The festive season is upon us and this year we deck the halls, and ourselves, with shades of red. Our sugar plum dreams come to life with limited edition sets, and luxurious products in extravagant packaging with touches of red and vintage glamour, according to our beauty expert, Ana Bribiesca Hoff.
RED-DY FOR THE MISTLETOE
All we want for Christmas is this gorgeous Rosso Valentino lipstick set, one full-size refillable lipstick, and five carefully curated shades, to help celebrate the brand’s 150th anniversary.
$150. At Bloomingdale’s.com.
HO-HO-HO HOT
For a ho-ho-hot and festive touch, try Hermès Les Mains nail enamel in Rouge Casaque, a long-lasting formula for a smooth finish and intense shine.
$45. At Hermès.com.
VINTAGE LUXE
Chanel’s limited edition Les 4 Ombres Tweed collection, inspired by their signature bouclé fabric, brings us warm color harmonies in matte, satin, and metallic. Perfect for sweater weather.
$88. At Chanel.com.
ROSEY & LUMINOUS
Take red one step further by letting the festive shade influence your blush for the season. Gucci’s Blush De Beauté, in warm Berry, encased in a vintage-inspired gold-toned design, adds the perfect touch to rosy cheeks.
$49. At Gucci.com.
ROUGE ROUTE
For this most wonderful time of the year, try Armani’s Prive Rouge Malachite, a crimson bouquet of obsessive white flowers. Delicate yet powerful it unveils a creamy, sensual fragrance
$305. Exclusively at NeimanMarcus.com.
CASE STUDY
Make sure to put this gorgeous refillable Teint Fétiche Le Cushion case at the top of your wish list. It features a hand-embroidered crest on the lid and is inspired by Christian Louboutin’s iconic shade of red.
$75. At NeimanMarcus.com.
DREAMY CONTOUR
Ask for the Merit Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer as a stocking stuffer. It’s a creamy bronzer that gives glimmering cheekbones and a dreamy contour all season long.
$30. At Sephora.com.
WHILE IN A CLUTCH
The most perfect addition to your makeup collection this season! A refillable finishing powder that doubles as a crossbody bag. Valentino’s signature Roma-Light Complex is made of light-reflecting pearls for radiant skin.
$205. At NeimanMarcus.com.
LET’S BE REAL
Let’s be real, pores exist. Swap your heavy foundation for lightweight skin tints like Westman Atelier’s Vital Skincare Complexion Foundation that improves skin texture, firmness, and radiance drop by drop.
$68. At Sephora.com.
LIQUID RED
Venn’s Advanced Multi-Perfecting Red Oil Serum is a perfect addition to your skin care regime during the chilly months. It packs a punch with 34 natural botanicals and essential oils.
$115. At BergdorfGoodman.com.