Four beauty spoils to indulge in this festive season

1. SPOT TO KNOW: WE ARE EGG

As if we needed any more reasons to spend our coins upgrading our beauty arsenal, there’s a new beauty shopping mecca in town that’s a close second to the UK’s Selfridges – We Are EGG, founded by Paul Simon and Arie Fabian. 

With the first store launched in Cape Town's Cavendish Square, We Are EGG has now  launched in Joburg's Rosebank, complete with over 180 beloved international and local fashion and beauty brands.  Run (don’t walk) to The Zone, and indulge in must-have beauty brands such as Swiitchbeauty, Goodleaf, Skoon, CosRX and Glow Theory.

See weareegg.co.za

2. MAD ABOUT BIJOUX

From gold to crystals to gemstones, treat yourself to splurge-worthy fragrances inspired by precious jewels, ornaments and glimmering natural wonders.

1. Savour this decadent scent profile that has an addictive, creamy caramel-vanilla texture on the nose.  Inspired by a rose-like formation of crystallised mineral clusters found in the Arabian desert, Molton Brown Rose Dunes’ floral-woody quality gradually unfurls as notes of saffron, rose, oudh, sandalwood, musk and an overdose of dark patchouli take over.
2. If looking for olfactory opulence, look no further than Bulgari’s Allegra Fantasia Veneta inspired by the extravagance of a Venetian carnival. After you’ve allowed the gemstone-inspired bottle to take your breath away, tuck into its rich, chypre-fruity scent with notes of Indonesian patchouli, red peach accord and vanilla.
3. Douse yourself in liquid gold with Aqualis Egoli’s scent profile inspired by Johannesburg, the city of gold.  If you enjoy something heady, this oudh-forward scent profile has a resinous, smoky and spicy opening that gradually settles into softer notes of orange, lavender, tuberose, vetiver and patchouli. 

3. EDITOR’S LUSTLIST: ASK FOR THE MOON

Chanel’s Holiday Makeup collection has dropped and, honestly, we’re not okay!  The holidays wouldn’t be complete without the much-anticipated limited edition collection, and this year the brand takes inspiration from the moon with lunar-inspired names and powders embossed with craters, stars and the No 5 bottle. 

You will want to live in these saturated, gilded tones and buttery textures all season long – and for good reason.  The 15-piece collection comprises an oversized illuminating face powder, an eyeshadow palette, silky lipsticks, jewel-toned nail polishes, a multi-use eye gloss, a gold body oil and iridescent body gel. Ask for the moon and land among Chanel? Don’t mind if we do.

4. THREE OF THE BEST: SANTA BABY!

Put these festive holiday collections at the top of your Christmas wish list.

1. Panier De Sens Gingerbread Scented Candle R449
2. Jo Malone Limited Edition Advent Calendar R6,570 jomalone.co.za
3. ghd Grand-Luxe Limited Edition Gift Sets from R3,100