5 luxury beauty brands with limited-edition Christmas gift sets

Armani Beauty’s Holiday Collection is poised to make this festive season an unforgettable one. This year, the brand draws inspiration from the enchanting artistry of Giorgio Armani’s ‘Neve’ fashion campaign, which aims to capture the magic of the season by transforming the act of gifting into an immersive and emotional experience.

The 2024 holiday collection features exquisite gift sets that come dressed in its signature red packaging, adorned with shimmering, embossed 3D gold pearls. For an indulgent Armani Beauty holiday experience, the 2024 advent calendar is indeed a highlight that reveals 24 surprises. They include 11 full-size icons and 13 deluxe miniatures–all designed to enhance anyone’s beauty routine. Additionally, the Armani/Privé Discovery Set offers an olfactory journey with five miniature fragrances, each reflecting the nuances of nature—from majestic mountains to tranquil woody notes. This curated set is perfect for those new to Armani/Privé or as a thoughtful gift for fragrance lovers. 

Available at Armani Beauty boutique in Raffles City Singapore, unit #01-41

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Frédéric Malle is celebrating the festive season with its limited-edition holiday collection, inspired by contemporary art installations. Key offerings include the Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Travel Spray Set, featuring three 10ml fragrances, and the Discovery Set, which includes 12 miniature scents, perfect for exploring the brand's olfactory masterpieces. For a unique home fragrance gift, the Rubber Incense makes a thoughtful choice. The brand’s rubber incenses are a modern interpretation of traditional scented sachets, made of fragrance-infused Ethylene Vinyl Acetate, an innovative blend of plastic and rubber. Each of these is powerful enough to perfume a small enclosed space for up to half a year.

Available at Frédéric Malle boutique in Raffles City Singapore, unit #01- 23

It is a fantasy-filled festive season for Diptyque this year as the brand explores the fairytale world of felt along with Lucy Sparrow, the maison’s guest artist for its end-of-year collection. For this enchanting collection, Sparrow reimagines winter symbols—such as pine trees, gingerbread men, candy canes and stars—alongside Diptyque icons such as its perfume bottles and candles to create a magical gifting experience.

Hand-crafted by the artist, these objects combine to form the motif for the year-end collection that includes an ensemble of different creations from personal fragrances to decorative objects. Taking centre stage in this collection are three limited-edition festive candles: Sapin (Pine Tree), Étoile (Star), and Friandise (Sweet Treat), each encased in beautifully designed vessels that feature felt elements. The Sapin candle evokes fresh Siberian pine, while the Étoile offers a floral and woody scent reminiscent of a starry winter night. The Friandise candle delights with gingerbread and cinnamon notes.

The unique advent calendar, shaped like a sewing box, contains 25 surprises including mini candles and personal care products. A range of limited-edition items such as dinner candles and decorative objects inspired by the pine tree adds to the festive charm.

Available at Diptyque boutique in Raffles City Singapore, unit #01-05

Christmas is set to be extraordinary at Guerlain as the brand unveils a dazzling collaboration with French artist Shourouk Rhaiem, who has adorned the house’s iconic creations with her sparkling, multicoloured crystals. This year’s limited-edition collection features Rouge G, Ombres G, Météorites, and Terracotta powders, each enhanced by Rhaiem’s whimsical rhinestone designs, reflecting a bold and festive colour palette. For example, the customisable Rouge G lipstick showcases a festive case embellished with holographic rhinestones and comes in two new-generation matte velvet shades: No. 980 Le Rouge Fabuleux and No. 207 Le Beige Bijou. The Ombres G eyeshadow palette offers shimmering rosy tones, while the Terracotta En Plein Soleil bronzing powder features an exclusive sun-kissed motif, delicately sprayed with golden shimmer. 

For Christmas, the brand’s iconic Météorites Sous les Étoiles pearls come in a stunning case decorated with blue and gold rhinestones. It contains a new harmony of pearls in golden undertones, with an intense shimmer to gently even out and brighten the complexion. The full holiday collection also includes exceptional pieces such as the intricately designed Bee Bottle and an advent calendar filled with luxurious surprises including L’Art & La Matière miniature bottles and candles, ceramics for perfuming and more.

Available at Guerlain boutique in Raffles City Singapore, unit #01-40

All the holiday collections will be available at their respective brand boutiques in Raffles City Singapore from November 6, 2024.

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