With the holiday season and its festivities practically here, I can’t think of a better brand to zoom in on than L’OCCITANE for this beauty-full Holiday Gift Guide post. With enough thoughtfully pre-wrapped pairings to address every name on your list, you’ll no longer experience the heightened levels of anxiety and stress so commonplace this time of year. You’ve earned yourself a holiday cocktail. Or four. While all L’OCCITANE options are ready-to-give, be strong enough to prêt-à-part-ways…
The Special Cases
At the top of your list and working the luxury angle, we are shopping for Mom, someone special, or… yourself. L’OCCITANE offers some phenomenal splurge worthy sets and because there is nothing more generous than a gift of beautiful skin, I recommend that you explore the exquisite skincare collections. My pick? The Ultimate Gift of Youth ($182). Sometimes you can ignore a ‘budget’. Never discount ‘anti-aging.’ Infused with immortelle flower, this full on routine delivers a rested, glowing complexion. Stick to the simple steps each night before bed and you’ll only need SPF during the day. And some bronzer. Everybody needs a little bronzer. Also, check out The Youthful Precious Skincare ($100) and The Divine Youth Essentials ($220).
The Little Things
Finding ‘something small’ always seems to become a huge dilemma when searching for a gift, so L’OCCITANE is here to help. Share your favorite selections over holiday drinks or Prosecco with friends! The Hand Cream Bouquet ($54) includes six travel size tubes. Hand Indulgences, Shea Butter, or Lavender Hand Cream Trios ($28 each) make sharing so easy. For the traveler on your list, go for the Luxury Travel Treasures ($38) or Escape to Provence ($33). I have yet to meet a hostess who isn’t thrilled by a ‘little something’ from L’OCCITANE. With its rose, violet and saffron notes, the new Arlésienne Perfumed Candle ($25) makes a refreshing addition to any home. There is no bigger gift than introducing someone to the brand.
The Guy Stuff
Saving the best for last! While your guy never ‘needs anything,’ he can sure get grabby sometimes. Especially with that jar of expensive eye cream–yours–he slathers all over his face. And hands. Lucky for us, L’OCCITANE offers luxurious boxed sets for men as well! If he’s a classic kind of guy, the warm and spicy Cade Collection ($78) is a winner that features four daily use must haves. The Men’s Luxury Shave Set ($80) comes with a traditional shaving brush and a razor (both by Plisson), which makes it a perfect pick for the modern hipster in your life. My top rec, however, is the Men’s Soap Trio ($24)! Why? Because every guy will use a bar of soap. These oval shaped, richly hued soaps come lightly scented with masculine notes of Occitan (lavender), Cade (juniper) and Verdon (aquatic citrus) fragrances.
Check out the complete L’OCCITANE Holiday Gift Guide on their website. Use code CHEER to receive a free four piece kit ($28 value) with any $65 purchase. The promotion is valid December 1-25, 2014.
