face Kisses On Trial
For the person on your list who is always on the go, this collection by Kiss My Face contains travel sizes of all the top-selling Kiss My Face products: Whatever Shampoo and Conditioner, Upper Management Styling Gel, Anti-Stress Shower Gel, Lavender Shave, Honey and Calendula Moisturizer, Olive and Green Tea Bar Soap, Lavender & Shea Moisturizer and Whitening Toothpaste. All certified organic and not tested on animals.
$12.49 (Drugstore.com)


Jack Black Shave In a Bag Gift Pack
Here's another idea for the man in your life, a set of three full-sized products from Jack Black that will leave him smooth and moisturized. This kit contains their Face Buff Energizing Scrub with Vitamin C and Menthol, Beard Lube, and After-Shave, all in a very masculine black flannel drawstring bag.
$44.00 (SpaLook.com)

All of this searching for great gifts has got me excited to find out what ends up under the tree for ME! (Honey...are you reading this?) Here are today's picks!
--Melissa

Bath & Body Works Ho Ho Hot Cocoa
Okay, so technically this would be fabulous for a young girl on your list, but I'm going to come right out and say that my 30-year-old self thinks this would make me almost as excited! This rich cocoa bathing indulgence fills your bath or shower with fragrant, yummy bubbles.
$10.00 (bathandbodyworks.com or stores)



BECCA Hypnotise Gift Set
From a line we've just become introduced to at DeLush (and have so far been very happy with!) comes a wonderful and pretty set of products for one of the classic beauties on your list. This set includes several BECCA products to try including the Line & Illuminate Pencil in Mustique (bronze brown eyeliner/silver pink eyeshadow), LIMITED EDITION SHADES of Lip & Cheek Creme in Tuberose (fresh pink) and Geranium (muted red), Jewel Dust shadow in Xantho (glimmering gold), and Glossy Lip Tint in Maraschino (sheer red).
$55.00 - a $93.00 value! (exclusively at Sephora.com)


Castelbel Luxury Soap Collection
A fitting gift for the hostess or anyone on your list who likes to set out soap more distinctive than those liquid pumps, this vegetable soap trio including tomato, carrot, and olive is sure to make a nice impression. And the wrapping is so appealing, too! It just might also be a nice change of pace for the "foodie" on your list who is already getting a load of cooking and food gifts from everyone else.
$19.99 (at Target stores)


Anthony Shave Collection 2006
Shopping for guys is hard. They just don't seem to have as many fun gift options as we do! But here's your chance to pamper him with an opportunity to try out some high-quality products to make his shaving routine a bit more special. With some Glycolic Facial Cleanser, Shave Cream, After Shave Balm and Astringent packaged nicely in a gift box, this just might make picking something out for him a bit easier.
$45.00 (anthony.com)


Bond No. 9 The Swarovski Pocket Spray Box
Oh yes, this is not for those with small budgets. Truly a gift of luxury and indulgence, Bond No. 9's portable spray flacon has been donned with sparkling black Swarovski Stones. Included with the studded purse-sized accessory are three Bond No. 9 fragrances: Chinatown, Chelsea Flowers, and Eau de New York.
$195.00 (bondno9.com)


GoSmile GoMINI Toothpastes - Limited Edition - Ginger Cookie Smile and Peppermint Candy Smile
Is there someone you're shopping for who is up on all of the latest whitening products? Well, they might get excited about these two special holiday travel-sized tubes from GoSmile. They sound SO good, AND they make your smile prettier - who wouldn't love to see these in their stocking?
$9.50 (gosmile.com)


Jaqua Mint Chocolate Gift Set
Oh, I love me some bath products, can't you tell? But chances are, you've also got a bath junkie you're shopping for. This Jaqua Mint Chocolate Gift Set includes an 8 Oz. Mint Chocolate Shower Syrup with Peppermint Oil, 2 Oz. Mint Chocolate Hand Crème with Meadowfoam Seed Oil, and a 2 Oz. Mint Chocolate Cocoa Body Butter with Jojoba Oil. Chocolate? Mint? Sounds like a bit of an indulgent treat that doesn't have any calories!
$30.00 a $34.00 value (an ULTA exclusive at ulta.com)

Throughout the week, we'll be highlighting some of the gifts we'd most like to give -- as well as receive. Here's some of my picks for gifts this holiday season, including some great deals found on the web. Enjoy!

-- Jen

Philosophy's The Holiday House
A great gift for Mom, this adorably packaged gift set includes a 4 oz Eggnog ultra rich, award-winning 3-in-1 shampoo, shower gel, and bubble bath, a 2 oz Cinnamon Buns Body Souffle, and a .5 oz Powdered Sugar Cookie Lip Shine, which are sure to get anyone in the mood for the season.
$35.00 (Sephora)


Burt's Bees Healthy Hands, Hand Repair Kit
Here's the perfect gift for the gardener in the family or just a friend with a green thumb. This gift set from Burt's Bees includes their super emollient Beeswax & Banana and Shea Butter Hand Cremes, Lemon Butter Cuticle Creme (yum!), and comfortable, cute cotton gloves.
$9.99 (Drugstore.com)


Clinique Limited-Edition Candy Glosswear Twirl Treat Set
Here's a present I just may have to go out and get for myself (and to all the guys out there: your girlfriend would love this in her stocking). I'm a huge fan of Clinique Glosswear, and this collection of colors is perfect for everyday or a night on the town. The collection contains the following color combos: Juicy Apple/Air Kiss, Shy Beige/Kissy Fit, Ginger Rocket/Pink Heaven and Stellar Plum/Cosmic Pink.
$25.00 (NeimanMarcus.com)


Kenneth Cole Black Giving Set
Regardless of whether he's been naughty or nice this year, your boyfriend will smell fantastic once you've given him this fantastic gift set from Kenneth Cole, a $133 value. The set contains their Eau de Toilette, After Shave Gel, Shower Gel, and Deodorant.
$65.00 (Macy*s)


DuWop Discovery Kit
Both fans of DuWop products and newbies will love opening up this gift set, which contains their best selling products in a fantastic train case. The set contains Lash Lacquer, Lip Venom, Lip Gloss, Amber Eyes, and their Blush Therapy products.
$38.00 (Beauty.com)

Elemis Rosepetal Cleanser
"Elemis Rose Petal Cleanser replenishes moisture, removes the day’s impurities and adds life to your complexion."
For those of you who are a fan of Mario Badescu's Make-Up Remover Cleanser, this is another product you may want to try. This cleanser does a great job of cleaning my face each night, but the creamy texture leaves my skin so hydrated, I could probably skip my regular moisturizer every now and then. The delicate rose fragrance makes this cleanser even more pleasant to use. ($33.00)

Elemis Rehydrating Ginseng Toner
"Extracts of tonifying Korean Ginseng, Quillaja Wood and Sweet Betty Flower revitalise and nourish the skin, whilst thoroughly removing any last traces of cleanser. Perfect for re-hydrating dry and mature skin."
I always like to use a toner to remove the last traces of make-up I may have missed as well as any remaining cleanser. What I really like about this toner is that it, like the cleanser, leaves my skin feeling very hydrated. It doesn't strip my skin and it doesn't even sting. It's hard to be able to say for sure, but I've also noticed that the brighteners and serum that I have in my skincare routine seem to absorb better when I use this toner, giving extra benefit to my skin. Even if you're not interested in trying the whole gift set, this is one product that I would recommend purchasing for yourself! ($33.00)

Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream
"The ultimate Elemis anti-ageing skincare treatment cream, Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream is Clinically proven to reduce the depth of wrinkles by 19% and increase hydration and moisture levels by 10%."
They're making some pretty big claims there, and I can't completely substantiate them, but I will say that my skin has been remarkably good about retaining moisture since I've added this product to my nighttime routine. Like most moisturizers in the $100+ price range, you only need a little for a very noticable effect. ($124.00)

Elemis Exotic Cream Moisturizing Mask
"This light creamy mask contains a dynamic blend of Mimosa, amino-acid rich Honey, immune-boosting Sea Rocket, Orange and Bergamot. These work together to leave skin super-moisturised and enriched. For optimum penetration of its active ingredients, the mask may be left on overnight."
I haven't yet tried this mask on overnight, but when I wore it in an extended bubble bath, I have to say that I was very pleased by how much it hydrated my skin. The effect was present long after I had rinsed off the mask. Of all the products, I was least pleased with the scent of this one, but overall, a worthwhile product, especially for those who suffer from dry skin in the winter months. ($73.00)

Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel
"Natural fruit enzymes of exfoliating Papaya and calming Pineapple, smooth and clarify the complexion. This rinse-off exfoliating cream contains nourishing Milk Protein, Anti-Oxidant rich Vitamin E and marine algae to moisturise, repair and protect skin. Perfect for complexions which are sensitive or mature."
This is my absolute favorite product in the set, less because of the way it works than because of the absolutely delicious smell. I am in absolute heaven when I'm wearing this peel! I am not sure that it did a lot to hydrate my face, but I will say that it did leave my skin looking more radiant, which was the whole goal of this gift set. For the fragrance alone, a tube of this fantastic peel would make an excellent gift. ($42.00)

Jen's Overall Experience: This skin care set from Elemis would make a wonderful gift for anyone in your life who has dry or mature skin. While the bottles themselves don't look all that impressive, the products inside are some of the best skin care products I've ever used.

Cleanser:
Toner:
Moisturizer:
Moisturizing Mask:
Enzyme Peel:

Check out some of our picks for great Mother's Day gifts for your mom, your friend, or any special woman you want to celebrate on that special day!

Pamper Mom with anything from Carol's Daughter's fabulous and luxurious bath and body line, with sets that sound good enough to eat: Black-Vanilla, Almond Cookie, Mimosa, Mango Melange and more!

Prices range from $6.00-$25.00. Available only at Sephora.

Give her beautiful makeup accessories like this girly brush set from Bella il Fiore. These pretty brushes have nice substantial handles tastefully embellished with a few pink rhinestones each, and the brush heads are fabulously soft. She'll get to enjoy a touch of glamour each time she uses them. Included are a powder, blush, eye shadow and lip brush. Retail price $45.00 at bellabeauty.com.

Have a friend who is an expectant mommy? Surprised her with the Basq Deluxe Gift Box Set, which includes Basq's Resilient Belly Oil and Soothing Foot Relief. This set comes packaged in a beautiful bow-wrapped box. Retail price $67.00, available online at basqnyc.com or go here to find a retailer near you!

Another gift set she's sure to love: The best solution for dry and dehydrated skin, Shea Butter naturally repairs and protects. Includes full size containers of their Ultra Rich Body Cream, Hand Cream and Milk Soap. Plus, it's already wrapped for gift-giving.

L'Occitane stores and their online site have many other luxurious gift packages like this one, which is $71.

Take mom away from the everyday with a treasury of pampering escapes to paradise. The pleasure is all hers. This gift assortment contains a variety of products to help Mom relax this Mother's Day: Soothing Sea Salts™ For the bath net, Paradise Found™ Balinese body cream, Paradise Found™ Balinese body glow, Reinventing the Heel™ Mega-moisture for dry, cracked feet, Make a Difference™ Rejuvenating hand treatment, and Moisturizing Socks all packaged in a Lisa Jenks for Origins™ Keepsake Gift Box. This gift set is priced at $68 and is available at Origins stores or online.

About the Punk Palette: "Three eye shadows, a blush, two portable glosses and a shimmer powder let you play with lots of punk-inspired looks…go from mild to wild and back again with the instructions included inside. Punk offers eye shadows in deep sparkling eggplant, golden khaki, pale glittering green; blush in soft coral; shimmer in white twinkler; and lip glosses in shimmering beige and rich plum

How to: Step-by-step instructions guide you through getting a killer look for everyday or special events. The glosses pop out and travel with you for touch ups. Once you’re done with the kit, use the box to store your collection of safety pins!"

About the Princess Palette: "Three eye shadows, a blush, two portable glosses and a shimmer powder, all presented in a palette fit for a princess…charming looks from classy to sassy are easy with the instructions included inside. This collection offers eye shadows in rich chocolate, dusty mauve, and shimmery champagne; blush in deep rose; shimmer in baby pink; and lip glosses in juicy watermelon and sheer berry."

Jen's Experience: Here's another item that would make a fantastic gift for a friend or sister (or just for yourself)! Each of these kits contain a coordinated color scheme that will make you look put together whether you're going for princess or for punk. Despite the names of the colors, I found that even with my pale complexion, the colors are great with my wardrobe, although I would more likely wear the punk palette colors for a night on the town. I love how they include a diagram on the inside of the box to show you how to apply the colors. This is a great buy for the price, and a great way to get acquianted with Hard Candy's products.

Retail Price: $25.00 (Hard Candy)

Rating:

This is the final of day of DeLush's Christmas Gift Guide 2005! Today is all about ways to pamper one of the ladies on your list - Grandma. Check in all next week for more reviews of great products!

Caswell-Massey Starry Night Gift Sets
In a beautiful keepsake gift box, Caswell-Massey's gift set contains a cloisonné star ornament as well as their body lotion, bath gel and soap. The gift set comes in a variety of scents, but honeysuckle sounds perfect for grandma.

$60.00 (Caswell-Massey)

Holiday Exclusive Spicy Hug Comforting Body Wrap
"Eases discomfort associated with tired muscles, tension and stress. Micowave-friendly for heat therapy. Freezer-friendly for cold therapy. Designed to wrap around any body part - neck, tummy, back or legs. Contains a warm and spicy blend of Cinnamon, Clove, Nutmeg and Corriander. Removable cover is machine washable."

$35.00 (origins.com

Estee Lauder Light Snow Shimmer Face Powder
Your grandmother will love to carry this beautiful gold compact in her purse, just so she can tell those who compliment her all about her beautiful, thoughtful grandchild.

$45.00 (Estee Lauder)

Bath & Body Works Aromatheraphy Body Cream - Sleep: Lavendar Vanilla
"Smooth on our rich cream to nourish and soften skin, balance your mood and relax the body. In this blend, true Lavender (which helps to promote tranquility) is infused with deeply soothing Vanilla and other calming essential oils. "

$13.00 (bathandbodyworks.com)

Bigelow Rose Wonder Cold Cream
"No. 001 Our Cold Cream is a gentle, emollient, multi-purpose cream formulated to remove make-up, cleanse, and moisturize the face. Mineral-Oil Free. Fragrance-Free. Non-Comedogenic. Non-Acnegenic."

$15.00 (bigelowchemists.com)

Mistral Provence Milk Pail
"Aroma: Like fresh sprinkled baby powder, a delicate and gentle scent enriched with milk proteins. Excellent for dry and sensitive skin.
Basket Includes:
200g / 7oz Milk Soap
75g / 2.6oz Hand Cream
250ml / 8.4fl.oz Bubble Bath
10g / .35oz Small Shea Butter"

$48.00 (mistralsoap.com)

La Collection De Chanel Lip Colour Wardrobe
"Dress your lips in au courant looks with a quintet of mini ROUGE HYDRABASE Creme Lipsticks.

The creamy, rich formula goes on luxuriously smooth, with medium to full coverage. Satin finish wears for hours without fading, smudging or feathering. Perfecting your lip look: Precision Lip Definer in perfectly-neutral Nude. A quilted keepsake case beautifully houses the collection.

(Captif, Rich Coral, Pink Sugar, Red N°5 and Vibrant)"

$55.00 (nordstrom.com)

Estee Lauder Professional Pure Color Eye Shadow To Go
"Catch her eye with five luminous, silky shades perfect for holiday escapes—a whole box of delicious eye candy to choose from. Sleek mirrored travel compact includes ultrafine Pure Color EyeShadow in Sugar Cube, Pale Moon, Blue Sphere, Camouflage and Copper Penny, plus double-ended applicator."

$30.00 (nordstrom.com,

Aqua Dessa Coconut Milk Foam Body Cleanser
"This rich, luscious, creamy, foaming coconut milk is lavished with nourishing and highly-moisturizing organic Virgin Tahitian Coconut, Shea Butter, Hawaiian Macadamia Nut Oil, Cocoa Butter, and soothing Aloe Vera. Milky coconut bubbles nourishes, softens, and moisturizes."

$25.00 (aquadessa.com)

This week on DeLush, we've been giving you our picks for the best gifts for those special people in your life. Today we're helping you out with some ideas for that very important lady, Mom!

Give Her Something Soothing AND Useful:
Cucina Mediterranean Gift Set
Does your mom like to cook? If so, she'll love Cucina's Mediterranean Gift Set containing cleanser and moisturizer that will keep her hands soft, plus a candle and kitchen spray to keep the kitchen smelling fresh and clean.

$42.00 (Fruits & Passion)

Help Her Relax:
Origins Peaceful Present
"Help that stressed-out-someone stay calm all season long with this set of Origins original peacemakers. (A value of $41.00). Includes:
• Peace of Mind® On-the-spot relief 0.5 fl. oz./15 ml
• Peace of Mind™ Tension-releasing vapor bath 3.4 fl. oz./100 ml
• Peace of Mind™ Vegetable wax candle 4”

$35.00 (origins.com)

Give Her Choices:
Florence Gunnarson "The Collection"
"Indulge in all five of our famous bath and shower oils– No. 67, Wild Fern, Mary Black, White Blossom and Deco 23– each individually bottled. Exquisitely packaged in an eye-catching vintage art deco box, the Collection is the ideal gift for perfume connoisseurs."

$38.00 (florencegunnarson.com)

Give Her Indulgence:
Deep Steep Bubble Bath
Choose from 4 lavish scents: Lavender Chamomile, Honeydew Spearmint, Grapefruit Bergamot, and Rosemary Mint. Available in 2-oz. and 17-oz. bottles, so you can give her one or one of each!

$2.40-19.50 (deepsteep.com)

Give Her Something Chic:
Smashbox Photo Finish Lipstick in Case
"Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer has been a favorite of Smashbox devotees for years. The decadent, smooth feel has made converts out of even the toughest makeup critics.

This season, Smashbox brings that same luxurious feel to a lipstick! The smooth glide, plush cushion, and the Smashbox exclusive "sila-silk" technology make this a lip product that belongs on the red carpet - and the luxury does not stop there: Photo Finish Lipstick comes in its own gorgeous lip case, perfect for impressing your friends and making you feel like a celebrity every time you pull it out of your bag."

$22.00 (sephora.com)

Give Her Sophistication:
Donna Karan Cashmere Mist Pure Cashmere
"Inspired by the soft, sensual feeling of cashmere against bare skin. Cashmere Mist is a fragrance light enough to wear all over your body, all year long. It seduces the senses – skin, scent and spirit.

Notes: Lily of the Valley, Suede Notes, Bergamot, Ylang, Jasmine Maroc, Sandalwood, Orris, Amber, Vanilla, Cedarwood, Patchouli, Musk.
Style: Sensual. Intimate. Soft."

$65.00 (sephora.com)

Give Her Comfort:
L'Occitane Shea Discovery Set
"Ultra rich butter is extracted from the nut of the shea tree by a women's cooperative in Burkina Faso expressly for L'Occitane. It protects, nourishes, moisturizes, and regenerates the skin. Indulge in this complete set L'Occitane's most popular shea-enriched products for the body, face, and hands.

Set includes a 2.5 oz Verbena Shea Milk Shower Cream, 1.7 Shea Butter Ultra Rich Body Cream, 0.8 oz Verbena Shea Butter Soap, and an 0.26 oz 100% Pure Shea Butter."

$20.00 (sephora.com)

Give Her Beautiful Organization:
Bobbi Brown Beauty Kit
"Bobbi Brown’s iconic accessory, updated with saddle-pebbled faux-leather lining. This structured, multi-tiered case is sized to hold makeup and skincare essentials. Features interior pockets for brushes and a removable tray with six pans for shadow and blush.
• Approx. dimensions: 9"W x 5 2/3"H x 5 1/2"D.
• By Bobbi Brown."

$75.00 (nordstrom.com)

Give Her Natural-Looking Beauty for HER Skin Type:
Lauren Hutton's Good Stuff Face Disc Plus
Lauren Hutton says: "My best invention yet! This is different makeup made just for us. It's everything you need for your face in one sleek compact. I made it for people who don't want to look like they're wearing makeup, foundation, concealer or blush and who don't want to wast a lot of time in front of a mirror.

Each product is color coded to identify each product and matches my 7-Piece Brush Set. I did this because I hate instructions and like things to be real easy. With my rainbow color-coded system you'll always be able to identify each product, know when to use it, and what makeup brush to use with it. It takes only minutes to apply!

Learn the easy "Rainbow Application System" in fifteen minutes by watching my step-by-step video or reading the fold out brochure, both come with the Face Disc Plus. Remember that makeup is only half the battle, the right makeup brushes and how to apply is critical to success. In my video and brochure I share some of the great makeup tips that I've learned throughout the years.

You will receive the following with Lauren Hutton's Good Stuff Face Disc Plus makeup kit:
•Face Disc with magnifying mirror and refill capability
•Instructional Video
•Fold Out Brochure
Face Disc Plus is available for the following skin tones:
Pink, Yellow, Olive and Brown."

$60.00 (laurenhutton.com)

Give Her Calm Moments:
Origins Calm Collection

"The soothing scents of warming Vanilla and luscious Lavender come together to form this Calm Collection of tranquil treats. (A value of $120.00.) Includes:

• calm to your senses™ Lavender and Vanilla body souffle net wt. 7.0 oz./200 ml
• calm to your senses™ Lavender and Vanilla oil for bath and body 5.0 fl. oz./150 ml
• calm to your senses™ Lavender and Vanilla body soap (New) 5.0 fl. oz./150 ml
• calm to your senses™ Lavender and Vanilla body smoother net wt. 8.0 oz./250 ml
• calm to your senses™ Lavender and Vanilla body wrap
• Keepsake box with Lisa Jenks for Origins™ closure"

$85.00 (origins.com)

This week on DeLush, we're giving you our picks for the best gifts of the holiday season. Today we'll be sharing our list of great gift ideas for that special guy in your life.

Malin + Goetz Large Custom Box
While this is a gift that would be a hit with anyone on your list, this might be just the thing to get your man away from just using his beloved bar of soap. Malin + Goetz's gift set contains face cleanser, shampoo and conditioner, body cleanser and moisturizer, plus their amazing lip moisturizer.

$200.00 (Malin + Goetz)

Aveda Men Shampoo Body Bar
Here's an idea that will get his attention: instead of adding products to his daily routine, bring it down to just one. This body bar from Aveda not only serves as a soap for the body, it also works as shampoo. And, hey, that means there might be more room in the shower for your stuff!

$12.00 (Aveda)

Zirh Smooth Shaving Treatment Set
This Zirh gift set provides everything your man will need for a smooth, totally kissable face. Plus, the packaging is extra-masculine, so he won't mind having leaving it out on the sink!

$59.00 (Sephora)

Burberry Touch for Men
"Touch For Men displays an initial freshness of hard-to-define notes: tender violets and tart mandarin blend subtly with invigorating waves of white pepper, softened by the smoothness of Virginia wood and oak moss. Like a strong, deep breath, the trail develops quietly into a sturdy, masculine alchemy of vetiver, white musk, and tonka bean.

Burberry Touch For Men asserts itself as an essence of life, a fragrance for rhythms or for silence, the vital accessory for a new outlook.

Notes: Artemisia, Violet Leaves, Mandarin Tree Leaves, White Pepper, Virginia Cedarwood, Nutmeg, Vetiver Roots, Tonka Bean, Skin Muse.
Style: A 'wearable' fragrance that is welcoming, yet rich in contrasts."

$47-65.00 (sephora.com)

Anthony Logistics Body Cleansing Gel in Eucalyptus/Mint
(My husband loves this smell! -Melissa) "Marinate self in glycerin, aloe vera, wheat protein, and refreshing mint and eucalyptus. Smell good, feel better. Cleanses, softens and moisturizes. Refreshes."

$16.00 (sephora.com)

Sharps Head to Toe Prep Gift Set
"This double agent kit organizes all his wet and dry supplies. Packed with shaving stuff for smooth moves, body formulas to feel fresh, and hair goops for total control. All the right goods to escape any sticky situation.

Set includes a 2.5 oz Kid Glove Shave Gel, 2.5 oz Kid Glove Hydrating Gel, 4 oz Mission Control Conditioning Shampoo, 1 oz Mission Control Guck-in-a-Puck HARD, 4 oz Happy Me All Over Wash, and a 2.6 oz Happy Me Pit Guard, all in heavy duty canvas soul bag designed by Triple Five Soul."

$79.00 (sephora.com)

Clean Men Eau de Toilette Spray
"There's no way to replicate the way a man smells when he has just showered, but Clean Men comes very close! You will be nuzzled in tight because with notes of ruby red grapefruit, English lavender, wild raspberry, clove, lime, olibanum, patchouli and musk, he'll smell great—and Clean!"

$79.00 (nordstrom.com)

Origins Wise Guy
"Wise Guys know that the secret to devastatingly good looks is good grooming. And these guy-wise greats are just what you need to look and feel your best. Includes:

* Blade Runner® Energizing shave cream 5 fl. oz./150 ml
* Get Down™ Deep-pore clay cleanser 5 fl. oz./150 ml
* Salt Suds™ Foaming body wash 5 fl. oz./150 ml
* Never A Dull Moment™ Skin-brightening body cleanser with fruit extracts 5 fl. oz./150 ml"

$35.00 (origins.com)

Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm SPF 25
"Enriched with natural mint, avocado oil, shea butter and green tea, this emollient balm immediately soothes and relieves dry, chapped, irritated lips. The moisturizing SPF 25 formula also helps protect against sun and windburn.
• 0.25 oz tube.
• By Jack Black; made in the USA."

$6.50 (nordstrom.com)

Spa DADA Relaxation

This Spa DADA relaxation kit is truly a gift that you can enjoy together! Includes a great smelling salt rub, bath oil, scalp massage oil and and after-bath spritzer. Will leave your skin feeling soft and moisturized, and leave both of you calm and relaxed.

$30.00 (Deserving Thyme)

This week on DeLush, we're giving your our picks for the best gifts of the holiday season. Today we'll be giving you our list of the hottest gifts for your best friend or sister. Don't worry, I'm sure she'll let you borrow some...

Jaqua Jeanine's Bakery
Wrapped inside adorable packaging are some of Jaqua's most heavenly products: Pumpkin Papaya Puree Enzyme Face Mask, Peach Parfait Exfoliating Body Polish, and their delicious Buttercream Frosting Shea Body Butter.

$39.50 (Bath and Body Works)

Lola Go Lightly
As if their tiny little purse-worthy lip glosses weren't enough, Lola's all-in-one product contains everything you need for a night on the town in one tiny package: lip colors, eye shadows, blush, lip liner, eye liner and mascara.

$38.00 (Sephora)

Philosophy "The Ultimate Diet"
Philosophy's ultimate diet gift set gives a whole new meaning to the word indulgence. To deal with holiday stress this year, may we suggest skipping the bakery and heading straight to the shower for the ultimate guilt-free pleasure. The ultimate diet includes Philosophy's famous Cinnamon Buns Ultra-Rich Shampoo, Shower Gel, and Bubble Bath in an 8 ounce size along with a new Cinnamon Buns Body Souffle in a 3.5 ounce tub.

$25.00 (philosophy.com)

Laura Mercier Mini Brush Set
A beautiful red carrying case complete with a pocket to hold our new Pocket Paints and seven of our expert brushes: Cheek Colour, Double-Ended Eye Brow, Eye Colour, Eye Crease, Flat Eye Liner, Secret Camouflage and Lip brushes.

$75.00 (nordstrom.com)

LUSH "You're a Star"
Lots of famous people come into Lush for their shopping, with and without their minders. Here are some of the products which people a lot more well known than we are have bought themselves. Therapy Massage Bar- Have a body massage with balancing oils the way Julie Roberts does. Sea Vegetable 100g Be like Jude Law - scrub yourself clean with our seaweed soap. Back For Breakfast 100g- Billy Zane uses our citrus shower gel to wake himself up. Ceridwen's Cauldron Luxury Bath Melt- Work magic on your skin like Lush shopper Gwyneth Paltrow. Butterball Ballistic 90g- This Ballistic gives you lovely soft skin. Sarah Jessica Parker tried it; bet Matthew Broderick appreciated it too! Aqua Mirabilis Underwater Massage Bar- Now we know what Kylie Minogue uses to keep her bottom in shape.

$63.95 (lush.com)

Nailtini "Year Round Party Circuit" Mini Bar
With Straight Up Colors in sheer, pink Frappe and rich, sophisticated Bordeaux, plus Toppers in glistening Crushed Ice, golden Spritzer and iridescent Blue Flame, you can create nail cocktails for any occasion with just a handful of lacquers.

$30.00 (nailtini.com)

Stila Deluxe Palette: Rose Moon
Everything you need in one clutch-size compact. The palette includes four eye shadows (cassia, poise, plum and a new silvery pink), 1 shimmery coral cheek color, 1 silver-pink lip color and 1 soft pink lip gloss. Palette comes complete with three brushes – a lip brush, eye shadow crease brush and eye liner brush – ensuring expert application.

$36.00 (stilacosmetics.com)

Marc Jacobs Treasures (a $198 value)
No reason to guess which Marc Jacobs fragrance is her favorite. Give her all four, in Deluxe Perfume Minis, including Marc Jacobs Men for the man in her life. They're all zipped into the softest white leather jewelry case.

Set includes a 0.13 oz Eau de Parfum Essence, 0.13 oz Marc Jacobs Perfume Essence, 0.13 oz Blush Marc Jacobs Perfume, and a 0.13 oz Marc Jacobs Men Eau de Toilette.

$48.00 (sephora.com)

M·A·C Holiday/Luxuries: Treasures: 3 Lip/Trend
An olive green floral jacquard petite clutch detailed with tassels and faux croc trim, filled with a rich selection of two Lipsticks: Classy Pink, a pink with low level pearl, Fresh Moroccan, a red/brown with frost and one Tinted Lipglass, Prrr, a pink with frost. Embellishing each case – the ornate floral motif found throughout M•A•C Holiday. To complete the set: an olive green lacquer-stained, wood-handled 316SE Brush. Limited edition.

$30.00 (maccosmetics.com)

Narcisco Rodriguez For Her Limited Edition Eau de Toilette
Musc is at the heart of For Her. The fragrant harmony of the musc expresses itself through three pulsations; honey flower, radiant amber, and tactile wood. This fragrant harmony develops gently and slowly, sounding out into the warm tones of sun-kissed skin, dusted in a soft, velvety sensuality.

Notes:
Honey Flower, Solar Musk, Orange Blossom, Osmanthus, Amberlyn, Vanilla, Tactile Musk, Tactile Woods, Vetiver.
Style:
Warm. Sensual. Feminine.

$84.00 (sephora.com)

This week, your DeLush Divas will be bringing you our favorite gifts for the holiday season. We've been scouring our magazines and all the stores to bring you a comprehensive guide for all your holiday shopping. And we're going to start with (what else?) gifts for you! See something you like? Print this out and put it somewhere that certain someone will see it, and make your holidays merry and bright!

Kiehl's Utimate Collection
This boxed gift set contains a plethora of Kiehl's products, such as their Amino Acid Shampoo, Abyssine Cream, Lip Balm #1 and Creme de Corps.

$77.50 (Neiman Marcus)

M·A·C Holiday/Luxuries: Viva Glam: 6 Lip Palette
"The five shades of VIVA GLAM Lipstick and VIVA GLAM V Gloss altogether in a red faux croc mirrored compact with an oriental flower motif. To complete the set, a matching lacquer-stained, wood-handled Lip Brush is included. As in all VIVA GLAM programs, every cent of the purchase price goes to the M•A•C AIDS Fund to help support men, women and children living with HIV and AIDS. All life is precious. Give. Get. Enjoy."

$32.00 (maccosmetics.com and select department stores)

Prada Holiday Gift Set
Here's an item that will be sure to bring rave reviews. The Prada Holiday Gift Set includes a bottle of their ultra-trendy luxury perfume along with matching lotion and bath oil.

$100.00 (Sephora)

The "Best of Bliss" Set
A starter set of Bliss bath and body products, this well-rounded collection includes travel sizes of several popular bliss products, such as lemon+sage soapy sap and vanilla + bergamot bubbling bath+shower gel, lemon + sage body scrub, vanilla + bergamot body butter and high intensity hand cream, and a mini herban jungle exfoliating soap.

$45.00 (Bliss)

The Body Shop Vanilla Spice Supreme Gift
"Vanilla Spice combines the warmth of vanilla with spicy nutmeg. This holiday gift includes shower gel that glides over skin, body butter that moisturizes, lotion that perfumes, and shimmer Lip balm that adds a touch of sparkle."

$35.00 (thebodyshop.com ) and in stores

Fresh Memoirs of a Geisha Cherry Blossom Gift Set
Inside this beautiful gift set from Fresh, inspired by the movie released this month, this set includes Memoirs of a Geisha Eau de Parfum, Memoirs of a Geisha Bath with Sake, and a Memoirs of a Geisha Flower Petal Face Mask.

$45.00 (Sephora)

Benefit Bathina Gift Set
"The most coveted primping essentials all boxed up by Bathina and ready to go... Body So Fine Body Balm gives a soft, velvety polish, "Touch Me Then Try to Leave"... Cream leaves skin sumptuously moisturized, and no bathing beauty is complete without Bathina's satiny smooth shower cap."

$54.00 (benefitcosmetics.com)

Philosophy A Few Good Men
"Date multiple men this holiday season, without hurting anyone's feelings. Philosophy's A Few Good Men Lip Shine Trio offers delicious lip shine formulas infused with three mouth-watering scents. These delightful lip shines not only smell and taste delicious, they leave behind a beautiful supernatural shine on lips - the perfect accessory for any holiday party.

Set includes three .5 oz Lip Shines in: The Muffin Man (lemon custard), The Ice Cream Man (pink bubble gum ice cream), and The Gingerbread Man (ginger ale)."

$25.00 (sephora.com and select department stores)

Nars Artist Palette in Skin Deep (or your favorite shades)
"Features color-coordinated shades for eyes, lips and cheeks in a stylish compact. Complete with a large mirror the travel-ready palettes are ideal for easy makeup application anytime."

$70.00 (at narscosmetics.com but only $60 at sephora.com - though it's been sold out there for some time)

Smashbox "The Dresden" - Limited Edition Only at Sephora (a $162 value)
"This chic, quilted, gunmetal faux leather case contains a generous palette of holiday basics: super shiny glosses, black mascara, easy to wear eye colors, plus a little shimmer to get you glowing.

Set includes Eye Shadow Trio in Smashing Cocktail Hour (plum, bronze, and ivory), Fusion Lip Gloss in Ladies Night (rose-nude) and Date Night (coral-red shimmer), Soft Lights Duo in Smashing Club/Lounge (gold and neutral rose), Lip Pencil in Smashing Print (neutral rose), That’s a Wrap Mascara in Black, Photo Finish Foundation Primer, and Layer Lash Primer."

$57.00 (sephora.com)

Question: So, Mom, what are your 5 favorite beauty products now?

Favorite body lotion: Johnson's 24-Hour Softlotion - I have dry skin and this moisturizes for a long time and is not greasy. (drugstores)

The skincare line I use for my dry skin is the Principal Secret Reclaim line. It has ingredients to help relax wrinkles and deals with sagging skin. Moisturizes without being greasy. (principalsecret.com)

Volume-Up Shampoo and Conditioner by Jean Marc Maniatis - I have lots of hair but it's fine - love this!
(*editor's note: Unfortunately, as of the end of January, the CCB Paris Catalog is no longer available in the US, and we can't find any other place to order this product! Sorry mom! If any readers have information, feel free to leave it in the comments section.)

I love tinted moisturizers. One of my favorites is the Pricipal Secret - Time Release Moisture. It comes in Beige, Peach and Rose. Very sheer but covers. Also has vitamins A, C and E, so your skin is getting vitamins.

For highlighting or illuminating I like Yves Saint Laurent Radiant Touch Pen. It is so sheer and blends well with make-up.

Question: If you could pass on three important beauty tips to other women, what would they be?

Some of the things I have found important to healthy skin:

1. First of all is to have a clean face before going to bed. I have been doing this since I was about 10, and I think this one thing has helped to keep my skin clear.

2. Find a good moisturizer with Vitamin C. This is the best attack against wrinkles

3. Sugars and simple carbs stress the skin. Good fats like olive oil moisturize the skin from the inside out.

In honor of Mother's Day, Melissa and I asked our mothers a few questions about their favorite products and their beauty routines.   I'd like to thank them both for taking the time to give us their product picks and the benefit of their experience!

What are some of your favorite beauty products?

A lot of what I buy depends on whether or not it is tested on animals. I buy a lot of Revlon, Aveeno, and St. Ives. I also recently found out that Tresemme doesn’t test on animals, so I just started using their hairspray. I like the Rimmel eyeliner but it smears when I put it on my lower lid, so I use the Revlon on my lower lid. It sharpens really well. A lot of eyeliner disintegrates into little bits, but the Rimmel sharpens to a nice fine point.

What do you do to take care of your skin?

I stay out of the sun. I never go outside without using SPF15 or higher. I recently started using Aveeno's Positively Radiant Cleanser to wash my face. It works really well and is fairly inexpensive! I put St. Ives Cucumber Eye and Face Stress Gel all over my face before I go to bed.

Is that different from when you were my age?

Much different, and if I took care of my skin like I do today I wouldn’t have wrinkles like I do now. I used to bake in the sun and cook myself in oil. I wouldn’t dream of doing that now. It was the thing to do to have a great tan, and it would only last a day or two. I didn’t really use anything to prevent wrinkles. They just didn’t have the variety of products available that they do now.

Also, my diet wasn’t as good then. When I was growing up, my mom’s idea of feeding us was a meat, a potato and a vegetable. [Jen’s note: My Mom has been a vegetarian for the past 20 years.] I drink a lot of water now. I drink almost a gallon a day now.

What is your skin type?

When I was in my teens and 20s, it was oily.  As you get older, it really dries out.

What advice would you give to someone my age?

Always use a moisturizer with SPF 15 or above and don’t spend too much time in the sun.