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Any 'must have' beauty/ Make up items??

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winniewoo · 25/02/2009 20:42

Help!! trying to shop for a birthday present for my every glamourous SIL.
Any must have new products out there..nail varnish, make up, fragrance ( she like Chanel Allure..anyone else like that but also another fragrance that might mean you both have same perfume tastes...oh struggling...
About £30ish..
Any ideas..thanks in advance.

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HeadFairy · 25/02/2009 20:44

could you get her some allure body lotion?

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winniewoo · 25/02/2009 20:47

Thanks Headfairy but I got her that 2 years ago..great idea though..you think it's a gamble going for another random perfume??

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HeadFairy · 25/02/2009 20:50

Hmmm I think it is, because perfume reacts differently to different skin types. Most perfumes on me smell unbearably sweet as I have a very acid skin (or something ) and I can only wear citrusy perfumes. Unless you know what she wears and likes I'd stick to that.

How about a voucher for a facial/something similar at a nice spa near her? DH often gets me facials for my birthday, it's usually around the £35-£40 mark I think.

Linwin · 25/02/2009 21:00

Jo Wood's organic stuff is gorgeous

Laura mercier hand cream and body creme

Perfume I'm in love with Stella by Tocca

NewLeaseofLife · 25/02/2009 21:01

You could get one of the limited edition things they do,

this only Chanel maybe

NewLeaseofLife · 25/02/2009 21:02

that link may not have worked

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Jewelsandgems · 25/02/2009 21:12

I always think the MAC/Bobbi brown make up pallettes are a good gift. They are good quality makeup, in nice packaging, with a range of colours.

brimfull · 25/02/2009 21:12

guerlain terracotta powder is a definite must have in my book she will thank you forever
it is very natural looking and lasts for ages and ages

NewLeaseofLife · 25/02/2009 21:14

watsthestory - I feel a spree coming on, that stuff looks great!!!!

brimfull · 25/02/2009 21:14

reviews here

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myhandslooksoold · 25/02/2009 21:24

Clinique total turnaround cream is amazing and it really works
A must for any glamourous girl!

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winniewoo · 25/02/2009 21:26

This is great girls...keep them coming!! Just thinking she loves scarfs..any sites I could look for a nice classy linen one for summer? Thanks again.

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cheesesarnie · 25/02/2009 21:27

can you be my SIL please?

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brimfull · 25/02/2009 21:30

this scarf is nice

brimfull · 25/02/2009 21:32

linen summer scarf but over the budget

brimfull · 25/02/2009 21:34

white co

brimfull · 25/02/2009 21:40

I want this scarf
i'm finished now

brimfull · 25/02/2009 21:41

here

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winniewoo · 26/02/2009 06:59

Thanks ggirl..those links are fab! and to everyone else..will mull over and get shopping!

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sifuentes · 26/02/2009 10:40

Beauty essentials for me that I can rarely justify buying for myself:

Clarins beauty flash balm
Eve Lom cleanser
Chanel hydrogelor something moisturiser

Benetint
Guerlain bronzer