Picking up a present at the pharmacy can still be a win, writes cosmetic chemist Michelle Wong, but buying facial skincare could be a disaster
But if your giftee is a prolific user of beauty products then something beauty-related could well be the perfect gift. Here are some tips for choosing something they’ll love.Like for other gift categories, the safest option for a beauty fan is probably a gift card to a popular store such as Mecca, Sephora or Adore Beauty. If this feels too impersonal, you can add a small product to go with it.
If they’ve ever mentioned having sensitive skin, allergies or rosacea, it’s probably best not to gift skincare at all, since they probably have a long checklist of ingredients they avoid in products. There are a lot of body gift sets available at most pharmacies, including some that are already beautifully packaged . There are sets for men as well. Body care shops such as Lush and The Body Shop also have a massive range of prewrapped gifts for every budget.With the massive range of makeup shades available, picking the wrong one can be all too easy. A safe bet is to go for classic shades that suit most people. For lipsticks and nail polish, bright red is always a good bet.