What did you get for Christmas or Chanukah or whatever?
In addition to a new HD video camera (Insignia, better than the Flip) and a new Panasonic Lumix with Leica lens (to replace the one that was mugged from me in London), a Memory Foam pillow (so ridiculously excited about that), and a few other great things, I got a tidy haul of beauty gifts.
Lisa, my friend who is an expert shopper and big-time beauty explorer, got me La Mer Lip Balm and La Mer Body Crème. I've never tried any Le Mer products, because I find it hard to get into the cult of age defiance. That, and they're seriously expensive (and their PR department has never sent us any freebies). But I've heard raves from the La Mer fans, especially about the Body Crème, which Lisa swears is the best in the world. "You'll take a shower the day after you applied it and you'll feel the water just run off your skin." I'm looking forward to trying that as soon as I finish this post.
Lisa also got me the On10 Dr. Pepper Berries & Cream in Good Taste Lip Conditioner SPF 15, which has sweet retro packaging complete with wax seal, is tinted beautifully, and makes my lips feel great (no stinging "tingle"). The La Mer balm is for the nightstand and airplane, as it has no sun protection, so this is more of a daytime product.
Finally, Lisa passed me a few Laura Mercier sample packs that she received at one of the many department stores where she has cultivated friendly acquaintanceships with the sales associates for her favorite brands. The packs include mini containers of Laura Mercier skincare, translucent powder, and a full-sized Laura Mercier Lip Stain in Mocha, which strikes me as an "anyone can wear it well" shade.
So, quite the haul. I think I'll keep her. What'd you get?
Santa left a La Femme blush palette in my stocking! Who knew he shopped at camera ready cosmetics hehe :)
Posted by: WTPD | December 27, 2008 at 05:49 PM
off topic but, a Louie Vitton hand bag I have wanted for a while now.... :)
Posted by: Lisa Lopez Kain | December 29, 2008 at 01:27 PM
Not off-topic at all, Lisa!
Posted by: Jackie Danicki | December 29, 2008 at 01:28 PM
Katira Hair Masque by Philip B. I haven't tried it yet, but I hear it's all the rage! Also, Trish McEvoy Translucent moisturizer that I love.
Posted by: Maya | December 30, 2008 at 04:13 PM
YSL lipstick in 66 which is my absolute favorite. Givenchy Phenomen'Eyes Mascara which creates some faboo lashes! My usual Burberry The Beat fragrance. My honey surprised me something even better than makeup! The new Lucky Brand charm bracelet collection inspired by the Beatles. They issued out a couple different variations: St. Pepper, Abbey Road, and All you need is love. Which I got the All you need is love version.
Posted by: Leslie | December 30, 2008 at 05:33 PM
Frederic Malle En Passent, which might seem old-lady, but then, so might I.
Posted by: Kate | January 01, 2009 at 01:39 PM
Ed Hardy perfume and sparkling body lotion, I absolutely love it! Santa also left me some On10 lip balm in Sparkling Black Cherry Schwepps--the flavor is pretty mild but I love the SPF.
Posted by: Larissa | January 01, 2009 at 01:40 PM
My husband got me a Chanel Handbag, which I completely love and adore.
Posted by: Sally So | January 02, 2009 at 09:25 AM
Santa stuffed my stocking with Laura Mercier "Caviar Dreams" nail varnish (fab), Chanel long-lasting eyeliner crayon in espresso (goes on so nicely and is waterproof to boot), and my favorite Shu Uemura mascara, which is just THE BEST.
Posted by: thefoodinista | January 02, 2009 at 09:25 AM
Happy 2009! What great gifts you have received! I also love the La Mer body cream but have yet to try the lip balm. One of these days...
Grayburn
Posted by: Grayburn | January 02, 2009 at 09:25 AM
The exhausting-to-say MAC Fascinating Ruby Smoky Eyes Holiday 2008 Palette - 6 eyeshadows, plus brush, in a gorgeously tacky case. My sister had one of her semi-regular "work trips" to Paris shortly before Christmas, so I made sure she went armed with my skincare wish-list. Several great French drugstore brands aimed at sensitive skin (mine) are difficult or impossible to find in the UK except online.
Posted by: Clare D | January 04, 2009 at 11:13 PM
Calvin Klein's Euphoria, from my daughter. Usually, I dislike CK fragrances, but this one, which I tried on while Christmas shopping, is wonderful, complex and sexy, and especially liked by, you guessed it, my daughter. Each time I put it on, she says, "Mama, you smell great." Now that's what I call a great gift x
Posted by: Nancy Rommelmann | January 13, 2009 at 07:16 PM
I'm a big Euphoria fan, too, Nance. I've worn it since 2006 but finally ran out. Time to re-purchase...
Posted by: Jackie Danicki | January 13, 2009 at 07:30 PM